3-Day Namo Buddha and Panauti Trek with Monastery and Homestay

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Drive through picturesque landscapes to Dhulikhel
• 02 Experience life at Namo Buddha Monastery, including eating and participating in ceremonies with monks
• 03 Trek through charming villages and lush paddy fields with a simple lunch at a local eatery
• 04 Explore the historical and cultural heritage of Panauti
• 05 Enjoy a local homestay in Panauti and learn to cook Nepali food
• 06 Add a visit to Bhaktapur on the same day for an additional $60

Embark on an enriching 3-day journey through Nepal's picturesque landscapes and cultural gems, beginning with a scenic 1.5-hour drive to Dhulikhel and a trek to the serene Namo Buddha Monastery. Continue on a delightful walk through charming villages and lush paddy fields to Panauti, where you will explore its historic heritage and experience local life. This tour also includes a local homestay in Panauti and the chance to learn to cook Nepali food. Return to Kathmandu with the option to add a visit to Bhaktapur for an additional $60.

Embark on an enriching 3-day journey through Nepal's picturesque landscapes and cultural gems, beginning with a scenic 1.5-hour drive to Dhulikhel and a trek to the serene Namo Buddha Monastery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Panauti

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Drive to Dhulikhel and Trek to Namo Buddha Monastery

• Drive from Kathmandu to Dhulikhel (1.5 hours).
• Trek for 4 to 5 hours to Namo Buddha Monastery.

2

Day 02

Trek Through Villages and Paddy Fields to Panauti

• Trek for 4 to 5 hours to Panauti through villages and paddy fields, with a simple lunch at a local restaurant along the way.

3

Day 03

Explore Panauti Heritage Site and Drive Back to Kathmandu

• Explore the Panauti Heritage Site for 1 hour.
• Drive for 1 hour back to Kathmandu.

Note: If you want to explore Bhaktapur, you can do so on the same day for an additional $60.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private transportation
• Guide
• All meals (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)
• 2 nights accommodation (1 night in monastery lodge, 1 night in homestay)
• All necessary permits

What's Not Included

• Tips for guides and drivers
• Personal expenses such as donations, drinks, and shopping

What to bring

• Hiking shoes
• Raincoat
• Warm clothes for winter
• Additional clothing for comfort
• Trekking poles
• Light daypack to carry your essentials for three days

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kathmandu, Nepal

Tour start

Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.