Description
Namo Buddha Hiking / Day Tour
Introduction
Nepal is a magical country which is a heady mix of beauty, nature and wildlife. The breathtaking views of the high Himalayas are indeed a sight to behold. Clearly, they are also an adventurer’s dream, and we can always find hopeful trekkers and mountaineers waiting to scale the tall peaks. Some feisty tourists may not have the time to spare as well. This is where hikes come in! Hikes are comfortable walking or climbing trips, usually ending in a day or two. If you’re in Kathmandu for a short while but still want to get a whiff of pristine mountain air, a hike is your best bet – they’re cheap, noteworthy, and gorgeous and do wonders for your health as well.
Hiking around Kathmandu offers an opportunity to see fantastic mountain views and explore Nepalese countryside without going too far and without climbing high. Besides that we do not have to lose the comfort of the city while doing these hikes.
The Kathmandu valley offers plenty of hiking routes and day trips. These hikes generally take 4 to 6 hours of walking to arrive at the destinations. We can either return the same day or stay overnight. The trails pass through the sub-alpine forests and the rural countryside witnessing the amazing Nepalese typical culture and their lifestyle.
Trip overview
Namo Buddha Hiking is one of the best trips in terms of Mountain View and religious way. This trail captures the typical culture of the ancient city, the people, and their culture. Beautiful Buddhist monasteries of great religious importance, lush forests and green farmland and many snowcapped mountain peaks from Langtang to Gaurishanker Himalayan ranges are the main features of this hike.
NamoBuddha is one of the oldest Buddhist Monastery of Nepal. Hiking to NamoBuddhaprovides a truly spiritual experience with Himalayan Views and the typical villages. Furthermore viewpoints of Dhulikhel make this hiking trail a perfect one day trip around Kathmandu Valley. In addition this trip also provides Bird watching opportunity during the hiking .
The hike start after an hour scenic drive to Kavre Bhanjyang from Kathmandu and proceed uphill towards Kavrekot Kali Mandir (temple) via Goukhushwar Mahadev then reach to Namobuddha(1750m.). The trail from Namo Buddha descends gradual to Panauti. The total hike is approximately 20 km which is about 5 to 6 hours walk through forest, farm lands and small villages. From Panauti, we will drive more than an hour (40 km.) back to Kathmandu.
Dhulikhel
Dhulikhel is a small beautiful touristic town that lies 30 km in the south west from Kathmandu at an elevation of 1550m. from the sea level. The main attractions of Dhulikhel are the grand and panoramic mountain views, numerous temples, and different types of landscapes and a diversity of people. From there you can have a complete panoramic view of the snowy ranges from Karyolung in the east to Himalchuli in the west.Dhulikhel has a glorious past which can be seen in many beautiful buildings and intricate wood carvings in the shop-lined streets and temples.
Namo Buddha
Namo Buddha is one of the most important religious sites in Nepal.At Namobuddha Monastery we can pray for Internal and world peace, probably with lessons on Buddhism with monks. Buddhists call it Tamangligi, the famous spot where Lord Buddha (on 7th re-incarnation) sacrificed his body to a hungry tigress and her cubs. This makes Namo Buddha Dhulikhel Hike, a major religious importance for peace in our day trip.
Panauti
Panauti was an offering from a king of Bhaktapur to his sister as dowry gift. This is an historic city with beautiful ancient temples and villages surrounded by green hills and holy rivers. This spiritual town is full of both Hindu and Buddhist temples and traditional life style.
Quick facts
Trip duration: 1 Day
Best time: Oct- Dec, March – May
Max. Elevation: 1750m.
Difficulty: Easy
Trip style: Day Hike
Starts / Ends in: Dhulikhel / Panauti
Group size: 2-12 people
Attractions:
Trip Itinerary:
- 07:00 am: Pick up from the hotel in Kathmandu and drive an hour to Dhulikhel (1550m.)
- 08:00 am: Visit Dhulikhel and drive further 15 minutes to Kavre Bhanjyang.
- 09.00 am: Start hiking to Namo Buddha (1750m.) Crossing small settlement through the dense forest and steep up hills. Reach Namo Buddha in 3 hours.
- 12:30pm: Lunch at Namo Buddha and explore the Monastery with the picturesque snow-capped Himalayan range and the surrounding valley.
- 14:00 pm: Hike down to Panauti. By crossing many small villages, exploring traditional walking trail we will reach to Panauti by the end of 4 O‘clock.
- 16:30 pm: After exploring the old town of Newar Community we will take bus drive to Kathmandu.
- 17.30pm: Reach hotel.
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We can customize this trip as per your schedule, budget and preferences. If you wish to discuss any aspect of this trip or your suitability for it please contact us.
