Day 1: Arrival and Kathmandu Exploration

Distance: 5 km (airport to city centre)

Meals: Lunch - Nepalese cuisine; Dinner - Multi-cuisine at the hotel

Travel Style: Private air-conditioned car, walking tours

• Arrival in Kathmandu: Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, your guide and driver will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. After checking in, enjoy a local lunch.
• Afternoon: Swayambhunath Stupa and Boudhanath Stupa. Begin your exploration with a visit to Swayambhunath Stupa for a panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley. Later, visit Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest stupas in the world and a major pilgrimage site for Buddhists.
• Evening: Return to your hotel for dinner and rest.

Tips: Take a stroll around the stupa at Boudhanath, especially in the evening, when the prayer flags flutter in the breeze.

Day 2: Kathmandu to Lumbini

Distance: 30-minute domestic flight

Meals: Breakfast at the hotel, Lunch - Light meal during travel, Dinner - Local cuisine in Lumbini

Travel Style: Air-conditioned car, domestic flight

• Morning: After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a short flight to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
• Afternoon: Sacred Garden and Mayadevi Temple. Visit the Sacred Garden in Lumbini, where the Mayadevi Temple marks the exact spot where Buddha was born. Explore the ancient ruins and the Ashokan Pillar, which signifies the importance of Lumbini as a pilgrimage site.
• Evening: Enjoy a traditional dinner at your hotel and relax.

Tips: Bring a journal to reflect on the peaceful surroundings and historical significance of Lumbini.

Day 3: Monasteries of Lumbini

Distance: Short distances within Lumbini

Meals: Breakfast at the hotel, Lunch - Tibetan cuisine, Dinner - Multi-cuisine at the hotel

Travel Style: Walking tours

• Morning: World Peace Pagoda and Monastic Zone. Begin your day with a visit to the World Peace Pagoda. Later, explore the Monastic Zone, where numerous monasteries from different countries showcase unique architectural styles and offer insight into various Buddhist traditions.
• Afternoon: Enjoy a Tibetan lunch at a local restaurant. Spend the rest of the afternoon visiting more monasteries and reflecting on their serene beauty.
• Evening: Return to your hotel for dinner and relaxation.

Tips: Spend some quiet time meditating at one of the monasteries for a truly calming experience.

Day 4: Lumbini to Kathmandu and Pashupatinath Temple

Distance: 30-minute domestic flight, 5 km (airport to Pashupatinath)

Meals: Breakfast at the hotel, Lunch - a Nepalese meal in Kathmandu, Dinner at the Hotel’s restaurant

Travel Style: Air-conditioned car, domestic flight

• Morning: After breakfast, fly back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a Nepalese lunch.
• Afternoon: Pashupatinath Temple. Visit the Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most sacred Hindu temples, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Observe the religious rituals and learn about their significance.
• Evening: Return to your hotel for a relaxing evening and dinner.

Tips: Explore the Bagmati River Ghats to observe the traditional Hindu cremation ceremonies.

Day 5: Departure

Distance: 5 km (hotel to airport)

Meals: Breakfast at the hotel

• Morning: After breakfast, your driver will transfer you to the airport for your onward journey, concluding your enlightening journey tracing Buddha’s footsteps.

Tips: Check out some local handicrafts at the airport for last-minute souvenirs.