{"id":10913,"date":"2025-04-01T08:55:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T06:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/merowayadventure.up23.pl\/kalendarz-wypraw\/sladami-buddy\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T15:01:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T13:01:54","slug":"in-the-footsteps-of-the-buddha","status":"publish","type":"kalendarz-wypraw","link":"https:\/\/merowayadventure.com\/en\/expedition-calendar\/in-the-footsteps-of-the-buddha\/","title":{"rendered":"In the footsteps of Buddha"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>In the Footsteps of the Buddha: Discover Places Associated with Buddhism in Nepal<\/h3>\n<p><strong>In the footsteps of Buddha<\/strong> This is a journey that will take you to the roots of Buddhism, combining spiritual discoveries with Nepal\u2019s fascinating attractions. Begin your adventure in Nepal\u2019s capital, Kathmandu, and then discover Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Our tour will allow you to delve into Buddhist spirituality, learn about unique traditions and experience Nepal\u2019s rich culture.<\/p>\n<h4>Lumbini: The Cradle of Buddhism<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Lumbini<\/strong>, the birthplace of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, who later became Shakyamuni Buddha, is situated to the south of Kathmandu. He was born there in 560 BC, and according to Buddhist sutras, Queen Maya Devi gave birth to him whilst travelling. Lumbini has been a centre of pilgrimage since the 3rd century BC, and in 1997 it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In 2013, traces of the oldest Buddhist temple, dating from the 6th century BC, were discovered there, standing on the site of the Buddha\u2019s birth.<\/p>\n<h4>Kathmandu: The Spiritual and Cultural Capital of Nepal<\/h4>\n<p>During our trip, you\u2019ll also visit <strong>The Kathmandu Valley<\/strong>, full of historic monuments and spiritual sites:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Boudhanath<\/strong>: This is a Buddhist sanctuary housing the world\u2019s most famous Buddhist stupa. It is one of the most important destinations for Buddhist pilgrims.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)<\/strong>: This temple offers a breathtaking view of the Kathmandu Valley. It is also a place steeped in Buddhist symbolism.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pashupatinath<\/strong>: The largest Hindu temple in Nepal, the complex of which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Durbar Square<\/strong>: Royal Square, which forms the heart of historic Kathmandu and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thamel<\/strong>: A bustling district of Kathmandu, ideal for buying souvenirs, local produce and cashmere scarves, and for sampling Nepalese cuisine in its many restaurants and caf\u00e9s.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Lumbini and Nagarkot: Spirituality and Nature<\/h4>\n<p>After exploring Kathmandu, you will head to <strong>Lumbini<\/strong>, where you can meditate in a beautiful garden and discover the origins of Buddhism. On your return to Kathmandu, you\u2019ll watch the sunrise from the hills <strong>Nagarkot<\/strong>, and you\u2019ll also visit <strong>Bhaktapur<\/strong>, the former capital of Nepal.<\/p>\n<p>Our \u201eIn the Footsteps of the Buddha\u201d tour is an excellent opportunity to explore Buddhist spirituality whilst enjoying the beauty of Nepal\u2019s natural landscapes and architecture. If you\u2019d like to add some trekking to your trip, we recommend the Annapurna Sunrise Trek or the Mardi Himal Trek.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact us<\/strong>, if you\u2019re interested in the full package, we\u2019ll put together the perfect trip tailored to your needs and expectations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We invite you to explore \u2018In the Footsteps of the Buddha\u2019 \u2013 an exceptional<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2692 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/merowayadventure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Asia497-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"In the Footsteps of the Buddha\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" \/><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wyrusz na wypraw\u0119 &#8222;\u015aladami Buddy&#8221;, kt\u00f3ra zabierze Ci\u0119 do korzeni buddyzmu w Nepalu. Rozpocznij swoj\u0105 podr\u00f3\u017c w Katmandu, gdzie odwiedzisz buddyjskie sanktuarium Boudhanath, \u015bwi\u0105tyni\u0119 Swayambhunath oraz hinduistyczn\u0105 Pashupatinath. Nast\u0119pnie udaj si\u0119 do Lumbini, miejsca narodzin Buddy, gdzie b\u0119dziesz m\u00f3g\u0142 medytowa\u0107 w pi\u0119knym ogrodzie i odkrywa\u0107 \u017ar\u00f3d\u0142a buddyzmu. Po powrocie do Katmandu, zobaczysz wsch\u00f3d s\u0142o\u0144ca z wzg\u00f3rz Nagarkot i odwiedzisz Bhaktapur. To podr\u00f3\u017c pe\u0142na duchowych odkry\u0107 i fascynuj\u0105cych atrakcji, idealna dla tych, kt\u00f3rzy chc\u0105 zg\u0142\u0119bi\u0107 buddyjsk\u0105 duchowo\u015b\u0107 i pozna\u0107 bogactwo kulturowe Nepalu.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":10914,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":""},"region":[109],"sezon":[],"kategoria-wyprawy":[12],"class_list":["post-10913","kalendarz-wypraw","type-kalendarz-wypraw","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","region-annapurna","kategoria-wyprawy-wycieczki"],"acf":[],"taxonomy_info":{"region":[{"value":109,"label":"Annapurna"}],"kategoria-wyprawy":[{"value":12,"label":"Wycieczki"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/merowayadventure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Asia420-1024x680.jpg",1024,680,true],"author_info":[],"comment_info":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/merowayadventure.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kalendarz-wypraw\/10913","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/merowayadventure.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kalendarz-wypraw"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/merowayadventure.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/kalendarz-wypraw"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merowayadventure.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10914"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/merowayadventure.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10913"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merowayadventure.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/region?post=10913"},{"taxonomy":"sezon","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merowayadventure.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/sezon?post=10913"},{"taxonomy":"kategoria-wyprawy","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merowayadventure.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kategoria-wyprawy?post=10913"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}