Balthali to NamoBuddha Trekking leads you to the east of the Kathmandu Valley rim within the serene environment in the non-tourist area. This is a great way to observe Nepalese rural farm life, often explored and witnessed by other foreigners.
With this trek, you can have an insight into the local culture and traditional life around farm villages interwoven with ancient heritage. The past hundred centuries still exist in this world of modernization.
Starting from Kathmandu city, head towards its eastern rim of the valley into farm villages and the town of Lubu. The walk begins towards high and scenic Lakuri-Bhanjyang with a grand panorama of Central Himalayan peaks. With Manaslu-Ganesh-Langtang-Jugal Himal as far as Gaurishankar Mountains.
Enjoy views downhill within the pristine forested area to reach the old traditional Panauti village and Balthali, a typical Tamang Heritage village. Visit Dada Gaun of Buddhist culture, then end with a hike to Namobuddha. It is a sacred Buddhist place in, tranquility, observing the Buddhist way of life and culture.
After a great tranquil and peaceful time on the Balthali NamoBudhha hike, head back to Kathmandu. Take a short drive past the old Newar town of Dhulikhel with scenic views and cultural experience.
Nearly all months of the year except the monsoon wet months from mid-June to mid-September. March to May is the best time for Balthali to Namobuddha trek due to the clear views until the afternoon. At the same time, wildflowers are in bloom with fantastic views of mountains. A pleasant day with a cooler morning and nighttime.
Another best trekking season for Balthali to Namobuddha Hike is October to December for clear views of peaks. Short sunlight days can be cold in the morning and night time. It depends upon the altitude and overnight stops.
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Morning drive from your hotel to reach the southeast rim of Kathmandu valley within Lalitpur / Patan district, within farm villages. And then, a few hour's hike will take you to the top of Lakuri Bhanjyang overnight in a nice resort. Resorts will be facing tremendous views of the Himalayan range of mountains in a serene environment and the highest spot of the trip.
You can explore Balthali, a typical Tamang villa with a full-day hike. Then walk leads to visit Dada Gaun, a Buddhist Community secluded from the rest of the modern world. Similarly, the walk leads past Dada Gaun, with grand views of the Himalayan range. And then walk through the beautiful forest to Karnali, a small village following the banks of Ladku stream to Balthali resort, for overnight after a long walk.
With a great moment of yesterday, starting the morning with a walk eyeing views over hills and snow-capped peaks. The morning walk takes towards the historical and religious area at Namobuddha. Pass near the village of Panauti and reach the highest spot of Balthali Namobudhha. Hike with an uphill walk at the holy spot Namobuddha.
Namobudhha has an ancient history of a Great Being, one of the sons of the King, who offered his flesh without regret to a hungry tigress.
What follows is the history of the leading and renowned sacred site. You can observe the pristine environment and rolling green hill from Namobuddha. This place suits someone seeking peace and wanting to be far from Kathmandu city. After a great moment and observing Buddhist culture, the drive takes you back to your hotel in Kathmandu with a short visit to scenic Dhulikhel town.
If the provided schedule isn't suitable for you, we can create personalized travel arrangements.
Customize My TripAs we all know the mountains are in high altitude region, we need to walk a long way without any means of transpotation, so to hike a long way we need to be fit by work out daily. And the pace of the speed must be normal so that there wont be any issue on breathing. Understanding the environment and trail of the trip may help your trip more comfortabe and adventurous.
Acclimatization is essential for the trek to avoid altitude sickness. Although the trek is ideal you must ensure that the acclimatization is appropriately performed. As the mountains are in high altitude, we human living on low altitude cant adopt easily into high level altitude. There are other factor, hydrating regularly along the trail. You should also avoid caffeinated drinks and alcoholic beverages. As you can have DIAMOX tablets which reduce the altitude sickness, you can ask for this tablet before the trek starts or in the middle of the trek, as you feel you might need those tablet for your further trail, with your guide. And this tablet ensure that you will not have a altitude sickness.
Trekking with Eco Holidays Nepal is like walking through a dream with friends who truly care. We don't just guide you through breathtaking landscapes but also share beautiful memories and the heart of Nepal with you.
With our warm hospitality, deep local knowledge, and genuine commitment to protecting nature and supporting all the local communities, every step you and we take becomes a beautiful memory that we will cherish forever.
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Yes, Eco Holidays Nepal provides clients with porters as part of a trekking package, porters will carry your main luggage, allowing you to enjoy your trek with just a light daypack.
Also, Eco Holidays Nepal will provide you with a professional and licensed trekking guide, Your guide will lead the way to ensure your safety and will share local insights and make your journey meaningful with stories and cultural knowledge.
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Thanks to the Eco Holidays team for this fantastic trek. The Buddhist culture in Namobuddha and the peace I felt there truly helped me find relief from my inner pain.
Actually, I sometimes suffer from anxiety, and this trek—along with the prayers at Namobuddha—helped me a lot.
After I came back to my home country, I felt a big difference.
Thanks again to the entire Eco Holidays team.
