PANAUTI
Panauti, a small town located 32 km Southeast of Kathmandu, found in the central regions of Nepal. Panauti
is a historical city found in Nepal, as it was originally a small state given by King Bhupatindra Malla as a dowry
to his sister. This town has a population of under 10,000 people and a few prominent icons, such as the
Indreswor temple and Durbar square found in the town center. At the end of the 13th Century, Panauti was
finally integrated into the unified kingdom of Nepal, along with Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur, which are
all former capital cities of the Kathmandu valley. Panauti, consists of a variety of Buddhist and Hindu religious
monuments, and is considered to be one of the area’s most important medieval sites.
Panauti is quaint and interesting destination of Nepal. It feels as if has been left exactly the way the founders
had built the town. A nostalgic atmosphere covers the narrow town streets and ancient structures. It is known
as a Newari town that is located near Roshi khola & Punyamata Khola. Panauti can be easily reach from
Kathmandu, which is at a distance of 32 km south-east.
As many villages and town of Newars, Panauti is also steeped in culture and tradition. Visitors will often find
colorful stones, petals and other items that are laid out on the pavement to welcome everyone with great
hospitality.