8 Days in Nepal. To the Sacred Garden Where the Buddha Was Born.
In the foothills of the Himalayas, in the place where Prince Siddhartha was born in 623 BCE, the garden of Lumbini holds one of the most spiritually powerful sites in the world. This eight-day Nepal journey weaves the birthplace of the Buddha through the great temples of Kathmandu, the Himalayan sunrise of Nagarkot and the serene lakes of Pokhara.
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8 Days / 7 Nights
8 Days Nepal + Lumbini: The Full Picture
Lumbini is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in the world for the 535 million people who follow the Buddhist tradition. The exact spot where Prince Siddhartha Gautama was born — and where he later became the Buddha — is marked by the ancient Maya Devi Temple, the Ashoka Pillar and a sacred Bodhi tree. Around them, monasteries from every Buddhist nation on earth have built temples in their own tradition.
This eight-day itinerary is designed for travellers who want the complete spiritual and cultural spectrum of Nepal: the Boudhanath and Swayambhunath stupas of Kathmandu, the Himalayan drama of Nagarkot, the lakeside serenity of Pokhara, and the profound quiet of the Lumbini sacred garden.
Package Includes
- ✓Hotels (7 nights: Kathmandu + Nagarkot + Pokhara + Lumbini)
- ✓Daily Breakfast
- ✓Private Vehicle & Driver Guide
- ✓Return Airport Transfers
- ✓Lumbini Sacred Garden Tour
- ✓Maya Devi Temple Visit
- ✓Bodhi Tree & Ashoka Pillar
Not Included
- ×International Flights
- ×Nepal Visa on Arrival (USD30 for 15 days)
- ×ETIQA Travel Insurance (1-5 Days) RM41
- ×Entrance Fees to temples and sites
- ×Lunches and dinners
- ×Personal Expenses
- ×Optional tour tips
Nepal's Most Complete Spiritual and Cultural Journey
Lumbini — Birthplace of the Buddha
The Maya Devi Temple marks the exact birthplace of Prince Siddhartha, with the ancient footprint stone and the nativity scene bas-relief inside. The Ashoka Pillar — erected by Emperor Ashoka in 249 BCE — still stands in the garden. Walking the sacred zone at dawn, when the monks are chanting and the mist hangs over the Bodhi tree, is an experience that touches travellers of all faiths.
World Monastery Zone
Around the central garden, 17 countries have built their own Buddhist monasteries in their own tradition — Thai, Chinese, Sri Lankan, Japanese, German, French, Tibetan. Walking through the monastery zone is a remarkable lesson in how one life story has expressed itself across dozens of cultures and centuries.
Kathmandu, Nagarkot & Pokhara
The full classic Nepal circuit is included — Boudhanath's watching eyes, Pashupatinath's sacred ghats, a Nagarkot Himalayan sunrise and Pokhara's Phewa Lake beneath the Annapurna range. Lumbini adds the essential fourth pillar of the journey.
Your 8 Days Nepal + Lumbini Itinerary
Arrive Kathmandu
No meals
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to your Kathmandu hotel. Evening at leisure.
Suggested activities
- Airport transfer
- Hotel check-in
- Evening walk in Thamel
Kathmandu UNESCO Temples
Breakfast
Full-day private tour of Kathmandu's great UNESCO sites — Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath and Durbar Square.
Suggested activities
- Pashupatinath Temple & sacred ghats
- Boudhanath Stupa kora
- Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
Bhaktapur & Nagarkot Overnight
Breakfast
Morning in medieval Bhaktapur, then drive to Nagarkot for sunset and overnight.
Suggested activities
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Pottery Square
- Drive to Nagarkot
- Himalayan sunset
Nagarkot Sunrise & Fly to Pokhara
Breakfast
Pre-dawn Himalayan sunrise at Nagarkot, then fly to Pokhara.
Suggested activities
- Himalayan sunrise at Nagarkot
- Flight to Pokhara
- Phewa Lake afternoon
- Sarangkot sunset
Pokhara: Sarangkot & Phewa Lake
Breakfast
Sarangkot sunrise over the Annapurna range, World Peace Stupa boat ride and Phewa Lake.
Suggested activities
- Sarangkot Annapurna sunrise
- World Peace Stupa by boat
- Phewa Lake rowing
- Lakeside afternoon
Drive to Lumbini
Breakfast
Drive from Pokhara to Lumbini (approximately 4 hours). Afternoon orientation walk in the sacred garden.
Suggested activities
- Drive Pokhara to Lumbini
- Sacred garden first visit
- Eternal Flame monument
- Central Canal walk
Lumbini Sacred Garden — Full Day
Breakfast
Full day at Lumbini. Maya Devi Temple at dawn, Ashoka Pillar, Bodhi tree, the World Monastery Zone and the museum.
Suggested activities
- Maya Devi Temple (exact birthplace)
- Ashoka Pillar 249 BCE
- Sacred Bodhi tree
- World Monastery Zone (17 countries)
- Lumbini Museum
Lumbini to Kathmandu & Depart
Breakfast
Return to Kathmandu by road or short flight, then transfer to the airport for your international departure.
Suggested activities
- Final morning at Lumbini garden
- Transfer to Kathmandu
- Airport departure
Choose Your Comfort Level
Kathmandu and Pokhara city hotels, Nagarkot mountain lodge and a Lumbini hotel or monastery guesthouse.
3 Star
Comfortable & Well-Located
3-star Kathmandu + Nagarkot lodge + 3-star Pokhara + Lumbini hotel or similar
- Per person (twin sharing)RM3,488 per person
From RM3,488
per person
4 Star
Comfort Plus
4-star Kathmandu + Nagarkot resort + 4-star Pokhara + Lumbini quality hotel or similar
- Per person (twin sharing)RM3,988 per person
From RM3,988
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5 Star
Premium Pilgrimage
5-star Kathmandu + premium Nagarkot + 5-star Pokhara + best Lumbini hotel or similar
- Per person (twin sharing)RM4,788 per person
From RM4,788
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The Complete Buddhist Nepal, Arranged with Care
Lumbini is not just a box to tick — it is one of the most genuinely moving places on earth, and visiting it well takes the right timing and the right context. Dhesu has been arranging pilgrim journeys through Nepal since 1988, and we know what the sacred garden looks like before dawn when the monks start chanting.
MATTA & IATA Registered
Fully licensed Malaysian travel agency.
Private Tour, Your Schedule
Sacred sites need quiet. Your private guide and vehicle give you the garden without the group bus crowd.
A Malaysian Team to Call
We speak Bahasa Malaysia. Reachable throughout your eight-day journey.
Group & Family Pricing
Buddhist group pilgrimages are a speciality. Ask us for group rates.
Lumbini Nepal Tour Package from Malaysia — Birthplace of Buddha
Lumbini in southwestern Nepal is one of the most sacred sites in the world — the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, the sacred garden contains the Maya Devi Temple (marking the exact birthplace), the ancient Ashoka Pillar erected in 249 BCE, and the sacred Bodhi tree planted on the spot where the Queen Maya Devi gave birth.
For Buddhist travellers from Malaysia, this is one of the holiest pilgrimages possible. For travellers of all faiths and none, the quiet of the garden and the weight of 2,600 years of history make it one of Nepal's most extraordinary experiences.
The World Monastery Zone
Around the central sacred garden, 17 countries have built their own national Buddhist temples and monasteries — Chinese, Thai, Sri Lankan, Japanese, German, French, Tibetan, Burmese and more. Each is in its own architectural tradition. Walking through the monastery zone is a remarkable experience — the same story, the same life, expressed in a dozen different architectural languages.
Dhesu recommends visiting the sacred garden at dawn, before the tour groups arrive, and spending the afternoon at the monastery zone. We structure the Lumbini day accordingly.
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