Experience The Monastic Life in Nepal Tour

Hotel Distance: 19 Km

Duration: 1 hour

The flight into the Himalayas reveals breathtaking views of the great peaks of Mt. Dorje Lakpa 6,966 m, Mt. Ganesh Himal 7,422 m, Mt. Langtang 7,227 m, etc., (weather permitting) taking you right into the Himalayan capitals at Kathmandu. After immigration formality at the airport, you will be greeted and welcomed by a Sampurna Adventure personal & transferred to Neydo Tashi Choeling monastery founded by Karma Chagme Rinpoche, 

Pharping is situated 22 Km southwest of Kathmandu Valley close to the most scenic peaceful location, 

Later we could take simply relax, meditate, attend the evening ceremony of the monastery, or follow a day in the life of the monastics with the resident monks sharing the experience.

Tour Distance: 210 km, Tour Duration: 25 min

Wakeup early morning, assist in the daily praying in the morning where we could experience a day of life in the monastery so that we can understand better and appreciate how the Kagyu and Nyingma Traditions of Tibetan Buddhism are lived.

Breakfast and continue exploring the surrounding, visit to the Dakshinkali temple where we could see the Hindu ritual ceremony to fulfill / achieve their desires and sacrifice of the animals. On the way back, visit the Pharping village and Shesh Narayan temple with the monastery of Padma Sambhava,

Flight to Pokhara, the second largest city of Nepal located 220 km/827 Mt., west of the capital Kathmandu. It is home to Gurkha soldiers. The Annapurna Range with three out of the ten highest mountains in the world — Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I and Manaslu are within approximately 15 – 35 miles of the valley. Due to its proximity to the Annapurna Mountain range in the Himalayas, the city is the gateway of famous Mustang trekking, Mount Annapurna Circuit trail and Jomsom – Muktinath,

In the afternoon take a boat ride in Phewa Lake and reach the temple of Tal Barahi temple in the island, later simply walk around the main tourist hub near Fewa Lakeside, 

Tour Distance: 10 km, Tour Duration: 6 hours

Early morning an hour drive to Sarangkot hilltop to view sunrise over the world’s 10th highest mountain Mt. Annapurna (8,091 Mt.) Machhapuchhre (6993 Mt.) and Dhaulagiri (8,167 Mt.) etc. (weather permitting), drive back to visit Vindhyabasini temple, back to hotel and breakfast, 

Later we will visit the famous “David fall”, a beautiful waterfall, it marks the point where a stream from Phewa Lake vanishes underground through a narrow gorge into a mysterious hole in the ground, the Gupteswor Shiva Cave, one of the longest caves in Nepal and Tibetan refugee camp,

In the afternoon, enjoy the serenity of Pokhara or simply choose some optional tour of paragliding, Zip flyer etc.

Tour Distance: 198 km, Tour Duration: 6 hours

Breakfast, drives to Lumbini passing by Trisuli River and rural mountain village, on arrival check-in at hotel,

Lumbini is the place where, according to Buddhist tradition, Queen Mayadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama in who achieved Enlightenment sometime around 563 BCE, became the Buddha and founded Buddhism. Lumbini is one of many magnets for pilgrimage that sprang up in places pivotal to the life of Gautama Buddha.

Later we visit the ancient Mayadevi Temple, and several others which are still under renovation. Many monuments, monasteries and a museum, the Lumbini International Research Institute, are also within the holy site. Also, there is the Puskarini, or Holy Pond, where the Buddha's mother took the ritual dip prior to his birth and where he had his first bath. At other sites near Lumbini, earlier Buddhas were, according to tradition, born, then achieved ultimate Enlightenment and finally relinquished their earthly forms.

If time permits, we may visit the Thai Temple, Burma Temple, etc. Back to the hotel, 

Tour Distance: 282 km

Trip Duration: 8 hours (Flight: 20 Min)

You will be transfer to Lumbini domestic airport and take 20 min. flight back to Kathmandu,

Arrive in Kathmandu, we will visit the Patan Durbar Square (World Heritage Site), the city of fine arts & crafts in metal, stone, and terracotta, officially known as Lalitpur Metropolitan City, it is one of the largest cities of Nepal, it is famous for its rich cultural heritage, where you will see in its ancient palace with golden gate and window, temples of Krishna, Shiva, Golden temple (Hiranya Barna Mahabihar) as well as some monasteries & beautiful courtyard.

Tour Distance: 90 km, Tour Duration: 6 hours

Breakfast, drive an hour to Namobuddha, explore surrounding famous Thrangu Tashi Yangtze monastery, where it is said that Buddha gave his life to a starving tigress and her cubs, at the same place later built a beautiful Stupa, later drive to Dhulikhel, situated on the way to Nepal – Tibet border, this village is famous for ancient trade routes of Nepal – Tibet, in the afternoon explore an old Newar ethnic village town, Dhulikhel has for many centuries been an important trading center on the ancient commercial route linking Nepal to Tibet. Since time immemorial, people of Nepal travel to Tibet to bring home salt and gold. Likewise, the Tibetans every year with their flocks of sheep enter into Nepal during Dashain, the greatest Hindu festival., and view the sunset with glowing Himalaya, (weather permitting),

Visit to Bhaktapur, UNESCO World Heritage site & the medieval capital city, visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, surrounded by spectacular architecture and vividly showcases the skills of the Newari artists and craftsmen over several centuries, an exemplary of exquisite woodworks in the Palace of 55 windows with its golden gate, the beautiful Dattatreya, Nyatapola with Bhairab Temple and ceramics Square, 

Tour Distance: 15 km, Tour Duration: 6 hours

Breakfast, Visit Swoyambhunath Stupa with its 2,500-year history, UNESCO World Heritage Site, an ancient religious complex mobbed by monkeys and soaring above the city on a lofty hilltop, the fascinating, chaotic jumble of Buddhist and Hindu iconography. Even the 2015 earthquake failed to topple Kathmandu's best loved temple, you could see ancient carvings everywhere and the smell of incense and butter lamps, the mystical atmosphere is heightened by devotees who make a ritual circumnavigation, spinning the prayer wheels set into its base of this famous stupa, and surrounded by beautiful typical houses of priest, Chaityas and monastery. 

Drive to Kopan monastery situated on top of small hill overlooking Boudhanath stupa and have an incredible view of the Kathmandu valley, where we find a large number of stupas, statues, prayer wheels and other holy objects, all embedded into a landscape of gardens and ponds.

The main entrance of the chapel has beautiful paintings of the four Dharma Kings of Tibet, considered the protectors of Tibet and a large painting of the Wheel of Life. 

The main temple, enshrined 20-foot statue of the founder of the Gelug tradition, Lama Tsong Khapa and the statues of his two main disciples, Lama Atisha, who brought Buddhism to Tibet, as well as the relic stupa of our founder, Lama Thubten Yeshe. At the center is Sakyamuni Buddha, with Maitreya Buddha (the future Buddha) and Manjushri (Buddha of Wisdom). Look at the Thangka of the eight Indian masters who established the Buddhist philosophical system on the walls. Later we drive downhill to Boudhanath,

Boudhanath, "UNESCO World Heritage site", its massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical Stupa in the world, where many Tibetan refugees residing since 1960, in its premises have built more than 50 Buddhist monasteries. The Stupa is said to have buried the remains of Kassyapa Buddha.

Airport Distance: 6 Km, Duration: 30 Min.

Leisurely breakfast, In the morning free for personal activities, we can explore the narrow lively, and endless streets of Thamel town where we will find all kinds of good restaurants, typical Nepali handicrafts, fine jewelry, clothing, and trekking gear store, later at the arranged time transfer to the airport for final departure to connect onward flight. We wish you a safe flight and hope to serve you back in near future. End of Service.