Nepal · Religious & Spiritual

7-Hour Namobuddha Hike and Panauti Tour with Thrangu Monastery

7 Hours Round trip from Kavre Bhanjyang Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike through local villages with scenic terrace views
02 Visit Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery at Namobuddha and offer a butter candle
03 Explore beautiful Panauti, an old Newar town with ancient temples
04 Visit a museum representing the history, culture, and tradition of Panauti town

Travel to Namobuddha, a Newar town situated 40 km from Kathmandu. This important Buddhist pilgrimage site is home to the old Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery, which tells the story of how Buddha gave his body to a starving tigress and her cubs. Hike through local villages with scenic terrace views, then continue to beautiful Panauti, an old Newar town known for its temple of Lord Shiva, museum, and rich history, culture, and tradition.

Visit the Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery and offer a butter candle at the top.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kathmandu, Panauti, Sri Bhanjyang

Languages English, Hindi, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Namobuddha Hike, Monastery Visit and Panauti Exploration

Start your journey with a drive to Kavre Bhanjyang, which takes about 3 hours along a narrow highway. The hike begins from Kavre Bhanjyang to Namobuddha and takes about 2 hours to reach the top of the hill.
Along the walk, pass through local villages, with views of 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 takes another 2 hours of easy walking along local steps and through 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, which takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, and get dropped off at your preferred location.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kavre Bhanjyang 3 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Ground transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle (car/jeep/van/bus), depending on group size, including the driver's meals, wages, insurance, fuel, road tax, and parking fees
Experienced English-speaking professional Kathmandu (Nepali) tour guide, including salary, food, and insurance
Bottle of water per person
Pick-up from your location and drop-off at your preferred location