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1-Month Lumbini Monastic Retreat

Kathmandu, Lumbini, Kathmandu,
Duration

30 day(s)

Tour type

Private

Group size

1-10 people

Physical Level

relax

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Tour Overview

Immerse yourself in Buddhist monastic life for one month through meditation, prayers, teachings, silence, reflection, sacred-site visits and interaction with monks in Lumbini.

Activities
All Inclusive In-depth Cultural Discovery Explorer Yoga Meditations Family

Tour Features

Duration
30 day(s)

Max Group Size
1-10 people

Tour Code
TSB-WXMTDJ

Departure Type
scheduled

Tour Category
All Inclusive

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In

Age Requirement
0 - 0

Kathmandu

Pickup Time:

07:00

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Kathmandu

Dropoff Time:

18:00

Highlights
Experience a full month of Buddhist monastic life in Lumbini

Itinerary

Day 1

Fly from Kathmandu to Lumbini and begin by settling into the monastic environment and learning about daily monastery routines. Participate in prayers, meditation, and introductory Buddhist teachings while becoming familiar with the rhythm of monastic life. The week provides a foundation for the longer retreat experience.

Day 2

Settle into the monastic environment and learn about daily monastery routines. Participate in prayers, meditation, and introductory Buddhist teachings while becoming familiar with the rhythm of monastic life. The week provides a foundation for the longer retreat experience.

Day 3

Settle into the monastic environment and learn about daily monastery routines. Participate in prayers, meditation, and introductory Buddhist teachings while becoming familiar with the rhythm of monastic life. The week provides a foundation for the longer retreat experience.

Day 4

Settle into the monastic environment and learn about daily monastery routines. Participate in prayers, meditation, and introductory Buddhist teachings while becoming familiar with the rhythm of monastic life. The week provides a foundation for the longer retreat experience.

Day 5

Settle into the monastic environment and learn about daily monastery routines. Participate in prayers, meditation, and introductory Buddhist teachings while becoming familiar with the rhythm of monastic life. The week provides a foundation for the longer retreat experience.

Day 6

Settle into the monastic environment and learn about daily monastery routines. Participate in prayers, meditation, and introductory Buddhist teachings while becoming familiar with the rhythm of monastic life. The week provides a foundation for the longer retreat experience.

Day 7

Settle into the monastic environment and learn about daily monastery routines. Participate in prayers, meditation, and introductory Buddhist teachings while becoming familiar with the rhythm of monastic life. The week provides a foundation for the longer retreat experience.

Day 8

Develop your meditation and mindfulness practice through regular sessions, chanting and Buddhist philosophy teachings. Participate in appropriate monastery activities and spend time interacting with monks and spiritual teachers. Personal reflection becomes an increasingly important part of the retreat.

Day 9

Develop your meditation and mindfulness practice through regular sessions, chanting and Buddhist philosophy teachings. Participate in appropriate monastery activities and spend time interacting with monks and spiritual teachers. Personal reflection becomes an increasingly important part of the retreat.

Day 10

Develop your meditation and mindfulness practice through regular sessions, chanting and Buddhist philosophy teachings. Participate in appropriate monastery activities and spend time interacting with monks and spiritual teachers. Personal reflection becomes an increasingly important part of the retreat.

Day 11

Develop your meditation and mindfulness practice through regular sessions, chanting, and Buddhist philosophy teachings. Participate in appropriate monastery activities and spend time interacting with monks and spiritual teachers. Personal reflection becomes an increasingly important part of the retreat.

Day 12

Develop your meditation and mindfulness practice through regular sessions, chanting, and Buddhist philosophy teachings. Participate in appropriate monastery activities and spend time interacting with monks and spiritual teachers. Personal reflection becomes an increasingly important part of the retreat.

Day 13

Develop your meditation and mindfulness practice through regular sessions, chanting, and Buddhist philosophy teachings. Participate in appropriate monastery activities and spend time interacting with monks and spiritual teachers. Personal reflection becomes an increasingly important part of the retreat.

Day 14

Develop your meditation and mindfulness practice through regular sessions, chanting, and Buddhist philosophy teachings. Participate in appropriate monastery activities and spend time interacting with monks and spiritual teachers. Personal reflection becomes an increasingly important part of the retreat.

Day 15

Develop your meditation and mindfulness practice through regular sessions, chanting, and Buddhist philosophy teachings. Participate in appropriate monastery activities and spend time interacting with monks and spiritual teachers. Personal reflection becomes an increasingly important part of the retreat.

Day 16

Move into a more intensive period of contemplative practice, teachings, and personal reflection. Periods of silence provide additional space for mindfulness and inner observation. Explore Lumbini's Buddhist heritage through guided visits to important sites and learn about their cultural and spiritual significance.

Day 17

Move into a more intensive period of contemplative practice, teachings, and personal reflection. Periods of silence provide additional space for mindfulness and inner observation. Explore Lumbini's Buddhist heritage through guided visits to important sites and learn about their cultural and spiritual significance.

Day 18

Move into a more intensive period of contemplative practice, teachings, and personal reflection. Periods of silence provide additional space for mindfulness and inner observation. Explore Lumbini's Buddhist heritage through guided visits to important sites and learn about their cultural and spiritual significance.

Day 19

Move into a more intensive period of contemplative practice, teachings, and personal reflection. Periods of silence provide additional space for mindfulness and inner observation. Explore Lumbini's Buddhist heritage through guided visits to important sites and learn about their cultural and spiritual significance.

Day 20

Move into a more intensive period of contemplative practice, teachings, and personal reflection. Periods of silence provide additional space for mindfulness and inner observation. Explore Lumbini's Buddhist heritage through guided visits to important sites and learn about their cultural and spiritual significance.

Day 21

Move into a more intensive period of contemplative practice, teachings, and personal reflection. Periods of silence provide additional space for mindfulness and inner observation. Explore Lumbini's Buddhist heritage through guided visits to important sites and learn about their cultural and spiritual significance.

Day 22

Move into a more intensive period of contemplative practice, teachings, and personal reflection. Periods of silence provide additional space for mindfulness and inner observation. Explore Lumbini's Buddhist heritage through guided visits to important sites and learn about their cultural and spiritual significance.

Day 23

Move into a more intensive period of contemplative practice, teachings, and personal reflection. Periods of silence provide additional space for mindfulness and inner observation. Explore Lumbini's Buddhist heritage through guided visits to important sites and learn about their cultural and spiritual significance.

Day 24

Continue with advanced meditation, contemplative practices, and Buddhist teachings. Spend time in personal reflection and interact with monks to deepen your understanding of Buddhist traditions. Explore practical ways of incorporating mindfulness and Buddhist principles into everyday life.

Day 25

Continue with advanced meditation, contemplative practices, and Buddhist teachings. Spend time in personal reflection and interact with monks to deepen your understanding of Buddhist traditions. Explore practical ways of incorporating mindfulness and Buddhist principles into everyday life.

Day 26

Continue with advanced meditation, contemplative practices, and Buddhist teachings. Spend time in personal reflection and interact with monks to deepen your understanding of Buddhist traditions. Explore practical ways of incorporating mindfulness and Buddhist principles into everyday life.

Day 27

Continue with advanced meditation, contemplative practices, and Buddhist teachings. Spend time in personal reflection and interact with monks to deepen your understanding of Buddhist traditions. Explore practical ways of incorporating mindfulness and Buddhist principles into everyday life.

Day 28

Continue with advanced meditation, contemplative practices, and Buddhist teachings. Spend time in personal reflection and interact with monks to deepen your understanding of Buddhist traditions. Explore practical ways of incorporating mindfulness and Buddhist principles into everyday life.

Day 29

Continue with advanced meditation, contemplative practices, and Buddhist teachings. Spend time in personal reflection and interact with monks to deepen your understanding of Buddhist traditions. Explore practical ways of incorporating mindfulness and Buddhist principles into everyday life.

Day 30

Conclude the month with closing meditation, teachings, and personal reflection. Participate in a closing ceremony or blessing where offered as part of the monastery's practices. Complete the retreat with time to reflect on your month-long monastic experience.

Included

29 nights' accommodation in a monastery/retreat centre

Domestic return flights Kathmandu ↔ Bhairahawa

Retreat coordination and ongoing guest support

Vegetarian/monastic meals throughout the retreat

Travel or medical insurance

Airport transfers and local transportation in Lumbini

  • Daily meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative practices

  • Morning and evening prayers and chanting

  • Regular Buddhist philosophy and spiritual teachings

  • Participation in appropriate monastic routines

  • Interaction with monks and spiritual teachers

  • Periods of silence, reflection, and personal practice

  • Study/retreat materials, where applicable

  • All applicable taxes and service charges

  • Guided visits to key Buddhist heritage sites in Lumbini

Excluded

  • International flights

  • Nepal visa fees

  • Personal expenses and shopping

  • Personal donations to monasteries or temples

  • Meals or beverages outside the included retreat plan

  • Additional activities or excursions not listed

  • Personal meditation or retreat equipment

  • Tips and gratuities

Tour Booking

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