Dhulikhel & Namabuddha Tour

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Trip Facts

Destination Nepal
Activity Tours
Duration 2 Days
Trip Difficulty easy
Max. Altitude 2200m
Best Time September-June
Start and End Kathmandu - Kathmandu
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation Hotel
Group Size 2 - 40

Trip Highlights

Enjoy the refreshing vacation in the comfort of nice lovely mountain resorts.
Exciting sunrise views over chain of Himalayan towering snow-capped peaks.
Explore the old Newari town of Dhulikhel of more than 500 years ancient history.
Visit the serene and pristine surroundings of holy Buddhist site of Namabuddha.
Fascinating scenery amidst beautiful location with rural farm life and nice villages.

Introduction

Dhulikhel & Namabuddha Tour takes you for a short exciting visit away from Kathmandu to the old town of Dhulikhel. Located at 1,550 m / 5,085 feet high with the backdrop of stunning views of the Central Himalayas. Dhulikhel stands on the mid-ways of Arniko, Nepal and Tibet / China, and B.P. Highways. One of the oldest towns more than 500 years old, just east of Kathmandu city and the valley. Within a distance of 30 km / 19 miles which is en route to the holy site of Namabuddha.

As well on the way, witness the Hindu temple, the tallest statue of Lord Shiva in Nepal. Dhulikhel Tour and its main attractions are the views stunning Himalayan array of snow-capped peaks. The Devithan hillock offers spectacular sunrise and sunset views that reflect the White Mountain range. As well to explore the historic Newar settlement and the artistic temples of the town. Dhulikhel Town is one of the major Tourist destinations around and beyond the Kathmandu Valley rim. After a pleasant and glorious morning with views of sunrise and the mountains, then a short drive to Namabuddha.

A sacred, and pilgrimage site for Buddhism as well for other interested visitors to enjoy the peaceful holy environment. Enjoy the tour of Namabuddha and its lovely surroundings adorned with religious monuments of Stupas, prayer wheels, and monasteries. After a blissful moments an exciting drive brings you to Kathmandu, to conclude the wonderful Dhulikhel & Namabuddha Tour.

The Best Seasons for Dhulikhel & Namabuddha Tour

For Dhulikhel & Namabuddha Tour, visitors can enjoy nearly all seasons of the year, the best time are spring and autumn. Spring from March to May and autumn / fall starts from September to November, can visit during winter season also. The winter from December to February with cold morning and night time, but with clear sunny days for short hours.

Please Note:

The time above and tour places is just a guideline, can get changed. According to season as per client request. Enjoying the tour of Dhulikhel before or after visiting Namabuddha.

OUTLINE ITINARAY
Day 01: Morning drive to Dhulikhel and transfer to a nice hotels or resorts.
Day 02: Early morning walk to View-Point Tower for stunning sunrise views over chain of Himalayan Peaks.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Morning drive to Dhulikhel and transfer to a nice hotels or resorts.
Morning after breakfast, get ready for an interesting drive to Dhulikhel, about an hour more journey. The drive heads east on leaving the Kathmandu city outskirt on the best highway of Nepal. The drive follows past Bhaktapur city suburb, on
winding up to Sanga, a place with Hindu Temple. Witness the tallest statue of Lord Shiva just next to the road, as drive continues reaching Banepa Town. The road leads through nice farm villages of paddy terraces to reach Dhulikhel
Town. On arrival check into a nice hotel or resorts as well on time for lunch. Afternoon explore the old Newari Town of Dhulikhel a nice place festooned with cultures of both Hindu and Buddhism religions. As well enjoy the sunset over
chain of Himalayan array of peaks.
Altitude: 1400m
Meals: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: 3 Star hotel in Dhulikhel
Day 02: Early morning walk to View-Point Tower for stunning sunrise views over chain of Himalayan Peaks.
After breakfast drive to Namabuddha and back to Kathmandu. Early morning walks up to Devithan hilltop for stunning views of sunrise that reflects on massif snow mountain range. After a refreshing morning back to hotel for breakfast, getting refreshed and packing for drive to Kathmandu. Before heading to Kathmandu, a short drive takes you to a lovely area of holy site at Namabuddha. The name Namo Buddha means “Hail to Lord Buddha” or take the path of Buddha. Located at 1,750 m / 5, 741 feet high in a serene surrounding of dense rhododendron and pine trees. The main monastery stands where the future Buddha of compassion offered his flesh to a hungry tigress and her cubs. This story of kindness has earned the merit and is regarded as a significant event in Buddhist mythology. After an exciting and interesting tour of holy Namabuddha and then drive back to Kathmandu. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure, on completing a wonderful experience on Dhulikhel & Namabuddha Tour.
Altitude: 1300m
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 3 * hotel in Kathmandu

FAQs of Dhulikhel & Namabuddha Tour

Is Dhulikhel and Namabuddha worth a visit?
Dhulikhel is also a popular weekend holiday destinations for Kathmandu city folks, to escape the hustle and bustle city life. For a day or more, as well popular among foreign visitors before or after their major trips in Nepal. As well just for relaxation in the comfort of scenic mountain views. It is worth an experience for stunning sunrise and sunset views with panorama of Himalayan mountain range. The tour of Namabuddha is equally interesting being in a tranquil environment facing spectacular views of Himalayan peaks. In the peaceful harmony of pristine woodland and within the holy site of Namabuddha. It is well worth a visit being away from busy hustle and bustle city life of Kathmandu for a day or more.
How cold is Dhulikhel and Namabuddha?
Dhulikhel Town is much higher than Kathmandu at 1,550 m / 5,085 feet, with a mild temperature not too cold or warm. The morning, late afternoon is cold as well as the night time. Needs fleece or Down Jackets as per the seasons wise, like in early spring, autumn and winter times.
What types of vehicle for tour?
Depending upon size of the group either in best cars, coach or comfortable spacious seated bus. Having expert and cheerful healthy drivers to take you around lovely interesting places around Kathmandu city. As well equipped with microphone and speakers for larger group, where our guide can provide you with information through the microphone on drive.
What are the standard of hotels in Dhulikhel?
Depending upon booking from budget, standard to Luxury Hotel or in a Resort for overnight accommodations. Mostly staying in Tourist Standard Hotels, having good rooms all attached bath and toilets running hot / cold showers. As well having excellent foods to enjoy along with the views of surrounding grand scenery with snow-capped peaks.
What to carry for Dhulikhel & Namabuddha Tour?
Your personal important items, including rain-gear and warm fleece or Down jackets. Morning and evening including the night time is cold, depending upon the season wise. Make it light as it is only for one night and two days only, we will inform about the warm gear as season wise on booking the trip with us.