Namobuddha Day Hike

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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

Includes
  • 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
Accommodation

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. 

Why Us


  • Guaranteed Satisfaction
  • Transparent Price
  • No hidden fees
  • Experience of a More than two decade
  • Personal Touch & Professional Service

Subtotal

US $ 99.28

Note: This expense includes bank charge of 4.5%

Customer Review
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Vivian

January 16, 2020

Australia

Namobuddha Valley & Monastery

My husband & I and a friend we made on a G Adventures tour from India to Nepal did the day trip from Kathmandu to Namobuddha Valley with guide Sujan.
We had experienced some wonderful sites throughout India & Nepal and this day trip was a fantastic way to end our holiday in Nepal.
Sujan & the driver met us promptly at our hotel in a nice air conditioned four wheel drive.
Sujan spoke excellent English, he was very friendly & informative. He had bottled water & tadt apples for us. He was from the Namobuddha Valley so he knew the area very well & we had a beautiful lunch in a small restaurant with amazing views cooked by his aunts.
The views were spectacular. We were blessed with a clear day.
The monastery was beautiful.
The driver was very safe, made sure we were comfortable with the air conditioning & took a great detour home (after checking eith us) to avert traffic.
The company has other tours. I would use them again. Sujan told us of homestay trips which we are keen to try.

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Mr Raj Dhamala

+977 98510 42334

[email protected]

Thamel-26, Kathmandu, Nepal

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+614 516 05387

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