Ranikot Namobuddha Dhulikhel Hike

After breakfast in your hotel, we start our drive from Kathmandu to Suryabinayak Bhaktapur and hike to Ranikot village via Pilot Baba Aashram and Ranikot Fort, and Valley View Point. Although we have all drivable trails to Ranikot village, we took the old walking route from Ganesh Temple Base to Pilot Baba. Please note first 4 Km is an asphalt road. After 25 minute hike up to Pilot Baba and another 1 hour to Ghyampe Danda, we will spend more time with nature and viewpoint. After Ranikot Fort we will be headed to our camp for our Lunch. After lunch, we will explore the village to see, learn, and experience the lifestyle of rural Nepalese people. Even if time allows we visit the farm and help local farmers and carry good memories. Before we end our day with dinner, we will hope for a golden sunset. Accommodation: Standard Home Stay. ( No Standard Menu but all Food is organic and homely Made ).Meals: Snacks, Lunch, and Dinner. Duration: 5-6 HoursMax Altitude: 1891m ( Ranikot Fort )Transportation: PublicDistance: 14 KmThe Attraction of The Day: Ganesh Temple of Suryabinayak. Pilot Baba Ashram Visit. Coffee Break at the YO-YO Zipline and Sky-cycling spot. Capturing the whole Kathmandu Valley from the Valley View Point. Stairs walk to Ranikot Old Fort. Exotics of forest trekking trail which offers the wildlife as well Himalayas of Nepal. Exploring the rural village lifestyle, culture, and customs of Ranikot Village. Golden Sunset. ( Depending on a local working day, you may get a chance to get the local drinks before dinner).

We start our day with sunrise and later enjoy our organic and healthy breakfast before we check out from the Homestay. After 20 minute hike down we reach the Republic park where we see the artificial beauty of the Nepalese Map and small garden. Later we hike down to Parkhill Chaur. This trail section is easy and will not take 1 and half hours, But all is downhill, and later another 1 and half hour hike to Panauti. Panauti is an oldest Neweri Town, the culture, customs and architecture here are different than you see in Ranikot Village around. We will enjoy lunch here in the restaurant before we hike another 2-3 hours to reach Namobuddha. The hiking route from Panauti to Sunthan 4 km. Mostly black topped road, even to the Sankhu. Sunthan to Sankhu river bridge is one easy hour through the agricultural field. Here we need to hike steeply uphill through the forest to the Namobuddha Temple. This is the main temple where the body of buddha is mixed with nature. With another 25 minutes of road hiking, we will leach the Thrangu Monastery. After reaching the Namobuddha Monastery complex. We will take a breath rest in the Thrangu Cafe with cold or hot drinks. Later visit the monastery, viewpoint, and surroundings. Exploring the Monastery for peace of mind, body, and soul. Even we pray for peace in the world. The prayer class which is held in the big hall is a different spiritual experience. Accommodation: Thrangu Tashi Buddhist Monastery Guest HouseMeals: Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch, and Dinner. Duration: 6-7 Hours Max Altitude: 1750m ( Namobuddha Village )Transportation: Public; if we need to drive between the hiking route, especially Parkhal Chour to Panauti.Distance: Ranikot - Panauti - Namobuddha 18.5 km in total. ( Depending on Hiking Pace We have the option to drive Parkhal Chaur to Panauti or Panauti to Sankhu Village ).The attraction of The Day: Republic Park. Village city center of Parkhal Chour. Ancient Newari Cultural town of Panauti. Biggest Monastery in the region. Vibrant Chant and Buddhist Mantra Session. Trekking trail mix of human settlement zone, agricultural fields, and forest.

The day will start with the Buddhist chants of the Monastery. We will enjoy breakfast and drinks before we hit the trekking trail. For today hiking trail is like a ridge walk totally different from what we did in the last two days. The valley gets wider and warmer. Namo Buddha to Kavre Bhayanjang 5 km easy 2 hours mostly with rural village area and some parts are inside the pine forest on the ridge side. This part looks amazing with the colorful Buddhist flags. We will take a short drink break at Kavre Pass in a normal teas shop. Later we hit the trail for an easy 1 hour 30 minutes to Dhulikhel which we cover 4 km with a short uphill to the viewpoint of Devsthan Temple. The green forest and easy trail make the perfect day to end our trek. The Hiking viewpoint of Dhulikhel and the views of Mountains and heritage makes it one popular destination around Kathmandu valley. In Dhulikhel, we enjoy our lunch before we start our drive back to Kathmandu. Accommodation: On You. Meals: Breakfast, Snacks, and Lunch. Duration: 4 Hours and 1-hour drive back to Kathmandu. Max Altitude: 1550m ( Dhulikhel View Point ) Transportation: Public Distance: Namobuddha to Dhulikhel 9.5 km The attraction of The Day: Dhulikhel viewpoint. Mountains, Hills, Valley, and Villages. The trade center of Dhulikhel.