GETTING THERE

The Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu is Nepal’s main airport. A strong network of domestic flights connects most tourist sites internally.

STAY

Community Homestays:

Stay in the home of a local family, participate in local festivals, and learn indigenous crafts. communityhomestay.com

Rural Heritage:

Stay in restored, ancient, rural homes and help preserve Nepal’s heritage. rural-heritage.com

Cosy Nepal:

Opt fot renovated houses in Patan that blend tradition and modern comfort. cosynepal.com

TOURS

Snow Cat (snowcattravel.com)

gives you the opportunity to track snow leopards and red pandas on expeditions with leading local guides who double as conservationists. Social Tours

(socialtours.com) explores the untold stories of Kathmandu and its surrounds.

EAT

The brainchild of three young entrepreneurs, Raithane is the newest culinary storm in Patan. Run by Social Tours, Karma Coffee @ The Hub (madeinnepal.

com) is a coffee shop and hangout in Thamel that also showcases the various projects undertaken by the enterprise.