Overview

Namobuddha Hiking is situated at an elevation of 1750m. It is very important Buddhist Pilgrimage which lies about 38 kilometers east of Kathmandu. The Stupa and shrines built in this lovely little hill mark a very ancient holy site significantly enough where a legendary prince named Mahasattva offered he to a starving Tigress with its several underfed cubs. This legendary episode is depicted in a very nice stone slab and depicted right next to a holy Stupa.

Driving Distance : 32 kilometers Northeast from Kathmandu, takes 35 minutes drive using by private transport and approximately an hour by public transport.

Hiking Consists : 4 - 6 hours walk

Details Hiking itinerary - Early in the morning, we drive from Kathmandu for about one and half hours to the place called Dhapasi, 35 kilometers east of Kathmandu. The trail heads northeast and the trail become narrow as you move further. You cross on a suspension bridge and pass through many small villages to huge rice a field, which gives you a chance to see how Nepalese People plant and harvest the crop. The trail goes steep uphill about an hour nearby reaching to Namobuddha. After detouring sometimes here, you will drive to Kathmandu via Dhulikhel in about one and half hours.