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Namobuddha is the historically important place where a prince sacrificed himself for the sake of a sick and hungry tiger and her cubs. You can still find an old historical stone slab depicting the whole story of Namobuddha.
NAMOBUDDHA -CULTURAL TOUR / A NATURE WALK
A one-day mini trek out of Dhulikhel is an exciting way to see the glimpse of typical Nepalese life style of countryside. It offers visitors the opportunity to se real life of villagers working in the houses and fields where children will be playing near by and some of them even may be singing local songs.
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| As you pass through the trails, you will see traditional Nepalese houses made of clay of various color and hard working people toiling in their fields. You will get the real taste of what life is like in most parts on Nepal. You may feel that you are embracing the beauty of nature. |
A HISTORICAL & RELIGIOUS TOUR
Namobuddha is a Buddhist retreat and a pilgrimage site perched atop a hill. Namobuddha, which means. ‘Hail to Buddha” has been a holy site from centuries and will be for the next millennium.
There are actually two important sites here. One the white washed stupa and another is the prayer chapel at the end of roadway. People enjoy sipping ‘chiyaa’ (tea) and watching Buddhist pilgrims spinning prayer wheels and reciting mantras as they encircle stupa. |
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| Dhulikhel in culture & Region |
The old part of Dhulikhel town is an interesting area to explore. Streets flanked with red bricks, Carved wooden windows, Pagoda style temples and sacred statues are living evidence of its richness in art. As you wander down the narrow streets, you may feel you are in the garden of a cultural theme park.
Here the temples are adorned with profuse wood carving and Narayana temple is fronted by two guards, one is made of stunk topping a low pillar and the other is made of bright metal flanked by two kneeling devotees.
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| Dhulikhel in Adventures |
Bungee Jumping
The Ultimate thrill of bungee jumping can now be experienced in Nepal at perhaps the best site on the planet. This Project is designed by New Zealand’s heading bungee consultant and is operated by experienced western jump masters.
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| Dhulikhel in Adventures |
For those who enjoy walks / bikes, there are many long and short trails through lush green forests, bushes of rhododendron, the national flower of Nepal and other diverse types of plants. One can go for a short walk or for a day trip. Along the trails one can enjoy different varieties of birds, butterburs and also get a glimpse of the rural lives of the local people. |
Some of the walks are:
- Namobuddha walk
- Panauti walk
- Nala walk
- Kali temple hill
- Gosainkunda hill
- Gaukhureswar temple walk
- Walk to Dhulikhel historical town
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| RAFTING AT BHOTEKOSI |
Approximately two hours drive from Dhulikhel, one can have an exciting rafting experience on the snow-fed Bhotekoshi River, originating from Tibet. A half day rafting trip will be real treat for those who can enjoy a bit of exciting adventure. Thus river offers a combination of both calm water rafting as well as small rapids ranging from one to three on a scale of nine. The best time for this activity is October through mid December and March through early May.
- Starting point : Balephi, Araniko Highway
- Take out Point : Dolalghat
- Rafting duration : 3 hrs
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| Palanchok Bhagawati |
With half and hour drive from Dhulikhel towards Tibetan border at Lamidanda, a small road turns right to Palanchok hill. There lies the Hindu goddess Bhagawati with eighteen arms. Bhagawati is worshipped as a demon slayer and taken as a goddess of protection from danger and misfortune.
The tone statue a Masterpiece of Lichhavi Statuary
The Statue of Palanchok Bhagawati is one of the most famous goddess in Nepal. A stone inscription on a courtyard pedestal indicates as 503 AD during the Lichhavi Era. Government of Nepal has honored her by Highlighting her statue at the postage tamp of Nepal. Thousand of devotees from different parts of Nepal visit the temple to worship the goddess.
THE PUPULAR LEGEND AT THE TONGUES OF THE PEOPLE
A legend tells us of a sculpture patronized by one of the valley kings gave his handsome efforts to make an unique statue of Bhagawati. The image was so remarkable that the king fearing the artist would make a similar image be ordered to chop off the two fingers of the sculptures right hand. The artist who was true devotee of the goddess made another beautiful statue. This time, his entire right hand was chopped off. The artist was not disappointed either and made another image with his left hand. Finally, the king realized his extreme devotion and the artist was asked to finish a fourth statue with his legs. It is presumed that the first of these images is enshrined in the temple of Planchok hill. |
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| Panauti |
The Historic and ancient city of Panauti is the manifestation of urban design, elegant architecture and refined culture of Nepal in the 21st century. The entire city is beautifully adorned with pates (open air rest hours), national waterspouts and temples. The statues and the temples raised along the bank of the holy rivers are beyond description. |
Curse of the stage: Origin of the God- the popular Legend
The temple of God Indreswar Mahadev the protector of the inhabitants of Panauti lies in the centre or the town. There are many more temples and shrines including the one dedicated to Ahiliya, the beautiful wife of Vedic sage Vasidhta.
The legend unfolds, as God Indra once desired beautiful Ahilya, wife of the great sage Vasistha. God indra in disguise of a sage seduced Ahilya. When Vaisstha discovered the matter, he laid a curse on Indra and diversified his whole body into female sexual organs. Thereafter, God Indra with his wife Indrayani came to this confluence to penance performing austerities to Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati. After long years, Parvati took pity on Indraani and transferred her into a river, which joined the river Roshi and Punymata creating the sacred river Triveni. |
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Shiva pleased with Indra, manifested him in the room of a great Lingam, a phallic stone called Indrewar Mahadev. As Indra bathed at the river side, the sexual organ disappeared from his body. It is believed that the temple of Indreswar Mahdev was built over the Shiva Lingam in 1294 at the beginning of his Malla period. |
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BUNJEE JUMP BRIDGE |
TREK TO NAGARKOT |
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THE FAR PAVALLION NAMOBOUDDHA |
CULTURAL DANCE |
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PREPARING THE BAR-B-CUE |
QUEUING FOR THE BAR-B-CUE |
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| Where can you ? Go for... |
- An ideal place to relax. Reflect and rejuvenate.
- A place to meditate and spend a weekend with your friends and family under the pine forest.
- An ideal place for your corporate outings, training's and seminars. ( Budget and Deluxe Plans available )
- An ideal stop-over before going to the newly built 1000- steps to Kalimandir, Dhulikhel hill top.
- An ideal place for overnight stay before visiting the famous Buddhist shrine of Namabuddha.
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