OVERVIEW :
Footsteps of Buddha tour in combined spiritual tour for Nepal and North India. This Footsteps of Buddha tour covers Lumbini (The birth Place of Buddha), Sravasti, Kushinagar, Keshariya, Vaishali, Patna, Nalanda, Rajgir, Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, Varanasi, & Spiritual Sites around Kathmandu.
Geographically it is proved that Kathmandu was a big lake before and there is only one outlet from Chovar west of Kathmandu. According to History and legends it is believed that Kathmandu was the origin of Spirit on the period of Dharma Era when it was a huge lake. Now Kathmandu has thousands of temples, Stupas, Monasteries and monuments with different significances and importance on Both Hinduism and Buddhism. As per our history Swayambhunath or Swayambhu god or Swayambhu Jyoti and Pashupatinath or God Pashupati or well known lord shiva temple are most historic and spiritual ancient monuments in Kathmandu valley has connection with the hundred of Spiritual leaders, Kings from different regions, different Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. The ancient history of Nepal provides connection of five human Buddhas with Kathmandu valley and surrounding Hills as Shivapuri, Nagarjuna, Phulchoki, Champa Devi, and Namobuddha. Till now those hills are supposed as secret and holy places around the Kathmandu valley.
The Lumbini Spiritual tour (The birth Place of Buddha) includes Maya Devi temple, Ashoka Pillar, Bodhi tree, different monasteries from different countries, Tilaurakot, Kudan, Gotiwaha, Niglihawa, sagarhawa, Aurorakot, Devdaha and Ram gram. These all spiritual and religious sites are perfect destination for those who want real spiritual experience with self meditation or guided meditation at monasteries or monuments. This also provides travelers to meet with great spiritual leaders learn about the significance of the sites, history of the monuments and get spiritual speech from guru. Travelers can enjoy the local experience through home stay with them or accommodate at monastery. After Lumbini spiritual tour, the program extends to Spiritual sites for north India with different spiritual values and holy shrines for both Hindus and Buddhists. Those places are very important spiritual centers on the Buddha’s life.