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Kathmandu Day Hiking - Namo Buddha (Stupa) to Dhulilkhel Village in Nepal

Kathmandu Day Hiking - Namo Buddha (Stupa) to Dhulilkhel Village in Nepal

By Himalayan Advisor
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The Kathmandu Valley rim is one of the finest places to enjoy day trekking in all of Nepal. Located so near Kathmandu, it is well above the noise of the Valley as the spectacular Himalayas come into view. The Sacred Alpine Day Trek takes you from one of the three most holy Buddhist sites at Namobuddha and covers a wonderful walk to the magnificent city of Dhulikhel. Situated on the top of a hill facing the Himalayas, its views are impeccable to behold. The journey begins early as you are taken by private car to Namobuddha to see the place where the pre-incarnation of Lord Buddha offered his arm (and his life) to a hungry tigress to save her young.
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Ages 14-65
Duration: 8h
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Live guide: English
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  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Namo Buddha (Stupa)
  • Entry/Admission - Kali Temple
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic Beverages


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We pick our customer from the hotel inside the ring road including the Boudhanath area. Please provide us your hotel name on a booking.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Stroller accessible
        • Near public transportation
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 64605P56

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 64605P56

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        • 1
          Finally, arrive at the ancient Newari city of Dhulikhel. The city is perched on the hillside along the Friendship Highway that leads from Kathmandu to Tibet. The city has expanded in recent years, but inside the city are ancient flagstone streets and temples. If there is time, explore the hidden temple that is in a steep valley. Unlike the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, these temples are quiet and peaceful, filled with spirituality. The journey concludes with your return to the Kathmandu Valley, following the road down through ancient cities and back to the legendary place from where you came this morning. The Sacred Alpine Day Trek is the perfect way to spend a day in the Kathmandu Valley. You escape the noise and commotion of Kathmandu while discovering for yourself the sacred as well as the wonderful beauty the Himalayas has to offer. Are you ready to go?
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        • Himalayan Advisor
          209
          Kathmandu, Nepal
          Joined in January 2018
        • williamhI5003BB
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highly Recommend
          Chanti was wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable about the city and all the sites and very friendly. I was glad she joined me for lunch. She also bought me a water during our walk and was super flexible about our day. Highly recommend this tour to see all the UNESCO sites of Kathmandu. I didn't linger much so we finished in nine hours vs 12.
          Written September 10, 2024
        • anettecarmenh
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fascinating Kathmandu!
          The day tour takes about 12 hours and leads you to the most important sites in Kathmandu - from a living goddess to the very important buddhist and hindu temples. A must for every Kathmandu visitor - highly recommended. Our guide was very caring and very knowledgable about nepalese history, buddhism and hinduism. Pankaj was a really great tour guide! :-)
          Written August 24, 2024
        • billhK3216MB
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Three High Mountain Passes to Everest Base Camp
          This is a life-changing trek in so many ways. Seeing and learning about the Nepalese people and how they continue to struggle after the impact of the 2016 earthquake is heart wrenching. The trek itself was fairly physically demanding, but each stop had its own learning for me. This is different than the Everest Base Camp Trek as it is quite a bit longer and you spend a lot more time above 17000 feet. I loved the journey and made some great friends while there. I highly recommend this trek to those who are physically able. FYI - I actually went in 2018, but that was not a choice in the drop down menu.
          Written August 21, 2024
        • Carol F
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Comprehensive Tour of Kathmandu’s Main Attractions
          Shanti was our tour guide and she was extremely knowledgeable about the history and religious buildings in Kathmandu. Her English was excellent and she was very easy to understand. We had seen a few of the sites the day previous, and she was flexible in finding a few alternative sites we could visit. She was excellent in explaining religious practices and the various gods and beliefs. Shanti was very accommodating and flexible to our needs.
          Written August 4, 2024
        • Vacation04635541420
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fabulous and Full Day Trip
          We were so lucky to have Shanti as our guide for the Seven World Heritage Site Tour. Shanti is an experienced guide knew so much information about each one of our stops. She was punctual, and ensured we had everything we needed before the tour even started. Shanti was accommodating, and extremely knowledgeable, sharing her passion along the route. We had an excellent day. Just be warned it is a full packed day. Thank you to Shanti and Gopal our drive for making this experience unforgettable.
          Written August 4, 2024
        • chrisjP9125MY
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          All the good stuff and more
          We only had two days in Kathmandu as soon as we arrived and wanted to see as much as we could. Anant our guide was fantastic, super helpful and very knowledgeable about all the sites we visited. Unfortunately due to illness we had to cut the tour at lunch time half way through BUT the company was very flexible for us to continue the rest of the tour the next day and we didn't miss a thing. All the hassle of getting around, entry into each site and even recommendations on good lunch spots are all taken care of. Our car was super comfortable and the drivers very kind and considerate. Again - Anant was so good and I couldn't recommend highly enough such a comprehensive tour of Kathmandu's UNESCO sites. Thank You!
          Written August 1, 2024
        • nicolaew
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          The tour was excellent thanks to our guide , Anant. He was kind , very informative and we enjoyed our time with him .
          Our tour was excellent . I highly recommend our guide , Anant . He was kind , very informative and we enjoyed our day with him.
          Written July 27, 2024
        • 492yasmeenw
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing Cultural Experience with a great company!!
          This tour was a win from start to finish! The company contacted be the night prior to confirm the pick up time and location, and let me know who my guide would be. Kabita arrived right on time. The tour was absolutely amazing and Kabita really made the trip wonderful by taking the time to explain so much about each site, information that would have been completely missed had I tried to see all of the sites on my own. I feel so fortunate to have been able to see and learn so much about Nepal, Kathmandu, Hindu and Buddhism in such a short time. Kabita was also helpful in helping me find and bargain for souvenirs. The car was nice, new, clean and cool, and the driver was great, even the coffe and lunch break locations were very nice! This was a wonderful, jam packed tour, and a great experience. I definitely recommend this tour and Himalayan Advisor, Kathmandu!
          Written July 24, 2024
        • Trek10138230069
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fabulous tour with excellent guide
          Shanti was an excellent guide. Well organised, efficient, thoughtful, knowledgeable, able to answer all my questions on history of Nepal and the unesco sites, kind, and flexible. The tour was excellent; I really enjoyed it, saw some amazing stupa, temples and palaces, and have a better understanding of Nepal. Highly recommend visiting Kathmandu and taking this tour. I really Appreciated the chance of regular washroom and rest breaks as it’s a long day.
          Written July 21, 2024
        • 146michalw
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Perfect one day tour around Kathmandu
          Our guide Pankaj took us on the wonderful tour around Kathmandu that covered all the must-see sights in one day. Pankaj shared some great insight on history and cultural importance of the visited temples, palaces and squares. The entire tour was very satisfying and it was definitely a highlight of our trip.
          Written July 17, 2024
        • O9724XNkevink
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          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Nice!
          We’ll set up. Modern equipment nice ride up and down. View should be spectacular but we went rainy day (don’t do that). We ride zip line. Only 30 seconds for long one so very short but fun. Cost 800 rupees (@7$) each. Beer garden so so but dirty/moldy furniture (see photo). Probably a must on clear days!
          Written July 7, 2024
        • Tamara W
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Comprehensive tour of Kathmandu
          We spent an amazing day with our guide Ananta on this comprehensive tour of the key historically significant sites in Kathmandu. We visited several temples, royal squares, and the crematorium. Ananta carefully explained each site - including cultural, historical, and religious significance.
          Written July 4, 2024
        • PC H
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Comfortable and accommodating experience with a friendly and knowledgeable guide!
          Pankaj was an extremely accommodating guide who was able to help guide me around Kathmandu and all the sites. The entire experience was very comfortable and well planned, with Pankaj being very friendly and helpful in guiding and explaining about the history and relevance of the sites, answering a lot of the questions I had. Definitely recommend completing this experience
          Written June 25, 2024
        • 337juanitai
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour and outstanding guide
          This tour was great. Kabita was outstanding. She is very knowledgeable and easy to follow. Great insight and a very easy experience from booking to the tour. The driver was great, they came to my hotel and picked me up, great communication. Truly enjoyed it and would highly recommend it to others.
          Written June 23, 2024
        • P7401FPbruces
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Exceptional UNESCO Heritage tour with Shanti, the guide extraordinaire
          I was fortunate to have Shanti as my guide for the full-day UNESCO Seven World Heritage Site Tour. Shanti knew so much about each site, as well as points of interest along the drive to each location. Prior to the tour, she reached out to me to confirm the pickup location and time, as well as what to make sure to bring. Shanti arrived on time, and then we spent the next nine hours touring so many sites and seeing one-of-a-kind Temples and historical locations. One thing I did appreciate, as this is my first time in Nepal, was that she helped me know where it was appropriate to take photos, where it was not, what spaces I could enter, and which ones I could only look at from the door. The entire experience was great, and I have nothing but positive things to say about her, as well as our driver. Also, great suggestion on where we stopped for lunch.
          Written June 19, 2024
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