7 Hour Thrangu Tashi Monastery, Panauti Town & Namobuddha Hike
Description
Travel to Namobuddha, a Newar town situated 40 km away from Kathmandu city. This place is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site due to the old Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery located here, which tells the story of how Buddha had given his body to a starving tigress and her cubs. Discover Panauti town and explore the temples of Lord Budha.
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Start our journey by driving to Kavre Bhanjyang, which takes about a 3-hour drive on a narrow highway. The hike starts from Kavre Bhanjyang to Namobuddha, which takes about 2 hours to be on the top of the hill. Along the walk, we will pass through local villages, viewing terraces and cattle.
Visit the Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery and offer a butter candle at the top.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue walking to Panauti, which will take another 2 hours of easy walking following the local steps and villages. In Panauti, visit one of the old temples of Lord Shiva and a museum that represents the history, culture and tradition of Panauti town. This is a beautiful old town of the Newar people.
Take the ride back to Kathmandu (1 hour and 30 minutes) and get dropped off at your location.
What's Included
Ground transportation with a private air conditioning vehicle (Car/Jeep/Van/Bus) as per group size including a driver/his meals, wages, Insurance, fuel, road tax/parking fees
Experienced English speaking professional Kathmandu (Nepali) tour guide including his salary, foods, insurance
Bottle of water per person
Pick up from your location and drop off at your preferred location
What's Excluded
Temple and sights entry fees, photography fees
Lunch
Personal expenses such as drinks/chocolate bars etc
Tips for Nepali guide and driver
What to bring
- A small day pack with some candies, or fruits, sun creams etc.
Know before you go
This is an easy and short day hike; thus, you must not carry a big bag.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
22 To 33 | USD 15 Per Person |
15 To 21 | USD 25 Per Person |
6 To 14 | USD 35 Per Person |
3 To 5 | USD 45 Per Person |
2 To 2 | USD 55 Per Person |
1 To 1 | USD 105 Per Person |
This is a private tour |