Sacred Buddhist temples, monasteries & spiritual teachings
Starting From
₹52k
Duration
8 Days
Physical Level
ModerateMeditation Level
IntermediateGroup Size
8-12 people
Accommodation
Buddhist monastery guest houses and eco-lodges
Nepal is the birthplace of Buddha. Swayambhunath and Boudhanath are among the oldest and most revered Buddhist stupas, representing the enlightened mind.
Schedule
10:00 AM arrival, 3:00 PM Pashupatinath Temple, 6:00 PM welcome dinner
Spiritual Practice
Introduction to Hindu-Buddhist syncretism
Schedule
6:30 AM sunrise hike, 8:00 AM circumambulation, 10:00 AM meditation, 2:00 PM temple study
Spiritual Practice
Walking meditation & circumambulation
Schedule
5:00 AM early walk, 6:00 AM butter lamp offering, 8:00 AM monk teachings, 6:00 PM chanting
Spiritual Practice
Devotional prostrations & chanting
Schedule
7:00 AM chanting service, 10:00 AM philosophy teachings, 2:00 PM meditation, 6:00 PM evening rituals
Spiritual Practice
Monastic daily discipline
Schedule
6:00 AM meditation, 8:00 AM alms walk, 1:00 PM discourse, 3:00 PM personal retreat, 6:00 PM ceremony
Spiritual Practice
Extended vipassana meditation
Schedule
2:00 PM drive to Namo Buddha, 3:00 PM cave monastery, 5:00 PM sunset meditation
Spiritual Practice
Pilgrimage to sacred cave
Schedule
6:00 AM intensive meditation, 9:00 AM senior monk discourse, 1:00 PM practice, 6:00 PM final ceremony
Spiritual Practice
Advanced Buddhist concepts
Schedule
6:00 AM final meditation, 8:00 AM closing ceremony, 10:00 AM gratitude offerings, 12:00 PM departure
Spiritual Practice
Dedication of merit practice
Vipassana insight meditation
Loving-kindness practice
Circumambulation mindfulness
Prostration practice
Swayambhunath Stupa
Monastery Stay
Buddhist Teachings
Meditation
Buddhist monastery guest houses and eco-lodges
Vegetarian Nepali cuisine, dal bhat, herbal teas, monastery meals
Study basic Buddhist philosophy. Familiarize yourself with Buddhist etiquette including removing shoes in temples.
"The monastery experience was transformative. Practicing with monks deepened my spiritual path immensely."
Emma Wilson
"Boudhanath circumambulation was incredibly moving. Walking alongside pilgrims created deep spiritual community."
Hiroshi Tanaka
"Best decision I made. The balance of practice, teaching, and retreat was perfectly calibrated."
Michael Foster
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