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Itinerary
Early in the morning, you can prepare some soup and breakfast in a primitive style . And the beautiful sun rising from the east while radiating the beautiful rays reflecting the mountains seems incredible. After enjoying the morning, you will have a short drive to Panauti where you can spend your night after the strenuous yet amazing hiking experience. Stay at camp.
General Information About Narayanthan panauti kathmandu one night camping tour
The Narayanthan Panauti Kathmandu 1 Night Camping Hiking Tour is a popular adventure tour in Nepal that takes you through the beautiful landscape of the Kathmandu Valley. The tour starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Narayanthan, which is a scenic hill station located on the outskirts of the city. From here, you will begin your hiking journey towards the ancient town of Panauti.
During the hike, you will pass through lush green forests, terraced fields, and traditional Nepalese villages, offering stunning views of the Himalayan mountain range in the distance. Upon reaching Panauti, you will have the opportunity to explore the town’s rich cultural heritage and historical landmarks, such as the Indreshwar Mahadev Temple and the Panauti Durbar Square.
After exploring Panauti, you will set up your campsite for the night in a serene location surrounded by nature. You will enjoy a warm and hearty meal cooked by your guides, followed by a bonfire and a peaceful night’s sleep under the stars.
The next morning, you will wake up to the refreshing sound of birds chirping and a beautiful sunrise. You will then have breakfast and pack up your campsite before embarking on the hike back to Narayanthan. From here, you will return to Kathmandu, concluding your memorable 1 Night Camping Hiking Tour.
Best time to visit Narayanthan
Bethanchowk is best favourable to visit during the Spring and Autumn months. However, all other months are good to visit except monsoon. But while visiting Bethanchowk, it is very important to check for a weather forecast for the visibility, humidity and climate conditions. In good visibility, you can explore the mountain views very clearly and that’s the best part of visiting Bethanchowk.
Attractions and Activities in Narayanthan
Bethanchowk Narayanthan is an amazing place that offers diverse experiences. From the religious importance to the impeccable natural beauty, Bethanchowk is a complete refreshing package. Furthermore, camping in Bethanchowk is an added advantage as you will get to explore more of that area while enjoying it with family and friends. During wintertime, the place also observes snowfall. For the people who want to enjoy snowfall while exploring the amazing mountain beauty, Bethanchowk could be a potential destination.
Camping
Bethanchowk Narayanthan is getting popularity as an amazing camping destination near Kathmandu valley. In the hilltop, there are no accommodation facilities available, so camping is an option to stay overnight in Bethanchowk. Camping and campfires in Bethanchowk are as astonishing as the nightclubs in some busy towns. Maybe that’s why camping in some rural mountains is sometimes called the nightclub in the hills.
Snowfall
During winter months (December, January, February), Narayanthan observes snowfall. Enjoying the snowfall could also be a wonderful activity in Bethanchowk. However, you need to be aware of the slippery trail.
Sunrise view
Bethanchowk is popular for its astonishing sunrise and sunset views. It offers the best sunrise views that reflect the mountain. The sun rising from the east makes the mountains in the west shine. The cloud beneath the mountain and sunrise radiating the golden colour all around, who wouldn’t love to observe the best rays of the time.
Cave
There is a small cave adjacent to the Bethanchowk hill. It is also an interesting part to explore in Narayanthan. The cave system is beautiful and small, however, the attempt to get inside the cave can be fatal, so it’s not recommended to get inside the small cave.
Cloud gazing
The floating cloud beneath the hill is very wonderful. Gazing the cloud and drawing the imagination around gives a new perspective to life. Cloud gazing from the top of Bethanchowk hill is one of the best things that you can do. The mountains playing hide and seek with the clouds at Bethanchowk is very astonishing and helps to develop things bigger than us, better than us.
Photography
Narayanthan is an incredible destination for Photography. A diverse range of flora and fauna, beautiful mountain views, sunrise and sunset views and the captivating atmosphere of this place lure the photography enthusiasts. Photography is the perfect way to capture the moments in a very physical form that portrays the lifestyle and nature, and the moment of very survival.
Things to see & do in Panauti
Heritage sites are what Panauti is famous for and for good reason. Panauti can lay claim to the oldest temple in Nepal along with near impeccable preservation. What’s more, Panauti can literally be like stepping back in time as very little has changed here in centuries. The best way to explore Panauti is on foot with a self-guided heritage walk. Heritage walk through Panauti Nearly all heritage trips through Panauti start from the rather dire looking bus park. The official entrance to Panauti is just south of the bus park through an old red brick gate to the left. However, I recommend that you take a more scenic route through Panauti by starting off crossing the bridge directly adjacent to the bus park due west. Follow the straight street out and after about 10 minutes the buildings will thin out and over to your right you’ll see the tell-tale signs of tall pagoda temples. There’s a little trail leading down a slope leading to some foot bridges to an area known as Tribeni. Don’t cross the bridge yet! The first stop is the impressive lone Brahmayani temple on this side of the river.
Take a Heritage Walk in Panauti
Throughout this guide to Panauti you will have seen a lot. However to get the most out of a visit to Panauti it’s best to do a heritage walk by yourself. It’s a small township and there’s really no need to hire a guide. The best maps and information (more than here) can be found in my guidebook to the Kathmandu Valley or my complete guidebook to Nepal. For heritage enthisastes you can make the most out of Panati with my book Kathmandu Valley Heritage Walks. Each heritage walk has been meticulously worked out so you can discover it all. More so than anywhere else. This website was the first to publish such an in depth guide to Panauti and these guidebooks are the first and only ones to cover heritage walks throughout all of the Kathmandu Valley!
Festivals in Panauti
Panauti is a Newari township so it observes all Nepali national holidays and local Newari festivals. As there are cremation Ghats there are near on monthly pujas or “blessings” at the ghats. There is however one dedicate festival which is known as Panauti Jatra. It takes place annually over several days between May and June. On day one the two goddesses you would have discovered earlier in this guide, Brahmayani and Bhadrakali, are brought out. In day two Brahmayani is taken to her temple across the river. On day three there is a parade in celebration of Ganesh (Shiva’s son). Day four is the actual festival itself when chariots come out with people singing and dancing. Another popular festival in Panauti is the Yomari festival that takes place in December. This is an event surrounding a momo like dessert made from steamed flour with a filling of sugar, nuts and ghee. Panauti lies claim to creating the Yomari so this is when the cook and eat it. It’s worth noting that for tourist things tend to either be too crazy and crowded or outright boring when it comes to festivals in Panauti. Certainly if you are in the area it’s worth checking out.
Entrance fees to Panauti
There is no entrance fee to visit Panauti. However to enter the Indreshwar temple complex and museum there’s a 300 rupee fee (it’s one of the best preserved heritage sites and museums in Nepal and well worth the fee).
Accommodation in Panauti
Restaurants are few and far between in Panauti. Many close up in the winter and don’t open early in the morning. In fact many don’t open during regular hours at all. Don’t despair though as there are a few options. Ananada Guesthouse (right outside the Indreshwar complex) offer home cooked meals which are probably the best in Panauti. The menu is quite good and many of the vegetables come straight from their garden outside (you can literally watch them pick them). Cafe Agna offers a whole range of items with momo’s being a favorite. However their opening hours seem to offer no hope these days. Aside from some local places, Hotel Panauti has a small restaurant attached to it offering good value but basic food if you get stuck.
Responsible Ecotourism
Narayanthan is an amazing destination in the outskirts of Kavrepalanchowk district. In a pristine and adventurous settlement, Bethanchowk is an emerging and highly preferred destination for nature geeks. But the environmental protection for such destinations is highly concerning at this time and it becomes the responsibility of every visitor. Littering and throwing garbage rampantly can have adverse impacts on the destination. So, responsible ecotourism practice is a huge concern for today’s tourism activities.
Minimizing the negative social and environmental impact generates a greater possibility of protecting the beautiful destination. So, while visiting camping sites such as Bethanchowk, it is very necessary that we care about the place we visit. While visiting the place, we should take back what we took there. It helps to protect the climate and atmosphere, enhancing sustainable practice.
While visiting Bethanchowk, the visitor should take things that are biodegradable. After exploring the beautiful place, keeping it clean and leaving it as it was before is another way that helps to keep the climate clean and pleasant. There are not any legal enforcement and law-abiding agencies to make people visiting Narayanthan aware to keep it clean and healthy. So, the voluntary and ethical practice of not harming the atmosphere from a personal level could minimize the impact that we are seeing in the newly explored areas nowadays.
Bethanchowk Narayanthan Packages
Bethanchowk is popular for its camping adventure. It is best suitable for camping which allows you to explore the destination thoroughly. The sunrise views in the morning, sunsets in the evening and spectacular views of the mountains from the Bethanchowk Narayanthan are incredibly beautiful. For the people who want to explore the beauty of this place, we have a customized 2 days to 3 days packages.
Homestays in Bethanchowk Narayanthan
Bethanchowk boasts incredible natural spectrums. And the homestays in the village are an added beauty. There are some homestays in Dhungkharka and Panauti which offer an amazing cultural experience. Staying in a homestay provides a home away from home experience.
There are several homestays in Narayanthan such as Bethanchowk Community Homestay, Dhungkharka Homestay, Mount Mahabharat Homestay and Organic Farm etc. However, there are a few more homestays in Panauti that offer the incredible beauty of cultural conundrum and natural beauty.
Checklist for Narayanthan panauti Kathmandu 1night camping hiking tour
Instant energy providers such as
• glucose,
• Dry food,
• nutritious fluid,
• Water (min a couple of liters per hiker).
Clothes
• Windcheaters,
• down jackets,
• Hiking shoes or comfortable shoes
Camping Stuff
• Tent,
• Sleeping bag,
• blankets,
• mats,
• torchlight,
• battery power,
• toilet paper
• Lighter,
• matchsticks,
• kerosene,
• knife,
• firewood Bowl,
• spoon,
• plate,
• glass,
• frying pan
Trip Highlights
- • Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, the historical palace and courtyards of the Shah dynasty
- • Explore the shrines and temples in the vicinity of the Holy Hindu Pashupatinath temple
- • Witness the architectural houses, traditions, and cultures of the locals in the ancient Newari town of Panauti
- • Visit the Panauti Durbar Square, the tall Indreshwar temple, and picnic spot in Panauti
- • Sightseeing around Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the oldest city of Nepal, and try local Newari cuisine
- • Visit narayanthan – one of the best hiking zone near kathmandu
Cost Includes of Narayanthan panauti kathmandu one night camping tour
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide (spiritual) including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the tour.
- All transportation charge during tour. A/C car or tourist micro bus or tourist bus depending upon your size.
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- Entrance fees & permit
- Tips for the guide and driver (Tipping is expected).
Cost Excludes of Narayanthan panauti kathmandu one night camping tour
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport - Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.
- All the alcoholic and non alcoholic hot and cold drinks.
- Tips
Bethanchowk is a part of southern hills seen from the Kavrepalanchowk district. It is the highest hill of the Mahabharata range and carries tremendous holy importance. The Bethanchowk Narayanthan is also known as the King of the Hills as it is the highest mountain in the area.
Envied by forested hills and peaceful surroundings is one of the major things that makes the Bethanchowk excursion a wonderful experience. The top of the hill acts as a vantage point and offers the majestic mountain views along with some views of the lowlands like Janakpur and Makwanpur districts.
As Bethanchowk boasts a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the whole hill part is named as Narayanthan. During the time of Fagu Purnima, the locals from Kavrepalanchowk visit this place to worship the Lord and stay there enchanting the religious mantras and enjoy the camping night.
Reaching Bethanchowk Narayanthan from Kathmandu is very easy and the trip can be completed in two days. A private drive/ride from Kathmandu can directly take you to Dhungkharka, the beginning point of hiking. However, if you want to use public transport, a bus directly goes to Panauti from Ratnapark. And from Panauti Buspark, you can use another bus to Dhungkharka. To reach Panauti from Kathmandu, it takes around 2 hours and to reach Dhungkharka from Panauti, a bus takes around 1 hour of drive.
The approximate altitude of Narayanthan is 3000 m above sea level. It is the highest hill of Mahabharata Range and for which it is known as the King of Hills. In the southern hills of Kavrepalanchowk, lies this beautiful mountain.
The best time to visit Bethanchowk are Spring, Autumn and winter months. The months of January, February, March, April, May, and August until December are the best time to visit. However, it is advised to check the weather forecast for a better experience.
Yes, It is an incredible camping place and it has a lot of experiences to offer. The very pristine settlement and no human habitat is there up in the hill. So, if you need homestays, you need to get down the hill where you can find some local homestays and teahouses that offer accommodation facilities. But if you are planning for camping, Narayanthan is a good choice.
If you are a nature lover, you will totally love this place. This place is full of natural beauty and allows you to explore the panoramic Himalayan views. Alongside, the beautiful sunrise and sunset are the best part. Also, for Photographers, this place boasts an amazing content variation.
No, not at all. There’s an old story that Panauti sits on a huge bed of rock and that the town is earthquake proof. Sadly this is incorrect. Though the town does sit on a bed of rock, it’s taken damage over the years from earthquakes. In 1998 an earthquake damaged the main Indreshwar temple. In 1934 more damage was caused to it. In 2015 while the Indreshwar temple was undamaged the domed Narayan temple opposite is was badly damaged. This temple went under reconstruction by the Department of Archeology in 2016/2017/2018 and was completed in 2019.
Not at all. Panauti is a very small town. There’s currently a “private” tour company pushing “community tours” and “community homestays” around the town. These are quite overpriced and don’t cover everywhere. If you really like heritage, enjoy the peace and quite of making your way around on a self guided heritage walk.
You can literally walk quickly around all of Panauti’s old town in an hour. However, you’ll miss out on a lot. Make it a half day and you’ll come away with something special. Here’s a sample travel itinerary for visiting Panauti: Take a bus to Panauti from Kathmandu and arrive mid morning. Discover the Ghats and the Indreshwar temple. Have lunch. After lunch take a heritage walk around the old city. You can literally loop around the city in 15 minutes by walking so there’s no rush. Then take a bus back to Kathmandu. It really makes a nice laid back day trip. You could also arrive in the afternoon, do half a walk, stay the night then finish the walk the next morning
Narayanthan is one of the best nearby destinations for trekking and camping lovers who are looking for a short yet worthwhile and budget-friendly hiking and camping spot close to Kathmandu valley. This is the highest hill in the Mahabharat range; located in the southern part of the Kavre district at an elevation of 3,000m above sea level. This hill was recently explored and is gaining popularity as one of the finest places for camping near Kathmandu valley.
A diverse range of flora and fauna and a complete nature camp that is unspoiled by human interference makes it a popular destination. It is considered as the highest mountain of the Mahabharata range.
The Himalayan view can be seen including Tibetan peaks on the north and Indian plains on the south, Mt. Dhaulagiri on the west, Makalu on the east, Mt. Everest with a close view of Manaslu Himal, Ganesh Himal, Langtang Range, Dorje Lakpa are clearly visible from the top of Narayanthan. On a clear day (no clouds) some views of the lowlands like Janakpur and Makwanpur district can be seen from the top of the hill. Sunrise and Sunset are magnificent.
In Narayanthan the sky covered by clouds during winter season
Intorduction of Narayanthan
Narayanthan got its name after the enshrined Vishnu deity in the hilltop. There is a small temple dedicated to Lord Bishnu and many people from the neighbouring places visit this place during Bishnu related festivals. The mountain panorama stretched from Mount Dhaulagiri to Makalu is spectacular and the best views of sunrise and sunset are added attractions to it. The beautiful reflection of sun rays to the snow-capped mountains is amusing and prismatic.
Narayanthan is a beautiful symbiosis of religion, adventure and nature. The isolated mountain terrains and very few human traces in the top are very admirable. Hiking up to the Narayanthan temple from the Dhungkharka of Kavrepalanchowk district is itself a wonderful getaway and offers an excellent hiking experience.
Panauti is situated at the confluence of Rosi and Punyamati rivers though there is said to be a mystical third river that only mystics can see. Beautiful Panauti by the river, KathmanduThis is just a subtle hint at the religious importance that presides over one of the oldest townships in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Many claim Panauti predates many other townships in the Kathmandu Valley. Panauti is such type of destination famous for hiking and camping
History of Panauti :- Historical documents show that Panauti was founded by Ananda Malla during the 13th century. However other scribes date the town after this to the reign of King Harisingh Dev. In either case Panauti can lay claim to being one of the oldest towns in Nepal. The star attraction is the Indreshwar temple which was built over a Shiva Lingam in 1294.
During the 17th century Panauti became a part of Bhaktapur as the Malla empire grew at its height. When the Malla’s reign ended Panauti languished for a while until 1763 when King Prithi Shaw gave Panauti back it’s independence as a township. Today Panauti is renown for being one of the oldest Newari townships in Nepal with a population of just 10,000+.From panauti village the panoromic view of mountain range
Details information of Panauti kathmandu tour
Short Kathmandu and Panauti Tour is a classic expedition of the ancient city of Kathmandu and the typical Newari town of Panauti. The tour is one of the shortest yet enjoyable as you get insights into the culture and tradition followed by the people living in the valley. You will come across some of the most majestic temples, historical courtyards, colorful local dresses, old houses, and friendly locals.
Commence the tour in the lovely streets of Kathmandu with a visit to the ancient Kathmandu Durbar Square and the Hindu pilgrimage site of Pashupatinath temple. Taking a drive to the southeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, the tour progresses to Panauti town. After visiting all the religious and historical sites in Panauti, head back to Kathmandu the next day. On the way, visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square and explore the streets of Thamel before final departure.
There are several transportation methods to Panauti depending on your budget and schedule. Buses run from Ratna bus park every 15 or so minutes and are the most budget friendly ways to Panauti costing just 60 rupees but taking 1 hour 45 minutes on average. Taxi’s can be expensive unless you book a two-way trip which can cost up to 5,000 rupees with a 5 hour wait.
During the winter season (December, January, and February), Narayanthan panauti Kathmandu 1night camping hiking tour observes snowfall. The people from Kathmandu valley who want to experience snowfall and play with snow can easily visit Bethanchowk Narayanthan. On a clear night, cities can be seen illuminating with lights. The sky is so beautiful at night and the star shows big and bright experiencing near to the sky.
It will be a new or wild experience as there are no human settlements at the top of the hill, but camping and camp firing at night with singing and dancing going to be a wonderful memory with friends and family. The best season to visit this place is in Mangshir according to local people. But you can visit in spring, autumn and in winter too.
This trek is for those people who want to do the nearest short trek for refreshment and to enjoy the natural beauty. Unexplored trail, flora and fauna, beautiful mountain ranges, magnificent view of sunset and sunrise, beautiful sky, big and bright star also feeling of being above the clouds makes the best of Narayanthan panauti Kathmandu 1night camping hiking. On the hilltop, there are no human settlements or not accommodation facilities available. So this trek is mainly for camping which makes you adventurous.
Mountain biking to Panauti is possible but the road situation in the Kathmandu valley these days means high traffic and pollution. Save the bicycles for Pokhara! You could also rent a motorbike – but a license is needed and you’ll need to park it safely (try near the tourist office) If you are stuck for time or are looking for a private vehicle plus guide to show you around then taking a private tour is a good option.
It is a short adventurous trek within a low budget and short time constraint near the Kathmandu valley. For the busiest person and who doesn’t have time to travel, this place is a good weekend getaway. Narayanthan panauti Kathmandu 1night camping hiking tour has a beautiful scenery view that one should visit once during their lifetime.
Short Kathmandu and Panauti tour is best for all age groups of people with limited travel time to explore the true beauties of Nepal.
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