(From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a lunch break in between).
Kathmandu Day tour starts after your hearty breakfast in the hotel. Our city/tour guide will pick you up at the hotel for a short drive or walk (depending upon walking distance).
The tour begins right from the heart of Kathmandu city around old Durbar Square (Palace and Courtyard). It is an amazing place within the hub of a metropolitan city. So, you will be in the midst of a med-vial and ancient era of old temples and palaces of Malla times to the late Shah period.
Visit uncountable historical sites and monuments around Kathmandu Durbar Square. At the same time, visit Kumari Ghar (Living Goddess) and vicious Kal Bhairab, red monkey god (Hanuman). This memorable visit includes intricate carvings and sights around Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Buildings of the Malla dynasty, which ruled three palaces of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur cities within Kathmandu valley, can be seen. In addition, visit the temple of Goddess Taleju (legend story the goddess played dice with King Jaya Prakash Malla).
The Durbar Square is lively with the colorful life of street vendors selling curios, flutes, and other handicrafts within the Kastamandap rest house. The rest house is constructed from the wood of a single tree where the name Kathmandu derived from, built-in 1596 A.D. by King Laxmi Narsingh Malla.
Besides the things mentioned below, there are many things to visit in Kathmandu. You can visit yourself also. Take time and explore those places.
Morning drive past Bhaktapur city to reach at Dhulikhel town. And hike to Namobuddha with less two hour drives and 3-4 hrs walks and back to Kathmandu.
Morning starts after early breakfast, where our guide receives you for exciting drive past Kathmandu city heading due east. Then, pass the city (Bhaktapur)to reach at Sanga located on a hill top. You can witness towering high statue of Lord Shiva at Sanga. Continuing the trip, drive follows on good road to reach Dhulikhel town passing Banepa.
On reaching an old Newar town, walk starts heading past town areas to reach remote and isolated farm villages and hamlets. Thus, you will find yourself within green environment of tall rhododendron and pine trees. Getting out from this small forest areas takes you at peaceful surrounding of holy Namobuddha sites. Furthermore, the open space in the amid of forest is famous picnic spot for students as well as others.
Here, enjoy the tranquility with views of distant Himalayan peaks towards north. Moreover, visit its holy spots and monasteries with impressive Buddhist monuments and colorful prayer flags. Be a part of peaceful nature around monastries. Certainly, this cool and calm environment will keep you fresh and away from noisy Kathmandu.
After a great moments within serene surrounding drive back to Kathmandu or stay overnight in Dhulikhel Mountain resorts. On reaching Kathmandu, our trip of Namobuddha hiking ends.
Cost Details
What's Included in Namobuddha Hiking
Professional Tour Guide with his salary and his expenses.
I recently had an incredible experience on the Namobuddha Hiking tour organized by Eco Holidays Nepal. The trail led us through traditional villages peaceful monasteries and scenic landscapes offering stunning views and a glimpse into local life and culture.
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and shared fascinating insights into the history and spiritual significance of the region. The team at Eco Holidays Nepal made the entire journey smooth safe and truly enjoyable.
Special thanks to Mr. Dhruba Dharel for managing everything so professionally. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to enjoy Nepal’s natural beauty along with a touch of cultural and spiritual depth.
The Namobuddha Hiking Tour took me through calm forests, charming villages, and stunning Himalayan views. It felt more like a soulful walk than a hike. Thanks to Eco Holidays Nepal and Mr. Dhruba Dharel for creating such a peaceful and enriching experience. Highly recommended for anyone seeking nature with a touch of culture.
My friend and I came to Nepal and visited places like Pokhara and Chitwan. Wanting to explore another destination, I contacted Mr. Dhruba for the best hiking options. He recommended the Namobuddha Hiking, which is a great one-day trip. We agreed, and it did not disappoint — the views were breathtaking and the scenery stunning. I want to sincerely thank Mr. Dhruba for the suggestion and for making my hike a success. Thanks also to the entire Eco Holidays Nepal team. I highly recommend Eco Holidays Nepal for all hikes and treks.
As we all know the mountains are in high altitude region, we need to walk a long way without any means of transpotation, so to hike a long way we need to be fit by work out daily. And the pace of the speed must be normal so that there wont be any issue on breathing. Understanding the environment and trail of the trip may help your trip more comfortabe and adventurous.
Why is Acclimatization necessary?
Acclimatization is essential for the trek to avoid altitude sickness. Although the trek is ideal you must ensure that the acclimatization is appropriately performed. As the mountains are in high altitude, we human living on low altitude cant adopt easily into high level altitude. There are other factor, hydrating regularly along the trail. You should also avoid caffeinated drinks and alcoholic beverages. As you can have DIAMOX tablets which reduce the altitude sickness, you can ask for this tablet before the trek starts or in the middle of the trek, as you feel you might need those tablet for your further trail, with your guide. And this tablet ensure that you will not have a altitude sickness.
Does company provides porters and guides?
Yes, Eco Holidays Nepal provides clients with porters as part of a trekking package, porters will carry your main luggage, allowing you to enjoy your trek with just a light daypack. Also, Eco Holidays Nepal will provide you with a professional and licensed trekking guide, Your guide will lead the way to ensure your safety and will share local insights and make your journey meaningful with stories and cultural knowledge.
What are the pament methods in Nepal?
Common payment methods in Nepal are:
Cash-NPR
Credit and Debit Cards(visa, mastercard, American express)
Known as Blue Bhairab, the three-tier temple is located near the main market of Indra Chowk. The divine image of Akash Bhairab is displayed outside for a week-long period during the great festival of Indra Jatra.
The celebration of Indra Jatra honors Indra- the King of Heaven and the God of Rain.
Hanuman Dhoka:
An ancestral historic seat of past royalty, it mainly belongs to the Malla dynasty. Durbar Square is dedicated to Malla royal sovereigns, today listed as World Heritage Site.
Temple of Kumari:
Temple of Kumari, with its holy quadrangle houses, has a Buddhist Stupa in the center is a residential quarter of the Chaste Virgin ‘Living Goddess’ called ‘Kumari.’ The traditional building is carved with wooden balconies and window screens.
Kumari, the Living Goddess, greets visitors from the middle window of the balcony. Taking photos is strictly prohibited.
After Durbar Square, drive to the famous old Syambhunath Stupa:
Completing an hour's visit around Durbar Square, our guide and cheerful driver take for a short drive. Then you will reach Swayambhunath, which is also known as Monkey Temple due to the many Rhesus monkeys around.
Swayambhunath Stupa, an ancient monument and famous landmark of Nepal, is believed to be more than 2,600 years of history as it stands as one of the world’s oldest Buddhist Stupa / Chaitya.
The Great Stupa of Swayambhunath is a wonder and glory of Nepal. Moreover, It is an excellent viewpoint of Kathmandu City, which is covered by green hills.
This famous ancient Stupa is listed as World Heritage Site. Similarly, the large Buddhist dome-shaped Stupa is composed of a solid hemisphere of terra–cotta bricks and soil supporting a cornice of copper and gilt with paints on four-sided of the spiral. Interestingly, the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha keep an eternal watch over the valley distinguishing between vice and virtue.
From Swayambhunath, visit the large Bouddhanath Stupa with lunch break:
After a grand time with views of Kathmandu city from Swayambhunath, the short drive leads to the east of the city at Bouddhanath, also called ‘Little Tibet.’ This is because of similar culture and customs with the Tibetan origin people that reside around.
This large Stupa stands as the largest Buddhist shrine in South Asia, the ancient colossal Chorten built in the 6th century A.D. by King Man Deb.
It rests on three terraces looking from a bird’s eye view. It has a relevant shape of a lotus flower which remains a very holy object for all worldwide devout Buddhists.
The Stupa, known as Chorten / Stupa, is surrounded by a circular market with four pairs of Buddha’s eyes. This gives a stunning flash around four cardinal directions as a diligent watch over the people and their commitments.
The Stupa embraces the authentic philosophy of the Mahayana faith of Buddhism, known as Lamaism in Nepal, Sikkim, Ladakh, Bhutan, and Tibet.
With time here for a lunch break, enjoy meals in a nice terraced restaurant with views of the large Bouddhanath Stupa.
Tour of Pashupatinath Temple:
After enjoying morning and mid-afternoon with an exciting tour of Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, and Bouddhanath Stupa, take lunch, and then take a short drive to the holy temple of Pashupatinath.
Pashupatinath is a sacred Hindu Temple of pagoda design with a gilt roof and richly carved silver doors. Moreover, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, close to the holy Bagmati River.
One of the most sacred sites of the entire Hindu world, Pashupatinath Temple is the nerve center of pilgrimage for millions of Hindus on the auspicious day of Shiva-Ratri (birth anniversary of Lord Shiva) around mid-February as per the Hindu calendar.
Inside the main temple premises, only Hindus are permitted to enter. Non-Hindu and foreign visitors can observe the temple from the east side of the Bagmati River.
After visiting places that are historically, culturally, and religiously important, get back to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day. Our one-day Kathmandu city tour finally ends with a visit to Pashupatinath temple. Get blessed with visits to religious places.
Note: This trip, we will operate privately and also be able to operate every day.
