THARU COOKING AND DINNER
- 20 $/per person
- Half day program
- 50% of price goes to the village
Experience firsthand the Tharu community’s lifestyle in nearby villages. Guests are initially transported from Sapana Village Lodge to a nearby Tharu Village in our vehicle. The program includes river fishing in the Tharu style, followed by a visit to the Tharu Village. The Tharu people are informed in advance about the arriving guests, and they make thorough preparations to welcome them in their unique Tharu style. Welcome drinks, such as Masala Tea, are offered, and guests have the option to get a Henna Tattoo if they desire. During this time, Tharu people share stories, traditions, and the culture of the Tharus.
After completing the Henna Tattoos, guests can explore the organic vegetable farm, pick vegetables with local Tharus, and then visit the Tharu Kitchen. Here, the Tharus will teach guests how to cook the fish caught earlier, along with handpicked vegetables from the farm, all in the authentic Tharu style. Following the cooking session, guests can enjoy a delightful dinner in the serene Tharu village under the open sky.
“Imagine the joy and excitement of preparing your dinner at a Tharu house in the village, surrounded by women and children. They will dress you in their traditional uniforms while performing cultural dances. Please don’t be alarmed; the uniforms are exclusively for female guests. Highly appreciated and recommended by the majority of our visitors, this unique Tharu cooking and dinner program also contributes to the well-being of the local community.”
THARU VILLAGE VISIT
- 8 $/per person
- Duration : max 2 hours
- Maximum : 6 persons per group
- With guide
“Explore culture, tradition, religion, and heritage by visiting a village either by oxcart or jeep. Take a leisurely walk through the village in the morning or evening. Pay a visit to a local house, share a cup of tea, and get to know the Tharu community.”
THARU BIKE TOUR
- 20 $/per person
- Half day, bike included
- With guide
- 32 $/per person
- Full day, lunch & bike included
- Minimum two persons
- With guide
“After enjoying your breakfast in Sapana village, embark on a half or full-day bike ride. You will discover many unexplored Tharu places and villages, allowing you to immerse yourself in the countryside life. Your lunch will be prepared by a Tharu family in one of the villages you visit.”
THARU STICK DANCING
- 7 $/per person
- Duration : 45 minutes
“Experience the traditional Tharu stick dances at the cultural center. These cultural and traditional dances involve long and short sticks and are performed by local Tharu people. They represent various festivals and ceremonies, leaving you amazed by these war-like dances.”
- 9 $/per person
- 50% of price goes to the village
- Duration : 1-2 hours (depending how
much lucky you are for fishing !) - Maximum : 5 persons per group
Learn to fish Tharu style with a nest or a basket while walking through the river.
After you return you can share great stories over typical rice wine and Tharu appetizers.
FIELD WORK
- 7 $/per person
- 50% of price goes to the village
- Maximum : 5 persons
- Duration : max 2 hours
“Join the women in the field and plant rice, cut grass, carry leaves, and share a private moment with the local Tharu community.”
THARU HOUSE DECORATION
- 8 $/per person
- 50% of price goes to the village
- Maximum : 10 persons
Learn to make your own Tharu decorations while being taught by Tharu women. With a group or individually you make beautiful creations with
your hands on the walls of a Tharu house. The Tharu make these decorations to bring good luck to the family.
By helping them you become, for a little while, part of the family.
THARU HENNA TATTOO PAINTING
- 10 $/per person
- 50% of price will go to the village
- Duration : 1 hour
The Tharu are known for the many tattoos on their legs and arms, especially the women. It is possible to get your own Tharu tattoo painted by one of the local
women. Don’t worry, ‘tattoos’ are made with henna and will fade and disappear after some days.