Lumbini Pilgrimage Tour: 7 Days Itinerary and Cost

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu

• Activities: Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, transfer to hotel. Optional evening stroll in Thamel.

• Accommodation: Hotel (not included).

• Altitude: ~1,400m (4,593ft)

Day 2: Kathmandu to Lumbini

• Activities: Drive to Lumbini by private vehicle (8–9 hours) or fly to Bhairahawa (35 minutes, flight not included) and drive to Lumbini (30 minutes).

• Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse.

• Altitude: ~150m (492ft)

Day 3: Lumbini Exploration

• Activities: Visit Maya Devi Temple, Ashokan Pillar, Sacred Garden, and Lumbini Museum. Explore the Monastic Zones (East and West) with international monasteries like the Thai, Chinese, and Sri Lankan temples (4–5 hours).

• Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse.

• Altitude: ~150m (492ft)

Day 4: Lumbini to Tilaurakot & Kapilvastu

• Activities: Drive to Tilaurakot (1 hour), the ancient capital of the Shakya Kingdom where Buddha grew up. Visit archaeological sites and return to Lumbini (4–5 hours total).

• Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse.

• Altitude: ~150m (492ft)

Day 5: Lumbini to Devdaha & Kudan

• Activities: Drive to Devdaha (1 hour), the maternal home of Queen Maya Devi, and Kudan, where Buddha returned as an enlightened monk. Return to Lumbini (4–5 hours total).

• Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse.

• Altitude: ~150m (492ft)

Day 6: Lumbini to Kathmandu

• Activities: Drive back to Kathmandu (8–9 hours) or drive to Bhairahawa and fly (35 minutes, flight not included).

• Accommodation: Hotel (not included).

• Altitude: ~1,400m (4,593ft)

Day 7: Departure from Kathmandu

• Activities: Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for departure.

• Accommodation: None.

• Altitude: ~1,400m (4,593ft)