Experience
Discover authentic places apart from mass tourism
Support
Your trip directly funds the local projects
Sustain
Strengthen communities & ecosystems
Your trip supports
Community Homestays and local artisans across Nepal
5 years
socialbnb partner
Partner
4.6
from 38 travelers
38 reviews
100%
nonprofit impact
nachhaltiger Tourismus/sustainable tourism
Your host on site
MelisaMelisaverified
Community Homestay Network acts as a bridge between rural communities and concious travellers who want to know Nepal beyond the mountains through culture, tradition, cuisine and daily lifestyle."

Highlights

Living with local families and learning traditional crafts directly from community members.

Accommodation
3 nights at Hotel and 4 nights at Community Homestays
Activities
Homestays, guided tours of heritages, cooking class, craft workshops, hikes, and local experiences.
Small group
A maximum of 10 people at a time.
You only pay after confirmation
Free cancellation up to 30 Days prior the trip

This is what your adventure trip looks like

This eight‑day journey takes you beyond Kathmandu’s usual sights into the lesser‑seen sides of the valley, where culture, craft, and community come alive.

You’ll meet local families in Bungamati, Kirtipur, Nagarkot, joining them in everyday activities and traditional practices that have shaped Newari life for generations. It’s not just sightseeing — it’s stepping into village lanes, sitting in artisan workshops, cooking with women hosts, and learning age‑old crafts while supporting community tourism. By staying with homestay hosts and engaging directly in local culture, you’ll build genuine connections with communities often overlooked by typical tours. You’ll explore woodcarving traditions, learn cooking a Nepali favourite dish, practice ancient scripts, make eco‑friendly crafts, and enjoy hikes and yoga in peaceful hill settings — all woven together with heartfelt hospitality and shared meals. This trip balances culture, nature, and community impact. It uplifts women involved in tourism, sustains artisan livelihoods, and helps preserve Nepal’s heritage through meaningful, hands‑on experiences. Along the way, you’ll discover that the Kathmandu Valley’s soul lies not just in its monuments, but in the hearts and traditions of the people who call it home.

The project on video

Reviews

4.6· 38 reviews
★★★★

Das Patlekhet Community Homestay ist ein ideales Ziel für Reisende, die einen Kurztrip von Kathmandu aus unternehmen oder ihre Wanderungen in den umliegenden Hü…"

Sandip
February 2020
★★★★★

Das war wirklich großartig! Während einer Geschäftsreise hatte ich die Gelegenheit, ein Wochenende in einer Panauti-Gastfamilie zu verbringen. Dort wurde ich vo…"

Hugo
May 2023

Get to know the project & your host

nachhaltiger Tourismus/sustainable tourism

Melisa

Verified host
Verified host

Community Homestay Network acts as a bridge between rural communities and concious travellers who want to know Nepal beyond the mountains through culture, tradition, cuisine and daily lifestyle."

The Community Homestay Network is a social enterprise that supports a network of community homestays in Nepal. We connect travelers with communities across Nepal, providing a unique opportunity to stay with Nepali families and immerse in real Nepali life.…
5 years
socialbnb partner
4.6 ★ (38)
Guest rating
< 24 h
Response time

Where you'll be

Private transfer from Aiport pick up to drop off, along with all the mentioned transfers is included in the package.

Onsite

English

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