2-Day Balthali Hike: Namobuddha & Panauti from Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Nepal
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Duration2 days
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LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Spend two days exploring Namobuddha, Panauti and Overnight at Balthali village from Kathmandu. Situated at the junction of the Roshi River and the Ladhku River, Balthali is the ideal place to relax and enjoy some hiking amid rice terraces and thatched farmhouses. Don't miss the unique opportunity to see the sun rise over the Himalayan ranges of Manasalu.

Namo Buddha is a small village with houses very old. Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery which is one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal and one of the holiest in the world. It is known as the place where the Buddha, in a previous life as a prince, gave his body to a starving tigress and her cubs.

Panauti is a historical Newari town which is one of the oldest towns in Nepal, with many temples dating back to the 15th Century or earlier. Panauti proves to be a touristy heritage site with so many temples, Buddhist stupas and statues, with the added charm of being surrounded by lots and lots of green paddy fields.

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation in twin/double sharing basis. For solo traveler we provide single room.
  • Private transport
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Extra Activities
  • Personal Expenses

What to expect

Day 1: Pick up from Hotel and drive to Namobuddha, sightseeing then hike to Balthali
  1. Namobuddha
    3h
    Begin this tour with a convenient pick up from your hotel in Kathmandu at 8 am for the short 1.5 hour drive to Namobuddha. Enjoy some sightseeing at Namobuddha.
  2. Balthali
    4h
    Walk 3.5 hours to Balthali, a small village nestled into the Nepali countryside with terraced rice fields and thatched farmhouses. Your hosts at the resort will welcome you with drinks and light snacks, after which you have some free time to explore. In the evening, join fellow guests around a campfire and sample some snacks and wine made by local villagers. Then enjoy a traditional Nepali dinner of dhindo, or rice with chicken from the village.
Day 2: Hike down to Panauti, then drive back to Kathmandu
  1. Panauti
    5h
    After breakfast with this mesmerizing view, start the trek to Panauti. Most of this trail is along a dirt road, passing beautiful small villages, terraced fields and amazing views. Explore Newar town of Panauti, enjoy your lunch somewhere in between. Then drive back to Kathmandu.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You are welcome to visit at our corporate office, located in the heart of Kathmandu city, as for the location pleased to follow at Google Map.

End point

You are welcome to visit at our corporate office, located in the heart of Kathmandu city, as for the location pleased to follow at Google Map.

Pickup details

We can pickup any location with in Kathmandu valley (Inside the ring road), kindly provide us your location, telephone number etc.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Adult pricing applies to all the travelers
  • Please advise if any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • We offer pick and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road. For hotels outside ring road you need to pay additional charge.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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