The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands.
- Regular temperature checks for staff.
The distance between Panauti and Kathmandu is 24 km. The road distance is 31.6 km.
Panauti is one of the oldest towns in Nepal, consisting of many temples that are still present till this day dating back to the 15th Century or earlier. It is well known for its classic design and Indreswor Temple.
Makar Mela is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated every 12 years in the month of Magh (Mid January-Early February) in Panauti town of Nepal. The festival attracts Hindu pilgrims from all over Nepal, India and some foreign tourists. The festival starts when the sun enters Makar Rashi as per the Vedic astrology.
It will take around 1 Hour 30 Mins. to reach Panauti from Kathmandu via Araniko Highway.
Yes, the Panauti cycling tour is an off beaten cycling route.
Panauti is a newari town which has history back from the 13th century. The center part of the town has many temples. Indreshwar temple is there which is one of the oldest temples in Nepal, it is believed to be standing on a single rock, because of which the earthquake cannot affect Panauti.
You will cycle around 25 Km on the cycling trip. You don’t need to be trained but have some knowledge on how to ride the bike.
