Balthali
In Nepali: बल्थली
A terraced Tamang and Brahmin hill village south of Panauti, with a small resort and a big mountain view.
Balthali sits on a ridge above the Roshi valley, a patchwork of terraced fields, farmhouses and forest. From the top the Himalaya runs across the northern skyline, and the valley below turns green in the monsoon and gold at harvest.
It is a short hike or drive from Panauti or Namobuddha, and a good place for a slow night or two in the countryside close to Kathmandu.
What to see and do
Walk the ridge for mountain views, visit nearby Tamang and Brahmin villages, and take trails down to the Roshi valley or across to Namobuddha. The area is especially beautiful when the rice terraces are green (July–September) or golden (October).
Good to know
Accommodation is limited to a few resorts and homestays; book ahead. Roads are rough after rain.
Quick answers
- Where is Balthali?
- Balthali is in Kavrepalanchok district, Bagmati Province, in the Pahad belt of Nepal.
- What is the altitude of Balthali?
- About 1,730 m (5,676 ft) above sea level.
- How much does it cost to visit Balthali?
- For a 3-day trip from Kathmandu, about NPR 4,500 (≈ US$33) per person on a budget, or NPR 11,500 (≈ US$85) with standard hotels and private transport — for two foreign visitors sharing, including transport, stay, food. Nepali visitors on a budget: about NPR 4,500 per person. These are estimates; adjust them in the trip planner.
- How many days do I need for Balthali?
- Plan 1 night there; with travel from Kathmandu and back, about 3 days in all.
- Do I need a permit or ticket for Balthali?
- No special permit or ticket is normally needed.
- When is the best time to visit Balthali?
- October–April
- How do I get to Balthali?
- About 1 hour from Panauti by jeep or 2–3 hours' walk. It is about 29 km (straight line) from Kathmandu.
- What is Balthali called in Nepali?
- बल्थली
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