From Kathmandu: Private Scenic Day Hike to NamoBuddha

Namobuddha Day Hike is a full day tour to Thrangu Tashi Yangtse monastery in Dhulikhel. It is located at a distance of 40 kilometers from the capital city Kathmandu. It is also considered to be one of the most sacred and religious monasteries in Nepal. The monastery itself is located in a very peaceful environment atop a hill of Namobuddha Municipality. It is surrounded by lush greenery with a wide range of mountains visible. The visible mountains here include Mt. Gauri Shankar, Mt. Lakpa Dorje, Mt. Jugal, Mt. Langtang and Mt. Ganesh among others. The tour usually begins with a pick up from your hotel at 08:00 AM in the morning. After nearly an hour drive to Dhulikhel, the hike begins at 09:00 AM. The journey then continues via Kavrekot Kali Mandir (Temple) with a thousand steps and a historical Newari Village on the way. The main festivals and mela celebrated here are Kartik Purnima and Buddha Jayanti.