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The Badimalika Trek is a 9-day pilgrimage-and-trekking journey to one of Nepal’s most revered yet least-visited Shakti temples, set on a high ridge at 4,200m in the remote Bajura district of Sudurpashchim Province, Far-Western Nepal. Unlike the busier trails of the Everest or Annapurna regions, Badimalika sees only a trickle of foreign trekkers each year, offering an unfiltered mix of raw Himalayan scenery, Karnali highland culture, and genuine spiritual pilgrimage.
The journey begins with a flight from Kathmandu to Surkhet, followed by a long, scenic jeep drive into Kolti, Bajura’s apple-growing heartland. From here the route continues by jeep to Pandusain before the trail takes over, climbing through the Apple Farm area and into Diuda Patan, a wide highland pasture used for seasonal grazing. The trek continues to Tirbeni (Triveni), the gateway settlement to the temple, before the final push to Badimalika itself.
Badimalika Temple, dedicated to the goddess Bhagwati and known locally as Malika Devi, is one of Nepal’s principal Shakti Peeth sites. According to Hindu legend it marks a spot connected to the story of Sati Devi, wife of Shiva, and it draws thousands of pilgrims each year, particularly around Janai Purnima in August, when devotees from across far-western Nepal and northern India converge on the temple. Reaching the shrine on foot, through alpine meadows and past prayer flags, gives trekkers a very different kind of high-altitude experience than a purely scenic Himalayan pass.
Above Diuda Patan, the trail leaves permanent settlements behind. There are no teahouses on the upper stretch, so trekkers camp in tents at Diuda Patan and Tirbeni, cared for by the crew, while enjoying sweeping views toward the Api and Saipal Himal ranges. On the return leg, the itinerary builds in time at the Apple Farm and Kolti’s Olive Eco Village for a slower, cultural close to the trip, including a Deuda dance and folk music evening with the local Bhote Selo community.
Because Bajura lies far outside Nepal’s standard trekking circuits, infrastructure is minimal and distances are long by jeep. That remoteness is also the trek’s biggest draw: unspoiled Karnali hill culture, wide alpine grasslands with almost no other foreign trekkers, and a genuine pilgrimage atmosphere rarely found on Nepal’s more commercial routes.
The Badimalika Trek is priced on request, since group size, jeep availability in Bajura, camping logistics, and season all affect the final cost more than on standard teahouse treks. Contact us via WhatsApp or the enquiry form for a tailored quote.
Group Size: Sharing jeep hire and camping crew costs across a larger group brings the per-person price down. Solo travelers and small groups pay a higher rate due to less cost-sharing on the Surkhet–Kolti jeep charter.
Trekking Duration: The standard itinerary is 9 days from Kathmandu. It can be shortened by flying into Nepalgunj and using the Kolti–Bajura fly-in route instead of the Surkhet jeep drive, or extended to combine with Khaptad National Park.
Transportation: The Kathmandu–Surkhet flight and all jeep transfers within Bajura (Surkhet–Kolti–Pandusain and return) are included as part of the package.
Camping Crew: A full camping setup and crew is included for the tented nights at Diuda Patan and Tirbeni, where no teahouses exist.
Trekking Season: Late July through August sees the heaviest pilgrim traffic around Janai Purnima, affecting local accommodation and jeep demand in Kolti. Spring and autumn offer quieter trails and clearer mountain views.
What’s Included
Includes: Kathmandu–Surkhet flights, hotel in Surkhet, guide, camping crew and porters, tented accommodation at Diuda Patan and Tirbeni, homestay/lodge nights in Kolti and the Apple Farm, all meals from Kolti onward, jeep transfers within Bajura, local area permits and government service charges
Excludes: International airfare, Nepal visa fees, travel insurance, alcoholic drinks, and anything not listed under Inclusions above
The Badimalika Trek remains one of Nepal’s most authentic far-western journeys, blending pilgrimage, culture, and remote alpine scenery for trekkers looking well beyond the standard Himalayan circuits.
Planning your Badimalika Trek? Bajura’s far-western location and 4,200m high point make timing matter even more than on Nepal’s better-known routes.
Autumn (September–November) — Best for Trekking
Spring (March–June) — Good Trekking Conditions
Monsoon / Janai Purnima Season (July–August) — Pilgrimage Peak
Winter (December–February) — Not Recommended
Preparing for the Badimalika Trek? Since the upper trail beyond Diuda Patan involves camping rather than teahouses, personal gear matters more here than on standard lodge-based treks. Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats) is provided by the crew — bring your own sleeping bag and warm layers.
General Gear
Head & Upper Body
Torso & Layers
Lower Body
Hands & Feet
First Aid & Toiletries
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Tip: Kolti and Surkhet have limited shops compared to Kathmandu’s Thamel, so pick up any last-minute gear before leaving the capital.