Boudha to Namo Buddha Kora Hike

Trip Style: KTMTRK001
Ways to Travel: Driving, Hiking
Activities: Culture
Group Size: 2-15
High Altitude 2300 m

Activity Level: Easy

Trip Overview

The Kora Hike is a captivating multi-day trekking experience that takes you on an unforgettable journey through the Kathmandu Valley and beyond. This trek combines the serenity of nature with cultural exploration, offering a perfect blend of local customs, ancient temples, and historic villages. End your stay with time to immerse yourself in bustling Kathmandu all the while enjoying stunning views of the Himalaya mountains wherever you turn.

Your adventure begins with a short drive from Boudha Stupa, one of the most revered Buddhist sites in Nepal, to the northern rim of the Kathmandu Valley. Along the way, you’ll pass through small farming villages, lush forests, and scenic landscapes, providing ample opportunities to experience the vibrant Nepalese culture and witness stunning views of the Himalayan mountain range.

As you trek, you will explore ancient temples and visit historic villages, immersing yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the region. The trek offers a perfect opportunity to witness traditional Nepalese architecture, interact with friendly locals, and learn about the spiritual practices that define life in this region.

Why Choose the Kora Hike?

Cultural Exploration: The Kora Hike allows you to connect with local communities, providing a glimpse into rural life, age-old traditions, and the spiritual heritage of Nepal.
Stunning Views: Wherever you turn, the trek offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas, creating a mesmerizing backdrop to your adventure.
Historical Sites: You will visit ancient temples, stupas, and monasteries, each with its own unique history and significance in Nepalese culture.
Immersive Experience: The trek offers ample time to immerse yourself in both the natural beauty and bustling Kathmandu, giving you the chance to experience the best of both rural and urban Nepal.

Enjoy some of the best viewpoints of the Kathmandu Valley along with a short hike between ancient hill stations, villages.

You’ll visit Dhulikhel for views of the Himalaya, then pass through villages and farm fields to the Buddhist site of Namobuddha before returning back to Kathmandu to finish your complete Valley Kora hike.

Trip Highlights

Stay in some of the finest hotels and lodges in the Kathmandu area
Explore well-preserved Newari architecture in the village of Panauti
Experience the sacred atmosphere of Namo Buddha, one of Tibetan Buddhism’s holiest sites
Relax amid traditional farming villages with spectacular Himalayan views

Detailed Itinerary

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Day 1 Drive from Boudha Stupa to Sundarijal & trek from Sundarijal to Hibung- Chisopani (2300m) Prakriti Resort

Drive from Responsible Treks Boudha office to Sundarijal which takes approximately one hour and trek from Sundarijal to Chisopani (2300m.) and it takes about four and half hours.
Day 2 Trek from Chisapani to Nagarkot (2175m) which takes about six and half hours. Nagarkot Farm House

Trek from Chisapani to Nagarkot (2175m) which takes about six and half hours.
Day 3 Trek from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel (1440m.) this takes about six hours. Hotel in Dhulikhel

Enjoy breakfast with a view before packing your bags and heading out along the ridgeline to the southeast of Nagarkot. Today, you’ll pass through community forests and open landscapes with small villages that rely not only on farming and livestock but also on the forest for their daily needs. This is a great chance to get close to the daily life of the people of the villages. It is vastly different from Kathmandu, which is so close in terms of distance, but a world apart in terms of lifestyle.

Trekking time: 7 hours
Day 4 Trek from Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha (1750m) Monastry Guest House in Namo Buddha

This morning, you’ll hike to Namo Buddha, which is an easy few hours’ walk. Namo Buddha is located 25 miles (40 km) outside the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu. The tour takes you to the Buddhist pilgrimage site situated on the hilltop of Panauti in Kavre District. The main attraction of your tour at Namo Buddha is the Thrangu Tashi Yangtse monastery where young monks study.

Trekking time: 3-4 hours (11 km)
Day 5 Trek from Namo Buddha to Khopasi, Drive to Kathmandu

After breakfast with a nice setting overlooking the mountains, take the morning to explore Tamang Buddhist culture compared with Tibetan Buddhism. Taking a short stroll down the hillside you can visit the little stupa at Namo Buddha. This stupa commemorates Siddhartha Gautam’s selfless act of offering his body to a hungry tigress, which is said to have contributed to his ability to achieve enlightenment and, ultimately, Buddha-hood. Learn about the significance of the place and its place in local Tamang culture, before climbing a short distance up to the newly built Tibetan Buddhist monastery perched on the hilltop above the Stupa.

From here, you’ll continue on through fields and orchards to the quiet village of Balthali, having a picnic lunch en route. Then, you’ll continue on to the village of Khopasi. Here we again have amazing views to the mountains and can enjoy the charm of village life—even though it’s a steep hike back down into the village after you have dropped your pack in the hotel, it’s worth the effort.

After exploring around Khopasi and your last panoramic views of the Himalaya, you can exchange your trekking boots for the four wheels of a car as you head back into Kathmandu.

Walking time: 5 hours
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