About Mad Monsoon Hiking -June July August
The Mad Monsoon Hike is designated for those people who have busy lives on a regular schedule but they have less time or who want to celebrate the weekend on short days with avoiding city life. This Mad Monsoon Hike itinerary is designed with the variation of different things where hikers get to experience the village lifestyle of Nepal, an ancient town with homestay and spiritual things in the monastery.
Highlights of Monsoon Hiking
Panauti
Panauti is a small town located in the Kavrepalanchok District, near Kathmandu. It offers a unique cultural experience and an opportunity to witness the traditional way of life in a Nepalese village. During a village tour in Banepa, you can explore the local markets, visit ancient temples and monasteries, interact with the friendly locals, and learn about their customs, traditions, and daily activities. It's a great way to immerse yourself in the local culture and gain insights into rural Nepal.
Community Homestay in Panauti
A community homestay in Banepa allows you to stay with a local family and experience their lifestyle firsthand. It is a fantastic way to connect with the community, learn about their traditions, and contribute to the local economy. You'll have the opportunity to participate in daily chores, taste traditional Nepalese cuisine, engage in cultural activities, and share stories with your hosts. The community homestay experience fosters cross-cultural understanding and creates a meaningful exchange between travelers and locals.
Namo Buddha Monastery Meditation
Namo Buddha Monastery is a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site located in Kavrepalanchok District, near Banepa. It is believed to be the place where Lord Buddha, in one of his previous lives, offered his body to a hungry tigress and her cubs. The monastery provides a serene and peaceful environment for meditation and reflection. Visitors can engage in meditation practices, join chanting sessions, explore the monastery's architecture, and gain insights into Buddhist philosophy and teachings. It's a wonderful place to find inner peace and connect with spirituality.
Accommodation
This trip takes you closer life-style to the Nepal local village with Buddhist Monastery. The first night stay in local people’s house. We will hike via panauti Village Panauti is the one of the oldest towns in Nepal where you will explore Ethnic culture with local life-style . The last night, we will stay in monastery. We will do praying, meditation and involve in Puja also with monk.
Meal
We will provide local meals in community homestay and veg meals in the Namobuddha Monastery. ( Extra meals will be provided after the Monastery Meal Session as your appitited ).