About This Tour

The Buddhist Circuit Tour traces the spiritual geography of Buddhism across Nepal — from the birthplace of the Buddha at Lumbini to the great stupas and monasteries of the Kathmandu Valley. This is a pilgrimage in the deepest sense: not merely visiting sites, but engaging with the living Buddhist tradition through monastery visits, meditation sessions, and conversations with monks and scholars who can illuminate the dharma in its Nepali context.

The circuit visits Lumbini’s Sacred Garden, the Mayadevi Temple, and Tilaurakot (ancient Kapilavastu). In the Kathmandu Valley, you visit Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, the Buddhist sites of Patan, Pharping (where Guru Rinpoche meditated), Kopan Monastery, and Namobuddha — each site with its own story, its own tradition, and its own contribution to the Buddhist path.

What's Included

• Licensed, experienced trekking guide
• Porter support where included in your package
• Trekking permits and conservation/entry fees for the route
• Accommodation in teahouses, lodges or homestays on the trail
• Meals on the trek as per your chosen package
• Ground transport to and from the trailhead
• Pre-trip briefing and route orientation
• Eco Holiday Asia trip coordination and in-country support
• Included items may vary by package type. Eco Holiday Asia confirms final inclusions before booking.

What's Not Included

• International flights to and from Nepal
• Nepal visa fees and personal travel insurance (mandatory, must cover trekking)
• Domestic flights unless listed in Included
• Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, down jacket — rental available in Kathmandu)
• Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara unless mentioned
• Tips for your guide, porter and support team
• Emergency helicopter rescue (covered by your insurance)
• Personal expenses, drinks and souvenirs

Responsible Travel Notes

• Respect local culture, dress modestly at temples and ask before photographing people
• Avoid single-use plastic — carry a refillable water bottle on tour
• Follow your guide's instructions at heritage sites, monasteries and protected areas
• Support local businesses — buy at family-run shops, eat at local restaurants
• Respect sacred sites and community customs
• Follow Nepal permit and conservation rules in protected areas

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