Dhulikhel to Namobuddha One Day Hike - Walk to a sacred Buddhist site

Tour Overview

A day hike to Namobuddha from Dhulikhel to one of the most Buddhist pilgrimage sites of Namo Buddha, passing by lush green forest and terraced farmland through Brahmin and Tamang communities, and walking on the scenic foothills offers lifetime experience to discover one of the most sacred Tibetan Buddhist sites in Nepal and an impressive monastery in Nepal. 

Start the hike from Dhulikhel through 1000 steps toward Kabhrebhanjyang, then to Namo Buddha, where Lord Buddha is believed to have been born as a prince in one of his past life.  He sacrificed his body there to save a hungry tigress and her newborn cubs that would have died without his sacrifice, so the place has significant meaning and is very holy. Hiking to Namo Buddha from Dhulikhel is a great way to dip yourself in the attractive countryside, beautiful scenery, and snow-fed panorama. Hike gently and steadily uphill through fields and forests; we have downhill and uphill and crisscrossed by roads. You will encounter more villagers and farmers in this area than other travelers. Namo Buddha is located high on a ridge, and when weather permits, there are wonderful views of the white peaks of Himalaya to the north. At Namo Buddha there is also the great Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery, a place to many monks, where you can see the monks perform their rituals and ceremonies, as well as some lovely places to stay and eat.