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The safety of our guests and staff is a top priority, and we are monitoring the evolving Coronavirus/COVID-19 situation closely. All of our guides are fully vaccinated to protect their safety and the safety of all visitors. We are taking recommended prevention and response measures, including: •Our Tour Guides will wear a mask throughout the tour and gloves when sanitizing, taking temperatures, opening/closing doors, and providing sanitizer to guests. •Guides will take their temperatures frequently to monitor for fever and will not work if they are sick. After an illness, a guide can return to work after receiving a negative test for COVID-19 or having no fever for 14 days. •Before leaving our dispatch, each Tour Guide will ensure that all surfaces in the vehicle are appropriately sanitized and wiped down. • Before any guest enters the vehicle at their pickup location, our Tour Guide will use a non-contact thermometer to ensure that anyone with a fever or anyone traveling with others who have a fever (temperature must be less than 100.4ºF (38.0ºC)) do not enter the vehicle. •The front seat will be off-limits to guests. • If a guest jeopardizes the health and safety of another guest, a guide, or a partner employee or customer (e.g., refuses to wear a mask, refuses to abide by social distancing guidelines, etc.), they will be removed from the tour, and no refund will be issued. •During the excursion, our Tour Guides will be the only individuals to open and close the vehicle’s doors. •Guests will wear a mask for the duration of the tour, except in locations where masks are not required. Guests are required to supply their masks. Guests without masks will not be allowed to take the tour, and no refund will be given. Guests under age five or medically compromised will not be required to wear a mask per CDC guidelines. Children ages five and over are required to wear a face covering. •Guests will refrain from physical contact with our guide, other guests not in their party, partner staff, or other patrons while maintaining 6-foot social distancing guidelines. •At each stop, when guests exit the vehicle, our Tour Guide will use sanitary wipes to disinfect commonly touched areas inside the vehicle. •Upon returning to the vehicle, our Tour Guide will provide hand sanitizer or wipes for each customer. •At the end of each tour, all surfaces inside the vehicle will be sanitized and wiped down. •We will limit the number of guests on our tours to 8. •We are expanding our communications about our refund policy to ensure anyone who is not feeling well will receive a full refund for the tour is canceled. •Our leadership team will continue actively monitoring the recommendations from the CDC, WHO, and OHA and implement best practices accordingly. When you place your reservation, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and home address so that if we receive notification that a guest has tested positive for COVID-19, we can contact all other guests on that tour. As always, we will communicate clearly and directly about our plans and activities to continue to offer our tours in the safest possible environment.

Meals

Daily breakfast at the hotel

Guide

English-speaking local tour guide in Kathmandu and Lumbini

Accommodation

Three-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Lumbini Kathmandu: Samsara Resort or Thamel Eco Resort or a similar 3-star hotel Lumbini: Hotel Zambala or a similar 3-star hotel

Transport

Airport transfer by car Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing in a private car Lumbini sightseeing in a private vehicle Kathmandu - Lumbini - Kathmandu Bus

Others

Sightseeing Entrance Fees Applicable Taxes

Not included:

Others

International airfare and Nepal visa fee Lunch and Dinner Personal expenses like bar bills, laundry, phone calls, etc Tipping

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival At Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival At Kathmandu

On arrival at Kathmandu, after clearing immigration and customs, step into the receiving area where you will be met and assisted by our Airport Representative and transferred to the hotel for a Check-in.

Accommodation: Samsara Resort or a similar 3-star hotel
Day 2 Day 2: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing

After having breakfast at the hotel, Your city guide will take you for a full day of sightseeing around Kathmandu City. From 9.30 am to 5.00 pm. During our sightseeing period, First, We visit Patan Durbar Square, Swyambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, and finally Pasupatinath Temple.

Patan Durbar Square is the main attraction in Lalitpur, the city of fine arts. The palace complex of Malla rulers is home to well-preserved monuments of historical and cultural importance. Krishna Mandir, Keshav Narayan Chowk, Sundari Chowk, the Roal Palace, and Royal Bath are masterpieces of medieval culture. Likewise, the palace complex is home to many ancient monuments.

Swoyambhunath stupa stands on a lovely little hillock located at a distance of 4 km from the Thamel. This religiously significant site for Buddhists is also popular among Hindu devotees and people of other faiths. This peaceful and calm hill commands a picturesque view of the Kathmandu valley and a splendid panorama of the Himalayan range.

Boudhanath Stupa, an ancient and one of the largest stupas in the world, Boudhanath or the Khasa Chaitya, is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu, Nepal. Located about 11 km from the center and northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, the stupa’s massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal.

Pasupatinath Temple’s existence dates back to 400 A.D. The temple’s astonishing architectural beauty symbolizes faith, religion, culture, and tradition. The beautiful, richly - ornamented pagoda-styled temple house the sacred linga or phallic symbol of Lord Shiva. Thousands of pilgrims worldwide come to this temple annually to respect Lord Shiva. Pashupatinath temple is also known as "The temple of Living Beings."

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Samsara Resort or a similar 3-star hotel
Day 3 Day 3: Drive To Lumbini (Fly Option Also Available)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Drive To Lumbini (Fly Option Also Available)

Early breakfast at Kathmandu hotel and drive Lumbini approximately 8 hours. During your journey, you can also visit the Shaswatdham Temple on the way to Naval Paris. Further, continue to drive one more hour to the Lumbini hotel and check-in. Rest of the day, explore the Lumbini Bazar on your own

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Zambala Hotel or a similar
Day 4 Day 4: Lumbini Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Lumbini Sightseeing

After Breakfast, Your local guide of Lumbini will take you sightseeing around the Lumbini garden. Visit the following places during your sightseeing.

Lumbini

Maya Devi temple: The Mayadevi temple is the most important temple among the ancient heritages located within the Lumbini garden. The temple houses the ancient idol of Mayadevi, the Birth Maker Stone and the ruins from the 3rd century B.C. to the 7th century B.C. The temple’s interior has a heavenly, peaceful environment that brings to life the prophecy from ancient times. Tourists love to take photographs of the treasure trove of ancient artifacts. It takes 10 - 15 minutes on foot and 5 minutes by rickshaw to reach the Mayadevi temple from the main entrance of Lumbini.

HOLY PUSHKIRINI LAKE: Before giving birth to Lord Buddha, his mother Mayadevi took a bath in the sacred Pushkirini Lake near the Ashok Pillar to the south. The ancient lake is a major attraction for tourists. It is traditionally believed that Lord Buddha was bathed with the water from the same lake after his birth.

Ashok pillar: The Ashok Pillar, located within the Lumbini Garden, is an important historical heritage. Famous Mourya emperor, Ashok of Magadh in India, had ordered the Pillar erected in 249 BC while on a pilgrimage following the advice of his spiritual teacher Upagupta. Emperor Ashok had erected the Pillar along with a stone tablet with an inscription saying, "Shakyamuni Buddha was born here" The Pillar and the inscription stand as a testament of Lumbini being the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The Ashok Pillar has proven that Lord Buddha was born in Nepal. The Pillar stands adjacent to the Mayadevi Temple.

BIRTH MAKER STONE: The Stone Maker of Lord Buddha’s birthplace is preserved within the Mayadevi Temple enclosed in a glass box. The marker stone precisely marks the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The marker stone was unearthed in 1996 A.D. during an archaeological excavation.

An idol of MAYADEVI: The 3 feet tall idol of Mayadevi carved on a stone tablet is estimated to have originated in the 4th century. The idol is located in the sanctum of the Mayadevi Temple. However, the carved figure over the stone tablet has eroded, and the carved figures have been obscured. The idol is also known as the birth. It depicts the Birth of Lord Buddha. The idol shows Mayadevi learning from a tree while giving birth, and two heavenly messengers await to receive Buddha. The figure of infant Buddha is at the center of the idol.

World peace stupa: The World Peace Stupa was constructed at Lumbini to spread the message of peace, friendship, and goodwill in the world and raise awareness to keep the earth pure and clear. The 42.5 m tall stupa is one of the major attractions of Lumbini. The stupa was constructed as p; the art of the campaign by Japanese Buddhist preacher Fujing to construct World Peace Stupas in different parts of the world. It takes 40-50 minutes to reach the World Peace Stupa from the Mayadevi Temple. Few tourists arriving at Lumbini miss a visit to the World’s Peace Stupa. The heavenly serene atmosphere around the stupa and the attractive piece of art that adorn the stupa entice the visitors

World peace flame: The eternal World Peace Flame is a major attraction of the Lumbini garden, located at the center of the garden. Tourists flock to observe the flame kept glowing uninterrupted 24 hours a day. The then Prince Gyanendra Shah lighted the flame on 1st November 1986 A.D. The flame representing peace and fraternity in the world was brought from the United States of America as part of the celebration of the International Peace Year. The eternal flame can be reached at the end of a 10-minute walk from the Mayadevi.

After Lunch, Visit different temples and monasteries around the Lumbini Garden.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Zambala Hotel or a similar
Day 5 Day 5: Drive Back To Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Drive Back To Kathmandu

Drive Back to Kathmandu (A flying option also available)

Meals: Breakfast Included

Accommodation: Samsara Resort or a similar hotel
Day 6 Day 6: Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Departure

After Breakfast, Hotel Check out & Drive process to transfer to the international airport for the Flight to the onward destination

Meals: Breakfast Included

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Kathmandu Lumbini Tour

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Itinerary of your trip Kathmandu Lumbini Tour

Day 1: Arrival At Kathmandu

Day 2: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing

Day 3: Drive To Lumbini (Fly Option Also Available)

Day 4: Lumbini Sightseeing

Day 5: Drive Back To Kathmandu

Day 6: Departure

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