Buddhist Cultural Tour in Nepal

Buddhist Cultural Tour in Nepal is the complete tour of various Buddhist cultural sites in Nepal including the birthplace of Lord Buddha ‘Lumbini’. Buddhist culture in Nepal is one of the second biggest religions after Hinduism. Buddhism and Hinduism reside side by side in Nepal in perfect harmony and without any conflicts. Buddhist temple in Kathmandu is plenty. Famous Buddhist temples in Kathmandu are Boudhanath and Swayambhunath Stupa ‘Monkey Temple’. Boudhanath is the largest Buddhist Stupa inside the Kathmandu Valley. Swayambhunath Stupa is located atop a hill with a perfect view of Kathmandu City and surrounding mountains. Due to many monkeys residing at it’s hillside this tourists popularly  knew it as ‘Monkey temple’. Both Swayambhunath and Boudhanath are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Pokhara is another prominent tourist destination in Nepal. Pokhara is the natural wonder of Nepal with lakes, mountains, caves, deep river gorge and spectacular Himalayan views. Several Buddhist temple in Pokhara also resides in Pokhara. One of the popular is the Matepani Monastery located in Matepani.  The monastery was established in 1960 A.D.by Nyeshang people. It is located on a green hillside with great views. Just above the popular Fewa lake is the World Peace Pagoda erected recently which provides majestic Himalayan views including the view of Pokhara City and the lake below. Another interesting Buddhist site to visit in Pokhara can be Tibetan Refugee Camp where one can buy some great handicrafts for gifts back home.

The prime focus of Buddhist pilgrimage tour Nepal is a visit to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. In fact, it is the key factor in Buddhist tourism in Nepal. Thousands and thousands of Buddhist pilgrimages visit Lumbini each year to pay their homage. Lumbini tourist places include visits to the actual location where Lord Buddha was born where a big shrine is built. Lumbini tour package also includes sightseeing of Maya Devi Temple (Buddha’s mother), sacred pond (where Maya Devi took a bath before giving birth to Buddha), King Ashok Pillar and visits to other temples and shrines erected by various Buddhist countries like Sri Lanka, Thailand, Japan, Korea, China, Vietnam etc.

The main motive of Buddhist Cultural Tour in Nepal is touring around all these prime Buddhist locations in Nepal. The tour gives full insight into the Buddhist culture and religion practiced in Nepal, and the life and teaching of Lord Buddha.

Buddhist cultural tour of Nepal gives full insight of the Buddhist culture and traditions practiced in Nepal. Buddhism being the second biggest religion in Nepal there are many monasteries, shrines and temples located all over the country. These include Swyambhunath ‘Monkey Temple’ and Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu City. After visiting both sites, the tour proceeds to Pokhara where you will visit World Peace Pagoda, Matepani Monastery, Tibetan Refugee Camp. After Pokhara is a visit to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Witness the exact location where Buddha was born as well as visit Maya Devi Temple, sacred pond, Ashok Pillar and many monasteries in Lumbini. Afterward, transfer to Kathmandu and fly back home.