A two-day trek around Kathmandu Valley takes you to the vibrant site of Namobuddha, a sacred Buddhist site near Kathmandu, featuring Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery and the Buddha's legendary sacrifice with an overnight stay in Balthali Village Resort, cozy rooms with essential amenities, and stunning views of green terraces and Himalayan peaks, ensuring a relaxing and comfortable stay.
2 Days trip near Kathmandu
Duration
2 Days
Trip Grade
Easy
Maximum Altitude
1750 Meter
Group Size
Max 15 Person
Activities
Trekking, Hiking
Starts
Kathmandu
Ends
Kathmandu
Tour Overview
A 2-day trek near Kathmandu takes you to Namobuddha, a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site with Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery, which is one of the most significant holy sites in Nepal and one of the most sacred places in the world among Buddhist communities. It is known as the place where the Buddha, in a previous life as a prince, gave his body to a hungry tigress and her newborn cubs to save them from starvation.
Travel around Balthali Village and Namobuddha for a 2-night trip outside from busy Kathmandu to have a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and overnight at a stay in Balthali Village Resort. Balthali, located at the junction of the Roshi River and the Ladhku River, is the best place to rest and have some best hiking amid rice farm terraces and thatched farmhouses. Don't miss the unique opportunity to see the sun rise over the Himalayan range of Langtang and Gauri Shankar.
Panauti is an ancient Newari town that is one of the oldest civilizations in Nepal, with many temples dating back to the 15th century or earlier. Panauti proves to be a touristy heritage site with so many temples, Buddhist stupas, and statues, with the added charm of being surrounded by lots and lots of green paddy fields.
Main attraction of a 2-day trek near Kathmadnu Valley:
- One of the best short trips outside Kathmandu valley through the farmlands and thatched houses.
- Namobuddha is one of the magnificent Buddhist holy places and pilgrimage sites.
- Hike through the beautiful villages with spectacular scenery with a Himalayan view.
- Private transportation to and from 2-day trip outside of Kathmandu
- 1 Night, 2 Days inclusive package with professional trekking guide.
Itinerary
Expand allEscort from your hotel by private transportation and drive to beautiful town of Dhulikhel is 34km, then hike to Namo Buddha where we visit Thrangu Yeshe Monastery and other religious monuments. Namo Buddha is where that Lord Buddha said to have sacrifice his body to a hungry tigress and its cobs in his previous life around 6000 years ago.
We explore around Namo Buddha and after having lunch; we resume the hike through the countryside villages and terraced farms to Balthali – a very beautiful place to spend some relaxing time after the trek.
A short walk of around 1 hour then there will be our car wailing for us at Khopasi, we drive and halt at Panauti – an ancient Newari town. The architectural complex at Panauti is situated in a scenic position at the junction of the sacred confluence of the Roshi Khola and Punyamati Khola. The principal Indresvar Mahadev temple, in traditional Nepalese style, was originally built in A.D. 1294. Other structures include the 17th century Brahmayani temple, other temples, patis, sattals, inscriptions, sculptures and traditional houses. We have some tea breaks at drive to Kathmandu. You will be back to accommodation around 2:00pm and trip ends with Wilderness Excursion.
This trip can be customized if you require. The price depends on group size and international tour leaders are encouraged to get complimentary
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Cost Details
Includes
- Transportations by private car or van as per group size
- A professional tour guide for a 2-day trip near Kathmandu.
- Accommodation on a twin/double shared basis for one night in Balthali Village Resort or similar.
- Meals: Breakfast x 1, Lunch x 2, Dinner x 1 with tea, coffee, and mineral water.
- Monument entrance permits for Dhulikhel and Namobuddha and local taxes.
- Guide fee and all his/her expenses.
Excludes
- Transportation, accommodation & meals in Kathmandu / Bhaktapur
- Bar drinks and beverages such as coke, fanta, can juice, etc.
- Personal travel insurance and trekking gear.
- Personal nature expenses such as toiletries, phone calls, and laundry service.
- Rescue operation in case of emergency.
- Tips for your guide/driver.
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Essential Information
This trip can be customized if you require. The price depends on group size and international tour leaders are encouraged to get complimentary
What Our Clients are Saying?
based on 3 reviews
Hightly recommended our tour guide Rahul and porter Luresh
Our guide, Rahul, is incredibly knowledgeable and effortlessly brings up fascinating topics throughout the journey, sparking a deep curiosity about the surroundings. Our conversations spanned a wide range of subjects—water resources, electricity, hardwood tree species used in construction, shifting government...
YU CHUN LO- Taiwan
April 20, 20252 Days excellent trip outside Kathmandu
We were searching for a one nights 2 days trip outside of Kathmandu after a culture tour in Kathmandu, found a nice package including excursion to Namo Buddha and walking to Balthali which provides a bit of Nepal trekking experience...
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Aulikki Schonach- Finland
March 17, 2020Had a most lovely 3 day trek around Kathmandu ,
We had have a 3 days wonderful trek to Dhulikhel – Namo Buddha – Balthali with our female guide Priscilla Tamang arranged through Wilderness Excursion in Kathmandu. Our guide was energetic, fun, and most accommodating for us with overnight changes...
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Barbara Orsi- United States
March 15, 2020Adventures Tailored for You
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