40 KM away from Kathmandu lies one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in the word for Buddhists. Legends say a young prince, Mahasattva, (in some versions, reincarnation of Buddha himself) while walking in a forest with his brothers saw a tigress with 5 cubs she had just given birth to. The tigress was so hungry that she could barely move. Overcome with compassion, he began to feed the tigress and her cubs by cutting his flesh. Later when other brothers came searching for him, he found only his bones and hairs. A stupa was built on top of these remains, now known as NAMO BUDDHA. Sprawling terraced rice fields, typical Newari villages, view of snowcapped mountains in a clear day, Buddhist temples, and green forests are few of the attractions of KHOPASI-BALTHALHI HIKE. Our chartered bus will drive us up to Batase Danda and from there will begin our hike.

Balthali is one of the short and interesting treks nearby Kathmandu valley recommended for those who are interested in experiencing rich rural culture, religion and lifestyle of the local people. The trail goes through terraced fields and forested ridges. This is the perfect trek for family with children to spend a short holiday in Nepal.  Along the trail one can meet local people in their distinctive dresses, laden porters, caravans of sheep and goats. Life in rural Nepal is hard but simple; however one can observe many religious and social events that reflect the rich cultural heritage of the area.

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.

Spend two days exploring Namobuddha, Panauti and Overnight at Balthali village from Kathmandu. Situated at the junction of the Roshi River and the Ladhku River, Balthali is the ideal place to relax and enjoy some hiking amid rice terraces and thatched farmhouses. Don't miss the unique opportunity to see the sun rise over the Himalayan ranges of Manasalu. Namo Buddha is a small village with houses very old. Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery which is one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal and one of the holiest in the world. It is known as the place where the Buddha, in a previous life as a prince, gave his body to a starving tigress and her cubs. Panauti is a historical Newari town which is one of the oldest towns in Nepal, with many temples dating back to the 15th Century or earlier. Panauti proves to be a touristy heritage site with so many temples, Buddhist stupas and statues, with the added charm of being surrounded by lots and lots of green paddy fields.