PilgrimageBuddhism Circuit Nepal
7-day Buddhism circuit from Lumbini birthplace to Boudhanath and Kopan Monastery
What is the Buddhism Circuit in Nepal?
The Nepal Buddhism Circuit is a 7-day itinerary linking Lumbini, where Siddhartha Gautama was born, with Kathmandu valley stupas at Boudhanath and Swayambhunath, plus Kopan Monastery for teaching and meditation. It is the standard introduction for Buddhist pilgrims and students visiting Nepal's sacred sites in one week.
- Duration
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best season
- October to March, Buddha Jayanti (April to May)
- Group size
- 1 to 16 pax
- Price from
- $950 USD
Tour highlights
- Lumbini UNESCO site: Maya Devi Temple and international monasteries
- Boudhanath stupa, one of the world's largest Buddhist mandalas
- Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) overlooking the Kathmandu valley
- Kopan Monastery introduction and optional meditation session
- Private guide explaining Mahayana and Theravada sites across Nepal
About this trip
About the Buddhism Circuit Nepal
Nepal is where Buddhism and Hinduism share the same landscape. This 7-day circuit starts in the Kathmandu valley's great stupas, continues south to Lumbini on the Terai plains, and includes time at Kopan Monastery for contemporary Tibetan Buddhist practice. Holiday Maker Nepal handles transport, lodging, and a guide who can explain history and active monastic life at each stop.
Day-by-day itinerary
7 days
Airport pickup. Evening orientation on Buddhist sites and clockwise circumambulation (kora) etiquette.
Hotel in KathmanduWelcome dinner
What’s included
Included
- Licensed English-speaking guide with pilgrimage route experience
- Private vehicle and driver on road sections
- Hotel accommodation on tour nights (3-star or best available locally)
- Daily breakfast; lunch and dinner as listed in the itinerary
- Airport transfers in Kathmandu on arrival and departure
- Pre-departure briefing at our Kathmandu office
- Temple visit coordination, timing advice, and dress-code guidance
- All applicable government taxes
Not included
- International flights to and from Nepal
- Nepal visa fee (available on arrival at Kathmandu airport)
- Travel insurance (required for all pilgrimage tours)
- Personal puja offerings and temple donations
- Tips for guide and driver
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Personal expenses, laundry, and souvenirs
- Helicopter or flight upgrades unless stated in your confirmed quote
What to pack
Recommended packing list (8 items)
- Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees for temple visits
- Comfortable walking shoes for temple complexes and short walks
- Light layers for Pokhara, Kathmandu valley, and higher-altitude sites
- Sun hat, sunglasses, and SPF 50 sunscreen
- Reusable water bottle
- Personal medicines and any prescription items
- Small daypack for temple visits (large bags often restricted)
- Torch for early-morning darshan or power-cut areas
Frequently asked questions
October to March offers comfortable Terai temperatures. Buddha Jayanti in April or May is the most significant festival but requires early booking.
