Starting Point: Kathmandu
Finishing Point: Kathmandu
Duration: 3 hours drive + 6 – 7 hours hiking
Group Size: Minimum 2 pax and above
Cost US$ 90 per person.
7:30 am: Meet at our office and then drive to Panauti (1:15 hours)
9:00 am: Hike to Namobuddha and explore the monasteries (4 hours)
3:30 pm: Hike down to Dhulikhel (2 hours)
6:00 pm: Drive back to Kathmandu (1:30 hours)
Starting hiking from Panauti, the ancient town that features beautiful temples. The trail passes through villages, jungles and farmlands eventually arriving at Namobuddha Monastery. Namobuddha is regarded as most sacred pilgrimmage sites, often called ‘Tamangligi’. This is where Buddha in his 7th reincarnation is believed to have sacrificed his body to hungry Tigress and its cubs. Also capture views of beautiful Langtang Range Mountains from Namobuddha.
The trail away from Namobuddha meanders along green hills towards Dhulikhel. Dhulikhel is an ancient Newari town that one feel in the trade route to Tibet. All around you will find many beautiful buildings with intricate wood carvings, shop-lined streets and temples. Add to that are the spectacular views of snow-capped mountains in the distance.
