Easy 3-day trek: Ranikot sunset views, rural Balthali, and holy Namo Buddha, near Kathmandu, with hiking and driving.
Ranikot to Balthali Trek
Duration
3 Days
Trip Grade
Easy
Maximum Altitude
1982 M
Group Size
Max 12 Person
Activities
Trekking, Hiking
Starts
Kathmandu
Ends
Kathmandu
Best Time
Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec
Ranikot to Balthali trek is a short and easy trek near Kathmandu valley. The first day we ride to Bhaktapur, then a short hike of 2-3 hours to Ranikot that rewards you with a great sunset view of the day viewing some of the highest peaks in the world. On day two, we hike to Balthali, where you can experience some of the best rural life and beautiful villages close to Kathmandu, and on the third day, we hike to Namo Buddha, one of the holiest sites for Buddhists, and after the excursion and the holy site, we drive back to Kathmandu.
Brief itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu to Ranikot
Day 2: Trek to Balthali
Day 3: Trek to Namo Buddha—drive to Kathmandu
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Cost Details
Includes
- One registered English-speaking local guide for the Namo Buddha - Balthali hike.
- One-night deluxe room in Balthali Village Resort on a twin/double occupancy basis.
- Accommodation in Thrangu Monastery at Namo Buddha 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, VAT, and office service charge.
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.
- Tipping your your guide/driver
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