Day Trips from Lumbini
Compare 99 day trips from Lumbini, with prices from €21. Free cancellation on most bookings.
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Ajay_T·2026-07-26·
★ 5.0
7 Days Varanasi to Lumbini Buddhist Expedition ( All Inclusive )
Wonderful experience.
I just completed the 7-Day Varanasi to Lumbini Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour and honestly, this is one of the best Buddhist circuit tours in India and Nepal I could have asked for. If you're searching for an all-inclusive Buddhist pilgrimage package covering Sarnath, Bodhgaya, Kushinagar, and Lumbini, this is it. The journey started right in Varanasi, with a smooth airport pickup and our first stop at Sarnath, the site of Buddha's first sermon, followed by an incredible evening at the Ganga Aarti ceremony on the ghats — a truly spiritual welcome to India. From there, we drove to Bodh Gaya, home to the sacred Mahabodhi Temple and the legendary Bodhi Tree, where Buddha attained enlightenment. Seeing the Great Buddha Statue and Sujata Kuti up close made the history feel real, not just something out of a textbook. Next came Rajgir and Nalanda, where we explored the ancient Nalanda University ruins — a must for anyone interested in Buddhist heritage and history in Bihar. The Bimbisar Jail stop added great historical context too. We then crossed into the Kushinagar region, visiting the Parinirvana Stupa and Ramabhar Stupa, the exact place where Buddha took his final breath. Deeply moving. Crossing the border into Lumbini, Nepal, was a highlight — visiting the Maya Devi Temple, Buddha's actual birthplace, felt like the emotional peak of the whole Buddhist heritage tour. The final days covering Kapilvastu and Shravasti, including the Angulimala Stupa, rounded out the pilgrimage beautifully before ending in Lucknow. What stood out: Comfortable 4-star hotel accommodations every night with private rooms Knowledgeable English-speaking Buddhist tour guide Smooth private transportation across India and Nepal All entrance tickets and breakfast included Well-paced 7-day itinerary — not rushed, not exhausting If you're planning a Buddhist pilgrimage trip to India and Nepal, tracing the life of Gautama Buddha from Sarnath to Bodhgaya, Kushinagar, and Lumbini, I'd highly recommend this tour operator. Great value, great guide, and an experience that stays with you long after you're home. Highly recommended for spiritual travelers, history lovers, and anyone seeking an authentic Buddhist circuit experience in India and Nepal.
452nabinn·2026-06-01·
★ 5.0
10 days Explore Nepal Tour including Pokhara, Lumbini and Bandipur
Wonderful Experience in visit
A fantastic 10‑day tour! Everything was well organized, the guide was helpful, and each destination was beautiful. I really enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend it.”
berndkD1886YV·2026-05-22·
★ 5.0
Nepal at a Glance Luxury -11 Days
Recommended.
The tour was very well organized. Mr. Bhakwat Simkhada was always reachable. Our requests that went beyond the normal tour were fulfilled without complications. Thank you very much. We gladly recommend the agency further. .
Frequently asked questions
How much do day trips from Lumbini cost?
Prices start at €21 per adult for the Kathmandu to Lumbini Bus ticket Reservation. Most of the 99 options on this page cost between €550 and €1950. Private and full-day options cost more.
Which languages are the tours in?
English is the most common, offered by 91 experiences, followed by Spanish; Castilian, Italian, French and Hindi. Use the Language filter to narrow the list.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
Almost all can: 92 of the 99 experiences here offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. Use the “Free cancellation” filter to see only those.
Are there tours with hotel pickup?
96 experiences on this page include pickup, such as the Explore Nepal In A Week – 7 Days. For the rest, the meeting point is in your booking confirmation.
Are there any short options?
None take less than 2 hours. Most last about 8 days.
How quickly is my booking confirmed?
92% of the options here confirm instantly. Others are confirmed by the operator, usually within 48 hours. Filter by “Instant confirmation” to see only the instant ones.
Can I book a private guide?
Yes. 96 experiences here are private, from €44 per adult.
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