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Dhulikhel & Namobuddha Tour

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Max. Elevation
1440 m / 4724 ft
Group size
Min 1
Level
Easy
Transportation
Jeep/Van
Best Season
March - May, Sep - Nov
Starts at / Ends at
Kathamndu / Kathmandu
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Trip Route
Dhulikhel - Namobuddha

Highlights

  • Tour of old Newar old a fascinating lovely place with scenic views of Himalayan peaks.
  •  Explore the local culture of immense age-old traditional custom of ancient heritage.
  • Striking sunrise and sunsets views over array of Central and Eastern Himalayas.
  • Visit of Namo buddha a holy Buddhist site in the harmony of pristine environment.
  • Beautiful enchanting forest of tall rhododendron, blue pines, oaks and fir trees.

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.

Important Note

Tour Grade: Leisure to Moderate with short walks.
Area of Tour: Scenic old town of Dhulikhel beyond Kathmandu Valley.
Location: Eastern rim of Kathmandu valley on route to Tibet.
Culture and Religion: Mixed Hindu and Buddhism culture and custom.
Tour Duration:01 Nights & 02 Days with short drive both ways.

Trip Itinerary

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.

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).

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Includes

  • 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.

Doesn't Include

  • 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.
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