Inside Himalayas Community Tourism Issue 8 2024 | Page 164

Panauti Bike tour
Panauti
Spend half the day riding through one of the oldest towns of Nepal . The route will take you through the monuments , orange farms , and another small town close by , ending with a guided tour of a silk farm . The leisurely pace will allow for tea and water breaks while taking in the scenery .
Community Hike Sanga to Panauti
Panauti
This 10km hike starts in Sanga , a brahminic community , goes through an ethnic tamang village and ends in Panauti , a well preserved Newari town . Its moderate intensity welcomes people of any degree of fitness all the while allowing for a majestic view of the Himalayas .
Mask making Workshop
Bhaktapur
You will learn about the significance of masks in Newari culture while working on your own little masterpiece . Delving into the variety of materials and colors used to make masks , you will also learn about the mythology that lays behind the deities and demons you will be forging .
Mithila Painting
Bhaktapur
This form of folk art originates from the southern region of Nepal , and is illustrative of rituals and myths belonging to the Mithila people . Using archaic tools such as twigs and fingertips , the craftspeople will introduce you to the world of natural pigments , giving you the opportunity to experiment with the bold , naif style yourself . www . insidehimalayas . com by Royal Mountain Travel
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