Path to a Hidden Monastery

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Take the local transport to the site of sleeping Vishnu- Buddanilkantha. After visiting the holy site, make your way to the Shivapuri National Park. Hike through the pleasant woodlands to the hill, atop which is located the Nangi Gompa (Buddhist monastery). Round off the hike at Sundarijal and back on the local transport to the city.

Highlights:

Experience a ride on local transport
Visit the site of sleeping Buddha
Hike through the last remaining woodloods near Kathmandu
Take in breathe-taking views of the Kathmandu valley and the surrounding hills
On a clear day see snow capped Himalaya
Discover the path to the hidden monastery.

Tour style:Hiking, Local Life & Culture, Heritage & History
Inclusion:

English speaking guide, Entry fees to Shivapuri National Park, Local transport.

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature, Packed Lunch, Beverages, Tips or gratuities for guide.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

Duration: 6-7 hours
Meeting point:
Himalayan Encounters, Courtyard, Kathmandu Guest House, Thamel, Kathmandu
Start time: 7.00 AM
Finish point:
Himalayan Encounters, Courtyard, Kathmandu Guest House, Thamel, Kathmandu

Additional information :

Voucher exchange details:
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.
Confirmation of booking:
Please contact Kathmandu Urban Adventures to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.
Dress standard:
When packing be aware that dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate. In many rural areas in Asia women will need to wear modest clothing even to swim. Singlets, tank tops and topless sun bathing are all unacceptable. When visiting religious sites men often need to wear long trousers and women a long skirt or sarong.
Child policy:
Travellers must be between 6 and 11 years of age inclusively.
Language: English

Itinerary:

Rendezvous at the courtyard of Kathmandu Guest House at 7 a.m. Walk to the nearest bus-stand (approximately 15 mins). Jump on local transport and hobnob with the locals to Buddanilkantha (30 mins approx) on our journey to the site of the sleeping Vishnu (Hindu God of preservation). Observe the magnificently carved stone idol of sleeping Vishnu from the outer periphery of the pond (non-Hindus are not allowed inside), on which seems to float the sleeping Vishnu - get your cameras out and lend your ears to an interesting story about the sleeping Vishnu.

Start the hike through the surrounding farmlands into Kathmandu’s nearest forest reserve - Shivapuri National Park (15 mins approx). After registering at the park entry gate, take a pleasant walk through the woods, to a hidden Buddhist monastery - Nangi Gompa (2.5 hrs approx). Set on a pedestal atop the hill offering wide angle view of the Kathmandu valley. Avid bird-watchers will have a field day!

Descend down the hill and continue to hike through the woodlands emerging out of the forest reserve at Sundarijal. Enjoy the sights of waterfalls and follow the pipeline to the end point of the hike at the bazaar (1 hr approx). Again, jump on local transport for the journey back to Kathmandu (1 hr approx).

Your trip:

This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour

Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.

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