Important Information

Region
Hiking in and around Kathmandu Valley
Duration
1 Days
Max Altitude 1750m
Best Season All Season
Activity Per Day
5-6 hrs
Grade
Level 2
Group Size
2 - 20 people
Transportation Car - Jeep

One of the beautiful day hikes in Kathmandu valley with full of exploration and adventure where you will experience the beauty of culture, religion, and nature in a single-day trip.

This one-day Namo Buddha trek is an easy and pleasant trek around Kathmandu valley, suitable for all hikers. This trek will start from Dhulikhel (1550m) which takes 45 minutes to drive from Kathamndu covering 30km and hiking for 3 hours to Namobuddha (1750m), you will visit the Namobuddha View Point, Namobuddha Monastery, and Namobuddha temples and you will trek down to Panauti (1340m) which takes 2.5 hours and enjoy the Newari cultures and then we will drive you back to Kathmandu.

Namobuddha is a beautiful hilltop that is very popular for Buddhist Pilgrimages as it was the place where Lord Buddha cut his own flesh to feed hungry Tigress. Namobudha is 45 km east of Kathmandu. The Stupa, Monasteries, and shrines build up in this lovely little hill are beautiful and worth visiting.

Panauti (1340m) is a small town, also called the town with 40 temples dedicated to different deities and will hold 28 festivals throughout the year.

All our trips are tailor-made trips with personalized services. Please let us know the number of participants in your group, your choice of hotels, and amendments in our itinerary, if any so that we can quote you the price.

Outline Itinerary ( 1 Days )

Day 1

Dhulikhel - Namobuddha - Panauti! A Day Hike

  1. 07:00 AM; Pick up from your hotel in Kathmandu and drive to Kavre Bhanjyang.
  2. NOTE: Kathmandu to Kavre Bhanjyang is around 38km and around a 1hour drive by car.
  3. 08:00 AM; Start trek from there to Namobuddha(1750m) which takes max 2 hours.
  4. 10.00 AM; You will arrive at Namobuddha. After visiting the Monastery and surrounding you will have lunch at a restaurant.
  5. 12:00 PM; Continue the hike to Panauti (1340) via Shankhu and Sunthan which takes about 3 hours Maximum. 
  6. 3:00 pm; You will arrive in Panauti and drive to Kathmandu 

 

Include

All entrance fees included
Led by a local guide
Soak up the atmosphere on a walking tour
Private Car transportation for drop and pick up

Exclude

Lunch
Personal expenses
Tips
Insurance

Important Information

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?

  • Check that you have comfortable hiking gear and you can travel to our meeting point!
  • Contact us to discuss fitness or equipment. Mention existing medical conditions like asthma, allergies or diabetes.
  • Be ready on time to leave early for the hike.
  • Wear clothing appropriate for the day’s weather forecast.
  • Wear hiking boots or trail shoes that are worn in and comfortable and NOT brand new!
  • Let someone know your plans and when you expect to return
  • Bring a daypack with all your necessary

Frequently Asked Question

The most important consideration for any tour is staying warm and dry, lightweight, breathable, moisture-winking under layers are highly recommended. Insulating layers and jackets are necessary. Comfortable shoes, quality socks (quality socks are recommended), and head covering (insulating caps and brimmed caps designed to block sunlight) are essential. Outer layers should be made of waterproof, wind-blocking material such as Gore-Tex. Sunglasses and sun-block cream, drinking water bottles, and other personal necessities.