About This Tour
About This Tour
Panauti is a small medieval town 32km from Kathmandu that has preserved its Newari heritage with remarkable integrity. The town sits at the confluence of two rivers, surrounded by temples, traditional houses, and narrow streets that look much as they did centuries ago. Unlike the more touristed cities of the valley, Panauti is quiet, genuine, and managed by a community that has chosen to develop tourism on its own terms.
The highlight is the Indreshwar Mahadev Temple — a three-tiered pagoda from the 13th century that is one of the oldest surviving wooden temples in Nepal. But the real treasure is the town itself: the backstreets where Newari families live in traditional houses, the community-managed tour that shows you the town through the eyes of residents, and the peaceful atmosphere of a place that tourism has not yet changed.
What's Included
- Local host family or community-lodge accommodation
- Local home-cooked meals during the stay
- Community activities and cultural exchange
- Local guide or community facilitator
- Village walks and local experiences
- Ground transport as per the itinerary
- Included items may vary by package. Eco Holiday Asia confirms final inclusions before booking.
What's Not Included
- International flights to and from Nepal
- Nepal visa fees and travel insurance
- Domestic transport not mentioned in Included
- Meals not specified in Included
- Personal expenses, drinks and souvenirs
- Tips for guide, driver and host families (appreciated, optional)
- Optional activities not part of the package
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Community Impact of This Trip
Panauti has an established community tourism program. Your guide is a local resident, and tour fees support the community development fund that maintains the town’s heritage buildings and supports local families.
Responsible Travel Notes
- Respect local culture, dress modestly at temples and ask before photographing people
- Avoid single-use plastic — carry a refillable water bottle on tour
- Follow your guide's instructions at heritage sites, monasteries and protected areas
- Support local businesses — buy at family-run shops, eat at local restaurants
- Respect sacred sites and community customs
- Follow Nepal permit and conservation rules in protected areas
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