Most Popular Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites in Nepal

If you are looking to discover Buddhist monasteries, where you can let your hair down and spend time pondering the serene and sacred surrounding. Then Nepal is one of the most opportune destinations meeting your anticipation. Nepal is a country which is rich in Buddhist culture and monasteries, the nation is hub on a blend of Buddhism and Hinduism. Nepal is blessed with the fact that Lord Buddha born in the land and walked on sermonized to its people and accomplished bodhi on this heavenly land. In fact, there are so many destinations in Nepal that worth among the Buddhist devotees and visitors. Here is all you need to know about the most popular Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal.
Lumbini
Relating to Lord Buddha, Lumbini is the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal for both Buddhist followers and visitors. Lumbini is the place where prince Siddhartha Gautam was born in 563 BCE.This attractive archaeological sites is also a part of UNESCO World Heritage site. The blessed site of Lumbini is enclosed by lots of monasteries which are enthralling. From the east face the Theravada monasteries and from the west face, Mahayana and Vajrayana monasteries has bordered. Besides, monasteries Lumbini is famous for numerous Buddhist practices, like revered Bodhi tree, temple of Mayadevi, Asoka pillar and primal bathing pond. Lumbini is nearly 300 km away from south-west of Kathmandu and based in the foothills of the effervescent Himalayas, the panorama of the nature has added the beauty of Lumbini which is astounding. Definitely Lumbini has evolved a strong temptation for plethora of pilgrims and nature- lovers too.

Bouddhanath Monastery                         

Being the largest monastery in the world and outmoded Monastery in Nepal, the Bouddhanath Monastery of Nepal in Kathmandu valley has ruled the horizon. In 1979 Bouddhanath monastery was listed in UNESCO world Heritage site. Among many monasteries in Nepal Bouddhanath stupa is an ideal and utmost spiritual site for the Buddhist belief. While in 1959 when Chinese made a foray, then thousands of Tibetan Buddhist entered in Nepal and work up for the stupa and determined to live around the Bouddhanath stupa.

Swyambhunath Monastery

Atop of a narrowed wooden hill of Kathmandu valley, the prehistoric religious architecture of Swyambhunath Monastery is placed. Among all blessed monasteries around Kathmandu, the golden tower of Swyambhunath is one the most primitive and sacred monastery for the Buddhist. It is well-regarded by both Buddhists and Hindus. The Monastery (Stupa) is placed inside the edifice of Swyambhunath and consists of numerous statues of Buddha and temples. According to the legend, the figure of Swyambhunath is founded between of 464 CE to 505 CE. On the cubical formation assembling on the top dome the eyes of Buddha is brilliantly painted. The monumental gateways are there over every four frames and have sculptures carved on them. Visitors and devotees have to scale 365 stepladders to reach out the Monastery.

Kathesimbu monastery

Kathesimbu Monastery is an interpretation of 17th century legendary Swyambhunath Stupa, among the most renowned Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal Kathesimbu is one of kind. It is stuck between Thamel and Durbar Square, through the remained supplies of Swyambhunath Stupa the Kathesimbu was constructed. The monastery is enclosed by many small stupas, carving and images that lay in a veiled court. Due to the destructive earthquake in 2015 it has lesser harm which is observed by the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 Kopan Monastery

The Kopan monastery is wonderfully garlanded and hidden by the Bodhi trees. In olden days it was well chosen by the king of Nepal for astrologer dwelling place. From corner to corner, the scene of Kopan monastery is purely fascinating. Almost 400 monks, lamas, teachers and workers are making Kopan monastery as their home. The devotees who are residing in this monastery dedicated their entire life and time to learn the philosophy of Buddha Shakyamuni. In Kopan monastery devotees can learn about monkish tradition in which they are learned how monk live and what did they practiced. The salient features of this monastery are meditation, education and people services. The founder, lama Thubten Yeshe and Zopa Riponche tutor about the enlightenment of Buddhism.

Namobuddha Monastery.

Namobuddha Monastery rises at an elevation of 1,750 meters, to the east and 40 km away from Kathmandu valley in Dhulikhel Kavre. Particularly for Tibetan Buddhist, Namobuddha monastery has great significance and is one of the most crucial pilgrimage sites in Nepal. According to the myth, many incalculable years ago Buddha abandoned his body out of benevolence for a tigress and her cubs dying with hunger, the place where prince Buddha gave up his body is settled as present Namobuddha monastery and near is the cave lived the tigress. Namobuddha is an ideal place for meditation and practice, the spectacle of sunrise and sunset along with snow-covered ranges of mountains is a masterpiece of nature to Namobuddha hill.

Tengboche monastery

The monastery that is surrounded by world’s highest snow-capped mountains including Mt.Everest, and situated in Khumbu (Everest) region at an elevation of 3,800 meters is Tengboche monastery. It is the largest Buddhist monastery of Khumbu region in Tengboche village. While making Everest Base Camp trekking most of the trekkers pay their visit and received blessing from the biggest and oldest Buddhist priest for their safe and sound journey. During the Mani Rimdu festival Tengboche monastery is mainly crowded and it is the major attraction for tourist and devotees in Nepal. One not is missed to visit Tengboche monastery while on Everest Base Camp trek.

Thus, Skyline Treks team is ready to assist both visitors and supporters by catering most Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal.