• Duration 1 Days / 0 Nights
  • Price from $89 / person
  • Difficulty Level Moderate
  • Max Altitude 1500m

Hike from Dhulikhel to the one of the most Buddhist pilgrimage site of Namo Buddha passing by lush green forest and terraced farmland through Brahmin and Tamang communities and walk on the scenic foothills offers lifetime experience to discover one of the most sacred Tibetan Buddhist sites in Nepal and impressive monastery in Nepal. 

Start the hike from Dhulikhel through 1000 steps toward Kabhrebhanjyang then to Namo Buddha where Lord Buddha is believed to be born as a prince in his one of the past life.  He sacrificed his body there to save a hungry tigress and her newborn cubs that would have died without his sacrifice so the place has significant meaning and very holy. Hiking to Namo Buddha from Dhulikhel is a great way to dip yourself in the attractive countryside beautiful scenery and snow fed panorama. Hike gently and steadily uphill through fields and forests, we have downhill and uphill and crisscrossed by roads. You will encounter villager and farmers in this area than other travelers. Namo Buddha is located high on a ridge, and when weather permits there are wonderful views of the white peaks of Himalaya to the north. At Namo Buddha there is also the great Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery, place to many monks, where you can see the monks perform their rituals and ceremonies, as well as some lovely places to stay and eat.

Highlights

  • Hike from Dhulikhel town to Namobuddha – one of the most Buddhist sacred site.  B
  • Private Guide clues you in on the culture and lets you set the pace 
  • Indulge yourself in local Nepali culture and rural villages just near modern city of Kathmandu.  
  • Private transfers to the start point and to your hotel at Dhulikhel / Kathmandu.
  • A local hiking guide is included to share the information and 

What's Included

  • An English speaking local hiking guide
  • Guide fee and all his/her expenses. 
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off by private car
  • Entrance permit at Namo Buddha and Dhulikhel
  • Lunch at Namo Buddha with packed fresh fruits. 
  • All local taxes and office service charges. 

What's Excluded

  • Any bar bills or alcoholic drinks.
  • Porter and horse drive if needed. 
  • Accommodation, meals and transfers in Pokhara and Kathmandu.
  • Rescue operation in case of emergency.
  • Tips for guide and driver. (How much to tip)