Dhulikhel & Namobuddha Tour

Overview

‘An exciting short scenic tour of old Newar town with holy Buddhist site’

Dhulikhel & Namobuddha Tour, a short trip to hill town offers spectacular scenery of rolling hills and snow mountain range. Dhulikhel is an old Newar town, the indigenous tribes enriched with age-old heritage culture that dominates the Kathmandu valley.

Dhulikhel, located at the height of 1, 440 m a small town with more than 500 years old history.

The artistic skillfulness of Newar people has shaped a place of charm and beauty. Which you will notice on tour to Dhulikhel, an impressive old town in the close harmony of beautiful mountain surroundings.

An interesting place to visit where streets are lined with bare-brick, houses adorned with intricately carved windows, pagoda roofed temples. Here visitors feel being in a cultural park, within a living museum, the town with many temples and shrines.

Dhulikhel town is an hour or more drive from Kathmandu city, where the ride takes you off the eastern valley rim. A pleasant drive on the famous Kathmandu and Lhasa-Tibet main highway a scenic short journey through rural farm villages and towns.

Dhulikhel a scenic hill town, offers a spectacular panorama of the Himalayas which can be viewed from your hotels. At Dhulikhel with time to enjoy grand scenery and stroll around the town and visit its vantage view-points. From Dhulikhel after an enjoyable experience before heading back to Kathmandu, an interesting visit to Namobuddha, a holy Buddhist site. Located in serene surroundings amidst a lovely forest, not far from Dhulikhel tour takes you to observe around the sacred place. Where supreme Maitreya Buddha (future Buddha), offered his flesh to a tigress suffering from great hunger.

A legendry history of Namobuddha sacred site, after a lovely moment in tranquil surroundings, then drive back to Kathmandu.

Seasons for Dhulikhel & Namobuddha Tour:

Nepal has four major seasons, namely spring from March to May, summer with Monsoon Wet times from June to August, autumn from September to November, and winter from December to February. Nepal can be visited the whole year-round. The best time is in spring and autumn to visit Nepal and around the Himalayas. Winter is also a good season but much cold especially in the morning and evening to night time, with short sun-light hours.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Drive to Dhulikhel Hill Town 1,440 m - 02 hrs.

Having hearty breakfast, as per the time for departure from hotel our guide will receive you for few hour drive. An enjoyable scenic drive takes you east from Kathmandu, as drive follows past Bhaktapur then on winding uphill through farm villages and Banepa town, then reaching at Dhulikhel.

On arrival at Dhulikhel transfer to your hotels or resorts, enjoy the afternoon exploring the town full of ancient culture and custom with sunset views over array of Himalayan peaks.

Day 2 : Drive to Kathmandu with tour of Namobuddha - 04 hrs.

Enjoy stunning sunrise along with array of Himalayan peaks, includes from Ganesh, Langtang and Jugal Himal with Mt. Gaurishankar, as far towards Everest range in the far eastern horizon.

After breakfast leave the hotel for short drive south from Dhulikhel to Namobuddha, a holy Buddhist place, Buddhist followers and pilgrims from all over Nepal and adjoining Himalayan countries visits for worship. Located south of Dhulikhel in a tranquil surroundings amidst lovely cool shade of rhododendron and pine woods. Visit the holy site and monastery the sacred sites known as ‘Three Stupas in Nepal’ is Tagmo Lüjin "The place where future Buddha sacrificed his body to a tigress".

From Namobuddha peaceful and serene environment, return drive back to Kathmandu after a lovely and remarkable experience on Dhulikhel & Namobuddha Tour.

(An options for tour of Bhaktapur city on the way back to Kathmandu).

Inclusions

What is included?

All accommodation in ⭐⭐⭐ hotel.
All Ground transportation.
Full board meal 3 times a day during the trekking and 3 cups of tea / Coffee.
Govt. trained guide and necessary no. of porters with their insurance, salary and meals.
One cultural show and dinner.

What isn't included?

International Flight, Airport tax and Nepal Visa fee.
Major meals in Cities.
All personal expenses such as bar bills, water, extra tea / coffee, snacks, shower, battery re-charge, laundry charge etc.
Personal clothing and gears, sleeping bag and Down jacket for trek.
Tips to guide and porter.

Trip code
Package name	Dhulikhel & Namobuddha Tour
Duration	2
Max. elevation	1440 m
Level	Easy
Transportation	Jeep/Van
Accomodation
Starts at	Kathamndu
Ends at	Kathmandu
Trip route	Dhulikhel - Namobuddha
Cost	USD 0 per person