Namobuddha Day Hike
trip info
Duration
1
Max Altitute
1750
Difficulty
Easy
Starts from
Kathmandu
Trips Ends at
Kathmandu
Namobuddha Day Hike Overview
Namo Buddha Day Hiking is one of the famous and loved day hiking trips in Nepal. It is an excellent opportunity to get a glimpse of vast Nepali cultures, religions, and landscapes.
The major highlight of the Namobuddha day hiking is the monastery of Namobuddha which is also called Thrangu Tashi Yangtse. It is a Karma Kagyu traditional Tibetan Buddhist monastery known for its history and serves as a school for novice monks of all ages. Legends state that a prince named Mahasattva (7th reincarnation of Lord Buddha) offered himself to starving Tigress and its several under-feed cubs. This episode is depicted in a very nice stone slab and is placed right next to the stupa.
The Namobuddha monastery is positioned atop a hill at an altitude of 1750 meters with 360-degree views of the valley below, making it a popular day trip for both local and foreign visitors. On a clear day, visitors can get spectacular views of many snow-capped Himalayan peaks from the Langtang and Gaurishanker Himalayan Ranges.
Along with a beautiful Buddhist pilgrim site of great religious significance, this day-long journey also captures the historic and ancient towns, the locals, and their traditional way of life, lush forests, verdant farms, and terrific landscapes.
The ancient Newari towns of Dhulikhel and Panauti are worth exploring when traveling to this area.
Our hiking start-point, Dhulikhel, is a place of spectacular beauty situated 30 kilometers southeast of Kathmandu in the Kavre Palanchowk district. The area is famous among locals for picnics and short hikes because of its natural beauty and ancient traditions. The town is equally rich in landscapes and gorgeous natural views, and also in the cultural aspects of the traditional residents. Many Hindu temples may be found in the neighborhood, adding to the area’s cultural legacy.
The list of cultural monuments that one can visit to have a fantastic feel of the culture in Dhulikhel includes Shiva Temple, Kali Temple, Ganesh Temple, Chandeshwori Temple, Gita Temple, and Bhagwati Shiva Temple. On a clear day, the Himalayan ranges can be seen from the twin crests of Mt. Langtang in the west to Mt. Everest in the east.
Panauti is another wonderful place that will be our ending point for this hike. The townhouses have a series of temples such as that are worth visiting such as Indreswari Temple, Bhadrakali Temple, Pashupati Temple, Tola Narayan Temple Panauti Museum, and Panauti Durbar Square complex.
Namobuddha Day Hike Highlights
- Namobuddha Monastery (Thrangu Tashi Yangtse - a Karma Kagyu tradition Tibetan Buddhist monastery)
- Panoramic Himalayan views of Gaurishanker, Dorje Lakpa, Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, Rolwaling Himalayan range, etc.
- The ancient Newari town of Panauti
- Beautiful Dhulikhel settlement
- Picturesque terraced fields
What is Included / Not Included
- Private Transfer to Dhulikhel from Kathmandu
- Private Transfer to Kathmandu from Namobuddha
- Experience English Speaking Guide
- Local Park Entry Fees/ Monuments Entrance Fees
- Bottled Water
- First Aid Kit/Hiking Poles ( refundable)
- Tea/Coffee, Snacks, and Lunch
- Applicable government taxes
Accommodations during Namobuddha Day Hike
Since day hikes are single-day trips, it doesn’t require accommodations so it is not included in the package. However, we offer 3-star category accommodation with breakfast on a twin/double sharing basis. The accommodation can be modified as per the traveler’s interest, budget, and availability. Luxurious resorts, standard hotels comfortable guesthouses, lodges, and homestays are available in Kathmandu.
Meals on Namobuddha Day Hike
Generally, if the location we are hiking towards consists of restaurants or cafes then we will have our meals and tea/coffee in those local restaurants/cafes. But if the destination doesn’t have any restaurants then our guide will take a packed lunchbox both veg and non-veg as per the traveler's choice, and a water bottle with him/her. We will enjoy the hygienically packed lunch overlooking the mesmerizing scenery seen from the hilltop.
Vivian
January 16, 2020
Australia