A Secret Monastery Day Hike to Budhanilkantha Temple and Nagi Gompa

A Secret Monastery Day Hike to Budhanilkantha Temple and Nagi Gompa

Located on the foothills of Shivapuri National Park(laid back hill to Budhanilkantha Temple), Nagi Gompa is a Tibetan Buddhist convent which is home to more than 100 nuns. It lies in a peaceful region in the middle of sub-tropical and mild atmospheres. The trail goes steeply uphill through the oak, rhododendron, and bamboo forests. From this place, you will be able to gaze over the amazing lush of green hills and panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley. This is one of the best spots to explore the cherished ranges of Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung and many more. This place is also famous for bird watching.

Itinerary

This one-day hike will take you to the incredible Hindus and Buddhists religious sites of Nepal. Budhanilkantha is the sacred site for Hindu which pays homage for sleeping statue of Hindu deity Lord Vishnu which is elegantly carved with stones. You can witness the masterpiece of statue floating on the surface of the pond on a bed of serpent.

Stop At:

• Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, North Side of Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu Nepal