Balthali village tour take you to Balthali, a small authentic
village standing on plateau beyond Panauti, just 40 km east from Kathmandu. It
is small sleepy settlement encompassed by thick forest comprising abundant
flora, fauna, rhododendron forest and sal trees that opens out to terrace
field. High above the southern ridge of this idyllic hamlet, discover Balthali
village resort (1,650m) - a paradise place to explore myriad flickering lights
at dusk.
Balthali village is a junction point
of Roshi and Ladku Khola River. Dorjee Lakpa Langtang and mountainous range
adorns the northern horizon of Balthali. With lush forested Mahabharat range on
the southern backdrop makes Balthali a perfect place for relaxation amidst of
splendor nature and culturally rich village.
This Balthali village trek is ideal trek for mountain
lovers and bird watchers who want to spend some wonderful time exploring and
discovering Balthali Village Tour
exceptional wild species, culture
and lifestyle unharmed by modern world. This off-beaten path trail is
relatively short and easy trekking that leads you to land of ethnic tribes and
unusual landmarks which creates many short hiking and mountain biking
opportunities.
Many sacred temples and monasteries such as
Namobuddha, Indreshori, Brahmayani Temple lies in closest proximity of Balthali
village. This short hike can be accomplished within couple of days allowing you
enough time to explore isolated hamlets and splendor landscapes.
Day 01: Kathmandu - Namo Buddha -
Balthali Village
Breakfast at Hotel than driveto
Dhulikhel and we start our hike to Namo Buddha which takes about 3 hours. You
pass through small rhododendron forest, terraced fields, local village’s
inhabitant by Newar, Magars and Rais, and then you will observe their lifestyle
and finally reach at Namo Buddha Stupa. After visiting its area we will have lunch
after lunch trek to Balthali village at the altitude of 2400m. Overnight in a
Balthali Village Resort.
Day 02: Balthali Village Exploration
After breakfast we will visit
a typical Tamang village, Dada Gaun, where a Buddhist Community lives. It
is very traditional and secluded from the modern world. We then walk to Pada
Gaun (2100m), from where one can have extremely good views of the whole
Himalayan range to north and beautiful green forest of Mahabharat. It
also offers great views of mountains and walk back to the Resort.
Day 03: Balthali Village to Panauti
and Back to Kathmandu
After breakfast, we take a short
walk to the Newari village of Panauti which is wedged between the Punyamata and
Roshi streams. Panauti forms the shape of a triangle with a serpent (naga) idol
standing at each of its three corners to protect from floods. Pride of this
place goes to the massive, three-tiered Indreshwor Mahadev. On the way back to Kathmandu you can have an opportunity to come across lovely temples and
interesting old houses, particularly beautiful areas some fourteenth century
wooden temple struts and from Panauti drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight stay
at Hotel.
