About Namobuddha Hiking
Namobuddha Hiking takes you to a hilltop at 2,565 meters. Situated 45 km southeast of Kathmandu valley, Namobuddha is also a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site. The legends say Lord Buddha has cut his own flesh to feed hungry tigress here. At the top are old monasteries and stupas decorated with fluttering colorful prayer flags that are worth visiting.
Dhulikhel to Namobuddha Hike not only offers serene time in nature and beautiful scenery but also showcases rich cultural heritage. The Namobuddha Hiking route goes through rhododendron bushes and lush forests. You can see snow-capped Himalayan mountains like the Langtang range, Manaslu range, Gaurishankar range, and Mahalangur range during the hike.
Early in the morning, you will drive to Panauti, an ancient Newari town. It is the starting point of the hike. From here begins an adventurous 4 to 5 hours of a hike along with paddy farms, green hills, villages, and forests. Namobuddha Hiking is a fantastic way to see the rural lifestyle of Nepalese. Any healthy individual can do Namobuddha Hiking without any issue.
Here are some of the other famous one-day hiking locations around Kathmandu: Shivapuri Hiking, Sundarijal Hiking, Nagarkot Hiking, Nagarjun Hiking.
