Namobuddha Trekking
Namobuddha Trek is one of the shortest treks, which is suitable for family and short time people. After breakfast driving about 2 hours from Kathmandu, you will reach the trekking starting point called Dhulikhel, which is 30 kilometre east from Kathmandu. Namobuddha-Phulchoki trek is named after Namobuddha stupa, one of the holiest sites for Buddhist in Nepal. It is believed the ancients Buddha was born here as prince. Phulchoki is one of the famous Hindu goddess. Many Hindu people go over there to make pilgrimage tour. This is one of the best viewpoints and is main point for the transmission of satellite like TV channel, Telephone, Radio and others. The highest point of this trek is 2765m, which is top of the Phulchoki. From the top you can see many mountains like Gaurishanker, Lakpa Dorje, Langtang-Ri, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and many more. In this trek, you will find mixed culture like Tamang, Brahman, Chhetri, Magar, Newar and some others. This trek is moderate and you will be walking through the beautiful villages and colourful thick forests of Rhododendron, Mongolia, Sal tree and many more cover the hill that undulate and opens out to terrace field.
Nature lovers and bird watchers spend their time exploring and discovering some exceptional spicies of wildlife tradition, culture untouched by modernity. This is off beaten path & location has endless trails leads the many kind of ethnic group too.
Highlights
Duration: 5 days
Best Season: Autumn (Sep-Dec) and Spring (Feb-May)
Starting from: Dhulikhel (2 hours bus ride from Kathmandu)
Ending at: Lele
Grade: Moderate
Highest access of the trek: Phulchoki Jungle 2500 meters
Average Temperature: 0 to 20 Celsius
Culture: Braman, Chettries, Newars, and others.
Mode of the trekking: Camping
Himalayan sight: Himalayan ranges of Gauri Shanker and Langtang-Ri, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu etc.
Most attraction of the trek: Off touristy route and authentic Nepalese life style.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu( 1350m) - Dhulikhel and trek to Namobuddha (3hrs)
Day 02: Namobuddha to Balthali (4-5hrs)
Day 03: Balthali to Bebar danda (5hrs)
Day 04: Bebar danda to Nalludanda (about 5hrs)
Day 05: Nalludanda early morning bird watching and trek Down to Lele (2 hrs) and drive back Kathmandu by private bus
Service Includes: Pick up and drop from airport,Kathmandu accommodation (as per your request),All land transfer as per given itinerary,Sightseeing tour with experience local guide,National Park Conservation entry permit fees,Accommodation during trekCamping (twin sharing tow men tent) / dining tent, toilet tent.3 meals everyday while on the trek,Experienced English speaking guide / leader, necessary experience local helpersAll program according to itineraries on full board,Wages, food, accommodation during the trek in Tea house or camp, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs, farewell dinner at Nepali typical cultural restaurant, Company T-shirt.
Service Excludes: Nepal entry visa.Travel insurance,Medical evacuation in case of emergency,Domestic airfare,Personal expenses,All bar bill,Expenses of personal nature i.e. soft/hard drinks, tips etc,International airport tax,any other unforeseen expenses are not included.Emergency rescue (if required)
Note: The departure schedule can be change on any unavoidable circumstances such as weather hazards, natural changes of walking track, road slides, avalanches and public strikes. Price subjected to change if there are more or less than 2 people in a group |
