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Description
Enjoy a hike up to Namo Buddha, a beautiful point situated at an elevation of 5,740 feet (1,750 meters) in the Kavre district. It is a very important Buddhist pilgrimage site which lies about 23 miles (38 kilometers) east of Kathmandu. The stupa and shrines built in this lovely little hill mark a very ancient holy site which signifies the place where a legendary prince named Mahasattva offered himself to a starving tigress with several underfed cubs. This legendary episode is depicted in a very nice stone slab which is right next to a holy stupa.
Itinerary
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Namo Buddha Hiking Day Trip from Kathmandu
8:00 AM: Your expert tour guide with a luxurious vehicle assists you at your hoteL and takes you on the 1.5 hour drive to Dhapasi. Embark on a 1.5-hour hike to the ancient holy site Namo Buddha. Sightseeing of the holy place and its surroundings. Lunch at a local restaurant and sightseeing of the surroundings Newari villages. About an hour hike back to Dhulikhel with a spectacular view of high snow-capped mountains on the way. The vehicle will assists you at Dulikhel, and you are driven back to Kathmandu and transferred to the hotel at around 4 pm .
The story surrounding this area goes that a little prince saw a weak and hungry tigress laying on the ground with small cubs on his hunting tour in the area. The prince saw that the tigress and her cubs were hungry but had nothing to offer immediately. Eventually he fed his own flesh and blood to this striving tiger family. That young prince was off course little Buddha. Commemorating that great story, there is a famous shrine and stone slab featuring the history on the top of hill with great panorama of Himalaya and downhill villages.
4:00 PM: Transfer back to hotel at Kathmandu.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by luxurious vehicle
- All transfer in a luxurious vehicle
What's Excluded
- Gratuities
- Travel Visa
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Emergency evacuation
- Any meals
What do I need to bring?
- Water Bottle: A savior in many ways
- Munching Items: Dry Fruits, Chocolates or Energy Bars
- Swiss Knife – A multi-purpose tool-set
- Hand Sanitizer – Kills the unwanted germs
- Trek Pants or Trousers – Feel the comfort
- Cap or Hat – Get in the shade Sunscreen,
- Sunblocks, and Lip-balms – Prevent the sunburns
- Medical Kit or First-aid Kit – Helps patch up basic health issues
- Hiking Pole – Get some support
- Smartphone or Compact Camera – Capture the memories or moments
- Sunglasses – Save those eyes
Know before you go
- Dress code
- Minimum age of passengers is: 13
Please Note
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Minimum age is 13 years
- Hiking level: easy to moderate
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- The highest point of the hike is1750m (summit)
- Please bring drinking water, a camera, a sunhat, sunscreen and a pair of binoculars if you have it
- Please note that there has been significant damage to some of the sites visited on this tour due to the earthquakes in April and May 2015
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Language
English
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.