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Balthali: Hill Village with Himalayan Views near Panauti

Central hills

In this article
  1. Balthali at a glance
  2. Highlights
  3. Trips and guides
  4. Plan your visit

Balthali is a farming village at about 1,730 m in Kavre, south of Panauti. Terraced fields and small resorts look out over the hills to a long sweep of the Himalaya, from Langtang towards the Everest range.

Quick answer: Balthali is about 2 hours from Kathmandu. Hike between Dhulikhel, Namo Buddha, Balthali and Panauti over 2–3 days.

Balthali at a glance

FactDetails
AltitudeAbout 1,730 m
DistrictKavre
ViewsLangtang to Everest range
From KathmanduAbout 2 hours
WalksNamo Buddha, Panauti

Highlights

  • Sunrise views.
  • Village life.
  • Gentle hiking.

Trips and guides

Plan your visit

Balthali is a peaceful village escape from Kathmandu. Contact us and our Kathmandu team will help you plan it.

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About 1,730 m.

In Kavre, south of Panauti.

About 2 hours.

Yes, from Dhulikhel or Namo Buddha.

The Himalaya from Langtang to Everest.