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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Overview
The tour offers and opportunity to stay in women-led homestays, where travelers are welcomed like family and get to share in everyday life with locals. The guided hike from Sanga to Panauti through scenic farmland and forests offers not only beautiful landscapes but also a window into rural Nepali life. Guests can participate in traditional Thaili-making workshops and explore Panauti’s ancient temples and heritage sites, gaining deeper insight into its Newar roots. This experience also directly supports local livelihoods and women’s empowerment, making it both meaningful and memorable.
What's included
Lunch
Dinner
Local Guide for Sanga-Panauti Hike
Breakfast
Thaili Making Experience
1 Night Accommodation at Panauti Community Homestay
Personal Expenses
Any transportation services
Anything not mentioned in the included section
What to expect
Day 1: Community Hike Sanga-Panauti, Thaili Making Experience
Kailashnath Mahadev
Pass by
You will start your day by meeting the local guide at Sanga gate (arrive at 08:30 AM) and start a hike from Sanga to Panauti (3-4 hrs.) via an off the beaten path with a local guide. This unique route takes you along some beautiful sceneries and villages.
10h · Admission ticket not included
Once you reach Panauti, you'll have lunch in one of the Community Homestays. Afterwards, make a Traditional coin purse- Thaili as a souvenir with the community women and bond over the activity. In the evening, assist your hosts in making Dinner for the night and learn about how a local dinner is made. Once it's ready, you can enjoy the food with the host and family!
Day 2: Explore Village Life
3h · Admission ticket not included
The next day, tour the Indreshwori Temple and Triveni Ghat, one of the main attractions of Panauti, with a temple dating back to the late 13th century. You may also see the local devotees worshipping near the temple area. Once you have breakfast with your host family, you will depart to Kathmandu.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We will meet at the bus stop at Sanga. You can catch a bus from Ratnapark in Kathmandu going to Dhulikhel or Panauti and drop off at Sanga.
End point
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
