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Sorhakhutte, Kathmandu, Nepal
Namobuddha Hiking - 1 days
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DestinationNepal
Duration1 days
Trip DifficultyAdventure
ActivitiesTrekking
AccommodationHotels and Resorts
MealsModified American Plan (MAP)
Max. Elevation1750m.
Group Size15+
VehicleTourist Bus and Private Vehicle
1 days Namobuddha Hiking Highlights
Holy Places: Visit Namobuddha Stupa, a stupa-wise symbol of compassion shown by Buddha.
Spectacular Landscapes: Appreciate views of hills and valleys and, of course, the Himalayas.
Cultural and Spiritual Experience: The traveling experience in itself of visiting local Buddhist communities and monasteries.
Nature and Serenity: Walk from forested areas through villages and terraced fields.
Quiet Atmosphere: To come for a tranquil and reflective environment free from the madness of Kathmandu.
Overview
Namobuddha, located about 40 km from the southeastern part of Kathmandu, is seen in the pictures as a very quiet trail hike through foliage and traditional villages with a great view of the rest of the Himalayas. The trail leads to the holy Namobuddha Stupa, where, according to legends, Buddha made a great sacrifice. This peaceful journey is a blend of natural beauty, culture, and spiritual meaning: an ideal getaway from city life.
Namabuddha has been of great religious and historical significance for Buddhists. This has been heralded as the place where Siddhartha Gautama (later called Buddha) did an extraordinary act of compassion. According to the legend, Siddhartha was traveling with his companions and happened to find a starving tigress with her cubs. The tigress was too weak to hunt, and her cubs were going to die.
Siddhartha has great benevolence for the beings in that place and, seeing the tragic state of the tigress resolves to sacrifice himself for the feeding of the tigress and her cubs. This act of rodenticide is understood to be among the highest exhibits of Buddhist personality traits in terms of compassion and selflessness.
Namobuddha Stupa was built to honor this holy event on the site along with the monastery, adding to it as one of the holiest of the pilgrimage destinies for any Buddhist. It is the real pilgrimage destination given the value of aesthetic nature and extremely meaningful spiritual reflection of Buddhism in terms of values such as kindness, compassion, and interdependence of all beings.
Itinerary
The Namobuddha hiking trip starts with a lovely drive of 1.5 to 2 hours from Kathmandu to the trailhead. It's a beautiful country drive that takes the visitor away from the otherwise noisy escapade in the city. Enter and hike along dense forests, terraced fields, and small villages, gradually trailblazing upwards toward the Namobuddha Monastery. Enjoy natural beauty and quaintness all along the hike while absorbing panoramic views on clear days, stretching out to distant hills and the Himalayas. It is a hike to rejuvenate and a perfect atmosphere in which one can connect with nature and experience rural Nepalese life.
Exploring the Namobuddha Monastery is where you will end your journey. You will get to visit the sacred site believed to carry a great deal of spiritual significance for Buddhists. It is said that at this point, Prince Siddhartha Buddha was said to have offered his body to the starving tigress and her cubs. Once it has filled itself with the spiritual atmosphere and Buddhist rituals, go for a very quiet lunch either at a local restaurant or a picnic next to the stupa, gazing at the magnificent views. Then, you go back to your starting point and drive back to Kathmandu, thus ending a day full of wonderful hiking, culture, and spirituality.
Cost Details
What's Included
Transportation
Guide
Meals
Permits
What's not Included
dates and prices
Group Discount Available
1 Person
US$ 149
2 - 6 Person
US$ 129
7 - 12 Person
US$ 99
Good to Know
Difficulty Level
Moderate-uplope types of trekking provide a good environment for persons with some degree of fitness. Uphill climbs and leisurely walking even out to trigger that sense of awe in nature without different former effort. Usually, the trekking will take around 3-4 hours one way, depending on your pace and breaks for resting and soaking in the views.
Best Time to Hike
The perfect time to visit Namobuddha is from September to May when it is dry and mostly clear weather offers picturesque views of the mountains and surrounding landscape. The sky is mostly clear, allowing full enjoyment of the sight of the Himalayas. It is best avoided during monsoons from June to August. Trails may have become extremely slippery during this time, while heavy rains greatly reduce visibility.
Things to Bring
Comfortable hiking shoes
Water bottle and snacks
Camera to capture the views
Hat and sunglasses for sun protection
Light jacket
Sunscreen
Personal medication
Why Go for Namobuddha Hiking?
Spiritual Experience: It is Namobuddha that connects with this ancestral Buddhist history and the sacred action of the Buddha, the perfect place for meditating on the act of compassion in the spiritual journey.
Cultural Learning: The trek, in itself, is an opportunity to learn about "Buddhism" from the practice, rituals, and traditions through interaction with the monastic community stationed at the monastery.
Spectacular Views: While on trek, you will be graced with views that are a feast for the eyes: greener mountains and peaceful valleys against the backdrop of the Himalayas.
Peace and Tranquillity: It is a great getaway from the chaos that is Kathmandu. Namobuddha is known for its atmosphere: there will always be time to rest, meditate, or simply stare into space.
Namobuddha Hiking by Approved Holidays is a confluence of spiritual significance, beautiful sceneries, and cultural experiences. Leaving behind the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu, enter this serene realm of nature and history with the guided trail. Wonderful memories are in store!
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