Connect with Culture and Craft

Our friendly SASANE Sisters welcome you in their home, where they will share their story with you. Our experienced guides will introduce you to our tour and share further information about the fitness level recommended for this tour. After around one hour driving past typical Nepali Village, we arrive our destination for today: Panauti . As we travel through Khware Tribeni Ghat, the junction of three rivers; Roshi, Punyamati & an invisible river called Lilawati, our guide will explain you about the ancient history and culture related to the Ghat, Cremation site. You guide will also show you around the Local Newari Settlement, where you can dive into the local lifestyle and culture. Once we reach, Indreshwor Temple Square, the largest and tallest Pagoda styled temple in Nepal, you will be amazed by the ancient architectures and monuments surrounded with statues and many other temples like Unmata Bhairav, Krishna Mandir and so on. After around 20-25 minutes’ drive, at Panauti Community Homestay, the host will be waiting for you to welcome you in Traditional Newari Style. 'Panauti Community Homestay’ welcomes visitors into 17 homes all run by women whose motto is: “Run by Women for Women’s Empowerment”. The host offers Cooking Class and Newari Cultural Program with intent of promoting and preserving its distinct culture with initiative of running homestay in Nepal. During the program Guests can experience the lifestyle of the local people, socialize with the families and get involved in the tradition and have delicious Authentic Nepali Food After an hour Drive from the Homestay, we will reach majestic place of Namobudha, an area of peaceful pilgrimage. As it is located in a slightly elevated land, you can view the Himalayan Range. There are plenty of Buddhist Shrines and Popular Thrangu Tashi Monastery in Namo Buddha where you will find inner peace in making & offering Butter lamp at the Monastery. Around one and half hour Drive back to Dhulikhel