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Overview
- Duration:4 days 3 nights
- Tour Type:Group
- Language:English, Hindi
Celebrate the Paddy Planting Season in Parengtar
Location: Kalimpong
Feel the magic of Asar Pandhra, the Nepali festival marking the official commencement of the paddy planting season. This one-of-a-kind event invites you to release your inhibitions, connect with your inner child, and embrace the healing touch of Mother Nature. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of rice fields in the serene village of Parengtar. Soak in the rain, play with mud, and celebrate a community united by sustainability and zero-waste practices.
What makes it special: The festival brings all generations together to play games and dance in rain-soaked soil, indulge in the simplicity of Himalayan cuisine, and sow seeds that hold promises of abundance. With a steadfast commitment to zero waste practices and sustainability, the community rice fields reverberate with the fragrance of wet soil and songs of pride.
Location: Kalimpong
Feel the magic of Asar Pandhra, the Nepali festival marking the official commencement of the paddy planting season. This one-of-a-kind event invites you to release your inhibitions, connect with your inner child, and embrace the healing touch of Mother Nature. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of rice fields in the serene village of Parengtar. Soak in the rain, play with mud, and celebrate a community united by sustainability and zero-waste practices.
What makes it special: The festival brings all generations together to play games and dance in rain-soaked soil, indulge in the simplicity of Himalayan cuisine, and sow seeds that hold promises of abundance. With a steadfast commitment to zero waste practices and sustainability, the community rice fields reverberate with the fragrance of wet soil and songs of pride.
DATES
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27 June 2026 to 30 June 2026
Cost
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15000 + 5% GST per person
Highlights
- Celebrate the Traditional Paddy Planting Festival
- Playful Mud & Rain Festival Experience
- Community Rice Planting Rituals
- Kirati Bhumi Puja Ceremony
- Village Stay in Local Homestays
- Himalayan Farm-to-Table Meals
- Zero-Waste & Sustainable Living Practices
- Cultural Performances & Folk Traditions
- Forest Village Hike with Scenic Views
- Community Bonding & Local Interactions
- Monsoon Festivities & Music Evenings
Itinerary
Expand allDay 1 - Arrival & Orientation
- Participants arrive at Parengtar by 4 p.m. (ideally from Siliguri)
- Welcome by local team and transfer to homestays
- Bonding session with hosts and opportunity to establish connections
- Evening orientation with Muhaan team introducing the festival, its significance, and planned activities
- Dinner at homestays
Day 2 - Village Exploration & Preparations
- Morning hike to Dhauley forest village (opposite Parengtar) for breakfast served by the community
- Enjoy great views of Parengtar and Bhutan
- Optional sightseeing trips available (extra charges):
- Visit Bindu Dam (India's oldest dam, India-Bhutan collaboration)
- Visit Todey village (last village of Kalimpong district neighboring Bhutan)
- Lunch in Todey
- Participation in Asar Pandhra Festival preparations with community
- Dinner
Day 3 - Festival Day
- Breakfast at homestay with local flavors
- 8:30 a.m. - Festival venue visit
- Traditional Kirati bhumi puja (prayer to Mother Earth for prosperous farming season)
- Exciting local games embracing the playful side of mud and rain (sapling competitions, mud races, tug of war, pole climbing)
- Collective rice planting activity fostering unity and camaraderie
- Community lunch featuring dahi chiura (curd and beaten rice) followed by traditional monsoon dishes
- Captivating cultural performances showcasing regional traditions
- Local zero-waste food stalls demonstrating sustainable community practices
- Evening musical jamming sessions and nostalgic festivities
- Special curated community dinner hosted by Parengtar community
Day 4 - Departure
- Satisfying breakfast at homestays
- Departure with fond memories and newfound community connections
Includes/Excludes
- All meals from evening of Day 1 to breakfast on Day 4
- Accommodation in local homestays
- Full participation in all Asar Pandhra activities
- Community lunch on the festival day
- Village hike opportunities
- Local cultural performances
- Local guides and facilitators
- Additional food items beyond the package
- Personal sightseeing activities (though optional sightseeing is available at extra cost)
- Any additional adventure activities
- Transportation to/from venue
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
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