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Namobuddha Trek

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The Namobuddha is named after a monastery and one of the popular sacred sites for Buddhist. It lies about 40km South-east of Kathmandu and one of the the short trek in Nepal suitable for family and travelers with limited time.

  • Age Requirement

8 Above

  • Activity

Trekking

  • Duration

9 days

  • Starting Location

Kathmandu

  • Final Destination

Kathmandu

  • walking highDifficulty

Easy

  • highest pointMax. Altitude

2100 m

  • accommodationAccommodation

Hotel/Lodges
Namobuddha Trek map

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Welcome to the Capital of Nepal “KATHMANDU”. Upon Arrival our representative will welcome you and drive you to Hotel. Refresh and Relax

Day 2: Explore Kathmandu

“Kathmandu” which has exclusive blend of art, culture, history and religion. It bears varieties from pre-history to modern art, culture and custom. Today we explore some of it most popular UNESCO heritage sites.  Afternoon walk around the main tourist hub of Kathmandu and prepare for your trek.

Day 3: Kathmandu drive to Dhulikhel and trek to Namobuddha

Leaving the crowded Kathmandu city behind, we take a short scenic drive just outside Kathmandu Valley to the beautiful Newar town of Dhulikhel. Start out the trek with a walk to Namobuddha (1750m), where we pass through the classic terraced landscape of rural Nepalwith stunning mountain views in the background. Our destination is Namobuddha, an area sacred to Buddhists, especially of the Tamang community. Here you will find an ancient Buddhist stupa, a big, newly established monastery and a Tamang village.

Heights: Kathmandu 1350 m, Dhulikhel 1600 m, Namobuddha 1900 m
Driving time: approx.1 and a half hours (Kathmandu to Dhulikhel), Trekking time: approx.3 hours

namobuddha trek

Thank you for a perfect trek. It was a very good combination of culture, village and nature. A fantastic job by crew making us feel secure, comfortable and never hungry. We can only recommend.

 Kurt, Marie, Louise, Stine, Morten, Hanne, Anders, Sarah, caje

Day 4: Namobuddha trek to Panauti

After breakfast at our first camp, we follow small trails, predominantly downhill pass orange groves, terraced fields and beautiful villages to reach Panauti, one of the oldest villages in Kathmandu. Enjoy the Old Newari cultural and traditional village.

Heights: Panauti 1500m
Trekking time: approx.4 hours

Day 5: Panauti trek to Nayagaon

We head from Panauti through villages – a flat and uphill walk pass the Hindu temple of Kusadevi, which takes us to the Tamang village of Nayagaon. Nayagaon has a stunning view point, where you can see Mt.GaneshHimal, Mt.Manaslu, Mt.Gauri Shankar, Mt.DorjeLakpa and Mt.LangtangLirung from here.

Heights: Nayagaon 1950m
Trekking time: approx.5 hours

Day 6: Nayagaoun trek to Lakuri Banjyang

Trek through villages and Rhododendron Forest, in Spring, you will see these beautiful flowers in full bloom, make this an even more scenic walk. We will spend our last night in Lakurivanjyang, with the best view.

Heights: LakuriBhanjyang 2100m
Trekking time: approx.5 hours

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lakuri vanjyang

Thank you for a nice trek in Namobuddha. It was such a nice experience.

 Ann- Mai and Laura

Day 7: Lakurivanjyang trek to Lubhu and drive to Kathmandu

After final breakfast at our last camp, follow the downhill trail to Lubhu, an old village in Kathmandu valley. From here a scenic drive back to Kathmandu

Heights: Lubhu 1450m
Trekking time: approx.2 hours

Day 8: Free day and shopping

It’s your free shopping day. So, walk around or just spend your time shopping.

Day 9: Fly back

Drive to the airport and farewell

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Speak to someone who’s been there

Start planning your trip by calling one of our Trekking specialists at 
+977-01-4700563, +977-01-4700066
Whatsapp: +977 9851167070
or email at info@highlandernepal.com

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Jackie Wlakers

“Thank you for the trekking to Ghorepani and Poonhill. The trek was beautiful, the Daal Bhaat was tasty, my guide’s experience and the service left nothing to complain about!
Wish you all the best,”

Linda

I had a wonderful time trekking the Tamang Heritage Trail with Highlander Nepal. Our guide and porter were highly professional and experienced. The views on the trail are amazing, and I highly recommend both Highlander Trekking & Expedition and the Tamang /Langtang region.

Anna

It was wow experience to be in the team for ABC trekking. Weather was not so good, but my bad, can’t blame on that to Highlander. All the best for the team and hopefully I could manage EBC next year.

Smriti P

We, a team of 15 friends from Norway, are very pleased by Highlander’s very good guiding and service during our trekking. We reached the base camp on October 24. Great experience and fantastic scenery!

Rhindrum

We had wonderful hike to Annapurna base camp. Thanks Highlander Trekking and very warm and special thanks to our guide. You were excellent and we really enjoyed our time. We never had to worry about anything.

Hanna and Linda ( Sweden)

Congratulation to you and your team, you made it possible for us to complete our fist trek. This is not a small accomplishment as it made a guy of 125 kg able and happy to endure the trek with great joy. We will definitely have Nepal with fond memories of Nepal, the Nepalese people and the excellent service of Highlander.

Vibeke and Hans

Thank you very much for a very interesting and beautiful trek to Bhairab kunda. Highlander is a very professional company that has been a great help in our stay and travel in Nepal.

Micha and Mette

I have now been trekking in Annapurna Region 16 times with Highlander. I hope we can continue some more years. See you again.

Evan

I spent 16 dyas in Khumbu region going to Gokyo, Everest base camp and kalapathar. Thank you for such a wonderful adventure. The view from Goko ri was well worth standing at 5:45 am in -5 degree c weather.

Max Adler (Mexico)

We went on the namobuddha trek and had a very good time. Everybody was very nice and smiling. The food was very good and the scenery was so beautiful.

Sara and katrine

Thanks a lot to make my trip in Nepal unforgettable! I really enjoyed your hospitability and blindness and i hope that I can visit you again in a few years.

Alexander

Thanks Highlander for the best trekking experience and for the best guide you ask for Ghorepani

Felin

Thank you so much to Highlander for this week. The trekking was amazing and Bhadra was the best guide we could ask for.

Andreas

Thanks for an amazing trek in the mountains! We are really grateful to have this experience with us for the rest of our lives. We will for sure come back again.

Laure and Josephine

Thank you for the great adventure. We have experienced. We have been completely happy about everything. The crew was amazing! Even the hard times became good because of our guide.

Signe and Marine
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