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Kathmandu-Bhaktapur-Dhulikhel-Namobuddha Tour

Overview And Highlights

Trip Facts

Duration

5 Days

Trip Type

Sightseeing

Grade

Easy

Max. Elevation

2,175 m

Transportation

Private Vehicle

Min. Group Size

1+

Best Season

All Season

Experience a perfect blend of Nepal's spiritual heritage, ancient culture, and scenic countryside on this sightseeing tour. Begin your journey in Kathmandu with a visit to the sacred Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal's most revered Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. Continue to Doleshwor Mahadev Temple, believed by devotees to be the head part of the legendary Kedarnath Temple in India, making it an important pilgrimage site.

Next, explore the medieval city of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its magnificent palaces, pagoda-style temples, traditional courtyards, and exquisite Newari architecture. The tour then continues to the picturesque hill town of Dhulikhel, offering breathtaking views of the Himalayan range and peaceful countryside.

From Dhulikhel, drive to the sacred Namobuddha Monastery, one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal, where visitors can enjoy the serene atmosphere, beautiful monastery, and panoramic valley views. After exploring Namobuddha, return to Kathmandu via the scenic Dhulikhel route, completing a memorable day filled with history, spirituality, culture, and natural beauty.

This 5-days sighseeting tour is ideal for travelers seeking a unique combination of heritage, pilgrimage, and Himalayan landscapes.

Day to Day Itinerary

Accommodation

Hotel

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be met and welcomed by our airport representative. You will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands and then transfer to your hotel. After hotel check-in, you will go for a visit to Pashupatinath and Doleshwor and return to hotel by late afternoon. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. 

Food/Meals

Breakfast & Dinner

Accommodation

Hotel

After breakfast, your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive to Namo Buddha via Bhaktapur and Dhulikhel. You will stopover at Bhaktapur for a cultural tour of Bhaktapur Durbar Square which is a world heritage site. The major attractions of Bhaktaur durbar square are Nyatapole Temple, 55-windows palace, Taumadhi Square, Pottery Square etc. From here you will continue your journey to the beautiful town of Dhulikhel. Stay overnight at hotel in Dhulikhel. 

Food/Meals

Breakfast & Dinner

Accommodation

Hotel

Today you will drive from Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha. Spend the day exploring Namo Buddha Monastery and other sites in and around Namo Buddha. Namo Buddha is a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site where Prince Mahasattva is believed to have sacrificed himself to save starving Tigress and her cubs. Namo Buddha offers great views of snow-capped Himalayan peaks and green hills along with peaceful setting and village lifestyle. By late afternoon you will drive back to Dhulikhel. Stay overnight at hotel in Dhulikhel.

Food/Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel

After breakfast, you will drive from Dhulikhel to Panauti. Panauti is an ancient trading town known for rich Newari culture and tradition and Indreswhor Mahadev Temple, where the famous Makar Mela is organized every 12 years. The town is located at the confluence of Roshi and Punyamati Rivers. Aftewards drive to Kathmandu and tranfer to Kathmandu international airport for final departure. 

Food/Meals

Breakfast

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer you to Kathmandu international airport for your final departure to your home.

Price includes the following services

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
  • Sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley as per the itinerary with an English speaking tour guide and private vehicle
  • 3 night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, 1 night in Nagarkot and 1 night in Dhulikhel with breakfast

Service Excludes

  • Entrance fees while sightseeing
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Tips

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