Nagarkot is a popular place for a sunrise view of the Himalayas including Mount Everest as well as other mountain ranges like Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Jugal, Rolwaling, and Numbur of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal. Nagarkot Dhulikhel Namobuddha Trek also offers a panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley. Near from Kathmandu, it is one of the best destinations for people who have short time and want to enjoy a relaxing day out from the busy city. Nagarkot Dhulikhel Namobuddha Trek can be done in 1 day and you can enjoy the view early morning.
This trek is suitable for people of any age group as the trekking route is simple and unchallenging. Trekkers looking for comfort, luxury as well as expecting beautiful natural scene of forests, mountains, hills can go for this trek. Therefore, this trek is recommended for the business trip, honeymoon plan, family trip and for the people who are willing to enjoy the beautil feel of nature without travelling long distance.
Dhulikhel, located just 30km east of Kathmandu along the Araniko Highway, is another popular hill station in Kavre district. Dhulikhel is an ancient Newari settlement. The narrow streets show us the architecture of medieval city inhabited for at least five centuries. The layout of the city is based on ancient Hindu planning doctrine with the position, shape, scale & dominance between buildings, temples, Public squares all having their own meaning and harmony. This always comes alive with different cultural activities and processions. Dhulikhel offers magnificent views of mountains like Ganesh Himal (7429 m), Jugal mountain range, Langtang Lirung (7227m) in the west, Dorje Lakpa (6966m), Gauri Shankar (7134m), Melungtse (7181m), Mt. Lhotse (8516 m), till Numbur (5945m) in the east.
Namobuddha, which lies between Banepa and Panauti, southeast of Kathmandu, is a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site as well as favorite stopover for trekkers. It is located on slightly elevated land and has pleasant and peaceful environment. In summertime, southern winds bring coolness and in wintertime, the warm and gentle sun is clear and radiant which brings warmth to a soul. It is a 3 hour trekking from Dhulikhel through number of small villages. Rows of Buddhist stupas adorned with fluttering prayer flags are there to soothe both devotees and trekkers. Nagarkot Dhulikhel Namobuddha Trek is an amazing story concerned with the Buddha, which is commemorated by an ancient slab and a stupa with all-seeing eyes. The carved image on the slab portrays a popular legend that Lord Buddha in his previous incarnation allowed himself to be devoured by a starving tigress to save her and her cubs from starving to death.
