BUDDHIST PILGRIMAGE TOUR

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1 ADVENTURE FACTS Destination: Activities: Grade: Transportation Season: Accommodation Duration Nepal Sightseeing, Hiking Easy to Moderate Private Vehicles All Year All category Hotels 08 Days HIGHLIGHTS BUDDHIST PILGRIMAGE TOUR Sightseeing Tour of Historical, UNESCO World Heritages Sites in Kathmandu Sunrise & sunset view from Sarangkot and Nagarkot. Pokhara valley Sightseeing. Wonderful views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri range and other snow-capped mountain. Explore in Chitwan national park, including bird watching, elephant safari. Visit the actual birth place of Buddha in Lumbini and visit the Ashoka Pilar, Mayadevi Temple and Sacred Pond, Peace flame, Gothihawa, Sarus Crane and other different monastery. Visit the Gorkha valleys which include- Gorakhnath Cave, Upallokot, Gorkha Museum etc. DESCRIPTION The Buddhist Pilgrimmage Tour package highlights all the major Buddhist sites in Nepal. This complete Buddhist pilgrimage package will include journey three important destinations: Kathmandu, Pokhara and Lumbini. We will tour Swyambhunath, Boudhanath, Kopan Gumpa, Seto Gumpa, Shanti Stupa, Pharping monastery, Namo Buddha and a few others. The tour will not just be a sightseeing experience but much more than that: It would be a learning experience about Buddha and Buddhist religion.

2 If you re interested in doing meditation in this tour, we will arrange for you to spend some time with monks in monasteries and learn mediation. You would also be able to attend the praying ceremonies and rituals carried by great Lamas. ITINERARYDetails Itinerary Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345 meters) Accommodation: Hotel of your choice (B.B) Highlights: Sightseeing in Thamel :00pm: Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport pm: Pick up from airport and transfer to hotel pm: Take rest in hotel pm: Go for sightseeing around Thamel accompanied by our guide. 6.45pm: Return to hotel for overnight rest. Note: Full board on special request. Day 02: Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley Accommodation: B.B. in Kathmandu Hotel Highlights: Visit 5 UNESCO World Heritage Site monuments 07.00am: Breakfast at hotel am: City tour guide will pick you up from your hotel for day sightseeing tour. We will visit the following sites: 1) Boudhanath Stupa: one of the largest and holiest Buddhist stupas in Nepal. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 2) Swayambhunath Stupa: Also called the Monkey Temple, Swayambhunath is one of the oldest Buddhist Stupas in Kathmandu Valley and a World Heritage Site. 3) Pashuatinath: It is the holies Hindu shrine and one of the four major pilgrimage sites for Hindus

3 4) Kathmandu Durbar Square: It is a medieval collection of statues, palaces, courtyards, temples and narrow alleys. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 5) Patan Durbar Square: Another world heritage site, Patan Durbar Square is equally mesmerizing and enchanting pm: Lunch pm: Relaxation in hotel pm: Dinner at Nepalichulo Restaurant with Nepalese cultural dance performances pm: Return to hotel. Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara Accommodation: B.B. at a hotel of your choice Highlights: Travelling to Pokhara along Prithivi Highway with amazing views of hills, rivers and Himalayas as backdrops am: Breakfast at hotel am: Pick up from hotel and board on a private van for a ride to Pokhara. It may take about 6 hours to reach Pokhara am: Tea break at a highway restaurant at your own expenses pm: Lunch break in Mungling. Continue the drive to Pokhara after lunch. 03:00pm: Arrive in Pokhara. Check in at Hotel Trekkers Inn. Welcome Drinks. Rest and relax :00pm: Guide will pick you up from the Hotel for a pleasant walk around Phewa Lake. 06:30: 08:00pm: Dinner at a lakeside Restaurant. Return to hotel after dinner for overnight rest. Day 04: Full day sightseeing tour in Pokhara Accommodation: B.B. at a hotel of your choice Highlights: We will visit lakes, caves, museum, stupas and temples in Pokhara am: Breakfast at hotel.

4 07.30am: Pick up from hotel for a whole day sightseeing tour of Pokhara. 1) Davis Fall: Davis fall is one of the most visited waterfall site in Pokhara. The fall was named after a tourist who fell over the fall accidentally and lost his life. The waterfall flow about 500 feet through the natural tunnel at the depth of 100 feet from ground level. 2) Bindhabasini Temple: The temple is central attraction of Phewa Lake as it is located right at the center of the lake. You will have taken a wooden boat to reach the temple. 3) Gupteshwor Cave: The Gupteshwor cave is an interesting holy site in Pokhara. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the cave consists of worshipping site within its deep cavity. This venerated cave contains a huge stalagmite worshipped as a Shiva s Lingam. 4) World Peace Pagoda: Standing on top of the Ananda hill, Shanti Stupa adds more beauty to Pokhara Valley. We will have cross the Phewa Lake and trek uphill but its worth visiting the pagoda. The view from the top is amazing especially of the Pokhara valley. The hilltop also provides a splendid view of sunrise and sunset. Tripadvisor has ranked Shanti Stupa as top second attraction in Pokhara. 5) International Mountain Museum: Nepal s mountain museum and perhaps the first in the world, the museum a must visit since it contains lots of information about the history of mountaineering including documentaries and historical artifacts. 01:00-02:00: We will take a break from sightseeing tours for lunch in a restaurant. After breakfast we will continue our sightseeing. 04:30: Return to hotel. You could freshen up and relax. 05:30-06:30: Enjoy the evening beside the Fewa Lake pm: Dinner at a local restaurant. Return to hotel for night s rest. Day 05: Drive from Pokhara to Lumbini Accommodation: B.B. at a hotel of your choice Highlights: We will travel along the highway with scenic views of the rivers, hills and villages 07.00am: Breakfast at the Hotel am: Tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and drive to Lumbini. It takes about 7 hours am-1:00: Lunch in a restaurant in the highway 4:00: Arrive in Lumbini. Check in hotel. Rest and Relax

5 07.00pm: Dinner at the hotel. Rest and relax after dinner. Day 06: Full day sightseeing tour. Accommodation: B.B. at Lumbini hotel. Highlights: Exploration of the birth Place of Buddha, Maya Devi pond, Ashoka Pillar etc. along with visit to international monasteries and temples 07.00am: Breakfast at the Hotel am: Tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you on Sightseeing tour by rickshaw. We will visit the following sites: Maya Devi Temple: It is the most sacred site in all of Lumbini. The temple consists of nativity stone, which is considered to exact mark where Prince Buddha was born. Recent explorations have discovered further artifacts belonging to Buddha s time. Sacred Garden: The sacred garden is where Buddha mother Maya Devi spent her time around the time of giving birth to Buddha. International Monasteries: We will visit the monasteries of various countries including Thailand, Burma, German, Chinese, French Nepalese, Korean, and Indian among others am: Return to hotel pm: Lunch at the hotel. Rest and Relax 02.30pm: Continue the sightseeing tour. We will visit the following sites: Sri Lankan, Vietnamese, Japanese and Malaysian Temple Library: The library in Lumbini has an impressive collection of ancient texts, scholar papers, documents that could be of interest for all pm: Return to Hotel pm: Dinner at the hotel. Rest and relax after dinner. Day 07: Drive back from Lumbini to Kathmandu 9 Hours. Accommodation: B.B. at a hotel Highlights: Travelling along Highway with amazing views of hills, rivers and Himalayas as backdrops am-06:30: Early Breakfast at hotel.

6 07.00am: Board on a private van/bus for a ride back to Kathmandu. It may take about 9 hours to reach Kathmandu am: Tea break at a highway restaurant pm: Lunch break in a highway restaurant. Continue the drive to Kathmandu after lunch. 05:00pm: Arrive in Kathmandu. Check in at your hotel. Rest and relax 06: pm: Dinner at the hotel. 08:00pm: Overnight rest at hotel after dinner. Day 08: Transfer to international airport for your final flight departure. Today is the last day for you. Hope we have enjoyed the tour with us and hope to see you again in the Nepal for other activities. Approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight a tour operator from Osho World Adventure will transfer you to the airport. Note: This itinerary is a standard guideline we suggest. However, Kathmandu Tour can be modified according to your needs, timeframe, and other requirements. WHY US? Osho World Adventure Pvt. Ltd. is a duly registered company at the Company Registrar s Office of the Department of Industry and Tourism Industry Division under the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation. The Nepal Rastra Bank, Nepal s central bank, has granted special permission rights to Osho World Adventure in matters of dealing with any kind of foreign currency transactions. The company is presently affiliated to Trekking Agents Association of Nepal (TAAN), Nepal Association of Travel and Tour Agents (NATTA) and Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). WE SERVE WITH SMILE, HONESTY AND INTEGRITY Trekking company founded by a team of energetic and professional youths with long experience in travel and trekking industry in the Himalayas We have extremely skilled, hospitable and experienced staffs desk officers, guides, porters, cooks etc who make sure you get the best services. Happy lot! Yes, we are a happy lot. All of our staff are paid well, insured and taken care of. Because we know that they can make the clients happy only if they are happy. Bona fide: We are a duly registered trekking company having fulfilled all the legal requirements of the Nepal government. We have taken necessary permits and

7 affiliations from all regulatory bodies to ensure sustainable operations. We are also members of professional organizations including TAAN, NMA and NATO. Yes, we are into business and we are here to make money. However, we have a long term vision, and we despise quick returns based on some devious tactics that do not benefit us in the long term. So for the sake of our long term goal we serve our clients the best we can. Because we know that a happy client will build a better foundation. We know what we are talking about.. We have been in the business for many years. The managers and directors themselves have been in the fields and got an experience of what it is like and what the challenges are. We thoroughly know the rules and regulations of tours and trekking operations. We know the benefits and disadvantages and we know the possible problems that might arise. If you deal with us you are dealing with experts. We are affordable. We charge reasonable amount just enough to give you good service and keep us running, because we want the clients to keep coming to us instead of charging them too high and never see him/her again. However, while charging we do not want to compromise on the service quality. There are trekking companies that undercut prices and promote unhealthy practices and perform poor services. We are not in that category either. We charge enough for good service. We have got a lot of happy clients. What is including in package price? Cost will depend on the group size and require service, so Osho world adventure always like to give more flexibility to every our valuable costumer. So if your inquiry is clear about the groups size, category of hotel, mode of transportation like (By plane or by local bus, Tourist or any private transport) as per your request, we quote price. Please feel free to contact all these important details information and we will get back to you soon with details cost. All Nepal Tours Service Cost Includes: Airport pickup and drop. Hotels as your requirements. An experienced licensed holder Tour Guide. We always try to provide luxury Transportation by bus, car or by flight. Medical kit box. All government tax. All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and entry fees. All necessary transportation while sightseeing. All Nepal Tours Service Cost excludes:

8 Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and other cities Your travel insurance. International flight and departure tax. Any expense of personal nature. Nepal entry visa fee US 25. Special Discount Rates for Arabian Travel Market from 04 th May 2015 to 7 th May 2015.