Tour Category: Dhulikhel

If you are into the tour near the valley that offers traditional and rural Nepal with the stunning view of the different Himalayan ranges, then Kathmandu and Balthali tour is the perfect destination for you.

The Kathmandu and Balthali tour serves your interest in exploring richness in cultures, traditional and heritage sites, rituals, and festivals that have been followed for centuries by the ancestors. You can also join this trek even after your trekking in Nepal. It offers you the wonders of nature as well as highly influenced typical Newari culture along with the stunning views of the Himalayas. This tour will be a perfect destination for those who are looking for delightful holidays in Nepal. If you want a short trip where you can enjoy the cultural exploration, natural landscapes as well as have a short hike then this Kathmandu and Balthali village tour is the wise destination for you.

The short tour to Kathmandu and Balthali villages starts with a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. You will explore several UNESCO listed heritage sites in Kathmandu such as Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square. After exploring this place in Kathmandu you will drive to Dhulikhel, a popular place for sunrise and sunset views near Kathmandu. Besides, Dhulikhel lets you witness the majestic view of the Himalayan range including the Ganesh Himal, Langtang, and Rolwaling Himalayan range. From Dhulikhel, the next morning you will have a short hike of about 3 hours to Namo Buddha, a sacred site of Buddhists. Then from Namo Buddha, you can hike to Balthali Village which takes another 3 hours. Explore several places in Balthali including the ancient temples and monasteries with typical Newari village. On the other hand, Balthali lets you witness the vistas of northern Himalayan ranges as well as the green forests.

From Balthali, we will have some leisurely walks to one of the oldest towns in Panauti. Panauti is a great place to explore the ancient cultures, the woodcarvings houses, and a typical culture that has been preserved for centuries ago. From Panauti, we will drive to Kathmandu and have a typical Nepalese dinner at some restaurants in Kathmandu. Therefore, the let you experience the wonders of nature with the natural landscapes as well as the typical ancient culture and rural lifestyle of Nepal.

This private luxury tour synthesizes cultural touring with connecting with nature and rejuvenating oneself at a luxurious retreat to observe the high Himalayas.

Begin the tour with the best of what Kathmandu has to offer. The cultural and religious aspect of the city will blow the minds of the visitors. The tour will start with the best of what Kathmandu has to offer- Durbar Square (with temples dating back to the 12th century), Boudhanath Stupa (a world heritage site) popularly known as the “Monkey Temple”, and Pashupatinath Temple (the country’s most important Hindu temple, on the banks of the Bagmati river where Hindus are cremated too).

A trip to Nepal would be incomplete without truly understanding how the world’s highest mountain sits in the country.Nothing compares to the sheer beauty the Himalayas has to offer. Take the Everest Experience- so close that you can almost touch it.

Additionally, the trip marches forward towards the Patan area, a truly magical place after Kathmandu, separated only by the murky Bagmati River with fewer crowds than Kathmandu yet the beauty holds similar. There are our local haunts for local foods to arts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Patan.

Next stop is Bhaktapur, the third of the medieval city-states in the Kathmandu Valley which is so well preserved from the art to the traditional beliefs too. This feels like a separate world all together. The Nyatapola Temple, The National Museum, The Golden Gate, the food there, the locals everything will be amusing for the sight to behold.

Then, continue to Dwarika’s Resort Dhulikhel, a luxurious retreat in the forested hills, the most popular destinations even for the local people for a short hike and a weekend getaway. Views of the high Himalayas and the range of peaks that it comprises, right from the Langtang Lirung in the west to the Dorje Lakpa, Gauri Shankar and Melungtse, and then Number in the east. The panoramic views of the high peaks of the Himalayas above and the rural valleys below will surely leave the visitors much rejuvenated after a short vacay here. Dhulikhel has a very nice mixture of Buddhist flavor and old Hindu temples- the several ancient temples dedicated are to Sweta Bhairava, Hari Siddhi, devistan, Shiva, and Narayana, each with an interesting story related to how they came into being. If not for the outing, visitors can experience a wide range of activities at the resort itself, such as yoga, chakra meditation, swimming, sauna, spa, Himalayan rock salt rooms for peace of mind etc. There is everything for anything.