Namo Buddha-Balthali Trek

Duration: 
3night/4 days
Altitude: 
450m /8160ft
Difficulty: 
Easy
Holiday Style: 
Tour
Starts/Ends: 
In Kathmandu

Holiday Overview

Namo Buddha-Balthali Trek

Namobuddha is a popular destination for Tibetan pilgrims. As per Jatak Katha (stories narrated by Buddha based on his past lives), Namo Buddha is the place where Lord Buddha in his past life, as a prince, offered blood and flesh from his own body to a starving and nursing tigress and her cubs which were supposed to die because of hunger. He accumulated good Karma (good deeds) through compassion and thus he was born as Buddha in Lumbini. A big stupa, a Buddhist sanctuary, was built to mark the place of Namo Buddha. Breathtaking mountain views are also seen from Namobuddha.

Panauti is an interesting village inhabited by Newar people, native people of the Kathmandu Valley. Indreshwar Mahadev Temple of Panauti is one of the oldest temples in Nepal. It is believed that the temple was built towards the end of 13the th century. The temple was severely damaged by the devastating earthquake in 1989. The trip also includes a visit to Bhaktapur, the city of devotees. Bhaktapur is one of the seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Nepal. The city is rich in Nepalese culture, history, architecture and monuments.

Trip highlights:

  • Great panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks, including Mt. Everest
  • Picturesque valleys and interesting traditional mountain villages
  • Pilgrimage site or cultural visit to Namo Buddha & Panauti
  • Several species of butterflies, birds and animals

Namo Buddha-Balthali Trek

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Holiday Summary

Day 1: Arrival

Day 2 : Namobuddha

Day 3 : Balthali/ Khopasi/ Kathmandu

Day 4 : Trip Concludes

Day-to-day Brief Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
( Altitude: 1300m, Duration: 45 minutes )
Duration: 
45 minutes
Altitude: 
1300m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
Upon arrival, Visit Kailash Treks, Nepal representative will receive you and take you to the hotel. Depending on your arrival time, a short meeting will be arranged. If you would like to do something special while in Kathmandu, please let us know and we can help you arrange it. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2
Drive to Namobuddha and trek to Balthali
( Altitude: 1730, Duration: 2 hours drive and 4 hours trek )
Duration: 
2 hours drive and 4 hours trek
Altitude: 
1730
Destination: 
Balthali
Drive to Namo Buddha, and a 10-minute uphill walk from the stupa takes you to the Buddhist monastery of Tangho. After visiting Monastery and the cave where Buddha in his past life fed his own body to Tigress and her 4 cubs, we will continue hiking down by passing beautiful villages and terraces. On the way, we will observe the typical lifestyle in the village. After trekking down to the Rosi River (Small River) and crossing the suspension bridge, we will ascend to Balthali village where we will spend an overnight stay at Balthali Village Resort.
Day 3
Hike to Khopasi & drive back to Kathmandu via Panuti
( Altitude: 1300m, Duration: Drive distance 36KM / Trek duration 2hrs )
Duration: 
Drive distance 36KM / Trek duration 2hrs
Altitude: 
1300m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
Enjoy your breakfast with the panoramic Himalayan views in the morning from Hotel. After breakfast, trek down to Khopasi village. Drive to Panauti and explore around. En-route visit Bhaktapur and drive to Kathmandu.
Day 4
Departure
Visit Kailash Treks will provide a private vehicle for the airport drop.

What's Included

  • All ground transfers as per itinerary including airport drop
  • Hotel accommodation (3-4*) in Kathmandu with breakfast, resort accommodation with breakfast, lunch, and dinner during trek.
  • Fully escorted trek with an English-speaking tour/trek guide and Government tax
  • Bhaktapur sightseeing including entrance fees
  • International airport drop

 

What's not Included

  • Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu
  • Personal expenses, e. g. bar bills, laundry, telephone, etc.
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal spending money & staff gratitude, tips, etc.
  • Any expenses not mentioned in above cost includes section

 

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