Tharu Village Cultural Experience – 1 Day

The Tharu village cultural experience is a must-do activity in Chitwan. So, now many other people also lived there for various purposes, maybe business, work, or education. Though there are many other ethnic groups, Tharu culture is still preserved in some villages. There are some Tharu villages in Chitwan, such as Madi, Patihani, Meghauli, and Bachhauli. Bachhauli village is the nearest among all other villages and also considered to be the part of Sauraha. whereas other villages are at a little distance from Sauraha.

There is a museum in Sauraha that is not very far from Chitwan National  Park, where you can learn more about Tharu culture in depth. You can find different types of traditional equipment they used, jewelry, and ornaments that Tharu people wear. You can get detailed information about the history of the Tharu people in the museum, how Tharu people used to live in a jungle in between dense forests. and used land in the jungle for agriculture, they were dependent totally upon the natural resources for food,shelther and medicines.so they have better knowledge about medicinal herbs.

Highlights of Tharu Village Cultural Experience

• Opportunity to dive deep into Tharu culture and traditions.
• Know about the history of the Tharu people.
• Experience Tharu cultural Dance and wear tharu traditional dress such as ghungat, silver jwellery,cholia, Lungi, Dhoti, Gamcha.
• Taste authentic Tharu cuisines.
• Participate in a Tharu craft session and make pottery, paintings, and weaving.

Food and accommodation during tour

There are many guest houses in Chitwan with traditional Tharu-style architecture. You will be staying overnight in a guest house. You can visit the Tharu Museum and learn how they adapted their daily life inside the dense forests. For a whole day, you can visit a Tharu village with an ox cart. Ox-cart ride is a traditional medium of Tharu people for transportation purpose. In the evening, you will get to enjoy Tharu cultural performances.  Different types of Tharu dance, including the Peacock dance, drumstick dance, and fire dance, can be enjoyed during your stay.

During the trip, you will be enjoying authentic Nepali food worries for lunch, dinner, and breakfast. That’s on us. Apart from this, you can try Tharu Dishes such as Ghongi(Snail Curry), Dhikri(steamed rice dumplings),Bagiya, Sikarni(yogurt dish),Patushni,Bhakka .Each tharu cuisines reflect the authentic taste of the tharu  culture.

Why Tour?

Tharu Village is a perfect mixture of culture and nature. You can find the houses in Tharu village to be very peculiar. They used mud, bamboo, and Thatched roofs to build a house that provides safety from cold in winter seasons and heat during summer season. They build traditional Tharu houses as guest houses or resorts but in a modernized form for tourism purposes. Still, there are some houses made with traditional architecture where you can get a typical experience of the Tharu lifestyle. You can find wall paintings, decorations, and different artistic materials inside a typical Tharu house. You can enjoy different types of Tharu performances that make you feel refreshed after a tiring walk around the Tharu village for a whole day.

You can experience a typical Tharu lifestyle and learn their history of how they used to live inside the dense forest. In addition, you can learn the traditional skills for fishing they used and cultivation practises they followed over many years. Apart from this,many Tharu villages are near Chitwan National Park you can enjoy the diverse wildlife and amazing scenic views.

Book Tour With Us

Are you planning a trip? The Tharu village cultural experience may be the one for you. We have a guide available who will guide you throughout the trip. You will have an amazing trip. It is our responsibility to provide you with safety throughout the trip. So, no need to worry ! Just pack your bags and get ready for the thrilling experience. Our package includes lunch, dinner, and breakfast, and you will be responsible for the rest of the expenses. We have huge discounts available on our package. Don't miss this opportunity; hurry up and book your seat now!