3-Day Guided Tour in Nagarkot with Ropain Festival Experience

Kathmandu, Nepal
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

This tour is ideal for people interested in experiencing Nepalese local life and the vibrant community togetherness during the festivities. The participants can explore the whole of the village while walking through the forests, waterfalls, and surrounding hills. Experience the Rice-Planting Festival and learn to plant rice with the locals in a traditional way. While you are there, you can also taste delicious homemade dishes during the whole tour.

What's included

  • Hike around the hills and waterfalls of Nagarkot
  • Two way Transfers from and to Kathmandu
  • Two Night Three Days Stay at Nagarkot Community Homestay in Full Board Basis
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Personal Expenses
  • Any services not mentioned in the Itinerary

What to expect

Day 1: Welcome with delicious lunch
  1. Nagarkot
    6h
    Upon arrival, the community host extends a warm welcome, followed by a delightful lunch. Engage in a village excursion to experience genuine community life, complemented by a half-day hike through forests, farmlands, and open spaces in Nagarkot village. This hike unveils waterfalls and stunning hill and mountain views. In the evening, you'll have the opportunity to learn and cook local dishes for dinner alongside your hosts.
Day 2: Rice Plantation
  1. Nagarkot
    8h
    After breakfast, you will walk towards the field while listening to the tales of the festival from the locals. Change into your field get-up then observe a prayer to the gods 'puja done by an elder of the community for a good harvest. Learn how to plant the rice seedlings from the locals and follow their techniques. In between, you will be having Dahi-Chiura beaten rice with yogurt - a combination of meals that is consumed during this festival.

    Note:
    You are suggested to bring a spare cloth, as you shall be playing in the mud with locals in the field!
Day 3: Departure
  1. Nagarkot
    Pass by
    Shortly after breakfast, bid farewell to the locals and then you will be departing back to Kathmandu.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our team will receive you at the meeting point

End point

Our team will receive you at the meeting point

Additional information

  • 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.
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