Dhulikhel Namobuddha Balthali Trek - 3 Days

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Duration
3 Days
Trip Grade
Easy
Maximum Altitude
1750 Meters
Group Size
Max 12 Pax
Activities
Hiking, Trekking
Starts
Kathmandu
Ends
Kathmandu
Best Time
Sept , Oct, Nov

This 3-day hike offers cultural immersion near Kathmandu, featuring Namobuddha Monastery, scenic villages, and Balthali's beauty, with Himalayan views and a peaceful trek.

Namobuddha Balthali Hike Overview

Namobuddha Balthali Hike is one of the best cultural trekking trails through beautiful hamlets, terraced farmlands, and religious heritages around Kathmandu. This 3-day trip outside Kathmandu offers an excursion through the spiritual Namobuddha Monastery, beautiful villages, and pristine landscape on the way that takes you to the charming hamlet of Balthali. This 3-day short trip from Kathmandu Valley to Balthali, stopping at Namobuddha, is the best choice for novice and senior travelers as it offers a trekking experience with a pleasant walk. 

From Kathmandu, our private transportation drops us at Dhulikhel, then the hike begins to Namobuddha, one of the most significant Buddhist sacred sites, and we visit the outstanding premises of Thrangu Tashi Yangtse monastery at Namobuddha. It is one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in Nepal; this is the place where Shakyamuni Buddha is believed to have sacrificed his body to feed a starving tigress and her cubs some 6,000 years ago in his previous life.

The Himalayan panorama of Langtang, Ganesh Himal, and Gaurishanker range can be seen from the trek. Balthali village is a beautiful location and a plain land region, surrounded by green hills. The hike to Balthali is outstanding due to the sub-hike to Ladkeshor Mahadev, located beside the Roshi Khola (River). The scenery around is so wonderful that you will forget everything and focus on the praise of nature and rejoice in your holiday.

Major Highlights of the Dhulikhel Namo Buddha Trek: 

  • One of the best 3-day trips outside Kathmandu Valley.
  • Places of interest such as Dhulikhel, Namo Buddha, Balthali Village, and Panauti.
  • 3-day relaxing itinerary suited for seniors and families trekking from Kathmandu
  • Local village lifestyle, Buddhist monasteries, old temples, and great landscapes. 

Alcohol and meat are prohibited at Thrangu Monastery at Namo Buddha, but no problem at Balthali Village Resort. Usually, the accommodation in the monastery from April to August is not available as they have Tibetan language classes and meditation courses for foreign visitors. In this case, we will arrange accommodation other than in the monastery. Please contact us with your travel details for more information. 

Itinerary
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This is our standard itinerary. It can be customized or slightly changed if required considering your pace and trekking habit that cause a change of day-to-day plan.

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Cost Details
Includes
  • One registered English-speaking local guide for Namobuddha - Balthali hike.
  • One-night deluxe room in Balthali Village Resort on a twin/double occupancy basis.
  • Accommodation in Thrangu Monastery at Namobuddha on a twin-sharing basis.
  • Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners during the tour.
  • Mineral water during the tour.
  • Private ground transportation to and from the trekking,
  • Guide fee and all his / her expenses.
  • Local taxes, entrance fees.
Excludes
  • Transportation, accommodation & meals in Kathmandu / Bhaktapur
  • Bar drinks and beverages such as coke, fanta, can juice, etc.
  • Personal travel insurance and hiking gear.
  • Personal nature expenses such as toiletries, phone calls, and laundry service.
  • Rescue operation in case of emergency.
  • Gratitude and tips for your guide/driver
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Starts: Aug 02, 2025Ends: Aug 04, 2025
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Starts: Aug 09, 2025Ends: Aug 11, 2025
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Starts: Aug 23, 2025Ends: Aug 25, 2025
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Starts: Aug 30, 2025Ends: Sep 01, 2025
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Check our dates published to see if it matches your time. We are happy to customize your tour perfectly to match your interests and needs, creating a unique travel experience just for you

What Our Clients are Saying?
based on 3 reviews
Had 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, 2020
Great short trek to Balthali village

We did the 3 day Namo Buddah- Balthali village trek in Kathmandu. We only had a short time in Nepal but wanted to still do a trek and this was perfect. We saw beautiful countryside, villages and stunning views. A...

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Tessa Mary- Australia
February 06, 2020
Dhulikhel - Namo Buddha - Balthali Tour

"Best guide I´ve ever met in Nepal. I did Namo Buddha and Balthali hike from Dhulikhel trek with Pradip 2013. I will definitely talk to him next time when I go to Nepal again for the Everest base Camp Trek. Very...

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Carlos Alejandre- Spain
August 15, 2012
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