Kathmandu Namobuddha Balthali Trek-5 days Itinerary and Cost

5 day Kathmandu Trek to Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Namobuddha, Balthali and Panauti is a short yet best treks in Nepal. You will walk on the green hills, villages and cultivated lands enjoying the amazing views of the mountains.This is the best trek for private and small group trekkers if have limited time for trekking in the Himalayas.

Likewise, you will get an opportunity to experience rural village life, hospitality, tradition and culture.If you want to enjoy the mountain vistas without any risk of high altitude sickness, the short Kathmandu Trek 5 days itinerary is best for it.The Kathmandu Trek is easy difficult, suitable for trek beginners and previous trekking experience is not necessary. Also the trails is not crowded like other trekking trails, full of mountain nature and culture. For the once in a life time adventures, we recommend you this incredibly amazing 5 days trekking in Kathmandu.

Accommodation during Kathmandu Trek
Accommodations are consisting of 3 star hotel accommodations with breakfast in the city like Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, Nagarkot, Lumbini, Bandipur and Dhulikhel. The basic neat and clean tea house accommodation will be in the trekking. The rooms are basic, normally just a bed with a pillow and blankets. All tea houses have a large dining room. We send one of our staff ahead to book the necessary rooms for the group (rooms cannot book in advance in all places). In Kathmandu there is 4-5 star luxury accommodation available as well so, if you prefer to upgrade your accommodation in Kathmandu then please let us know for the cost and the detail.

Meals on Kathmandu Trek
Meals are included in our packages; we will provide you breakfast and dinner at the lodge where you stay and lunch at the lodge available along the trail during your trek. You can find variety of Nepalese and Westerner food as well as drinks (coffee, tea, milk, soft drinks, and beer) - the drinks are not included in our packages cost.

Kathmandu Trek Cost
Kathmandu Trek cost ranges from $ 350 USD to $ 750 per person per night.In the package price, it includes guide, transfer, accommodations, meals-breakfast, lunch and dinner, permits and taxes, but the drinks and personal expenses are excluded.

Difficulty of Kathmandu Trek
All travellers need to be in good physical health for trekking Kathmandu. A reasonable level of fitness is required to enjoy this trip. Kathmandu Trek is easy to moderate difficult trip as below reasons.

Financial Guarantee
We ensure you are always financially protected. We are licensed and bonded in Nepal with the Nepal Tourism Board and Nepal Tourism of ministry. License number 1006.

Price is Different
The trek price is different due to accommodation in Kathmandu and other cities, mode of transportation like car/van/bus/flights,number of crew members like guides porters, Sherpas, Cook/s, travelling season and the extra services.The itinerary can also be customized to suit the duration of your holiday. Similarly hotels can be upgraded depending on your budget.

Trek Itinerary
There is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary,and desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Itinerary is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

Best Time trek in Kathmandu
Kathmandu trek is possible all around the year. Autumn, Spring and Winter is the best time trek around Kathmandu valley.The weather is sunny, nice and warm in the day and night are colder in winter that other season.The best weather lasts from September after the monsoon through to Jun and the mountains are best admired, with greater air clarity in the autumn. Spring from mid Mar-May is cool and often stormy. Autumn is from Oct to mid Nov with clear skies, warm days and cool sometimes cold nights. In the rainy season, it can rain at any time of the day.

Trek Guide
Nepal tour guide speak English fluently. Your guide will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to local people.

Kathmandu Trek group size
We do organize both private and group trek in Kathmandu.There will be 1 to 16 people in the groups.The groups are consisting of Children above 10 years, adults and seniors, boys and girls from different parts of the world. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Day 01: Kathmandu to Changu Narayan (1500m.) and then to Nagarkot (2175m.)
After breakfast, we drive to Changu Narayan (1500m.) which is situated approximately 20 km east of Kathmandu. Changu Narayan is said to be the oldest temple of Kathmandu valley and is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage monument list. It is said to have been built by King Hari Dutta in 323 AD and said to be the oldest temple in the valley. We then trek to Nagarkot (2175m.). Walking through the pine forest along the ridge through the villages with splendid view of the valley and mountains we arrive at Nagarkot. It is one the most panoramic destinations of Nepal for landscapes, mountain views including Mt Everest and magnificent sunrise and sun set view. Overnight in hotel.
Day 02: Nagarkot to Dhulikhel (1440m.) 
Early in the morning we will have sunrise view from the hotel. After having breakfast, we start a gentle walk for the first hour and go through the pine forest downhill enjoying the landscapes. Afterwards, we walk through paddy field and small villages which offer us some knowledge about the people and their life style. Approximate walk of five to six hours will take us to Dhulikhel (1440m), an ancient town situated 30 km east of Kathmandu. The Newar town of Dhulikhlel offers a traditional atmosphere along with spectacular views of the Himalayan range – with views of peaks like Dorje Lakpa ( 6966 m), Gauri Shankar ( 7,145 m) and Langtang ( 7,324 m). We can have a complete panoramic view of the snowy ranges from Karyolung in the east to Himalchuli in the west. The old part of this town is an interesting area to wander around with some fine old Nepalese buildings and several interesting temples. Overnight in hotel.
Day 03: Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha (1982m.) and then to Balthali (1,730m.)
After breakfast at Dhulikhel, we walk to the Namo Buddha (1982m), situated on hill above Panauti. It takes about three hours to reach from Dhulikhel. There is an amazing legend related to the Buddha, which is commemorated by an ancient stone slab and a stupa with the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. Later, we walk another three hours and reach the enchanting Balthali village offering excellent mountain views at an altitude of 1,730m. Overnight in Balthali Village Resort.Balthali Village resort is certainly not an ordinary place as many hotels and resorts have mushroomed extensively over the years. It is a very simple, unconventional, yet comfortable retreat centre with full modern amenities of western style toilets and attached bath rooms, hot and cold shower flows freely and tasty Nepalese traditional, organic cuisine is served at large by the friendly, hospitable and smiling local staff. The bar is fully stocked with local wines and native brews.
Day 04: Balthali 
Today you will visit a typical Tamang village, Dada Gaun, where a Buddhist Community lives. It is very traditional and secluded from the modern world. Here people and animals live together side by side. We then walk to Pada Gaun (2100m), from where one can have extremely good views of the whole Himalayan range to north and beautiful green forest of Mahabharat. Then walk on to Karnali, a hamlet of nature, and follow the banks of the Ladku River back to the resort.
Day 05: Balthali to Panauti (1400 m.) and then to Kathmandu 
Today, we take leisurely walk to the thriving Newari village of Panauti. Panauti is wedged between the Punyamata and Roshi streams. Panauti forms the shape of a triangle with a serpent (naga) idol standing at each of its three corners to protect from floods. Pride of this place goes to the massive, three-tiered Indreshwor Mahadev. Some authorities believe this to be the original structure that was raised here in 1294 AD, which would make it the oldest surviving Nepal. The shrine area at the sacred confluence is one of those tranquil spots that can intercept a dreamer for hours. On the way one can have an opportunity to come across lovely temples and interesting old houses, particularly beautiful areas some fourteenth century wooden temple struts. Having taken about six hours on foot journey, we drive to Kathmandu.

• All transfer - to/from Kathmandu Hotel by private car.
• English Speaking guide during the trek and all his expenses. 
• 3 times meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trekking
• Budget Hotel/Guest House Accommodation during the trek
• All necessary trekking permits
• All the government taxes and company service charge. 

• Travel insurance
• Hotels in Kathmandu
• Porters to carry luggage 
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, internet/e-mail, etc
• Bar and beverage bills like coke, fanta, beer, whisky, tea or coffee
• Tips for your guide, porter and driver
• All the cost not mention on the above cost includes