![]() But one may also trek from Banepa to Namo Buddha passing through Panauti and Sankhu. ![]() The bus from there will take to Banepa where you need to change the bus. We can take a local bus from Ratnapark Bus station ( Old Bus Park) which will take around 3-4 hours to reach the destination. Since then the village was known as Namo Buddha meaning homage to Buddha. Also, after about 3500 years later Gautam Buddha visited and after taking 3 tours around the stupa and declared that he was the reincarnation of prince Mahasatwo. His remaining bones were brought back to the village and buried in the tomb where the actual stupa of Namo Buddha stands. ![]() It was believed that when he was wandering in the forest he came across a dying tigress with her cubs, then he sacrificed himself to feed them and give them a new life. The place carries a very old legend of 6000 years ago from the prince Mahasatwo. If you visit during the clear season, you can even get a chance to appreciate the sight of mountaintops like Gaurishankar, Makalu, and Langtang. Many Buddhist visit the site from a religious aspect whereas many people with their family and friends give a visit or hike up the Namo Buddha hill to enjoy the peaceful place and the beautiful sights of mountains. The construction of the monastery did make it a beautiful significant religious site and also a destination for national and even international tourists. The initial purpose of building the monastery was to make it a place for people to learn about Buddhism, practice rituals, and prayers and protect the Buddhist religion and the important site. Whereas, once you reach the site you will feel the peaceful vibes from the built monastery, statues, and wall paintings that are there. The picture of the site from the forest afar too is captivating. Situated in Kavre District in Nepal, it is 43 km east from Kathmandu valley and only 13 km far from Dhulikhel. ![]() Bouddhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, and Namo Buddha are the three shrines, as believed by the Buddhist religion, are the sources of peace and harmony. One of the three major shrines, Namo Buddha holds a very prominent religious and historical value. It is also a beautiful destination for a short day hike. It was the moment that Gautam Buddha renamed this village which is henceforth the name of Namo Buddha which means Homage to Buddha.Namo Buddha is a peaceful religious site that holds great historical value in Buddhism. He conducted 3 tours around the Stupa before he declared that he was the reincarnation of prince Mahasatwo. Some 3500 years later, the Gautam Buddha came to the village of Sange da Fyafulla. The bones of the prince were brought back to the village and buried in the tomb which is the actual stupa of Namo Buddha. So Prince Mahasatwo cuts his body to present his warm blood in the mouth of the mother tiger, and the taste of blood gives the appetite to the starving family.Īs the tigress accepts the sacrifice from the prince she leaves only the bones. Mahasatwo, decides to give his life to the tigress in a bust of love and compassion. The survival of the babies thus depended on their mother. Furthermore, her five little babies were still sucking milk from her. Very quickly, he realizes that the tigress was about to die due to hunger. The Majority of people in Dhulikhel are Newars, and Brahmin, Chhettri, Tamang and Dalit.Īccording to the old legend, 6000 years ago, a prince (Mahasatwo/Ngingdui Tshenpo), at the top of the hill, looking at the jungle, discovers a tigress lying near the rock. Moreover, it is situated 30 km southeast of Kathmandu. Dhulikhel is located at the Eastern rim of Kathmandu Valley, south of the Himalayas at 1550m above sea level. Araniko Highway connects Kathmandu with Tibet’s border town of Kodari. Two major highways, the BP Highway and the Araniko Highway passes through Dhulikhel. The main festivals and mela celebrated here are Kartik Purnima and Buddha Jayanti.ĭhulikhel is a municipality in Kavrepalanchok District of Nepal. The journey then continues via Kavrekot Kali Mandir (Temple) with a thousand steps and a historical Newari Village on the way. After nearly an hour drive to Dhulikhel, the hike begins at 09:00 AM. The tour usually begins with a pick up from your hotel at 08:00 AM in the morning. It is surrounded by lush greenery with a wide range of mountains visible. The monastery itself is located in a very peaceful environment atop a hill of Namobuddha Municipality. It is also considered to be one of the most sacred and religious monasteries in Nepal. It is located at a distance of 40 kilometers from the capital city Kathmandu. Dhulikhel Namobuddha One Day Hike is a full day tour to Thrangu Tashi Yangtse monastery in Kavre.
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