Guru Rinpoche Vajrayana Buddhism tour in Nepal

Guru Rinpoche Vajrayana Buddhism tour in Nepal

Guru Rinpoche Vajrayana Buddhism tour in Nepal is one of the most exceptional Buddhist tour package in Nepal who considers itself the fastest way to enlightenment. The greatest Buddhist master Guru Rinpoche (Guru Padmasambhava) widely known as the second Buddha across the world. Vajrayana Buddhism originated in northern India around the 5th century CE, took root in Tibet in the 7th  and 8th  centuries, and then spread across the Himalayan region of Nepal. Guru Padmasambhava introduced  tantric Buddhism to the world. Guru Rinpoche or Padmasambhava has got eight  different forms as Guru Nyima Ozer, Guru Dorje Drola, Guru Orgyan Dorje Chang, Guru Shakya Senge, Guru Pema Gyalpo, Guru Pema Jungne, Guru Loden Chokse and Guru Senge Dradog.

The Vajrayana Buddhism teaches that it is possible for one to reach enlightenment in a single lifetime, instead of having to practice ethics, morality, compassion, and meditation through many. The use of spiritual tools such as visualization and mantra, breath and physical exercises aid in this speedy transformation and Nepal is the best destination for Vajrayana Buddhist tour  and Vajrayana devotees . we have generate itinerary  mostly Guru Rinpoche Vajrayana tour in Nepal . Nepal Guru Rinpoche tour doable around the year as all spiritual sites has good accessible from Kathmandu valley.

Guru Rinpoche tour in Nepal take to you 8 different sacred Buddhism sites in Nepal where Guru Padmasambhava attained the Vidyadhara of longevity, put an end to demons, and  got final enlightened. Guru Rinpochhe Buddhist Pilgrimage tour package explores the Buddhist religious sites in Nepal such as  UNESCO Listed Buddhist world heritage sites  Boudhhanath, Swyambhunath  , Yampi Mahavihar temple , Asura Cave and Yangleshö cave  in Pharping ,  Maratika Cave (Halesi Mahadev) , Namobuddha (Thrangu Tashi Monastery) , Yarinag (Yarinak)- Temal, . Guru Rinpoche Buddhism tour in Nepal required minimum one week holidays in Nepal however possible to extend lord Buddha birth place Lumbini and other buddhist sites in Nepal. 

Guru Rinpoche Buddhism tour in Nepal  Major Highlights

Patan Yampi Mahavihar temple

Yampi Mahavihar temple  is the first place where Guru Rinpoche lived in Nepal. As soon as Guru Rinpoche settled here, the eighty-four mahasiddhas from India arrived  and they brought with them a wealth of tantras, tantric scriptures..  Likewise, it is believe that  you make prayers here at this place to never be reborn in hell your prayers will be accomplished, and all obstacles will be dispelled. Everything you pray for in this place will be fulfilled. It is also said that the eighty-four mahasiddhas reached enlightened. Patan Yampi Mahavihar temple built 2200 years before..

Bouddhanath Stupa

Bouddhanath stupa is one of the biggest Buddhist stupa in Asia. The bouddhanath stupa built by Tibetan women Jadzima and completed by  three sons  however Tibetan King also helped to built the stupa in 600 AD. The stupa is a semicircular white dome and the towering spire, with unblinking eyes painted on each side that stares into the four directions. The overall shape represents a Buddhist mandala (a cosmological map) and the path towards enlightenment, as well as the mythical center of the cosmos, Mount Meru. The four Dhyani Buddha signifies the crucial points, and the fifth, Vairochana is enshrined in the central white hemisphere of the stupa..

The square tower is topped by a pyramid with 13 steps, represents the stages that human beings must pass through to achieve nirvana. The triangular shape is the abstract for the elements of fire. Every portion has a symbolic significance: the base, dome, spire, and pinnacle represent the five elements. It is said that the stupa contains a piece of bone from the skeleton of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha. There are 108 images of Dhyani Buddha at the base of the stupa, accompanied by prayer wheels organized in a group of four or five in 147 different niches. Bouddhanath stupa  enlisted world heritage UNISCO sites in 1979.

Swoyambhu stupa

Swoyambhu  stupa lies on top of the hillside of Kathmandu valley  which is the one of the most popular Buddhist pilgrimage destinations in Nepal. Swayambhu literally means "self-existent one / self-created ". Believed to date back to 460 A.D., it was built by King Manadeva and by the 13th   century considered a symbol of spiritual peace and enlightenment, home to a unique blend of Tibetan, and Buddhist culture. According to the Seventh Dalai Lama, this  stupa is the source of all the happiness in the world. Swyambhu stupa enlisted in world Heritage UNISCO sites in 1979.

The most attractions of the Syambhunath stupa  has panch Dhyani Buddha  - In the west Amitabha,  In the south Amogasiddhi, In the east Akshobhya, in the north Ratnasambhava and in the space ( Dom) Vairochana which represents five elements ( Water, Earth , Air , Fire and Space ).

Asura Cave and Yanglesho cave 

Asura Cave Temple is nested in a cliff above Pharping in the southern part of the Kathmandu Valley. The cave has an ancient history as it was here the tantric master Padmasambhava attained realization. Asura cave is a single most sacred site connected with Guru Rinpoche outside Tibet. According to the beliefs, one day mediation at Asura cave equals to one year meditation in other spiritual sites thus annually thousands of tourist are highly attracted for visits.  For centuries, devotees have travelled to the two main caves here, Asura and Yanglesho, to offer homage at the place where the lotus born gained the Siddhi of Mahamudra.    

It is believed that Asura Cave where Guru Rinpoche is believed to have meditated in the 8th   century. Guru Padmasambhava practiced his meditation Asura cave during the winter season and  summer season  at Yangleshö Cave thus both caves are significantly important for Vajrayana enthusiasts. A hand print that many people associate with Guru Rinpoche can be seen imprinted in the rock to the left of the door to the cave. As followers of Buddha Shakyamuni, we make the journey to Bodh Gaya. As followers of Guru Padmasambhava, we make pilgrimage to the caves of Asura and Yanglesho? cave Nepal.

Yarinag ( Yarinak) Temal

Yarinak Temal is most attractive Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal . Guru Rinpoche  meditated before moving on the Pharping, Timal is spread with religious sites and peculiar caves that observe where the ‘second Buddha’ meditated. One of the several caves in Timal, where Padmasambhav is said to have meditated. Timal is also popular for the Buddhist prayer beads called Bodhichitta, which can find only in Timal village Kavre.  Also Timal village is best place for shamanism trip.

Namobuddha

Namobuddha is one of the most important and famous religious Buddhist sites in Nepal.  It is located on a picturesque hill, 45 km along Banepa, Panauti route. Tourist are also attracted to the artistic monasteries and the idol of "Sacrifice to the Tigress" located around the hill top famous for viewing sunrise and sunset. According to legend, 6000 years ago Prince Mahasatwo (also known as Ngingdui Tshenpo) discovered a starving tigress and her five cubs. To save the lives of the tigers, Mahasatwo cut his body so that the warm blood drew the tigress to him. The tigress ate the prince and left only his bones. The bones of the prince were brought back to the village and buried in a tomb which became the stupa of Namo Buddha.

Some 3500 years later, the Gautam Buddha came to the village of Sange da Fyafulsa. He conducted three tours around the stupa before he declared that he was the reincarnation of Prince Mahasatwo. Gautam Buddha then renamed this village to Namo Buddha,  meaning Homage to Buddha. Since it was founded by V.V. Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche in 1978 the monastery has grown to be the home to more than 250 monks. The ThranguTashiYangtse Temple was officially opened on December 5, 2008. The Shree Mangal Dvip Branch School for young monks is also part of the monastery complex.

Some about 3500 years later, the Gautam Buddha came in the village of Sange da Fyafulsa, He conducts 3 tour around the Stupa before he declared that he was the reincarnation of prince Mahasatwo. It was the moment that Gautam Buddha renamed this village which is henceforth the name of Namo Buddha which means Homage to Buddha. Khyabje Thrangu Rinpoche built the monastery near Namo Buddha st?pa which started from 1978 A.D. until 2000 A.D for teaching 'Kagyu tradition' with an objective to establish three sections in the monastery

Maratika cave ( Halesi Mahadev)

Maratika Caves are located  in the Khotang District of eastern Nepal, 3,100 ft. – 4,734 ft. above sea level. Maratika cave is very famous Buddhist sites in Nepal where Buddhist Guru Rinpoche /  Padmasambhava join  hidden treasure of longevity teaching of Buddha Amitabha. According to Mandarava and Padmasambhava realised a number of terma that had been elementally encoded in the cave by Dakini Sangwa Yeshe. These terma number among the longevity teachings of Buddha Amitabha, and were given at the command of Bodhisattva Avalokiteswara. It is here, at the cave, that Mandarava and Padmasambhava attained the Vidyadhara of longevity (long life).

According to Kirati tradition, Halesi Cave was named after Holesung, a Kirat king who ruled during medieval period. For Tibetan Buddhists, it is the six most holy and most sacred places where Guru Rimpoche is said to have attained immortality as a blessing from Buddha Amitayus. Whereas Hindus regard it as a sacred site dedicated to Lord Shiva who once took refuge in the caves here to hide from a demon. religious site will eliminate one from death and achieve immortality according to Buddhists while Hindus trust it will fulfill one’s wishes.

Things to Know befor you go for the  Nepal Guru Rinpoche tour 

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The best time for Nepal Guru Rinpoche Buddhist tour package 

The best time to visit Nepal is between  September and December in Autumn season  as well as February to May spring season . During the autumn and spring season clear blue sky and spectacular views consequently  the best time for Nepal Guru Rinpoche tour package ever.

Monsoon season also right time for Vajrayana Buddhism tour in Nepal  for the reason overland traveling from one place to next experiencing the culture, religious and historical tour in Kathmandu , Asura cave, Temal Yarinak, Namobuddha and Maratika cave 

During the winter season travel in Nepal is slightly cool it means the temperature during the day 6 to 17 degree Celsius and night you will have air condition room so we can say Nepal tour for all season.

Guru Rinpoche Vajrayana Buddhist tour in Nepal Itinerary

Nepal Guru Rinpoche Buddhist tour itinerary is depending on the travelers holiday schedule although mentioned for 8 days .  Travelers will experiencing the Nepal Guru Rinpoche tours package including almost famous Nepal tour destination – Kathmandu ,Pharping, Temal, Namobuddha , Heleshi mahadev  while select this trip package.

Nepal Guru Padmasambhava tour itinerary  will generate as per travelers holiday frame and requirement around the year  it means we have single day to two weeks travel packages for the travelers.

Meals and Accommodation on Nepal Guru Rinpoche Vajrayana tour 

We do have deluxe hotel packages for Kathmandu and Namobuddha as available the diffent catagory but Temal and Maratika cave just normal lodge.  

All type of meals such as Nepalese , Indian, Chinese , American, European , Korean , Tibetan and sea foods available during your travel in Nepal.  Traveler may join for different varies meals in Nepalese restaurant Kathmandu, Temal , Namobuddha, Maratika cave and other Nepal tour  destinations. 

Nepal Guru Rinpoche Buddhism tour cost

Nepal Guru Rinpoche Buddhist tour package cost is determined by the numbers of travelers as well as private and group join basis trip. Also Nepal tour cost is depending on choice of service budget and luxuries.   Nepal has various type of the hotel accommodation normal guest house  to five star hotel lodgings such as  Hotel Hyatt Regency, Hotel Marriot , Soltee Hotel, Yak and Yeti hotel , The Everest Hotel , The Raddison Hotel , Shangri La hotel so Nepal tours cost  belongs to the service, accommodation and local Nepal travel agency.

 

Guru Rinpoche  Vajrayana Buddhism tour in Nepal Itinerary 

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu International airport (1350m/4429 ft. ),  Himalaya Journey Trekking airport representative will greet you  with Nepalese garland then drive to your hotel. After short refreshment ,  Nepal Guru Rinpoche tour briefing then officially arrangement . overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 02:  Buddhist tour in Kathmandu valley . (1350m/4429 ft. ),  overnight at Kathmandu. 

After breakfast, our tour guide will take you famous Buddhist sites in Kathmandu valley such as Bouddhanath , Swoyambhunath and patan Yampi Mahavihar .  The major attractions of  Buddhism tour in Nepal:

-Holi Buddhist stupas in Nepal- Swayambhu  ,

-Lotus was transformed into a hill and the flower became stupa

- considered as self created Buddhist stupa in Nepal similarly –

-The buddhanath is  largest stupa in the world ,

-Stupa contains a piece of bone from the skeleton of Siddhartha Gautam
-Bouddhanath stupa built by Tibetan women Zhajima in 600 AD

- The top view of Boudhanath Stupa offers a sight of a humongous mandala, the Buddhist cosmos

Day 03: visit in Pharping  Asura Cave , Yanglesho cave, and  Visit giant statue of Rinpoche.  (1350m/4429 ft. ),  

Our tour guide take to you Pharping Asura cave and Yanglesho cave where Guru Rinpoche mediated and realization . . As followers of Buddha Shakyamuni, we make the journey to Bodh Gaya. As followers of Guru Padmasambhava, we make pilgrimage to the caves of Asura and Yanglesho? cave Nepal.  The major scared pilgrimage trip in Pharping  and Devotees of Vajrayana Buddhism

- Bajra Barahi temple

- Holy pilgrimage sites of Guru Padmasambhava

- The imprint of the hand of Guru Padmasambhava

- Considered as equal in significance as Bodhgaya

- Guru Padmasambhava attained the state of enlightenment

- Visit the Asura cave, Yanglesho cave, satyanarayan temple and  Guru Rinpoche statue

Back to Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 04Visit Yarinak Temal (2130m/6988ft.)

After breakfast,  our guide will take you Timal Yarinak where Guru Rinpoche mediated before move to Pharping Asurav cave and Yangelsho cave.  This is really impressive Buddhism sites in Nepal .  The major attraction of Yarinak Temal:

- The footprint of Guru Padmasambhava

- Caves where he meditated before moving to Pharping

- History of Guru Padmasambhava and the Demon called Yaksha Nakphu

-  One of the best place for Buddha Chitta and stunning Himalayan views of three different Himalayan range.

It take 3 hour 30 minutes drive from Kathmandu to Temal . Overnight at Timal.

Day 05:  Namobuddha Monastery (1750m/5740ft. )

Sunrise scenic mountains views of Gaurishanker, Dorje Lakpa , Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal and numerious mountains can be seen from Timal Hill. Then drive to Namobuddha..  Drive approximately 2-3 hours. 
Namobuddha is one of the most popular Buddhist pilgrimage site in Nepal and major sites of  Namobuddha:

- Buddha Mahasattva (reincarnation of Shakyamuni Buddha) offers himself as food to the hungry tiger & cubs
- Thrangu Tashi Yangtse monastery
- The religious and spiritual importance
- Participation in meditation with the monks
- offer pristine Himalayan views of  Gaurishanker, Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal and Dorje Lakpa

 Day 06: Namobuddha to Maratika cave ( Haleshi Mahadev) (1200m/3937ft. )

After sunrise views at Namobuddha , drive to via Dhulikhel , Bhakunde Besi to Maratika cave where Guru Rinpoche attained for meditation . This is most mysterious Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal and major site of Maratika cave:

- Guru Padmasambhava and princess Mandarava received the Vidyadhara of longevity
- Sacred immortal life by Buddha Amitayus

- Rich in history, mythology and sacred geology of Maratika cave
Day 07: Maratika cave to Kathmandu
After breakfast, Maratika cave drive back to Kathmandu . it take around 7-8 hour drive however you will see beautiful landscape , Himalayan views , green jungle and nice terrace fields. In the evening HJT team  will participate for  farewell dinner in Nepalese restaurant.  Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 08: After breakfast , Himalaya Journey Trekking representative will drop you Kathmandu International airport onward journeys however travelers may extend  their journeys to visit the Tilopa and Naropa , Milarepa cave in Kathmandu valley as well as visit in Lumbini – birth place of Lord Buddha, visit Tilaurakot- Buddha’s palace, Kudan – where Buddha meet their family, Ramgram - contains one of the relics of Buddha , Niklihawa, Gotihawa and Taulihawa.

 

Nepal Guru Rinpoche  Vajrayana Buddhism tour cost

Service includes:-

  • Airport pick up and transfer to hotel.
  • Four night accommodation in Kathmandu on BB basis ( 4 star category hotel) on twin sharing as mentioned in itinerary
  • An experienced, helpful and friendly Government license holder tour  Guide.
  • Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour with guide as mentioned in itinerary
  • Bouddhanath stupa , Swoyambhu stupa sightseeing tour with private car  as mentioned in itinerary 
  • Kathmandu  Pharping Kathmandu overland transporation as mentioned in itinerary 
  • Kathmandu Timal Yarinak overland transporation by private jeep as mentioned in itinerary 
  • One night accommodation in Temal  on BB basis ( normal lodge )  on twin sharing as mentioned in itinerary
  • Timal to Namobuddha overland transportation by private jeep as  mentioned in itinerary 
  • one night accommodation in on MAP  basis ( Namobuddha monastery ) on twin sharing as mentioned in itinerary
  • Namocbuddha to Maratika cave overland transporation by private jeep as mentioned in itinerary
  • One night accommodation in Maratika cave / Halseshi  on BB basis (Normal lodge)  on twin sharing as mentioned in itinerary
  • Maratika cave to Kathmandu  overland transporation by private jeep  as mentioned in itinerary 
  • All program as mentioned in itinerary
  • Overland transportation
  • Trekking guide both way flight ticket
  • Insurance for Nepalese staff. ( Trekking guide,  and porters)
  • Guide and porter fares and taxes.Government Tax and office service charge.
  • Airport drop

Service Excludes:-

  • Lunch & Dinner during Kathmandu, Bandipur, Pokhara, Lumbini  stay
  • International flight ticket
  • Nepal entry visa fee US$ 40 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
  • Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal -  approx. US$ 24. al equipments
  • High risk medical insurance
  • Entrance fees while sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley.
  • Alcoholic beverage and telephone calls
  • Hot drinks, Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water
  • Nepal Visa Fee
  • Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
  • Purely personal nature expenses
  • Tipping /Tips(Tipping is Expected).
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Useful Information:

Guru Rinpoche Vajrayana Buddhism tour in Nepal is one of the most exceptional Buddhist tour package in Nepal who considers itself the fastest way to enlightenment. The greatest Buddhist master Guru Rinpoche (Guru Padmasambhava) widely known as the second Buddha across the world. Vajrayana Buddhism originated in northern India around the 5th century CE, took root in Tibet in the 7th  and 8th  centuries, and then spread across the Himalayan region of Nepal. Guru Padmasambhava introduced  tantric Buddhism to the world. Guru Rinpoche or Padmasambhava has got eight  different forms as Guru Nyima Ozer, Guru Dorje Drola, Guru Orgyan Dorje Chang, Guru Shakya Senge, Guru Pema Gyalpo, Guru Pema Jungne, Guru Loden Chokse and Guru Senge Dradog.

The Vajrayana Buddhism teaches that it is possible for one to reach enlightenment in a single lifetime, instead of having to practice ethics, morality, compassion, and meditation through many. The use of spiritual tools such as visualization and mantra, breath and physical exercises aid in this speedy transformation and Nepal is the best destination for Vajrayana Buddhist tour  and Vajrayana devotees . we have generate itinerary  mostly Guru Rinpoche Vajrayana tour in Nepal . Nepal Guru Rinpoche tour doable around the year as all spiritual sites has good accessible from Kathmandu valley.

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