From Kathmandu: Dhulikhel to Namobuddha Guided Day Hike
ID: GYG440451-793853
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Country: Nepal
Description
Travel from Kathmandu and embark on a day hike to Namobuddha to visit one of the most sacred monasteries Thrangu Tashi Yangtse. Enjoy scenic views of the monastery, valley, and mountain range.
08:00 AM: Drive to Dhulikhel
The tour begins early morning with a Guide picking you up from your hotel. You will then take a one hour drive to Dhulikhel.
09:00 AM: Hike to Namobuddha
The 4 hour hike towards Namobuddha begins from Dhulikhel. You will then be passing through a thousand steps of ‘Peace Garden’, Kali Temple and Kavre Bhanjyang. On your way you will be enjoying the scenic view of the valley with a mountain range in the background. Here you will also be exploring the traditional farming methods of Newari people, their cultures and lifestyle.
After your hike, you will be exploring the Namobuddha monastery, also known as Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery. The monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery that lies at the top of the hill in Namobuddha Municipality.
According to the old legend, 6000 years ago, a prince (Mahasatwo/Ngingdui Tshenpo), at the top of the hill, looking at the jungle, discovers a tigress lying near the rock. Very quickly, he realizes that the tigress was about to die due to hunger with her five little babies still sucking milk from her and the survival of the babies depended on their mother. Mahasatwo, decides to give his life to the tigress in a bust of love and compassion. So Prince Mahasatwo cuts his body to present his warm blood in the mouth of the mother tiger, and the taste of blood gives the appetite to the starving family.
04:00 PM: Drop back to your hotel
You will be dropped back to your hotel at four in the evening.
Highlights
- A visit to Dhulikhel, a municipality in Kavrepalanchok District
- Hike to Namobuddha monastery via thousand steps
- 360 degree view form Kali Mandir and Namobuddha monastery
- Explore the traditional Newari village
- Pickup and drop back service to your hotel
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You need to climb thousand steps
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
