Live with locals in Panauti

Hiking along a pristine route you will encounter nature, locals and their culture. The hike ends at the historical town of Panauti where you stay in one of the community homestay and experience living with the locals by interacting and discovering their culture and activities.

The tour will take you to the Indreshwor temple through the alleys of Panauti and to nearby villages where you will explore the local lifestyle.

At the homestay, you can get a chance to try out Nepali outfits and learn to cook Nepali cuisine with the host and family.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hike to Panauti (4hrs) and Live with the Locals.

Pass By: Kailashnath Mahadev, Sanga,Chittapol, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
You will start your day with a transfer from Kathmandu to Sanga and (arrive at 08:00 AM) and start a hike from Sanga to Panauti (5 hrs.) via an off the beaten path with a private guide. This unique route takes you along some beautiful sceneries and villages. Arriving at Panauti, you’ll will be welcomed and assigned a homestay here you will have lunch, interact with the host family and rest for few hours.

Stop At: Indreshwar Mahadev Temple, Panauti 45209 Nepal
In the evening, the host will take you on a tour to the Indreshwor Temple walking through the alleys of Panauti. The temple dates back to the late 13th century and is one of the largest pagoda style temple in Nepal. The temple has a vast courtyard hosts many small temple alongside the Panauti museum.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Panauti Community Homestay, Panauti 45209, Nepal
Wrapping up the day, you move back to the homesaty where you can experience cooking traditional Nepali Cuisine with the host and enjoy the meal for the dinner.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner: In the evening you can experience cooking traditional Nepali Cuisine and enjoy the food with the host and family!
Accommodation included: Community Homestay Panauti

Day 2: Village walk and back

Stop At: Panauti Community Homestay, Panauti 45209, Nepal
The next day, the host will guide you to nearby village. Here you can explore the village lifestyle, farms and local activities. After the walk you will be escorted back to the home for breakfast and then to the community hall where your ride back to Kathmandu will be waiting.

If you are a morning person and do not hesitate waking up early be sure to ask your host to take you to observe the sunrise.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.