Balthali Village Tour

This is the short homestay trekking in Nepal. Balthali stands on a plateau in the mid-hills of Nepal and exploring villages is a pleasant way to experience the village culture and lifestyle. The surrounding area is forested with luxuriant, colorful rhododendron, magnolia, and Sal trees. The undulating hills open out to terrace fields and settlements. Balthali Village is one of the best tourist destinations in Nepal. This village is situated just beyond Panauti about 40 km away from Kathmandu.

It offers a sunrise in the east, a speculating Himalayan range from Manaslu to Mt. Everest in the north, innumerable rice terraces in the west, and the huge-bodied green forest of the Mahabharat range in the south. One of the most important factors of this spot is that it is warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The area of Balthali is covered in various flora, colorful rhododendron forests, and magnolia and Sal trees.

Balthali village is a perfect place for nature lovers and bird watchers. Nature lovers and bird watchers can spend days exploring and discovering some exceptional species of wildlife, different species of birds, traditions, and cultures untouched by modernity. Many of the sacred and ancient temples and monasteries such as Namobuddha, Indreshwor Mahadev, and Bramayani Temple are located in this region and still need to be discovered and unveil their mysterious past.

Why Balthali?

Bird's Eye view of a Green Terrace Fields and Glimpse of the Himalayas.

Spectacular View of Sunrise and Sunset.

Exploring Local Culture and Tradition.

Easy and Short hiking with family and relatives.

Bird Watching and Tamang Village Walk.

Relaxation after Trekking.

TRIP FACTS:

Duration: 5 Days

Program Type: Homestay

Mode of Travel: Land

Start Trip: Kathmandu

End Trip: Kathmandu

Program Grading: Easy

OUTLINE ITINERARY:

Day 01: Sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley and driving by bus or car to Dhulikhel, overnight at the resort.

Day 02: Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha (1982m.)

Day 03: Explore a Balthali Village:

Day 04: Balthali to Panauti (around 1400m.) and back to Kathmandu by bus or car.Overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Back to your destination or next program.

DETAIL ITINERARY:

Day 01: HALF-DAY SIGHTSEEING TOUR WITH MOUNTAIN TOUR:

Sight-seeing in Kathmandu Valley: A full day’s sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley includes the Hindu temple at Pashupatinath & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also, visit the Monkey Temple the Swoyambhunath, and the ancient city of Bhaktapur a world heritage site. From here continue the drive to Dhulikhel. This village is 500 years old. You can see the village's Newari culture and Newari style houses and living style of local people in Dhulikhel overnight in Dhulikhel Lodge and Resort.

Day 02: HIKE FROM DHULIKHELTO NAMOBUDDHA:

Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha (1982m.) and then to Balthali (2400m.) After having breakfast walk for 3 hours with a view of local villages and nice terraces we will arrive at Namo Buddha a sacred Buddhist place where Lord Buddha saved the life of a tiger dying from hunger, by giving his flesh. From here another 3 hours of pleasant work will take you to the Balthali village at the altitude of 2400m. Overnight in a Balthali Village Resort.

Day 03: FULL DAY EXPLORE BALTHALI VILLAGE:

Explore a Balthali Village: You can see around a typical Buddhist village where a Buddhist community lives. Similarly, we can walk to Pada gaon (2100m) from here you can have a majestic view of the whole Himalayan ranges to the north and beautiful green forest to the Mahabharat Range. After having a pleasant walk come back to Resort. Overnight at Resort.

Day 04: BALTHALI VILLAGE HIKE TO PANAUTI CITY:

Balthali to Panauti (around 1400m.) And then to Kathmandu: After breakfast continue walking to the Typical Newari village of Panauti. This traditional Newar settlement has a particularly rural character and a variety of farm products are offered for sale throughout the town. Panauti boasts a large number of fascinating temples. This village is connected to our religion. In history, they say that under the ground there is only one large stone on which Panauti village rests. There are also several years old temples, from here drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05: FINAL DEPARTURE TO ONWARD DESTINATION:

Back to your destination or next program.

PRICE INCLUSIONS:

ACCOMMODATION:

1 night at Dhulikhel Lodge resort or the same standard

3 night in Homestay

TRANSPORTATION:

Kathmandu to Dhulikhel

Dhulikhel to balthali village

Back to Kathmandu

TOUR:

All meals (Breakfast/ lunch/dinner with tea/coffee)

Accommodation in homestay

Sleeping bag

Down jackets

English speaking guide

MEAL:

4 BREAKFAST,

4 LUNCH,

4 DINNER

COST EXCLUSIONS:

International flight ticket

Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu

Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, tips, etc.

Beverages like mineral water, juice, Coke, Fanta, Sprite as well as alcoholic drinks.

Travel Insurance (Essential).

Tips for field staff and drivers.