Namobuddha Day Tour

Namobuddha hiking day tour is a popular walking expedition that takes you to wonderful Namobuddha hill (1750m) to enjoy its natural charm. The hiking trail is amazingly beautiful as it passes through the beautiful forest and traditional villages all the way uphill to Namobuddha. Namobuddha is situated at the hill top of Panauti and is a famous Buddhist pilgrimage located in Kavre district. The Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery is a center of attraction of Namobuddha. It is believed that Lord Buddha gave his life to a starving tigress and her cubs at Namobuddha. The monastery was founded by V.V. Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche in 1978. The school for young monks is also a part of the monastery. The hill top also offers the fine views of Himalayas and traditional villages from its ridge. Namobuddha hiking is an easy expedition and ideal for all travelers who would strive to walk for at least few hours.

Breakfree Adventures Namobuddha Hiking expedition commences with a scenic drive to Khopasi via the ancient Newaari town of Panauti. It will take us approximately one and half hour to reach Khopasi from Kathmandu. We will start our hiking expedition from Khopasi and follow the uphill trail towards Namobuddha. We will cross a suspension bridge and pass through traditional villages enjoying the beautiful views of cultivated fields and forest. Upon reaching Namobuddha we will explore the monastery, the school and other attraction of Namobuddha. We will later descend down to Dhulikhel and terminate our hiking expedition. Dhulikhel carries with it a majestic beauty of nature and numerous cultural and natural heritages. Dhulikhel offers finest panoramic views of snowcapped mountains and scenic landscapes. We will spend some time in Dhulikhel and finally drive back to Kathmandu wrapping up our day hike to Namobuddha. 

Trip Highlights

• Scenic drive to Khopasi from Kathmandu and Dhulikhel to Kathmandu

• Ancient Newari town of Panauti

• Alluring Himalayan views from the top of the Namobuddha hill

• Buddhist Gompa and school for monks in Namobuddha

• Dhulikhel and the views of Himalayas from its view point.

Travel Insurance is mandatory for all customers who looking to travel in Nepal with the Mountain Hiking & Trekking .The Travel Insurance must cover both the evacuation and medical cost
 There are many insurance companies that offer travel insurance services over the internet. You can choose from a wide variety of insurance companies as per your convenience. Especially when it comes to trekking in Nepal, there is always a narrow chance of minor health issues, injuries and most importantly – altitude sickness.
 
It is essential that you prefer an insurance rule that covers the cost of the helicopter rescue from the mountains in case of main accidents and delicate mountain sickness (AMS). through such great cases of an emergency evacuation, a helicopter service is the only way out of the mountains. This includes a rescue team for both – ground evacuation and rescue. Which is why we need your travel insurances to cover the cost of helicopter services and evacuation from the Himalayas

It is forever recovered to be safe than apologetic.

Before you plan your trip with Mountain Hiking & Trekking do make sure that your travel insurance covers all the costs mentioned above from a reliable company.
 
Suggested Travel Insurance Companies:

 https://www.travelguard.com
https://www.worldnomads.com
https://www.mondial-assistance.ca
https://www.travelassistnetwork.com/
https://www.travelex-insurance.com/
https://www.travelite.com/
https://www.tugo.com
https://www.hccmis.com/atlas-travel-insurance

Trip’s Quick Facts

Duration:1 Day

Price: US$ 120

Accomodation :  

Seasons : sep, oct, Nov and Dec, march, April, may

Type: Easy

Activities : Hiking, Sightseeing and Culture tour

No. of Pax :  2 person above

Starts From : kathamandu Thamel

Ends at : kathamandu Thamel

Check List

Trekking Equipment  

The following is a list of clothing and accessories that we recommend for treks and climbs in Nepal. This is not intended to be a comprehensive clothing and equipment list, rather it is intended to act as a reminder of those items that we feel are essential for your comfort and convenience. However, we recognize that you may have your own personal preferences for clothing which may be equally as suitable.

For Head
 

1. Sun hat or scarf
2. Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
3. Sunglasses with UV protection
4. Upper Body
5. T-shirts (2)
6. Light and expedition weight thermal tops
7. Fleece jacket or pullover
8. Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
9. Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
10. Down vest and/or jacket (optional)

For Hands

1. Lightweight gloves
2. Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
3. Lower Body
4. Underwear (4)
5. Hiking shorts (2)
6. Lightweight cotton long pants
7. Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
8. Fleece or wool pants
9. Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants

For Feet

1. Thin, lightweight inner socks (4)
2. Thick, warm wool hiking socks (4)
3. Hiking boots with spare laces
4. Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
5. Gaiters (Optional)
6. Accessories
7. Sleeping bag rated -10C. to -20C (Depending on trekking region)
8. Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
9. Small pad or combination lock-to-lock trek bag
10. Basic First Aid Kit (see Health and Medicinal)
11. Large plastic bags – for keeping items dry inside trek bags
12. Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
13. Thermarest sleeping pad (Only Camping Trek)
14. Water bottles (2)
15. Toiletries
16. Small wash towel
17. Optional items
18. Binoculars
19. Books (Highly Recommended)
20. Compass
21. Playing cards/backgammon/chess set
22. Swiss Knife

Recommended Mountaineering Kit

In addition to the items mentioned above for trekking, the following is a list of the additional specialized items which are required for the trekking peaks.
Plastic or leather mountaineering boots, with gaiters and crampons that have been tested for a good fit.
Fleece trousers or silhouette
Additional mits and gloves suitable for climbing
Ice axe, and ski poles (note – ice axes can be rented in Kathmandu)
Climbing helmet
Alpine climbing harness.
2 x tape slings
2 x screw gate karabiners
Descender/abseil device
Ascender

For more information please contact us info@himalayaguide.com

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is mandatory for all customers who looking to travel in Nepal with the Mountain Hiking & Trekking .The Travel Insurance must cover both the evacuation and medical cost. There are many insurance companies that offer travel insurance services over the internet. You can choose from a wide variety of insurance companies as per your convenience. Especially when it comes to trekking in Nepal, there is always a narrow chance of minor health issues, injuries and most importantly – altitude sickness.
 
It is essential that you prefer an insurance rule that covers the cost of the helicopter rescue from the mountains in case of main accidents and delicate mountain sickness (AMS). through such great cases of an emergency evacuation, a helicopter service is the only way out of the mountains. This includes a rescue team for both – ground evacuation and rescue. Which is why we need your travel insurances to cover the cost of helicopter services and evacuation from the Himalayas

It is forever recovered to be safe than apologetic.

Before you plan your trip with Mountain Hiking & Trekking do make sure that your travel insurance covers all the costs mentioned above from a reliable company.
 
Suggested Travel Insurance Companies:
https://www.travelguard.com
https://www.worldnomads.com
https://www.mondial-assistance.ca
https://www.travelassistnetwork.com/
https://www.travelex-insurance.com/
https://www.travelite.com/
https://www.tugo.com
https://www.hccmis.com/atlas-travel-insurance