DHULIKHEL & NAMO BUDDHA SCENIC CULTURAL TOUR Overview

‘From scenic Himalayan mountain ranges to tranquil and impressive holy sites’

HIGHLIGHTS:

Explore the traditional Newar town history of more than 500 years.
Enjoy the stunning sunrises and sunsets from the scenic Dhulikhel hill town.
Fascinating views with a 360° panorama of the Himalayan mountain ranges.
Experience the cultural heritage of the native Newar of Dhulikhel Town.
An interesting and most impressive tranquil and holy spot of Namo Buddha.

Short Tour Profile:

Tour Grade: Leisure with Moderate short walks.
Area of Tour: Dhulikhel and Namo Buddha, east of Kathmandu.
Tour duration: 01 night and 02 Days.
Mode of Transportation: As group size from Cars, coach, Tourist standard
spacious bus.

THE BEST SEASONS FOR DHULIKHEL & NAMO BUDDHA TOUR:

The best seasons are spring, from March to May, and autumn/fall, which begins from September to November. Interested travelers can visit all year round, except for the summer/monsoon time of mid-June to August.

During the springtime, most days are bright with longer sunny days, but it can get cloudy sometimes in the afternoons. The late afternoons, nights, and mornings are cooler; the right time to visit is when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom.

The next best season is autumn/fall, with bright sun, to enjoy the views of snow-capped peaks. Days are short with limited sunlight hours, cold mornings, afternoons, and the nights.

Enjoy the tour during winter also, most days are crystal clear for views, and a pleasant tour. Cold temperatures occur during the mornings, late afternoon, and nighttime. But an enjoyable winter season despite the cold months of December to February. Sunrise is late, from 5:30 -6 a.m., and gets dark by 5 p.m., but with a clear, bright, starry night sky.

OVERVIEWS:

Dhulikhel and Namo Buddha scenic, cultural tour is a combination of both traditional and religious sites. The tour is also the gateway from the busy hectic city life of Kathmandu to a serene and pristine locations.

Dhulikhel and Namo Buddha scenic, cultural tour leads you beyond the Kathmandu Valley rim. About few hours of pleasant and scenic drives to reach
the old Newar town of Dhulikhel. It is famous and a popular spot after Nagarkot for stunning sunrise and sunsets views. Along with sweeping panorama of the Central and eastern Himalayan Mountain ranges, in the harmony of impressive traditional cultures. Dhulikhel with many best standard lodges and hotels for visitors where rooms face the grand vista of Himalayan peaks.

Dhulikhel town is worth a visit, to experience the lively colorful heritages and typical Newar cultures. The town of Dhulikhel, besides spectacular views offers several exciting activities also. From Dhulikhel a short drive takes you to a tranquil surroundings at a sacred Buddhist site of Namo Buddha.

Namo Buddha, where the future supreme Buddha sacrificed his body to feed the hungry tigress and the cubs. The rest legendary and history, where thousands of Buddhist followers pay homage annually. Besides its religious importance, the place itself is a perfect place for relaxation and meditation amidst a beautiful greenery environment.

DHULIKHEL TOWN:

Dhulikhel is a Newari town, the native main tribe of Kathmandu Valley.
This town is more than 500 years old, located east of the Kathmandu Valley at
30 km/19 miles driving distances. It is on the route to Tibet/China and Nepal borders of Kodari at approx. 75 km / 47 miles. It is on the midway to newly built BP Highway and towards Jiri, the gateway town to Everest.

Dhulikhel is at 1,550 m/5,086 feet. Offers a grand vista of the Central and Eastern Himalayas. Includes Langtang and Jugal Himal with majestic Gaurishankar Himal, the view extends as far as the Everest range. Dhulikhel is also a popular tourist destination, where visitors can enjoy the comfort of an excellent hotel, lodges, and resorts. Apart from the exceptional scenic views of dramatic landscapes and snow-capped mountains. It provides visitors a glimpse of the impressive Newari culture of age-old heritages.

Dhulikhel town, where streets are lined with old brick houses and intricately carved windows, as it were for past centuries. Visitors can explore the pagoda temples of the Hindu and Buddhist religions. Besides culture and scenic views,
Dhulikhel offers stunning sunrises and sunsets. For interested people, you can enjoy the Zip Line / Flyer adventure.

NAMO BUDDHA:

Namo Buddha is situated south from Dhulikhel town; it is a famous holy pilgrimage site for Buddhist. Including for all visitors, who are interested in Buddhism religion and meditation practice in the harmony of tranquil surroundings. The religious sites and monasteries, situated within lovely dense rhododendron and pine forest. The legendary story and history, this is where supreme future Maitreya Buddha, during his path to Nirvana.
Who came across a hungry tigress and offered his flesh, saving the tigress and her cubs from hunger.

An exciting and interesting religious site for views of snow peaks and relaxation.

Itinerary:

Day 01: Drive to Dhulikhel 1,550 m and transfer to the Hotel- 02 hrs.

By 9 a.m. or later, our guide will pick you up for an exciting drive to Dhulikhel town. The drive heads beyond Kathmandu city and the valley rim past the outskirts of Bhaktapur city. Then a slow, short winding climb to a high ridge at Sanga, where a tall statue of Lord Shiva stands. The journey continues with a pleasant drive to a large Banepa Town, and then a short climb to Dhulikhel town. On arrival, check into nice hotels or resorts, with time for lunch or other refreshments. The rest of the afternoon, visit the local town and village steeped in a culture of both Hinduism and Buddhism. Enjoy the striking sunset views from the hotel terraces as they reflect on a snow mountain range.

An interesting town offers visitors various places of great cultural interest, visit

Pagoda temples of the Hindu and Buddhist religions.

Includes Narayan, Bhagwati, and Harisiddhi religious sites. Late afternoon back to the hotel, relax and enjoy the beautiful sunset views along with an array of Himalayan peaks.

Day 02: Enjoy sunrise, then drive to Namo Buddha and back to Kathmandu.

Early morning, a short walk to a hilltop, enjoy a stunning sunrise as it reflects on the Himalayan mountain range. The panorama of Ganesh, Langtang, Jugal Himalayas, as far as the Everest range, with close views of Gaurishankar peaks. After an exciting moment, back to the hotel for breakfast, and then a short drive south to the holy site of Namo Buddha. Located in serene forest surroundings,
a perfect spot for worship, one of the unsurpassable great holy sites known as the Three Stupas in Nepal is Tagmo Lüjin, it means “The place where the future Buddha sacrificed his body to a tigress”.

A sacred place where the supreme Buddha-at that time still on the path of learning-offered his own body without regret to a tigress suffering from hunger. What follows is a history of this supreme and distinguished sacred site, whose location is unmistakable based on the clear identification given in the Sutra Requested by the Tigress and so forth.

After a marvelous morning, drive towards Dhulikhel and then on the main road back to Kathmandu, and then to the hotel.

Please Note:

The tour of Dhulikhel and Namo Buddha, can be done vice-versa as per the guide good decision. Interested people can extend tour with a visit to Bhaktapur city, before or after the main tour of Dhulikhel and Namo Buddha.