Day 1
Pharping

ARRIVAL & STAY AT A TIBETAN BUDDHIST MONESTARY IN PHARPING, KATHMANDU VALLEY (D)

Arrival and pick up at Tribhuvan International Airport of Kathmandu. We drive straight to a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Pharping, the South Western corner of the Kathmandu Valley. Here we have time to rest, go for a walk or enjoy the spectacular views over Kathmandu Valley. In the afternoon there will be an introduction to the pilgrimage by the Himalayan Hermitage facilitator.

Overnight: Pharping

Day 2
Pharping

STAY AT A TIBETAN BUDDHIST MONASTERY (B, L, D)

Morning meditation session followed by breakfast. We have our introduction session to Buddhist philosophy before lunch. After lunch and a rest, we hike through rice fields to visit the Asura cave and the self-arisen Tara in Pharping. Dinner and Meditation session. We spend the night at the Tibetan Buddhist monastery guesthouse.

Overnight: Pharping

Day 3
Lumbini

WE FLY TO LUMBINI (B, L, D)

In the morning we fly to Lumbini. After lunch we settle in at the hotel. In the evening we have a Dharma talk and introduction to Lumbini. Meditation session after dinner.

Overnight: Lumbini

Day 4
Lumbini

PILGRIMAGE TO THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE BUDDHA, LUMBINI (B, L, D)

Morning meditation session followed by breakfast. We spend the day visiting the Buddha’s birthplace and exploring the monasteries of the different Buddhist traditions. We move around on bicycle inside the inner area of Lumbini. Rest followed by dinner. Evening meditation.

Overnight: Lumbini

Day 5
Chitwan

WE JOURNEY TO THE THARU LODGE IN CHITWAN (B, L, D)

After breakfast we travel 2-3 hours by jeep to the beautiful Tharu Lodge. After lunch we can rest at the lodge or have a swim in the pool. Afternoon walk on the premises. Dinner and evening meditation.

Overnight: Chitwan

Day 6
Chitwan

STAY AT THE THARU LODGE (B, L, D)

Morning meditation practice & discussion. In the middle of the day it is possible to take a rest and a dip in the lovely pool. Evening jungle walk with the elephants. Evening meditation.

Overnight: Chitwan

Day 7
Chitwan

STAY AT THE THARU LODGE (B, L, D)

Morning meditation session. In the middle of the day it is possible to take a rest and a dip in the lovely pool. Evening jungle walk with the elephants and sundowner while they bathe. Evening meditation.

Overnight: Chitwan

Day 8
Boudha

WE RETURN TO KATHMANDU, OVERNIGHT IN BOUDHA (B, L, D)

After breakfast we return to Kathmandu by jeep which takes between 4-5 hours. Lunch, rest, and free time until dinner at a rooftop restaurant near the magnificent Boudha Stupa. Evening meditation.

Overnight: Boudha

Day 9
Boudha

WE SPEND THE DAY IN BOUDHA, EVENING AT THE SWAYAMBHU STUPA (B, L, D)

After breakfast we walk to Shechen Monastery. We have a meditation session in the meditation room of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, one of the greatest Tibetan Buddhist masters of our time. After lunch the group will have a closing circle with homemade chai in Swayambhu. Back to Boudha for dinner.

Overnight: Boudha

Day 10
Boudha

DEPARTURE (B)

Day of departure. We provide transportation to the airport.