Nepal is a country where innumerable Buddhist pilgrim sites are located be it a beautiful monastery or huge Stupas. Though a large population of the country follows Hinduism, Buddhism is the second religion with the highest following. Myriad monasteries, old or newly built, are scattered all over the country.
Nepal is the perfect choice for anyone interested in Buddhism and to top it all, Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was born in Nepal at a place called Lumbini located in the Terai Plains of Nepal. Buddhist pilgrims flock to Lumbini almost all around the year. In Lumbini, one can observe the exact place where Lord Buddha was born and visit other places like the scared pond, King Ashoka’s pillars, including any monasteries and temples erected by Buddhist nations like Thailand, China, Japan, Burma, Sri Lanka.
Kathmandu Valley is adorned with popular Buddhist sites like Swayambhunath ‘Money Temple’, perched atop a hill, offering panoramic views of Kathmandu and Boudhanath Stupa, the largest stupa in Kathmandu Valley. Namobuddha Monastery located on the outskirts of Kathmandu City is a peaceful and serene place located on the hill area.
Buddhist culture tour in Nepal is an enriching journey that takes visitors through the heartlands of Buddhist heritage and spirituality giving more insight of Buddhism