Dhulikhel Balthali Trek

Step into Serenity: Dhulikhel to Balthali

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Country

Nepal

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Duration

3 Days

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Difficulty

Easy
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Best Season

Spring, winter and autumn

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Start / End Point

Kathmandu / Kathmandu

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Max. Altitude

1750m

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Activity

Trekking

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Trek Duration

3

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Region

Langtang Region Treks

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Group Size

1 - 14

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Activity Per Day

5-6 hours

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Accommodation

Guest house
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Meals Included

BLD
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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Destination: Dhulikhel – Namobuddha – Balthali -Kathmandu.

Region: Bagmati providence.

Duration: 2 nights 3 days from Kathmandu.

Activities: Trekking and driving.

Best season:  Spring, winter and autumn.

Group size: 1-14 in one group.

Trek start and End: Kathmandu to Kathmandu.

Accommodations: hotel and home stay.

Food: Breakfast / Lunch and / Dinner during trek.

Maximum altitude: 1750m, Namobuddha.

Trip grade: Easy and short walking.

Trip distance: 23km trekking and 70km driving round trip.

Dhulikhel – Balthali Trek

Namabuddha – balthali – Dhulikhel – Kathmandu Trekking trails information and cost.

Dhulikhel  Balthali trek, a Namobudhha – Balthali – Dhulikhel trekking trails is one of the popular trekking destinations near Kathmandu. This trek is perfect for 3days Himalayas escape from noisy Kathmandu city. Easy trek for beginners, family’s groups and who have short time. It is 3days total time duration, 2days trekking 21km about 4-6 hours daily walking, 70km round trip driving from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. Starting altitude from 1300m to highest Balthali village 1730m one of the panoramic mountains views and local cultures are the main highlights of the trek.

What is the best time for Dhulikhel – Balthali Trek?

Spring and autumn are the best time to trek Dhulikhel  Balthali trekking. Almost the clear weather and stable with pleasant temperature, but this route can do in the winter also clear weather.

Trek Difficulty.

This Dhulikhel Balthali trekking is short and near Kathmandu an easy access with road and other facility, and very easy trails with beautiful panoramic views.

 

Conclusion:

Dhulikhel   Balthali trekking trails offers a beautiful landscape, panoramic Himalayan views near Kathmandu. Nomobudha is Buddhist monastery, Balthali cultural village and Dhulikhel is best for the Himalayan views. This trekking route is one of the best, short trails take you to the beautiful silent place, near crowded city for beginner and who have short time.

Details Itinerary for Dhulikhel – Balthali Trek:

Day 01 :

Drive to Namobudhha and trek to Balthali

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Drive Distance

12km

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Drive Duration

6 hours

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Highest Altitude

1730m

Early in the morning drive to Namobudhha 40km, 2 hours drive and start your trek to Balthali village and stay overnight there.

Altitude: 1730m Balthali village.

Distance/ Time duration: 12km, 6 hours walking.

Elevation gain:430m from Kathmandu.

Trails difficulty: Easy and short trails.

Food and Drinks: Lunch and dinner.

Accommodations: home stay at Balthali.

Highlights of the day: beautiful mountains views and cultural village.

Day 02 :

Trek to Dhulikhel from Balthali village

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Trek Distance

10km

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Trek Duration

4-5 hours

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Highest Altitude

1550m

It is easy and short trek from Balthali to Dhulikhel passing through beautiful village and mountains views.

Altitude: 1550m, Dhulikhel.

Distance/ Time duration: 10km, 4-5 hours trek.

Elevation descend: 180m, then Balthali.

Trails difficulty: Easy and short trails.

Food and Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner providing.

Accommodations: Hotels with sharing basis.

Highlights of the day: Beautiful Mountain views from Dhulikhel and passing some wonderful villages.

Day 03 :

Drive back to Kathmandu about 28km, 1,5 hours

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Drive Distance

28km

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Drive Duration

1.5 hours

Wake up early in the morning for sunrise views and late take breakfast at hotel and drive back to Kathmandu.

Distance/ Time duration: 28km, approximately 1.5 hours.

Food and Drinks: Breakfast providing.

Highlights of the day: Beautiful sunrise views and great panoramic views of the mountain ranges from Dhulikhel.

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Included

  • Privet jeep/car to Namobudhha and privet jeep/car from Dhulikhel to Kathmandu.
  • Professional English speaking Ascend Hikes guide.
  • Porter (2 people basis one porter Max. Luggage 22kg).
  • All the Government Taxes and Permits
  • All the official work.
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during trekking

Excluded

  • Visa fee and international flight.
  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Personal trekking gear (all trekking equipment).
  • Travel Insurance.
  • All the Hot and cold beverages (water, tea, coffee and etc.).
  • Excess Baggage charge.
  • Personal expenses: Wi-Fi, Battery charge etc…
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Gear lists For Helambu Trek.

 

Travel Documents to carry. 

  • Valid Passport (incase some place you need it).
  • Debit/Credit Cards (For your own safety).
  • Insurance paper and contact address (need for the rescues).
  • Family members / company’s contact address.
Dhulikhel – Balthali Trek
Dhulikhel – Balthali Trek

 

Medical/First Aid. 

  • Small First Aid Kid -Include first aid medicines, Bandage, Ibuprofen, Blister tape, personal medications, etc.

 

Head wear.                                             

  • Sun Cap: to protect sun burn during the day trip.
  • Neck Gaiter (Scarf): protect your neck to keep warm.
  • Head lamps: remote area, most needed.

 

Footwear. 

  • Normal Socks (1-2Pairs)
  • Warm Socks (1Pair)
  • Trekking Shoes: comfortable to hikes.
  • Slipper: a pair for the evening and the morning.

 

Eye care.

  • Sunglasses: important to protect your eye.
  • Eye drop: better to have one.

 

Hand Wear.

  • Thin Fleece glove a pair: keep your hand warm.
  • Wind Stopper glove a pair: useful for high altitude.
  • Walking Stick: it helps a lot on the trekking.

 

Bag Packs.

  • Day Bag Maximum 35L for during the day hike.
  • Duffle Bag 40L -60 L waterproof would be better.

 

Toilet and daily used things.

  • Hand sanitizer: to clean your hand.
  • Toilet Paper and Wet Tissue, it needed.
  • Toothbrush: it is daily used things.
  • Soap and Shampoos: you need every day in the mountain.
  • Towel: important to have one.

 

Budy Weare.

  • Thermal Top Base Layer (1-2pieces).
  • Fleece Jacket (1Piece)..
  • Warm Jacket (1 Piece).
  • Cotton T-Shirt (1-2Pieces).
  • T-shirt – Sport- quick dry and breathable (1-2/1-2 Pieces).

 

Lower part of Body wear.

  • Thermal Layer (1 Piece)
  • Fleece Trouser (1piece)
  • Light Trekking Pant (1-2 pieces)
  • Half pants (1 Pieces)
  • Under Wear (1-2 pieces)

 

Miscellaneous. 

  • Pocket Knife (Swiss): travelling knife is must important.
  • Umbrella / Raincoat: if it is rain would be useful.
  • Camera, your future memories.

 

Water Drinking bottle.

Sleeping Bags

 

 

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