NAMO BUDDHA PILGRIMAGE

Itinerary:

Day 01: Kathmandu-Nagarkot

After an early breakfast in Kathmandu, we ride due east to the medieval town of Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is an ancient city, rich in culture and architectures. There are many temples and squares here to explore. From here we head north-east to Nagarkot on an excellent and quiet tarmac road. We gradually climb 20km to Nagarkot, on the valley rim, passing steeply terraced farmland and houses that seem to be clinging to the hillside. When we reach the summit, we will be able to see the Himalayan range and if weather favors then we can see Mount Everest too. We stay in ahotel on the ridge. O/N Hotel

Distance:38 Km

Altitude:2175m

Day 2: Nagarkot-Dhulikhel via Namo-Buddha.

We leave Dhulikhel on a dirt trail climbing and descending two hills before reaching the Buddhist pilgrimage site of Namo Buddha. According to legend it was here that Buddha, in a previous incarnation, offered his flesh to a hungry tigress. A stone statue marks the site; there is an active monastery closed by. We follow the picturesque view along tarmac and dirt roads back to Dhulikhel. O/N Hotel

Distance: 45Km

Altitude: 1800m

Day 3: Dhulikhel –Kathmandu via Lubhu Sisneri40Km.

We ride on jeep track to the ancient city of Panauti, where Lord Buddha lived as a prince prior his offering to the tigress. This special village-truly lost in time-is rarely visited by tourists. Indresara Mahadev Temple is the oldest surviving dated temple in Nepal, believed that it was constructed in 1294. Climbing west, we follow a jeep track along the meandering Roshi River. Beyond the town of Madhuban, we enter into a narrow pristine valley ascending 300m on superb single trail to reach the summit of Kathmandu valley’s eastern rim known as the Lakhuri Bhanjyang (1930m). This is probably the oldest route east out of Kathmandu valley, connecting the ancient cities of the valley with Panauti. Views of the Himalayas are more than compensated. From the saddle, the descent is on switch-backed jeep track. After an hour and a 500m descent, we come upon Sisneri, a quiet valley village. The ethnicity of the people change as we descend from Tamangs, Thakuries and Chhetris to lowland Newari farmers. A short distance beyond Sisneri is our pickup point for the drive back to Kathmandu.

GROUP SIZE:Minimum 2 people

GRADE:C

Price Includes:

Mountain Bike with Helmet

Guide with First Aid Kit and Mechanical Backup

Two night’s accommodation with all meals

All Temple and Monastery Entry fee

Drinking water during biking

Price Exclude:

Soft and hard drinks

Support Vehicle

Emergency evacuation fee

Insurance and other personal interest items