This trip takes off from the capital city of Kathmandu where you will visit the familiar Buddhist site of Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey temple), from a hilltop overlooking the whole valley. It's just wonderful to view the sparkling lights of the city from this hillock at dusk. The second day of your tour begins with scenic driving to Dhulikhel which is a small quiet sleepy town, known for its traditional crafts, and lies just 30 km east of Kathmandu from where we will take you for an interesting nature hike to the famous Namobudha. Also, we visit the ancient cities of Patan and Bhaktapur to view architectural masterpieces of Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments on the third day. This tour will also include a trip to Lumbini, which is the birth place of the Buddha and situated in the Terai plains of southern Nepal. We will be visiting the confinement site marked by a stone pillar erected by the famous Indian Emperor Ashoka and towards the end of your tours in Kathmandu; you will be visiting Kopan monastery, Boundhanth stupa and the Himalayan Buddhist Meditation centre to attend a one day spiritual workshop. Some time spent at this centre gives you a very special kind of peace and relaxation. You will truly enjoy the serene and natural beauty of the environs found in this monastery.

Your itinerary in detail:

DAY 01: ARRIVAL KATHMANDU
Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport / Kathmandu. Our escorts will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. After tour briefing if time permits, then we will take you to visit the Monkey temple.  Your first overnight in Kathmandu

DAY 02: DAY HIKE TO NAMOBUDHA
After breakfast, we will drive you to Dhulikhel - A small quiet town, known for its traditional crafts, lies just 30 km east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 1470m. If you wish to, you may climb a little to see the mountains, from Cho Oyu in the east to Himalchuli in the west following which we will take you for a hike to the famous Namobudha.

DAY 03: KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING TOUR
After breakfast, we proceed for a full day sightseeing tour. The places of today’s visit will be Patan and the villages in the vicinity & Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Lunch can be taken out in the restaurant or we can even start out with a packed lunch.

DAY 04: FLY: KATHMANDU / BHAIRAHAWA AND DRIVE TO LUMBINI
in the afternoon, we fly to Bhairahawa. It is a 45 minutes flight from Kathmandu. We will be received at the airport and transferred to the hotel. In the evening, we will take you for a short sightseeing tour around the birth place of Lord Buddha. Overnight hotel

DAY 05: FLY: LUMBINI / KATHMANDU
After breakfast, we head out for sightseeing tour. At noon, we drive to Bhairawa approx. 14 km from Lumbini to catch our flight to Kathmandu. We will reach Kathmandu in the evening. Over night in hotel in Kathmandu.

DAY 06: VISIT KOPAN MONASTERY
After breakfast, we will take you to the Kopan Monastery for a visit followed by a tour of the Boudhanath stupa on the way back.

DAY 07: AT THE HIMALAYAN BUDHIST MEDITATION CENTRE
Today we will take you to the Himalayan Buddhist Meditation centre to attend the one day workshop – ‘Discovering Buddhism’ in which various preliminary and advanced Buddhist teachings with contemplation and discussions led by monks, nuns and scholars from both Tibetan Buddhist and various Buddhist traditions are conducted. Topics and teachers for the workshop will be notified only few days prior to the workshop.
In the evening, we will take you to enjoy a Nepali meal with a thrilling cultural dance program. This evening out will be complimentary on behalf of ZENITH ADVENTURES for the good welfare of our guests. Overnight at your hotel

DAY 08: FINAL DEPARTURE – After Breakfast
Morning will be left free for shopping & other independent activities. Depending on your flight time, we will drive you to the International airport for your onward flight home.

And this marks the end of a wonderful holiday in your discovering of the unknown from
the known….

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