Kathmandu and Lumbini Tours

Name: Kathmandu and Lumbini Tours
Brand: Nepal Hiking Team
Price: 590.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (480 reviews)

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At a Glance

DestinationNepal
Duration5 days
Trip DifficultyEasy
ActivitiesCultural Tours
AccommodationLuxury Hotels
MealsBreakfast
Group SizeMin. 2 Pax
Best TimeSpring and Autumn

Trip Overview

Are you looking for a tour that includes visiting historical, cultural, and religious sites? If you are, then check out Kathmandu and Lumbini Tours. The tour is mesmerizing and educational and can give you a cultural outlook of Nepal.

Whether you love exploring a new culture or admiring architectural buildings, you'll have a blast on this trip! So hurry up, and grab the opportunity to embark on this beautiful journey.

Significance of Kathmandu Valley and Lumbini

Kathmandu: The Kathmandu Valley is important due to its historical, cultural, and religious significance.

It is a city that preserves and promotes Nepal's rich cultural heritage, traditions, and diversity. It serves as a cultural hub and a gateway to the country's unique cultural experiences, making it a significant destination for travelers interested in exploring Nepal's rich cultural tapestry.

Lumbini: Lumbini holds immense significance as the birthplace of Lord Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a spiritual and meditation destination, a historical and archaeological site, a cultural and educational hub, an international pilgrimage destination, and a symbol of peace and harmony.

Its importance transcends religious, cultural, and geographical boundaries, making it a unique and significant place globally.

Highlights of this trip

Step foot on Kathmandu's UNESCO world heritage sites.
Look closely and appreciate the architectural beauty of the temples and monasteries.
Get a chance to interact with the Nepalese, known for their hospitality and warm nature.
Savor the delicious taste of the local Nepalese cuisines.
As you fly across the city, board a flight from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa and enjoy views of the stunning landscapes, valleys, and rivers.
Grasp the opportunity to visit Lumbini- the birthplace of Buddha.
Visit all the temples, museums, and cultural centers in Lumbini.

Route Overview

The 5- day Kathmandu and Lumbini Tours is filled with excitement. Let's look at the route overview of the tour.

Firstly, the trip begins when you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport from your home country. One of our staff will greet you and transfer you to the hotel. You can relax and prepare for the sightseeing tour. We then set off for an entire day to visit Kathmandu's UNESCO world heritage sites.

These are Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Swayambhunath Stupa. Later, you can head back to the hotel and enjoy the evening.

The program continues with a morning flight to Bhairahawa. Upon reaching, we'll head towards the hotel and get ready for the sightseeing tour. We'll visit Maya Devi Temple, World Peace Pagoda, Ashoka Pillar, and the Lumbini International Research Institute in Lumbini. After the sightseeing tour, you'll return to the hotel and spend the evening there. The tour thus comes to an end with a flight back to Kathmandu.

What to Carry & Wear

Cash & Credit Cards
City Maps
Travel Documents
Comfortable Clothing & Footwear
Toilettes
Sunscreen lotion & Sun caps
Umbrellas & Raincoats ( Monsoon season)

Recommended Time

Here's some good news. The Kathmandu and Lumbini Tours are available all year! We can arrange the tour anytime for you, your family, or your friends.

It is best to avoid the monsoon season as much as you can. Due to the harsh weather conditions during this season, it would be best to avoid it.

Besides this season, the other seasons are perfect for the tour.

We've reached the end of the overview. If you want to book the trip, please inquire, and we will organize the trip accordingly.

Detail Itinerary

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Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu

Upon your arrival in Nepal, one of the Nepal Hiking Team representatives will meet you at the airport. He will also bring you to your trip hotel. At the hotel, you will be given further information about the plans and programs. After that, you can relax for the rest of the time.

Overnight stay at a 5-star hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Full day in Kathmandu City - Sightseeing Tour (4 -5 hours day tour)

We will visit UNESCO-listed world heritage sites. Today, we cover the following attractions:

Pashupatinath temple: Sacred temple of Hindu devotees, the temple honors the Hindu deity Lord Shiva. The temple is a mass concentration of temples, and each corner is filled with Sadhus, the most prominent follower of Lord Shiva. This is also the primary site for cremating departed ones by performing various Hindu customs and rituals.

Boudhanath Stupa: The next destination is Boudhanath stupa, the largest dome shape stupa in the world. The design of the stupa Mandala Shape, which is impressive and unique at the same time. The place is constantly reverberating, with Buddhist pilgrims and visitors looking to unwind. Also in its, vicinity, there are several gompas open for exploration.

Kathmandu Durbar Square: Next on the list is Kathmandu Durbar Square. The palace is enormous and is surrounded by impressive temples. Here, travelers can visit temples and museums for detailed inception of the heritage sites. Also, the palace area adorns several monuments, shires, and stupas, which depict centuries-old histories. Moreover, the palace vicinity houses the living goddess Kumari. The palace is one of the most architecturally intricate showcases of Nepali art and unique Newa architecture.

Swayambhunath Stupa: The last destination on today’s tour is Swayambhunath stupa. An ancient religious stupa, set on a hilltop, watch over all of Kathmandu. The stupa is the common ground of Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims, so both heritage sites are filled with temples and stupa honoring both religions.

Overnight stay at a 5-star hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: Breakfast Included.

Day 03: Fly to Bhairahawa, transfer to Lumbini Hotel and Sightseeing Tour, Duration: 30 -45 mins flight

Today, we fly to Bhairahawa to visit the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha. The flight duration is 30-45 minutes, and it is pretty scenic as well. Upon reaching Bhairahawa, we check into the hotel and rest for a bit before continuing the tour. We first visit the Maya Devi temple, where Buddha was born. Similarly, we will also see other monuments and temples sites honoring Buddha.

Along with temples and monasteries, we will also visit the world peace pagoda and Ashoka pillar. There are many monuments, monasteries, and museums, including the Lumbini International Research Institute, within the holy site. Hence, we will visit them as well.

Overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Lumbini. Breakfast included.

Day 04: Transfer to the airport and fly back to Kathmandu, Duration: 30 - 45 mins flight

We will fly back to Kathmandu. When you return to Kathmandu, you may spend the remainder of the day doing anything you choose, whether it’s shopping or just walking around the city’s streets.

Evening "Farewell" dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant.

Overnight stay at the 5-star hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: Breakfast, and Dinner Included.

Day 05: Farewell/ Departure

One of the Nepal Hiking Team’s agents will take you to the airport three hours before your scheduled flight. We hope for a safe journey back home.

Meal: Breakfast Included.

If the above Kathmandu and Lumbini Tours itinerary does not meet your needs, we can design individualized travel plans based on your preferences and specifications.

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Cost Includes

All ground transportation by private vehicle, including airport transfers.
Three nights’ accommodation with breakfast at 5- a star hotel in Kathmandu.
Round trip airfare from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa and Bhairahawa to Kathmandu, including tour guide.
A night's accommodation with breakfast at a 4-star hotel in Lumbini.
All guided sightseeing tours & activities, including entry fees
Farewell dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant in Kathmandu
All government taxes and office service charges.

Cost Excludes

Meals not specified in the 'Meal Inclusions' in the itinerary.'
International airfare
Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
Tips for tour guide and Driver

Cost and Date

Start Dates refer to your arrival date in Nepal. End Dates correspond to your return date from Nepal.

The Kathmandu and Lumbini Tours set departure dates are tailored for the group joining option. If the 5 days Kathmandu and Lumbini Tours departure dates don’t fit your schedule, we can include alternative dates that better suit your needs.

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Travellers‘ Reviews

Read our genuine feedback from past travelers with Nepal Hiking Team sourced from TripAdvisor, Google, Facebook, and Trustpilot.

Exciting and most memorable experience

Experience of a lifetime! Leading up to the trip, I felt some excitement and uncertainty because I was traveling from New Jersey to Nepal, so it was a trip to the other side of the world. Also knowing we were going to trek to the highest region in the world.

Once we arrived in Kathmandu, we met up with our guide (Bhim). After a few minutes of talking with him, I felt a sense of calm and my excitement of joy grew from there. And I was right he and his team made sure we had the best experience possible.

The full trek going and coming was incredible. Our guide, Bhim, made sure we had the best experience. Can’t say enough of how wonderful he and his team made this one for the books!

I highly recommend booking with this company and Bhim! Namaste!