Homestays in Panauti

Panauti, a must experience quaint community located near Kathmandu (about45 minutes drive from the airport). At Shila/Ashok's Community Holiday Inn, I woke up well rested in a comfortable room, set up with in-room bathroom. The carpeted floors solved my biggest issues with travels in South Asia, which are cold feet in hotel rooms where flooring is stone. A kittchen equipped with a kettle and a gas stove with two burners, pots and utensils had plenty of good quality Nepali teas and coffee to start the morning right. You can arrange with Shila/Ashok for a full breakfast at an incredibly reasonable price. As they tell me, the Community Holiday Inn was theirs as a pilot initiative and now provides for many households who follow strict guidelines to meet western standards so to provide a worry free stay. All of them are run by the housewives, empowering local women and by attracting tourists to the region benefits many households and businesses alike. The project also boasts of a new restaurant which provides authentic Newari cuisine and ambience. Guidelines for meeting tourists needs and standards is advised by Ashok, who had 16 years experience as a Chief Experience Officer with GAdventures, a company I have personally travelled with five times and never fails to impress with their high standards and resourceful staff. Ashok has led over seventy expeditions to Everest Base Camp for GAventures and also to other locations in Nepal and Bhutan. I was lucky he was in town when I visited Panauti and learned lots about Nepal and South Asia travels. Shila ensures the Community Homestay runs like clockwork, ensuring guests are comfortable, their needs are met and the facility is clean, well stocked an equipped at all times. Her long term experience in hospitality and entrepreneurial drive has benefited her household, community and tourists alike. Attention to detail is key.

Every member of the family is nice and welcoming, ready to satisfy your wishes and share information with you, always smiling. The position is good and the house has everything you need for a little stay. Home made food is delicious!

All dishes of the menu (lunch, dinner, breakfast) are Made on the spot and delicious!!! The service of Prim and his wife is perfect aswell is the virus!!!

Great host, v welcoming and cooked great meals. Serene ecoresort with an amazing view of hills. Chilled spot, rustic but everything you need, convenient for walk to monastery.

This is an all inclusive option great to retreat from the city, rest after trekking or simply to learn more about the local way of life. I was mostly focusing on my online work (excellent wifi by the way) while staying here, but you can work on the farm with the family, go hiking around or to nearby towns. The homegrown and homemade food is amazing, nothing tastes better! The family is incredibly kind, they made me feel like home, accommodated my vegan diet and were teaching me more about Nepal and their culture.

The location is perfect to watch mountain ranges and the owner of the homestay is such a cool person. He is always there to help you with anything. I had a very great stay here exploring the street art of Dhulikhel village. And the complimentary breakfast was too good.

Beautiful location,quiet and tranquil.Host very accommodating and friendly

Very nice room and attached bathroom. Helpful owners. The included breakfast and dinner were excellent and made using fresh ingredients grown at the property. Had a really enjoyable and relaxing stay.

In the heart of the old town, clean, perfect team, excellent breakfast included, comfortable room with loads of daylight. Thanks🙏

Had an amazing stay at this guest house. If you are looking for a place that feels like a home, relaxing and in an area of Bhaktapur with less tourists I highly recommend you come here. Not to mention that Shekhar is such a great hosts that will show you around and give you cool tips. Thanks mate!!