Panauti is a medieval town in the heart of Nepal and has been home to Newari people for centuries. Panauti Community Homestay allows travellers to experience Panauti's rich heritage with modern access such as Wi-Fi, hot water, cable TV in the living room, etc., all while staying at authentic homes run by Nepali women. It is a home for families, couples, and solo travellers to experience Newari culture, artisanship, history, and cuisine. When you stay in Panauti, you can explore Panauti's many temples or enjoy a walk around the city, all within walking distance of your homestay. Here are the top five things to do while visiting this medieval town.
1. Hiking around Panauti
There are two lovely hikes to or from Panauti.
Community Hike from Sanga to Panauti through Tamang Hill Villages.
Hiking about 10 kilometres from Sanga to Panauti (or vice versa) is an easy-moderate difficulty. The scenery is magnificent, with the views of majestic Himalaya peaks towering over you along the trail. You can stop by and enjoy local foods at some of the Tamang settlements. You'll walk through several farm fields along the way and Tamang people working in their rice paddies or tending livestock who stop what they're doing to wave hello at us. After hiking for around 5-6 hours, you can stop your trail at Panauti Village Community Homestay, where you can have a delicious meal.
Hike to Namo Buddha Sacred Buddhist Site from Panauti Homestay
Hiking to the preserved Tibetan Buddhist site of Namo Buddha is an excellent way to get off the beaten path in Nepal. Starting from Panauti, you'll gradually climb uphill about 250 meters through fields and forests, meeting Nepali villagers and farmers on the way. When you reach the Namo Buddha sacred site, you will find a clean, unpolluted environment with fresh air. The snow-capped Himalayas will amaze you with the view from Namo Buddha Site. There is also a large Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery where Buddha's sons and monks perform a worshipping ceremony in the big hall, and nice delicious meals are enjoyed.
2. Explore the Medieval Town, Panauti
Home to 40 temples, all diverse in architecture and style, Panauti also features a museum showcasing sculptures, inscriptions, and other artefacts. This town of festivals celebrates 28 different festivals on various occasions every year. With a history spanning centuries, Panauti has had many rulers who left their mark on its architecture.
There are pieces of each era still standing today, from medieval times to modern times. Panauti also features traditional houses with courtyards surrounded by wooden screens to maintain the privacy of family members. The houses are still constructed in an authentic, traditional way, like they were back in ancient times, with Nepalese designs and architecture. The host of the homestay place will offer to take you around the town and houses while explaining about the town's history. It is also an excellent place for photographers to take vintage photos.
3. Cycling Adventures
As Nepal is an extraordinary land filled with mountains and magnificent scenery, it has beautiful trails to start your adventure with a bicycle, especially in the town of Panauti. Local Youths are beginning to serve tourists and cooperate in eco-friendly and sustainable tourism activities. Bikers can start the trail from Panauti Bike Station, where all the services for bikers are provided. If you connect with a local homestay, they can arrange your whole biking trail with a local guide and perfect sightseeing. Throughout the path, you can witness markets, vintage buildings, farms, temples and, most importantly, splendid sceneries. There is also a chance to enjoy Nepal Traditional Tea, which represents Nepali Culture. Even the beginner riders can take this trail with the guidance of trained local youths.
4. Savor Your own Nepali food
Visiting Nepal is incomplete without having Nepali Culture Tea and self-made homemade Nepali meals. While staying with locals, visitors can create their own Nepali Food by learning the traditional cooking recipes of Nepal. Visitors can shop for food ingredients from local markets and cook with local homestay hosts. You can learn traditional Nepali home meals, from shopping and chopping to plating, and then enjoy warm and delicious meals.
5. Stay with locals at Community Homestay
A personal encounter with locals by staying at Community Homestay is highly recommended while you are in Panauti, Nepal. Travelling is more unique if you make more friends along the way. Meeting new people and having fun with them is much more memorable than the standard arranged tourist trips. Hosts from Panauti Community Homestay are friendly and kind. They can offer you the best homestay experience while living and eating with them while travelling around Panauti City. Panauti is a well-preserved city with few tourists. The community homestay hosts are experienced and will receive their guests with comfortable facilities and warm services.
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