Namo Buddha is one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal, located just 40 km southeast of Kathmandu. Surrounded by serene hills and lush terraced fields, this site holds a legendary tale of compassion, where a young prince (Buddha in a previous life) offered his body to a starving tigress and her cubs. Today, a majestic Tibetan monastery (Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery) marks this spiritual site.
This day tour offers a peaceful escape from the city’s hustle, blending scenic drive, short hiking option, cultural immersion, and spiritual reflection.
Meet your guide and start the journey.
A comfortable private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel
Scenic drive to Namo Buddha via Dhulikhel.
Relax as you pass lush countryside, villages, and terraced hills with occasional Himalayan views.
Explore Thrangu Monastery and stupa area.
Visit the stunning hilltop monastery, where monks chant daily prayers and colorful murals tell Buddhist stories.
Kora (circumambulation) around the Great Stupa.
Join locals and pilgrims in walking clockwise around the sacred stupa with prayer wheels and flags fluttering in the wind.
Visit the Tiger Cave Site.
Short walk down to the revered spot where Prince Mahasattva (Buddha in a past life) offered his body to a starving tigress and her cubs, a symbol of ultimate compassion.
Offer Prayer Flags (optional).
Participants may bring or purchase prayer flags to hang near the stupa or tiger site, adding blessings to the winds.
Optional Hike / Meditation / Local Lunch.
Choose from a gentle walk through the village, a quiet moment of meditation at the monastery, or enjoy a traditional Nepali lunch at a local café.
Drive back to Kathmandu.
Sit back and enjoy the return drive after a peaceful and inspiring experience.
Drop at your hotel.
You’ll be dropped off at your hotel feeling spiritually enriched and connected to Nepal’s living Buddhist heritage.
