Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, and transfer to the Hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Buddhist Nepal · Buddhist Pilgrimage
Grand Buddhist Circuit Tour
A comprehensive 12-day Buddhist pilgrimage covering spiritual, cultural, and natural highlights of Nepal.
Duration12 Days / 11 Nights
Highest pointVaried elevation
RegionBuddhist Nepal
Journey styleBuddhist Pilgrimage
The journey
A closer look at Grand Buddhist Circuit Tour.
A comprehensive 12-day Buddhist pilgrimage covering spiritual, cultural, and natural highlights of Nepal.
This itinerary can be adjusted around your preferred pace, travel dates, group size, and accommodation style. Our Kathmandu team manages the local arrangements and supports you throughout the journey.
Journey highlights
Boudhanath StupaKapan GumbaPatan MahabiharPharpingNamobuddhaNagarjun ZamazuWorld Peace PagodaLumbiniTilaurakotChitwan Jungle SafariBhaktapur Durbar SquareFewa Lake
Day by day
The complete itinerary.
A considered route with the major experiences, transfers, and overnight stops arranged in sequence.
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Boudhanath, Kapan Gumba, Patan
Full-day sightseeing of Boudhanath Stupa, Kapan Gumba (Gelukpa), and Patan including 1000 Buddha Golden and Rudra Varna Mahabihar. Dinner and overnight.
Pharping and Bungmati
Early breakfast and visit to Pharping (Nyingmapa lineage) and Bungmati. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Namobuddha and Bhaktapur
Drive to Namobuddha. On the return, visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Dinner and overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Nagarjun, Swayambhunath, Machhindranath
Visit Nagarjun Zamazu, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Machhindranath temple. Dinner and overnight stay.
Drive to Pokhara
Early breakfast and drive to Pokhara. Visit World Peace Pagoda and enjoy boating or a walk around Fewa Lake. Dinner and overnight stay.
Pokhara to Palpa to Lumbini
Drive to Lumbini via Palpa. Lunch at Palpa, then continue to Lumbini. Check into the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Lumbini Full-Day Tour
Visit Maya Devi Temple, Holy Pond, and multiple monasteries in Lumbini. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Tilaurakot and Drive to Chitwan
Morning visit to Tilaurakot, then continue drive to Chitwan National Park. Walk around Tharu village. Dinner and overnight stay.
Chitwan Jungle Activities
Canoe ride in Rapti River, bird watching, elephant safari, and visit to Elephant Breeding Centre. Dinner and overnight stay.
Return to Kathmandu
Drive back to Kathmandu. Free time for shopping or relaxation. Dinner and overnight stay.
Final Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for departure.
Start planning
Make this journey your own.
Speak with our Kathmandu team about dates, route adjustments, accommodation, and a plan shaped around you.
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