Arise early morning and after breakfast, travel by private car to the Valley Rim at Namobuddha. This sacred Buddhist site is a major pilgrimage spot for the faithful from around the world. It is here that you find a monastery dedicated to where Lord Buddha in a previous life as a pampered prince gave his arm and his life to feed a hungry tigress so she could feed her newborn cubs. The story goes that Lord Buddha discovered a mother tiger dying of hunger, too weak to even find food to feed her newborn cubs. In an act of compassion fitting of the future Lord Buddha, he offered to her his arm to eat and ultimately his life so she could gain strength and nurse her young to adulthood. The entire gompa is a cacophony of color as it exudes such incredible sacredness, preserving for eternity the memory of this noble act. There is plenty of time to look about, light a butter lamp and see the amazing alpine scenery from here. Enjoy lunch, then head out through the jungle to walk the ridge to the ancient Newari city of Dhulikhel. The journey with your private guide takes around four hours. All along the way are wildflowers, tiny villages, terraced farms, and amazing views. Look toward the world’s highest mountains and its various ranges or back toward the Kathmandu Valley with its well-watered farmland. The journey is not difficult and features plenty of places to stop, take pictures and enjoy the views.