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Itinerary of your trip Guru Rimpoche Meditation Cave By Jeep
- Day 1 Day 1: Kathmandu To Timal Is About 75 Kilometer Distance Towards East.
Day 1: Kathmandu To Timal Is About 75 Kilometer Distance Towards East.
Kathmandu to Timal is about 75 kilometer distance towards east. Driving through Dhulikhel takes about 3 hours one way. Timal was Tamang kingdom before unified Nepal by prithivi Narayan shah where Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpochhe)โs blessed reside in kingdom of Timal (as described as Yaringag in Holy Scripture) on his journey back from Tibet. He meditated here before mooving Pharping known as Asura cave now. There are several interconnected stories of Guru Rinpocheโs meditation in caves of Timal and his unexceptional charges against the evils around, generation of lakes called Tongsum Kunda using his vajra (thunderbolt) and origination of Bodhichitta Maala (Praying beads) which believed not to be able to grow elsewhere other than in province of Timal in Buddhistic Nepal.
Our day tour of Timal start from Kathmandu. 3 hours drive to Timal, Explore Timal the Guru Rinpoche caves, Monastery and around. Timal also provides glimpse of mountain views including High Himalayas of Everest region and views of Tarai โ the lowland of Nepal.
One day tour to Timal
08AM: After your breakfast in the hotel, start driving to Timal. Drive through Bhaktapur and Dhulikhel.
11AM: Reach at Timal village. Visit Padmashambhav cave, Shine commemorating Padmasambhav and around. Enjoy the great views of mountains and valley. Lunch in local homestay
14PM: Driving back to Kathmandu. It is same way driving back
Stay overnight in Timal
Timal village does not provides fancy star hotels. A simple home stay types of accommodation available near the Padmashambhab hill. You can explore local villages, Bodhichitta farm and stay overnight in the hill side with the views of Panaromic Mountains, hills till lowland region of Nepal and double visit the places of Guru Rinpoche the Padmashambhav. Practicing yoga inside the Rinpoche cave is also possible.
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Personal
Youโll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.
Physical Rating
Average
There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโre not sure this applies to you.
Age range
Min: 14 / Max: 80
Age range allowed for this experience.
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