Balthali
Village tour is one of the best tourist destinations for those who are
relatively looking for easy, short and family trekking with children.
This village is situated ahead of Panauti about 40 km away from Kathmandu.
It offers a sunrise in the east, speculating Himalayan range from Manaslu
to Mt. Everest in the north, innumerable rice terraces in the west and
the huge bodied green forest of Mahabharat range in the south. One of
the most important factors of this spot is that it is warm in the winter
and cool in the summer. The area of Balthali is cover of various flora,
colorful rhododendron forest, and magnolia and Sal trees. Balthali village
is a perfect place for nature lovers and bird watchers. Most of the
sacred and ancient temples and monasteries such as Namobuddha , Indreshwor
Mahadev and Bramayani Temple are located.
The small settlement of Balthali village (1,730m.) is standing on a plateau, just beyond Panauti above 40 Km away from Kathmandu. The village is situated at the junction of Roshi and Ladku rivers. This exceptional hamlet stands at an outstanding place of isolation and relaxation amidst a surround of typical Nepali countryside with terraced rice fields and ochre thatched farm houses. With snowy peaks of Dorjee Lhakpa, Langtang and whole range of mountain rests clear and bright on the northern horizon. Whist the backyard is dominated by high hills of lush green Maharabharat Range. The region is thickly forested with luxuriant growth of various floras. Colorful rhododendron, Mangolia and Sal trees cover the hill that undulates and opens out to terrace fields. Nature lovers and bird watchers can spend days exploring and discovering some exceptional species of wildlife, tradition and culture untouched by modernity. This 'off the beaten area' has endless trials leading to some ethnic tribes offering excellent short hikes and mountain biking on the easy trials. Many of the sacred and ancient temples and monasteries such as Namo Buddha, Indreshwar Mahadev Temple, Brahmayani Temple are located in this region.
Village Tourism of Nepal.
After dusk a myriad of flickering lights below the valley of Balthali Village comes alive. Nature lovers and bird watchers can spend days exploring and discovering some exceptional species of wildlife, tradition and culture untouched by modernity. This 'off the beaten location' has endless trials leading to some ethnic tribes thus, offering excellent short hikes and mountain biking on the easy trials. Many of the sacred and ancient temples and monasteries such as Namo Buddha, Indreshwar mahadev, Brahmayani Temples are located in this region and still needs to be discovered and unveil its mysterious past.There are a number of excellent short and long hikes from a day to 5 days within Balthali Village Resort and its surrounding gives you ample opportunity and time to explore this quaint natural heaven.
Trip Facts:
Destination:Nepal-Balthali Village
Starting point:Khopasi
Ending point:Lamatar
Grade:Moderate
Trekking duration:07 days
Culture:Mixed
Mode of trekking Tour:Camping only
Himalayan Side:Manaslu,Mt.Everest etc
Seasons:All round year
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel (B)
Day 02: Kathmandu to Khopasi 2 hrs by drive and trek to Balthali
check in hotel.. (B, L, D)
Day 03: Trek to Thumki (2100 approx.) and stay overnight. (B,
L, D)
Day 04: Trek to Kamidada (B, L, D)
Day 05: Trek to Lakuri Bhanjyang (B, L, D)
Day 06: Trek to Lamatar and drive back to Kathmandu (B, L)
Day 07: Final departure to Airport for your own destination.
(B)