Short village trek around Kathmandu valley offer delightful holiday, just within an hour drive from Kathmandu. Balthali Village Trek offers traditional and rural Nepal with splendid views of different Himalayan ranges. Nature lovers and bird watchers can spend and enjoy days exploring and discovering some excellent species of wildlife, tradition and civilization untouched by modernity. This "off beaten location" has infinite trials leading to many villages of Tamang, Newar and some ethnic tribes area offer several other excellent short hikes and mountain biking experience. You don’t have to be extremely fit to do this small trek just you should have a spirit of 4-5 hours a day  walk is enough to enjoy the tour.

This isolated Balthali Village Trek rewards you a variety of flora and fauna, friendly and hospitable Nepalese people, we can experience the grandeur view Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal range, Manaslu, Dorje Lakpa, Gaurishankar, and Everest on the northern horizon. the place is less crowded as only a small number of tourist trek around the Kathmandu valley whilst most of the visitors go to major trekking routes such as; Everest base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, Round Manaslu or Langtang Trekking etc. however this short and small trek is delightful and interesting during your short stay in Nepal which allure for its nature environment, village life of locals and interaction with folks, history, custom, traditions and religion. 

We trek through the deep forested with luxuriant growth of various floras vibrant rhododendron, Magnolia and Sal trees, terrace fields and sacred land, Namo Buddha, the place where Lord Buddha was born as a prince before Shakyamuni Buddha was born before 6000 years. Staying in Balthali Village resort beyond is warmly hospitable and best services.

Itinerary

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Day 01:Drive to Panauti- Walk to Balthali Village Resort, approx 2 hours walk.

An hour drive to Panauti from Kathmandu and promenade around this town here you can see the 800 years hindu temple of statues of the Bishnu, the Sun God Surya and the Moon God Chandra Along the river bank is an opportunity to visit the local Ghats, cremation ground. Panauti has been totally restored by donations from France. A scenic drive of about 4 km takes you to Khopasi where your luggage will be transported to the resort by our porters. Either, you can then walk for about an hour up to the resort, or for those who like walking, a three-hour stroll through the paddy fields up to the resort can be arranged from Panauti.

Cost Includes:

  • One registered English speaking local guide for Balthali hike
  • Meals:  2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners during the tour.
  • Mineral water during the tour. 
  • Private ground transportation to and from the trekking,
  • 2 Nights lodge accommodation during the trek at Balthali and Namo Buddha
  • Guide fee and all his / her expenses.
  • Local taxes, vat and office service charge.

Cost Excludes:

  • Transportation, accommodation & meals in Kathmandu / Bhaktapur
  • Bar drinks and beverages such as coke, fanta, can juice etc. 
  • Personal travel insurance and hiking gears. 
  • Personal nature expenses such as toiletries, phone calls and laundry service.
  • Rescue operation in case of emergency.
  • Gratitude and tips for your guide/driver

Dates & Prices

We are local tour and trekking operator based in Kathmandu so we guaranty small private group departures any dates that suits your date and time. Please kindly contact us for your customized departure date, itinerary and the price. Thank you and Namaste!

Useful Info

This trip can be personalized as per your requirements that meet your time frame. The trip price will be according to Deluxe, Standard, Budget and group size so please kindly provide us your details for tailor made program.

Trip Price: US$ 229
  • Trip Duration 3 Days
  • DestinationNepal
  • Trip Difficulty Easy
  • Trip StyleTrekking
  • AccomodationLodge and Resort
  • Transportation: Private Car/Van
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Max Person: 12 People
  • Min Person: 2 People
  • Best Season: September - May
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