Kathmandu: Namobuddha Day Hike with Monastery Visit
ID: GYG1182876-1813506
Category:
Country: Nepal
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Embark on a day hike to Namobuddha from Kathmandu. Visit the Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery, see the Namobuddha Stupa, and learn about the legend of Prince Mahasattva.
Embark on a day hike to Namobuddha Monastery, a peaceful journey back in time to learn about Buddhism. Escape the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu and see the Himalayas up close.
Begin your adventure with a drive from Kathmandu to Panauti, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. Start your hike from Panauti Town, following dirt paths, stone steps, terraced fields, and forest trails. The hike lasts around 3-5 hours, depending on your pace and stops, with a maximum elevation of approximately 1,750 meters (5,741 feet).
Visit the Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery, a large Tibetan Buddhist complex on top of a hill. Admire its tiered golden roofs, colorful mandalas, and central gathering hall that can hold hundreds of monks. Listen to the deep, echoing sounds of morning or evening prayers, cymbals crashing, horns blowing, and low, collective chanting.
Continue to the Namobuddha stupa, one of Nepal’s most important holy sites. Learn about the legend of Prince Mahasattva, who sacrificed himself to save a hungry tigress and her cubs. Walk around the stupa, believed to hold the bones and hair of the kind prince, and gain good fortune.
Highlights
- Feel the peace of the Namobuddha Monastery and its spiritual story
- Hike through the Himalayas and enjoy the stunning natural landscapes
- Visit the Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery and Namobuddha Stupa
- Learn about the legend of Prince Mahasattva and his act of compassion
- Experience the deep, echoing sounds of the monks’ morning prayers
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The hike is of moderate difficulty and requires a good level of fitness.
Check weather conditions before the hike.
The trail includes steep uphill and downhill sections.
INCLUDED
- Guided hike to Namobuddha Monastery
- Visit to Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery
- Visit to Namobuddha stupa
- Transportation from Kathmandu to Panauti
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
