Namo Buddha & Balthali Village Trek - 7 days

Short treks around kathmandu valley

Trek Duration : 3 days
Total days in Nepal : 7 days
Trekking grade : Leisurely
Maximum Altitude : 2100 m (Pada Gaun)
Trek start : Khulikhel | Trek end : Panauti
Minimum Group Size : 2 people
Destination : Balthali
Best time Spring : March to May
Autumn : September to November
Accommodation Type : Mountain Lodges
Walking per Day : 5-6 Hours on average

Situated between Banepa and Panauti in the Kathmandu Valley, this trek is also a famous Buddhist pilgrimage route. Stupas with fluttering, colorful prayer flags provide a welcomed sight to tired trekkers and pilgrims alike while traversing the path.

The second day of the itinerary you visit the ancient Newar town of Dhulikhel (1440 m), which is famous for beautiful sunset and sunrise views with the magnificent Himalayan ranges in the background. The next day we trek to Namo Buddha where an amazing legend is commemorated by an ancient stone slab and a stupa with the all-seeing eyes of Buddha. You'll have to take the trek to hear the legend (I'll give you a hint: it involves Buddha feeding a starving tigress and cubs with his own flesh)! The trek will also take you through several traditional villages inhabited by Tamang and Newari people. Before returning to Kathmandu you will also have the opportunity to see what some believe to be the oldest surviving structure in Nepal -- the three-tiered Indreshwor Mahadev built in 1294 AD.

Rhododendron bushes and magnolia and sal trees cover the hillsides leading to the terraced agricultural fields. This area, untouched by modern life, is a nature lovers dream with extraordinary flora and fauna. Not only will you experience traditional life in this region, but you will also have the opportunity to visit many sacred and ancient temples and monasteries including Namo Buddha, Indreshwar Mahadev Temple, and the Brahmayani Temple.

Day to day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1320 m) / Transported to hotel
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhulikhel (1440 m; 1.5 hrs) / Overnight in hotel
Day 03: Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha (1982 m; 3 hrs) and then onto Balthali (1730 m) / Overnight in Balthali Village Resort
Day 04: Balthali to Dada Gaun to Pada Gaun (2100 m) then back to Balthali / Overnight in Balthali Village Resort
Day 05: Balthali to Panauti (around 1400 m; 6 hrs) and then drive to Kathmandu / Overnight in hotel
Day 06: Free day in Kathmandu / Overnight in hotel
Day 07: Transported to airport for flight to onward destination

Price Includes:

  • All ground transportation by private vehicle
  • Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, Nagarkot & Dhulikhel with breakfast only
  • Accommodation in local lodges/guesthouses during the trek
  • All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner with a cup of tea/coffee)
  • All necessary support staff
  • National park entry fee
  • Trekking Information Management System (TIMS)
  • First aid medical kit
  • All government taxes and service charges

Price Excludes:

  • Meals other than breakfast in Kathmandu, Nagarkot & Dhulikhel
  • Travel and medical evacuation insurance
  • All personal expenses including bar bills
  • Nepal entry visa fee (US$40 for 30-day; US$100 for 90-day)
  • Tips for staff
  • Any additional expenses due to unforeseen circumstances

For further information regarding this tour please contact us.

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