Lumbini,
the birthplace of Buddha 623 B.C and in southwest
from Kathmandu is a holy place for Buddhists
all over the world. It has the remains of
many of the ancient stupas and monasteries.
The Ashokan erected in 249 BC bears an inscription
about the birth of the Buddha
DAY 01 :
Today you will be met by one of the Worldways
representatives who arranges your drive
from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa(Lumbini)-
about 310 kms. ( 9 hours drive ).
PM : Visit the monasteries in the Lumbini.
Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 02 :
Breakfast at the hotel.
Fullday tour of Tilaurakot.
Lying 27 km. West of Limbini, Tilaurakot
has the ruins of ancient Kapilavastu, the
capital of the Sakya Kingdom where the Buddha
spent his youth as Prince Siddhartha. Enroute
you may visit Niglihawa and
Githihawa where there are
broken Ashoka Pillars and othe r ancient
relics.
After the excursion of the area, drive back
to Lumbini.
Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 03 :
Breakfast at Hotel. Once again, short exploration
of the area.
Later you will drive to Kathmandu. You may
stop for lunch enroute.
On arrival in Kathmandu , transfer to hotel.
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