Changunarayan Nagarkot Dhulikhel Namobuddha Hiking

Changunarayan Nagarkot Dhulikhel Namobuddha Hiking - 04 Days

Changunarayan Nagarkot Dhulikhel Namobuddha Hiking cost: $295.00 per person

The ancient Hindu temple of Changu Narayan is located on a high hilltop that is also known as Changu or Dolagiri. The temple was surrounded by champak tree forest and a small village known as Changu. The temple is located in Changunarayan VDC of Bhaktapur District, Nepal. This hill is about 7 miles or 12 km east of Kathmandu and a few miles north of Bhaktapur. The Manahara River flows beside the hill. This shrine is dedicated to lord Vishnu and held in special reverence by the Hindu people. This temple is considered to be the oldest temple in the history of Nepal. The Kashmiri king gave his daughter, Champak, in marriage to the prince of Bhaktapur. Changu Narayan Temple is named after her.

Nagarkot is considered one of the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur District. It is known for a sunrise and sunset view of the Himalayas including Mount Everest as well as other peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal. Nagarkot also offers a panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley. The scenic beauty of the place makes it a very popular hiking route for tourists.

Dhulikhel is a major part of the Kathmandu Valley Cultural Trekking. It provides a short trek with himalayas in the background and passes through a number of cultural highlights and rich biodiversity. Visits to mountain stations like Chisapani, Dhulikhel is one of the starting or the middle points for hiking routes. A longer walking route includes activities to Nagarkot and Namobuddha.

Namobuddha day hike include hike route of Dhulikhel - Namobuddha – Changunarayan another popular hiking around Kathmandu .From Namobuddha one can enjoy a beautiful view of the lower valley that rises up to the Himalayan range which seems to be extend endlessly from east to west direction. Namobuddha is a Buddhist pilgrim site located 4 hours away from Dhulikhel. It is believed that Prince Siddhartha Gautam offered his flesh to a hungry tigeress and her cubs at the same place and was reborn as Lord Buddha.