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.
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Meeting Points
Departure
कृष्ण चोक बस बिसौनी
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.
Return
PANAUTI COMMUNITY HOME STAY
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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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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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Community Hike Sanga-Panauti, Thaili Making Experience
2 Stops
1
Kailashnath Mahadev
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.
2
PANAUTI COMMUNITY HOME STAY
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!
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.
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Meeting Points
Departure
कृष्ण चोक बस बिसौनी
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.
