Badimalika Trek 2026: The Complete 8-Day Fast-Track Guide
Discover the complete **8-day Badimalika Trek itinerary** with this comprehensive guide covering the sacred **Badimalika Temple (4,219 m)** in remote Far Western Nepal. Learn about the best trekking seasons, difficulty level, permits, camping experience, detailed day-by-day itinerary, transportation, costs, packing essentials, and expert travel tips. Whether you're planning a pilgrimage or an off-the-beaten-path Himalayan adventure, this guide answers the most common questions and provides everything you need to plan the 'Badimalika Trek in 2026' with confidence.
Basic Details
Duration
8 Days
Trip Grade
Moderate
Country
Nepal
Maximum Altitude
4,210 meters
Group Size
2 - 15
Best Season
All Season
Starts At
Kathmandu
Ends At
Kathmandu
Trip Info
The Badimalika Temple Trek is the least explored trek of high altitudes in Nepal. This
trek starts in Bajura District in far western Nepal and goes towards the Badimalika
Temple located at 4,219 meters above sea level, passing through alpine grasslands locally
called 22 Patans.
This trek does not have any teahouses on the trail like other popular trekking destinations
like Everest and Annapurna Region. There are no tea-houses available for
accommodation here and camping facilities are needed.
Reasons why people do the Badimalika Trek:
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Large alpine meadows and open landscape
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Very few trekkers
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Api, Saipal, and hills surroundings
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Religious importance of Badimalika Temple
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Beautiful wildflowers covered grasslands in July & August
Now that there are better roads connecting Dadeldhura and Bajura, the trek can be done in
only 8 days. But traditional trek routes take up to 12 to 14 days.
Important Notes
This trek is 100% camping only and there are no fixed tea houses along the way.
Landslides and weather can affect vehicle movement.
The months of July and August are when flowers bloom in the wild, although rainfall is expected at this time.
October and November yield clear mountain scenery and favorable weather conditions.
Landslides and weather can affect vehicle movement.
The months of July and August are when flowers bloom in the wild, although rainfall is expected at this time.
October and November yield clear mountain scenery and favorable weather conditions.
Fitness Level
Difficulty: Moderate
Daily walking: 5–8 hours
Maximum elevation: 4,219 m
Accommodation: Camping only
Suitable for: Experienced hikers and fit beginners with a guide
Daily walking: 5–8 hours
Maximum elevation: 4,219 m
Accommodation: Camping only
Suitable for: Experienced hikers and fit beginners with a guide
Trip Itinerary
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The day starts with an early morning flight from Kathmandu to Dhangadhi,
taking approximately 1 hour. You will be able to enjoy spectacular views of the
Himalayan mountains located on the left side of the plane.
Upon arriving at Dhangadhi airport, you board a private vehicle for a drive lasting 5 to 6
hours to Dadeldhura, gradually ascending from the hot plains of Terai into the cool
middle hills of Nepal's western part.
Dadeldhura is a regional capital, providing good accommodation facilities and
restaurants. Staying overnight at this location decreases travel time during the next day's
drive and also enables acclimatization due to altitude increase.
Flight duration: 1 hour
Drive duration: 5–6 hours
Overnight elevation: 2,090 meters
taking approximately 1 hour. You will be able to enjoy spectacular views of the
Himalayan mountains located on the left side of the plane.
Upon arriving at Dhangadhi airport, you board a private vehicle for a drive lasting 5 to 6
hours to Dadeldhura, gradually ascending from the hot plains of Terai into the cool
middle hills of Nepal's western part.
Dadeldhura is a regional capital, providing good accommodation facilities and
restaurants. Staying overnight at this location decreases travel time during the next day's
drive and also enables acclimatization due to altitude increase.
Flight duration: 1 hour
Drive duration: 5–6 hours
Overnight elevation: 2,090 meters
It's going to be a long and scenic overland journey to your trek starting point. The route
passes through Sanfebagar, Mangalsen, Martadi, and other little hill settlements.
Sometimes, the route may appear very difficult during monsoons but can easily be
traversed by 4-wheel drive vehicles.
As we advance towards Bajura District, the scenery gets more remote. Jadanga is also a
small village, and one of the practical starting points for Badimalika Trek.
Upon arrival, the trekking team sorts out the necessary trekking equipment and gears up
for their first day of trekking.
Drive duration: 7–9 hours
Overnight elevation: approximately 1,200 meters
passes through Sanfebagar, Mangalsen, Martadi, and other little hill settlements.
Sometimes, the route may appear very difficult during monsoons but can easily be
traversed by 4-wheel drive vehicles.
As we advance towards Bajura District, the scenery gets more remote. Jadanga is also a
small village, and one of the practical starting points for Badimalika Trek.
Upon arrival, the trekking team sorts out the necessary trekking equipment and gears up
for their first day of trekking.
Drive duration: 7–9 hours
Overnight elevation: approximately 1,200 meters
The route starts with a moderate climb amidst diverse vegetation, agricultural fields, and
settlements. The people living here rely on animal husbandry and farming, making it a
great experience to learn about rural Nepal’s lifestyle.
The hike gets tougher after midday as one approaches Budha Krodh, a typical camping
site for trekkers and pilgrims.
Water supply is abundant at the campsite, and there are hardly any visitors around during
the night.
Walking duration: 6–7 hours
Overnight elevation: 2,263 meters
settlements. The people living here rely on animal husbandry and farming, making it a
great experience to learn about rural Nepal’s lifestyle.
The hike gets tougher after midday as one approaches Budha Krodh, a typical camping
site for trekkers and pilgrims.
Water supply is abundant at the campsite, and there are hardly any visitors around during
the night.
Walking duration: 6–7 hours
Overnight elevation: 2,263 meters
It is considered the most picturesque day in the journey. The forest vegetation slowly
changes into the ridge and the high altitude grassland. You will start seeing wider vistas,
and the legendary 22 Patans will appear as you ascend.
This section comprises gently undulating alpine grasslands instead of steep mountain
valleys. Between July and August, the area becomes covered with wildflowers. During
the autumn season, the weather remains clear, and you can see the peaks of Api and
Saipal.
Bhitachhina is a wide-open camping site with panoramic views during sunset and sunrise.
Walking duration: 6–7 hours
Overnight elevation: 3,667 meters
changes into the ridge and the high altitude grassland. You will start seeing wider vistas,
and the legendary 22 Patans will appear as you ascend.
This section comprises gently undulating alpine grasslands instead of steep mountain
valleys. Between July and August, the area becomes covered with wildflowers. During
the autumn season, the weather remains clear, and you can see the peaks of Api and
Saipal.
Bhitachhina is a wide-open camping site with panoramic views during sunset and sunrise.
Walking duration: 6–7 hours
Overnight elevation: 3,667 meters
This is a relatively easy trek through high-altitude pasture fields. The terrain consists of
gradual rises and falls, with panoramic views all along the way.
Tribeni is a holy spot where three rivers converge. This is a convenient stopping point for
trekkers and pilgrims who are heading to the temple of Badimalika Temple the following
day.
The trek is shorter, which will allow you to take some time to rest, roam around, and get
ready for the next day’s trek.
Walking duration: 3–4 hours
Overnight elevation: 3,870 meters
gradual rises and falls, with panoramic views all along the way.
Tribeni is a holy spot where three rivers converge. This is a convenient stopping point for
trekkers and pilgrims who are heading to the temple of Badimalika Temple the following
day.
The trek is shorter, which will allow you to take some time to rest, roam around, and get
ready for the next day’s trek.
Walking duration: 3–4 hours
Overnight elevation: 3,870 meters
This is the most important part of the trip. You leave early in the morning and walk
gradually up to Badimalika Temple, which stands at an altitude of 4,219 meters. The
temple is devoted to the goddess Bhagwati and is considered one of the most sacred
shrines in western Nepal.
At the top, there are extensive views across the valleys and snow-capped mountains
beyond. This region is characterized by an unusual openness typical of Nepal with many
flat areas that stretch far into the distance.
After visiting the temple and photographing the surroundings, you descend to Dhalpuri
Pokhari, a serene campsite situated next to a small alpine lake.
Walking duration: 7–8 hours
Highest elevation: 4,219 meters
Overnight elevation: 2,556 meters
gradually up to Badimalika Temple, which stands at an altitude of 4,219 meters. The
temple is devoted to the goddess Bhagwati and is considered one of the most sacred
shrines in western Nepal.
At the top, there are extensive views across the valleys and snow-capped mountains
beyond. This region is characterized by an unusual openness typical of Nepal with many
flat areas that stretch far into the distance.
After visiting the temple and photographing the surroundings, you descend to Dhalpuri
Pokhari, a serene campsite situated next to a small alpine lake.
Walking duration: 7–8 hours
Highest elevation: 4,219 meters
Overnight elevation: 2,556 meters
The route gradually drops to the nearest road head through farmlands and forests. The
vehicle can pick up the party depending upon the state of the roads.
Upon reaching the road head, you travel further by jeep to Martadi or any other village
within its vicinity.
This is the conclusion of the trekking phase of the trip.
Walking duration: 4–6 hours
Jeep drive: 2–4 hours
vehicle can pick up the party depending upon the state of the roads.
Upon reaching the road head, you travel further by jeep to Martadi or any other village
within its vicinity.
This is the conclusion of the trekking phase of the trip.
Walking duration: 4–6 hours
Jeep drive: 2–4 hours
You leave at an early hour for the lengthy drive to Dhangadhi. Once you arrive, you take
the afternoon or night flight to Kathmandu.
Your trip concludes with a much better appreciation of one of Nepal’s most isolated and
least commercialized trekking areas.
Drive duration: 8–10 hours
Flight duration: 1 hour
the afternoon or night flight to Kathmandu.
Your trip concludes with a much better appreciation of one of Nepal’s most isolated and
least commercialized trekking areas.
Drive duration: 8–10 hours
Flight duration: 1 hour
Includes / Excludes
Includes
What’s Included
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Domestic round trip flight from Kathmandu to Dhangadhi
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jeep transportation from Dhangadhi to Dadeldhura, Jadanga, and back
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All necessary permits and permits like E-TIMS and other entrance fees
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English-speaking trekking guide
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All camping equipment such as tents, sleeping mattresses
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Three meals per day for the trekking period
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Government taxes and service charges
Doesn't Include
Not Included
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Personal expenses
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Personal trekking gear
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Travel insurance
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Tips for guide
FAQs
The minimum days are 8 days including Kathmandu, but some agencies still offer tours of 12-14 days.
Badimalika Temple's altitude is 4,219 meters.
Badimalika Trek is quite challenging because of the long days of walking in the remote region and camping in such places.
Badimalika Trek is suitable for beginners who are fit enough.
Yes, the permits such as E-Tims are required.
There are no teahouses on the trail; only camping sites.
October is considered the best month. If one wants to see blooming flowers, then July and August are perfect.
Yes, Badimalika Trek is a worthwhile trek if one wants to experience the remote trekking route.
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