Kathmandu Balthali Village Trek 5 days

After breakfast, we drive to Changu Narayan (1500m), which is situated approximately 20 km east of Kathmandu. Changu Narayan is said to be the oldest temple of Kathmandu valley and is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage monument list. We then trek to Nagarkot (2175m) walking through the pine forest along the villages with splendid view of the valley and mountains, this walk is truly beautiful. It is one the most panoramic destinations of Nepal for landscapes and mountain views including Mt Everest. Especially known for is this place for it’s magnificent sunrise and sunset views.

Early in the morning, we will enjoy the stunning sunrise view from the hotel. After breakfast, we start a gentle walk for the first hour and go through the pine forest downhill enjoying the different landscapes. Afterwards, we walk through paddy fields and small villages which gets us closer to the local people and their lifestyle. An approximate walk of five to six hours will take us to Dhulikhel, an ancient town situated 30 km east of Kathmandu. The Newar town of Dhulikhel offers a traditional atmosphere along with spectacular views of the Himalayan range – with views of peaks like Dorje Lakpa ( 6966 m), Gauri Shankar ( 7145 m) and Langtang ( 7324 m).

We can have a complete panoramic view of the snowy ranges from Karyolung in the east to Himalchuli in the west. The old part of this town is an interesting area to wander around with some fine old Nepalese buildings and several interesting temples.

After breakfast in Dhulikhel, we walk to the Namo Buddha (1982m), situated on hill above Panauti. It takes about three hours to reach it from Dhulikhel. There is an amazing legend related to the Buddha, which is commemorated by an ancient stone slab and a stupa with the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. Later, we walk another three hours and reach the enchanting Balthali village offering excellent mountain views at an altitude of 1730m. Overnight in Balthali Village.

Today you will visit a typical Tamang village, Dada Gaun, where a Buddhist Community lives. It is very traditional and secluded from the modern world. Here people and animals live together side by side. We then walk to Pada Gaun (2100m), from where you will have extremely good views of the whole Himalayan range to north and beautiful green forest of Mahabharat. Then walk on to Karnali, a hamlet of nature, and follow the banks of the Ladku River back to the Balthali village.

Today, we take a leisurely walk to the thriving Newari village of Panauti. On the way you can have an opportunity to come across lovely temples and interesting old houses, particularly beautiful areas that feature some fourteenth century wooden temple struts and drive back to Kathmandu.