Balthali Village Tour

Trip ID: UM5058
Destination Kathmandu
Duration 2 Days
Difficulty Easy Persons
Group Size 2-30
Maximum Altitude 1730m.
Best Time All seasons
Activities Sightseeing tour
Accommodation Hotel
Meals Breakfast
Transportation Private Vehicle
Start from Kathmandu
End at Kathmandu

Trip Overview

Trip Highlight

  • Stroll through Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in art, architecture, and history.
  • Explore the charming village of Khopasi before heading to Balthali.
  • Enjoy a scenic hike through terraced rice fields and traditional farmhouses.
  • Immerse yourself in the authentic village lifestyle and meet the local community.
  • Witness a sunrise over the Himalayas from Balthali.
  • Visit the water mill and the sacred Ladkeshwor Temple inside a cave.
  • Discover Nepane Village and experience the daily life of a Tamang community.
  • Walk along the Roshi and Punyamati river confluence, considered a holy site.

Detailed Itinerary

  • Day 1 : Kathmandu – Bhaktapur – Khopasi – Balthali Village

    After breakfast, our team will pick you up from your hotel in Kathmandu and drive to Bhaktapur. Explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square, famous for its medieval architecture, courtyards, and traditional Newari lifestyle.
    Continue your journey to Khopasi (approx. 35 km), then enjoy a short hike (about 1 hour) to Balthali Village, passing through terraced fields and charming thatched-roof houses. Overnight at a comfortable village resort.

  • Day 2 : Balthali Village – Kathmandu

    Wake up early for a Himalayan sunrise (weather permitting). After breakfast, hike down to the Roshi and Punyamati rivers’ confluence, visit the water mill, and explore the Ladkeshwor Temple inside a natural cave.
    Continue to Nepane Village to experience the Tamang community’s culture and traditions. Return to the resort for lunch, then drive back to Kathmandu via Khopasi.

Trip Cost Inclusion

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle.
  • Twin-sharing hotel accommodation with breakfast.
  • Local English-speaking guide (other languages available on request).
  • All sightseeing transfers by appropriate vehicle.
  • One bottle of mineral water per person per day.
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary.

Trip Cost Exclusion

  • Meals and beverages other than breakfast.
  • Optional activities or extra hotel nights.
  • Tips for guides, drivers, and staff.
  • Personal travel insurance.

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