Day 7:
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Morning after breakfast drive down to Lumbini.Lumbini : On
the full moon day Prince Siddhartha was born in Lumbini
under the Sala tree. According to custom, Queen Maya was
returning to her parental home for childbirth. On the way,
her royal caravan rested here. Today, no trace remains of the ancient village
of Lumbini, but an Ashokan column, the famous Rummindei pillar, which
commemorated the emperor''s visit in 249 BC, still stands to mark the sacred
spot.Lumbini''s Mayadevi Mandir, an ancient stone relief depicting Budha''s
birth, dates back to the 2nd century. The marble copy close by depicts the
new-born Buddha being blessed by Brahma and Mayadevi, Buddha''s
mother.Overnight stay at Hotel in Lumbini.
Day 8:
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Morning after breakfast drive to Pokhra. On arrival check in at
hotel.The choice of view and vantage points is wide,
encompassing a 140 km -(306 mi les) sect ion of the
Himalayas including Dhaulagiri, the 56 kms(35 miles)long
Annapurna range, Manalsu, Himalchuli and Machhapuchhare. Overnight stay
at Hotel at Pokhra.
Day 9:
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Morning after breakfast drive to Kathmandu.Upon arrival
check-in at Hotel at Kathmandu.
Day 10:
Morning half day visit Patan also known as Lalitpur, was one
of the major Buddhist cities of Asia. It is the city of fine arts
enclosed within four stupas said to be built in 3rd century AD,
by Emperor Ashoka. Also visit the
Tibetan Refugee Camp and the Handicraft centre, where you will witness the
hand weaving of Tibetan carpets and moulding of metal statues.Afternoon
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