Namobuddha is just 3 hour hike from the Dhulikhel. Situated in the lap of the mountain, in the edge of forest, this place has an incredible history behind its creation. There is a main stupa specially dedicated to young prince by his two older brothers. According to Buddhism, There was a king named Maharatha and he has three sons. Among them there was young prince named Mahasattva was the incarnation of Sakyamuni Buddha. Once day three brothers were passing through the forest. Mahasattva saw a hungry tigress and 5 cubs and hardly moving because of hunger. As Mahasattva was very far from the forest and on his way to the destination, he couldn’t forget hungry tigress and her 5 cubs. Then he moved back and cut his flesh and gave them to eat. Later, his elder brother search him and found his bones and hair. Later they built a stupa on the top of the his remaining as a memory later became them religious place for both Hindus and Buddhist.
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Kathmandu, Nepal | ||||||
DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive at least 2 hours before the departure. | ||||||
DURATION | |||||||
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE | 1750 M | ||||||
TRIP LEVEL | Easy | ||||||
BEST SEASON | Thorughout the year | ||||||
TRIP ROUTE | Kathmandu- Namobuddha-Kathmandu | ||||||
TRANSPORT | Private Vehicle | ||||||
PAX | 1-20 |
Summary
- Day 01: Kathmnadu-NamoBuddha-Kathmandu
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