Balthali Namobuddha Trek- 3 Days
The Balthali Namobuddha Trek offers a perfect blend of nature, culture, and rural charm just 40 km from Kathmandu. Explore ancient temples, scenic landscapes, and Newari heritage on this peaceful Himalayan escape.
Nepal
3 Days
Moderate
2100m
September to December-February to April
Hotel
Included
USD 440
Trip Highlights
- Experience authentic rural culture and explore a less-visited natural setting.
- Discover and capture amazing landscapes, including massive mountain panoramas.
- Visit ancient Hindu temples, historical villages, enjoy local culture, and purify your soul at Namobuddha.
- Enjoy organic food and visit the surrounding villages of Balthali.
Trip Overview
Balthali is a typical village located 40 km east of Kathmandu. It is a great destination to experience delightful historical, natural, and rural life near the capital. On the way, you will explore an ancient Hindu temple that is more than 800 years old and lies on a popular cemetery river. Panauti is a well-preserved prominent Newari village in Nepal, where the community still maintains the typical local Newari culture.
While traveling, you will have the chance to observe historical places and beautiful views of mountains and landscapes. During the exploration, we cross numerous suspension bridges over stunning rivers and streams. Exploring this area offers a handful of amazing experiences and a break from the bustling city. Plan your next trip to Nepal for a short vacation to experience pure nature and the authentic culture of rural areas near the Kathmandu Valley.
Outline Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Drive to Panauti- Trek to Balthali villages: 2 hrs
After breakfast, we drive to Panauti, a prominent ancient town located north of Kathmandu Valley. We take a short break at Panauti to fix the luggage and explore the surrounding areas. The trek to Baithali offers an amazing landscape with paddy fields, numerous suspension bridges, and peaceful rivers. We continue walking past Nepal’s oldest hydroelectric project. Along the way, we have the opportunity to visit the villages of holy men and many other historical monuments. Finally, we reach the spectacular Balthali, where you will be welcomed with drinks and light snacks.
Max Altitude :
Balthali
Trip Duration :
2 hrs
Meals :
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight :
Balthali
Accomodation :
Hotel
Day 2: Baithali to Namobuddha (1,750 m): 6-7 hrs
After breakfast, we will explore Balthali village, inhabited by a diverse ethnic community of Danda Gaun. Baithali and the surrounding communities are far from the modern world, where one can still experience real rural life. In Baithali, people and animals live side by side. It’s heartwarming to witness the strong bond between humans and their cattle. We will continue to explore Pada Gaun, located at 2,100m above sea level. The area offers spectacular views of massive mountain clusters and the Mahabharat range to the south. After visiting the village, we continue our trek to Namobuddha. According to Buddhist mythology, the ancient Buddha was born here as a prince of Nepal. We’ll explore the surrounding areas and capture the best photos of the day.
Max Altitude :
Namobuddha (1,750 m)
Trip Duration :
6-7 hrs
Meals :
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight :
Namobuddha
Accomodation :
Hotel
Day 3: Namobuddha to Dhulikhel: 5-6 hrs- Drive to Kathmandu
Before breakfast, you may join the chanting at the monastery and enjoy the sunrise view over the Himalayas. After breakfast, we start our trek to Dhulikhel, passing through Tamang villages, amazing mountain views, and subtropical forests on our way to Kamve Bhanjyang. After a few hours of walking, we reach the highway. At first, we walk along the road, then hike up to the Dhulikhel viewpoints, which are popular destinations for domestic travelers. We continue descending to Dhulikhel, where you can see the huge Buddha Statue along the trail. This marks the final point of our trek before driving back to Kathmandu for an overnight stay.
Max Altitude :
Dhulikhel
Trip Duration :
5-6 hrs
Meals :
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight :
Dhulikhel
Accomodation :
Hotel
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What is included
Accommodation
- Accommodation in Kathmandu and during trekking
Meals & Drinking Water
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner during the trek
- Welcome and farewell dinner
Transportation
- All ground transportation
Guide & Support Staff
- Professional guide and assistant guide/trainee guide
- Staff costs include their salary, insurance, food and accommodation
Permits & Entry Fees
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) card
Health & Safety
- Medical kit
Administrative
- All government taxes and administrative fees
What is Excluded
- Trip cancelations cost
- International flight Tickets
- Personal items
- Food outside of designated meals
- Travel and Rescue insurance
- Snacks during trekking
- Tip for Guide and other staff
Trip Departure
We book both solo and group travel to provide amazing experiences with people from all over the world. Before departure, we reconfirm the number of clients in your group before signing up for the trek. Once a person signs up for the expedition, we guarantee all group departure dates, even if there is only a single participant.
Difficulty Level
This trek is suitable for people with above-average physical fitness. There is no requirement for special technical skills, so beginner hikers can also enjoy this trek.
Meals
Throughout our trek, you’ll savor authentic Nepalese dishes alongside international cuisines such as Tibetan, Continental, Italian, and Indian. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served at the hotels in Balthali and Namobuddha where we stay overnight, while lunches will be provided en route to our next destination. During the trek, all meals are included. In Kathmandu, farewell dinner will be arranged for our guests.
Lodging
We’ll be accommodated at Standard Hotel in Kathmandu and the best available hotels in Balthali and Namobuddha. Accommodations are based on twin sharing. For those requesting a single room, there will be an additional cost of USD 150. While we aim for rooms with attached washrooms, please note that some tea houses may only have shared washing and toilet facilities. Single rooms are readily available in Kathmandu, and lower-elevation trekking areas, but availability might be limited at higher elevations.
Important Notes
Your safety is always our priority when traveling with Ama Adventure.
Your leader has the authority to change all itineraries based on local conditions and their judgment.
We also reserve the right to modify the itinerary due to medical considerations, unexpected weather conditions, natural disasters, etc.
We kindly request that you be prepared to be flexible if needed.
Packing List
To make your holiday joyful and memorable we provide the packing list to make sure that you won’t forget to bring all necessary things. We will complete the gear check before departures. Any unnecessary luggage for the trekking you can store at a hotel in Kathmandu during your trip.
- Day Back
- Cloth for Kathmandu
- Water Bottle
- Medium down jacket ( Normal )
- Synthetic hiking Pants (1)
- Synthetic t shirt (1)
- Woolen Hat
- Synthetic Hat
- Synthetic long underwear top and bottom
- Gloves.
- Hiking Boots Waterproof
- Nylon – wool blend shocks – 4 pairs
- Sandals/sneakers
- Socks – 1 pair
- Water Bottle
- Headlamp
- Quick dry Towel
- Personal Medicine and Toiletries
- Sleeping Bag (- 20 degree)
- Ziplock Bag for Toilet papers and other necessary items such as the passport and others
- Hand sanitizer
- Wet Wipes
Optional
(These can enhance your comfort during the trek and are widely available in Thamel, Kathmandu.)
- Guide Book
- Trekking Poles
- Camera
- Basic Medicine (Pepto, Bismol, Advil, Imodium)
- Bandana for dust and wind
- Energy Bars
- Yaktrax especially for fall and early spring season
- Outlet Adapter
Documents and Logistics
- Flight Information
- Photocopy of Passport
- Passport size photo for Tims and permit(4)
- Medical Insurance Card
- Airline tickets (leave a copy with our office in Kathmandu)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Traveler Reviews
Tripadvisor Reviews
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February 11, 2025 MY EXPERIENCE WAS A SUCCESS, TWO TIMES :) - It took me a long time to give birth to my experience with Ama Adventure through a review ! Actually, it's been such a SUCCESS, I had the idea that... read more
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January 23, 2025 Highly recommend Goma and AMA Adventure - Highly recommend Goma from AMA Adventure. Amazing trekking guide, took us to EBC + Chola Pass + Gokyo Lakes. Honest, punctual, lovely company to have. Have trekked with... read more
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