Hiking around Panauti

Hiking in Panauti is quite different as compared to most of the short hikes you can do around Kathmandu Valley. While most of these hikes offer you the beauty and glory of nature, Panauti mostly has to offer you its culture and history. It is one of the oldest towns in Nepal and has some of the oldest temples and monuments of Nepal.

Sanga – Panauti Hiking

Hike from Sanga to Panauti through Tamang Hill Villages.

Hiking about 10 kilometers 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 Tamang settlements. There are several farm fields along the way you’ll walk through as well as Tamang people working in their rice paddies or tending livestock who stop what they’re doing to wave hello at us. After hiking 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

Events to experience

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 climb gradually 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 and no-polluted 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, monks, perform a worshipping ceremony in the big hall and nice delicious meals to enjoy.