Indigenous Milling Experience

What's Included

Local Guide

Explore the flavors with hands-on cooking classes.

Water Bottle

Explore the flavors with hands-on cooking classes.

Hiking Boots

Explore the flavors with hands-on cooking classes.

Hats / Caps

Explore the flavors with hands-on cooking classes.

Taaza Village Cultural Activities

This experience will take you back to the roots of traditional food preparation. You’ll learn to use stone grinders and ancient techniques to process grains, spices and more. This indigenous technique preserves the grain’s natural fibre and enhances its digestibility, making it ideal for wholesome, traditional cooking.

Experience Type

Taaza Village Cultural Activities

Ages

15 Years and above

Ideal Group Size

Flexible

Duration

3 to 4 hours approx.

Start Time

Based on your preference

Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Property Amenities

Impact Footprint

  • Preservation of Tradition – Helps keep indigenous traditions and techniques alive, honoring the way of our ancestors. 
  • Enhanced Flavor & Nutrition – Stone ground grains and spices retain more natural oils, aroma and nutrients. 
  • Sustainable & Eco-friendly – Promotes energy-free, manual food processing, reducing reliance on electric machines. 
  • Mindful & Meditative Experience – Encourages a deeper connection to food, its preparation, fostering patience and appreciation for traditional cooking.
How to get here

Available Routes

  • From Kathmandu: Panauti is approximately 32 km southeast of Kathmandu and can be reached by car or bus.

  • By Public Transport: Buses are available from Kathmandu’s Ratna Park Bus Station to Panauti.

  • By Private Vehicle: It takes about 1.5 hours to reach Panauti by private car or taxi from Kathmandu.

  • Ideal Time: Panauti is accessible year-round, and it is the best time to visit during the festive seasons.

  • Transfer Options: The homestay can arrange transportation for guests upon request.

What To Expect

Immerse yourself in the time-Honored practice of indigenous grinding where grains and spices are processed using traditional heavy stone grinders. Feel the rhythm of manual grinding as you unlock rich aromas and authentic flavours. This session connects you to culinary traditions used by indigenous ancestry and aids in preserving the essence of natural food preparation. Traditional milling of grains like millets, ragi, buckwheat involves stone grinding for coarse finish and hand pounding for fine finish to retain their earthy flavors.

Cancellation Policy

Every booking with Community Homestay Network are binded by our cancellation policies.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there Wi-Fi available ?

Yes, Wi-Fi is available in almost every house.

Does the homestay provide drinking water?

Yes, your hosts will provide boiled water, which is safe to drink. We encourage guests to opt for boiled water instead of plastic bottles to help protect the environment.

Are there Western toilets available?

There is a mix of squat and western washroom facilities within homestays. If you need a western washroom, please let us know when booking; we can allocate it if it is available.

Do my hosts speak English?

Most of the hosts speak little to basic English, but they have at least one member in the family who can communicate with good English for ease of interaction.

Are there any animals? I’m allergic to cats/dogs/etc.

Yes, some families have pets. If you are allergic, please let us know when booking, and we will arrange a stay in an animal-free house.

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