5 Days Balthali Village Homestay Community Hike
5 Days Balthali Village Homestay Community Hike
By Trekking Top Nepal
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About
Balthali is a small, sleepy yet admiring village which rests at the junction of Roshi and Ladku Khola river. It stands on the plateau which is just beyond Khopasi, 40km away from Kathmandu.
We can reach the resort after an hour’s walk from Khopasi, till where we can drive. If you walk from Panauti, it will take about two hours to reach Balthali. There is a beautiful resort in Balthali from you can observe great mountain views in the north attractive spans of the Terai plains in the south.
Balthali is a place where you can mainly find Newar tribes of people who have kept their traditions and way of life for several generations. You can live here with a completely local family where you will have an opportunity to observe their day-to-day activities and share moments with them.
There are numbers of excellent short and long hikes inside Panauti Valley that takes you to explore many religious sites such as NamoBuddha, Indreshwar Mahadev and Brahmayani, etc.
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Ages 5-34
Duration: 5 days
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Live guide: Chinese, Russian, Japanese, English
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Written guide: English
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- Lunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Airport Transfer and Drop off on International flights.
- Standard Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin-share-bed and breakfast basis.
- Local Transportation during the trek
- Full board meals - Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner during your Homestay.
- All comprehensive First Aid kit.
- A Professional English speaking Guide.
- All legal documents, government taxes, and fees.
- Entry/Admission - Balthali
- Entry/Admission - Namo Buddha (Stupa)
- Entry/Admission - Thamel
What's not included- International Airfare from Home-Kathmandu-Home.
- 2*2 passport size photo.
- Nepal visa costs.
- Travel Insurance
- Extra cost due to natural calamities and hiring additional transportation.
- Personal Expenses.
- All kinds of drinks
- Entry/Admission - Kathmandu
- Entry/Admission - Kathmandu
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Your point of interest. Anywhere inside Kathmandu Valley.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Tribhuwan International Airport
End: - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 103070P25- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 103070P25
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5 stops
Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu
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Drive from Kathmandu to Panauti...
Day 3
Visit around Balthali and hike...
Day 4
Trek to Dhulikhel and drive to...
Day 5
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