Nepal · Village Tours

2-Days Balthali Village Hike with Namobuddha and Panauti Trip from Kathmandu

2 Days Round trip from Kathmandu Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the sacred Buddhist site of Namobuddha
02 Hike through terraced fields and traditional Nepali countryside
03 Overnight in peaceful Balthali village
04 Enjoy a campfire evening with local snacks and wine
05 See sunrise views over the Himalayan ranges
06 Explore the historic Newari town of Panauti
07 Includes private transport, guide, meals, and accommodation

Discover a rewarding two-day journey from Kathmandu through the spiritual atmosphere of Namobuddha, the peaceful countryside of Balthali, and the heritage town of Panauti. This experience combines light hiking, village life, and cultural sightseeing, with time to enjoy terraced fields, traditional farmhouses, and sweeping Himalayan views.

Visit Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery at Namobuddha, one of Nepal’s most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites, then hike to Balthali for an overnight stay in a quiet rural setting. On the second day, continue on foot to historic Panauti, an old Newari town known for its temples, stupas, and timeless atmosphere, before returning to Kathmandu.

Walk 3.5 hours to Balthali, a small village nestled into the Nepali countryside with terraced rice fields and thatched farmhouses.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kathmandu, Panauti

Languages English, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Pick up from Hotel and drive to Namobuddha, sightseeing then hike to Balthali

Begin this tour with a convenient pick up from your hotel in Kathmandu at 8 am for the short 1.5 hour drive to Namobuddha. Enjoy some sightseeing at Namobuddha.
Walk 3.5 hours to Balthali, a small village nestled into the Nepali countryside with terraced rice fields and thatched farmhouses. Your hosts at the resort will welcome you with drinks and light snacks, after which you have some free time to explore. In the evening, join fellow guests around a campfire and sample some snacks and wine made by local villagers. Then enjoy a traditional Nepali dinner of dhindo, or rice with chicken from the village.
Meals included: lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Resort.

Day 02

Hike down to Panauti, then drive back to Kathmandu

After breakfast with this mesmerizing view, start the trek to Panauti. Most of this trail is along a dirt road, passing beautiful small villages, terraced fields and amazing views. Explore Newar town of Panauti, enjoy your lunch somewhere in between. Then drive back to Kathmandu.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation not included

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kathmandu 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Private transport
Professional guide
Accommodation in twin/double sharing basis. For solo traveler we provide single room.

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Extra Activities
Personal Expenses

Know before you go

PASSPORT REQUIRED
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Adult pricing applies to all the travelers
Please advise if any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
We offer pick and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road. For hotels outside ring road you need to pay additional charge.
You can show your booking voucher to our guide before the trip start.
We can pickup any location within Kathmandu valley (Inside the ring road), kindly provide us your location, etc.