7-Hour Namobuddha Hike and Panauti Tour with Thrangu Monastery

7 Hours Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Travel to Namobuddha, a Newar town situated 40 km from Kathmandu. This important Buddhist pilgrimage site is home to the old Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery, wh...

Duration: 7 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Kathmandu, Panauti, Sri Bhanjyang · Languages: English, Hindi, Spanish

Know before you go: This is an easy and short day hike; therefore, you should not carry a big bag.

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What's Included

Ground transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle (car/jeep/van/bus), depending on group size, including the driver's meals, wages, insurance, fuel, road tax, and parking fees
Experienced English-speaking professional Kathmandu (Nepali) tour guide, including salary, food, and insurance
Bottle of water per person
Pick-up from your location and drop-off at your preferred location

Not Included

Temple and sightseeing entry fees, and photography fees
Lunch
Personal expenses such as drinks, chocolate bars, etc.
Tips for the Nepali guide and driver

Itinerary

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Day 01

Namobuddha Hike, Monastery Visit and Panauti Exploration

Start your journey with a drive to Kavre Bhanjyang, which takes about 3 hours along a narrow highway. The hike begins from Kavre Bhanjyang to Namobuddha and takes about 2 hours to reach the top of the hill. Start your journey with a drive to Kavre Bhanjyang, which takes about 3 hours along a narrow highway. The hike begins from Kavre Bhanjyang to Namobuddha and takes about 2 hours to reach the top of the hill. Along the walk, pass through local villages, with views of terraces and cattle. Along the walk, pass through local villages, with views of terraces and cattle. Visit the Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery and offer a butter candle at the top. Visit the Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery and offer a butter candle at the top. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Continue walking to Panauti, which takes another 2 hours of easy walking along local steps and through villages. In Panauti, visit one of the old temples of Lord Shiva and a museum that represents the history, culture, and tradition of Panauti town. This is a beautiful old town of the Newar people. Continue walking to Panauti, which takes another 2 hours of easy walking along local steps and through villages. In Panauti, visit one of the old temples of Lord Shiva and a museum that represents the history, culture, and tradition of Panauti town. This is a beautiful old town of the Newar people. Take the ride back to Kathmandu, which takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, and get dropped off at your preferred location. Take the ride back to Kathmandu, which takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, and get dropped off at your preferred location.