A new and novel concept, village tourism gives you the opportunity
to discover the true spirit of Nepal. The experience of staying
in an unspoiled village with a host family is not just quaint
and unique, but also gives you a rare opportunity to know the
locals and their culture.
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| General Information |
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A village stay with your host family will not give you five
star luxury. But what you will get is the warmth of Nepali hospitality,
and the experience of living the life of a Nepali villager.
The accommodation is simple, but comfortable. You will get comfortable
bedding and clean toilet facilities with running water. The
food is the typical Nepali fare of rice, lentils and garden
fresh, organically grown vegetables, with a non-vegetarian
dish thrown in at times.
And though you wont get hot-showers, television, bottled beers
and hamburgers, youll be so engrossed in the village life
that you wont even miss them.
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You can participate in the traditional dances in the evening.
Visit and study the local temples or monasteries, and trek or
hike to the surrounding mountains. You could even do something
as simple yet enriching as walking around with your host family
as they go about their daily chores, tending animals, tilling
fields, going to school... or simply sit and chat with the villagers.
You can also partake the botanical tours or visit the local
ayurvedic/medicinal plant nurseries.
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| Sirubari - The
Ideal Village |
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A short drive and walk away from Pokhara, the Sirubari Village,
nestled at 1,700m above sea level is ideal for sampling the
Nepal village life. It is a totally unspoiled Gurung settlement.
Though you can come here any time of the year, the best months
are from June to September.Thumro, just an hours walk from Sirubari offers you a spectacular
view. For on a clear day you can drink in rolling foothills
dotted with isolated farming communities, and crowned by majestic
snow peaks. Rating: 5/5
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