Namo Buddha – Phulchowki Hike 7 days
Tour Type | Nos. of Day | Code | Size | Visiting destinations |
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Hiking | 7 Days | NHK/005 | 2-above | Kathmandu- NamoBuddha – Pulchowki |
Namo Buddha means ‘Greetings to the Buddha’. It is the symbol of human sacrifice at the highest possible level. A legend has it that a prince while hunting in the forest saw a hungry tigress with her cubs. The compassionate prince seeing the pitiable conditions of the starving animals cut the flesh of his body & feed them. Such an extra ordinary deed of the priced led him to be a Buddha at the site, he feed his flesh to the animals.The main stupa dedicated to Namo Buddha depicts this story of self-less action of the prince. Namo Buddha has always drawn reverent pilgrims. You can drive up to Dhullikhel or Panauti from Kathmandu then hike up to Namo Buddha.
Pulchowki is one of the most prominent peak 2829m/ 9050ft. high, which surrounds the valley of Kathmandu. This mountain, as its name suggests (Phul means flower in Nepali) is a natural garden of wild roses, yellow jasmine, iris and other native flowers. The summit is a rich grove of rhododendrons of various hues. A jeep able road leads to the top of the hill where there is a Buddhist shrine. A youthful hiker stands a good chance of scaling the peak in a little more than three hours. The place has all the makings of a peaceful resort area. Offering unforgettable experiences of the lives of the village and hill people of the Kathmandu Valley, this hike also includes excellent views of the mountains from the summit of Pholchowki.
Day 01
Upon arrive at Kathmandu airport you will be receiving by seven Star Trekking & Tours airport guest relation officer & transfer to designate hotel/Resort. Overnight at Hotel/Resort.
Day 02
After breakfast taking a Drive from Kathmandu to Dhulikhel by bus or by private car. Trek to Namo Buddha for three hours.It Overnight at hotel in Namo Buddha.
Day 03
After breakfast the hike will continue to Namobuddha to Balthali. It takes approximately four and half hours. Overnight at Balthali.
Day 04
Today after breakfast the hike will continue from Balthali to Bebar Danda for an about five hours. Overnight at Beber Danda.
Day 05
Breakfast and continue to hike from Bebar Danda to Phulchowki takes about five hours.
Day 06
Enjoy bird watching at Phulchowki and hike from Phulchowki to Godavari and drive to Kathmandu, Enjoy Nepali cultural show in resturent along with farewell dinner with Seven Star Team. Overnight in hotel.
Day 07
Breakfast and Drive to International Airport for final departure to home destination.
Accommodation | Standard Accommodation(Hotel/Resort) |
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Tour cost |
$ 80.00 per person Per day |
- Pick up and drops by private coach.
- Standard accommodation in Kathmandu on and Bandipur breakfast basis.
- All surface Transportation whole trip
- An English speaking guide for your whole trip.
- All activities as per above program
- All tour permits and entry fees.
- Our travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
- Personal clothing and equipments
- Tips for guide and driver. (Tipping is expected).
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Bookings and Payments
All Booking are made 45 days prior, with at least 20% of payment of the Trekking cost with additional full payment & other government charges. This will constitute acceptance by you of these Terms and Conditions. You need to submit a copy of each passport to our office via email or fax including two photos of passport size for TIMS Card and Trekking Permit Purpose. All payments are required per person as per trip.
Note: 10% commission will be provide for the tour agents/tour operators.
50% discount for a tour leader if there are 10 – 15 pax in a group and 100% free for the tour leader if there are 25 and above pax in a group.