Balthali Village Trek Tour-5 days Balthali Village Tour

Balthali Village Trek Tour is a new trip itinerary, you will reach there with a short drive from Kathmandu, on the edge of the Kathmandu Valley rim. It passes through small farming villages, where you can experience the lifestyle of local people, along with lush green forests, ancient temples, and terraced farmland. You can see the stunning snowy peaks visible in the distance, and this is the perfect introduction to trekking in the Himalayas.

Balthali Village Tour offers some of the best tour experience of Nepal. During 5 days Balthali Trek Tour, you will stay in some of the finest hotels and lodges in the Kathmandu area. We explore well-preserved Newari architecture in Panauti, relax amid traditional farming villages with spectacular Himalayan views at Balthali village. Enjoy the sacred atmosphere of Namo Buddha, one of Tibetan Buddhism’s holiest sites.

This trip can be done year-round, although during the monsoon from June-August, the air will be hazy and you will not get good Himalayan views. Because this trek does not climb very high in altitude, the highest point is Namo Buddha at 1750 meters. Balthali Trek Tour is an ideal trip to undertake in winter, when the skies will be clear and the lodging cozy.

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu(1300m)
Your guide will receive you at Kathmandu airport. Please look for your namecard. After formal meeting, you will drive to the Hotel. There is an option of familiarization walk through the old Kathmandu to tourist center of Thamel.
Day 2: Kathmandu to Balthali(2100m, 19km, 6 hours)
Breakffast and drive to Dhulikhel, a town high on the rim of the Kathmandu Valley and it’s a great spot from which to enjoy sunrises and sunsets over the Himalayas, which are not too far away, from Dhulikhel, we start trek for 6 hours through fields and orchards to the quiet village of Balthali, with lunch along the way at Namobuddha.The amazing views of the mountains, farmland, and villages you can see at Balthali village. Overnight at the Balthali Village.
Day 3: Balthali to Panauti(1800m,7km,4 hours) and drive to Kathmandu(2 hours)
Breakfast with the spectacular view, start the trek to Panauti.The hikig trail is along a dirt road, passing beautiful small villages, terraced fields and amazing views. Finish at the Newar town of Panauti, where you can explore before or after a delicious local lunch, depending on how quickly you trekked down from Balthali.
Panauti is one of the best-preserved Newari towns in the country, and has been spared any earthquake damage over the years because of the popular belief that it is built upon a single, large rock. The town is built in the signature Newar style, with pink brick and carved wooden temples beside the river. After exploring, give your feet a rest by hopping into a car for the drive back to Kathmandu.
En route, stop at Bhaktapur, one of the three ancient cities within the Kathmandu Valley. Lying 14 kilometers east of Kathmandu city, Bhaktapur was founded in the 9th century, and the old city plan is shaped like a sacred conch shell. Not only because of its famous carved peacock windows but also due to its museum, Bhaktapur is the centre of traditional Nepalese wood carving. After touring Bhaktapur, continue to Kathmandu.
Day 4: Kathmandu Tour
Breakfast and sightseeing tour in Kathmandu, you will visit swoyambhu, Boudha stupa, Kathmandu durbar square, and Pashupatinath temple. Free walk in the evening around Thamel market, souvenir shopping for friends and relatives. Stay night at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 5: Kathmandu Airport
It's time to say goodbye to Nepal.Enjoy your last moments in Kathmandu with breakfast in a café, a city stroll, and souvenir shopping. A representative will meet you at your hotel and drive you to the airport for your return flight home. It's good to be at the airport at least 3 hours prior to departure.