Tour di un giorno a piedi del monastero di Namobuddha via Panauti da Kathmandu

Shankar Bhattarai was my guide during my very first visit to Nepal. I came to Nepal with a particular interest in learning about the country’s religious traditions and culture, as I am a professor of religion in the United States. I was looking for more than a superficial tourist experience. I wanted to engage more deeply with the places I visited and understand their religious, historical, and cultural significance. Shankar picked me up from my hotel and gave us an exceptional guided tour of Namo Buddha and the surrounding areas. Throughout the day, he offered unique insights and shared an impressive depth of knowledge about the places we visited. I learned a tremendous amount from him about local culture, language, history, and religion. He also went beyond the usual tourist experience by arranging for us to try traditional Newari foods that would be difficult to find in many tourist-oriented restaurants. These kinds of personal touches made the day particularly memorable. Shankar was professional, informative, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to helping us understand the places we were visiting. His expertise greatly enriched our experience of Namo Buddha and the surrounding region. I highly recommend him to anyone visiting Nepal, especially travelers looking for a deeper educational and cultural encounter with this remarkable country.

What an amazing private day tour. Our guide Razz was knowledgeable on all aspects. The scenery was breathtaking and as older hikers we managed it well. The ancient town was fascinating as was the monastery- a must see in Nepal. The local lunch was delicious and a real local treat. Thanks Razz and our driver for a wonderful day. Jen Sydney Australia

Razz took us on our private tour today and was the best tour guide we have experienced in Nepal. The whole experience was first rate right from the hotel pick up to the return. Razz was a wealth of knowledge not just on the tour itself but also on Amy random questions we had. The hike through villages to the monastery was awesome and provided some amazing scenery. Stopping at Panauti for lunch was brilliant and the old town was mesmerising. We chose a traditional Newari lunch at the awesome Cafe Agha Cheh and the hosts were so friendly and accommodating explaining the local Newari dishes to us. Thoroughly recommend the tour to anyone.

We were led by Razz, who was not only knowledgeable about the route but the culture and religious questions we had. He was patient when we needed to slow or pause. While not perfect, his English was proficient and we had no trouble communicating. We had a great time!

A very good trip with Razz, who made the journey and experience very easy and knowledgeable. The weather was not the best as raining all day but our driver sujan did a fantastic job of getting us there and was very safe. Great trip and very worthwhile. Would very much recommend.

Great day tour from Kathmandu. Razz was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable. Namobuddah monestry is worth the trip on its own!

We had a brilliant day trip. Our guide was super helpful and fun and we got some amazing views over the hills and mountains. To top it off, the Buddhist monastery was breathtaking. Such a cool thing to see... we weren't expecting it at all. We would definitely recommend.

Amazing hike through villages to reach the monastery. Beautiful views and photo opportunities. Highly recommend it!

I am very glad I have spent such a lovely day hiking towards the Namobuddha monastery and discovering the beautiful green valley around it, an oasis of peace and beauty away from Kathmandu. Subash, my guide, was not only knowledgeable in describing every detail of the cultural, political and religious life of the region, but also very generous in human terms. He rediscussed with the agency in my favour some unclear conditions about meals between Tripadvisor and Viator. He even spoiled by buying me oranges on our way back as soon as he heard that I had not been eating fruit for a long time! I couldn’t ask for more, thank you!!🙏

The Namobuddha Monastery is a site well worth a visit. Perched high on a hilltop with a 360° view, one can't help but feel that there is something special about this place. Arriving on foot, after a 2-3 hour hike, makes it even more meaningful. Unfortunately, the day I visited the air wasn't clear and I did not see the white peaks of the Himalayan range. Instead, I saw firsthand the devastation of the recent floods and landslides.