Spiritual Tourism

Nepal holds one of the four sites the Buddha himself named: Lumbini, his birthplace. The Lumbini Development Trust charges a daily conservation fee of NPR 700 for foreign passport holders, NPR 400 for SAARC and Myanmar nationals, NPR 80 for Indian nationals and NPR 20 for Nepalis. Lumbini is about 272KM from Kathmandu and 20KM from the airport at Bhairahawa. This page covers the fees, the distances, what is actually built and how Buddha Purnima is dated.

Why is Mount Kailash sacred is a question asked by pilgrims, scholars, and travelers from across the world. It is sacred because it is believed to be the home of Lord Shiva in Hinduism and a central spiritual axis of the universe. It is also holy in Buddhism, where it is known as Mount Meru. […]

What is the Kailash Kora? If someone tells you the Kailash Kora is “just a walk around a mountain,” please smile politely because they haven’t walked more than Day 1. When it comes to understanding the types of Kailash Kora, the answer is simple: there are mainly two-Outer Kora and Inner Kora, and beyond these, […]

They say Mount Kailash is so sacred that even Google Maps refuses to give you a detailed route! Located in the remote Tibet region of China, Mount Kailash is not just a normal mountain. It stands at an elevation of 6,638 m and is considered holy by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers. Surprisingly, no […]