Rather than a “Know Nepal” trekking program, the Sirubari Village Homestay is more of a “Know the Nepali” trip.

Sirubari Village Homestay Trekking is part of a relatively new tourism trend wherein the foreigners seeking holiday vacations in Nepal are offered the extraordinary chance to live at the home of a typical Nepali person. Feels adventurous, doesn’t it?

Introduction of the Sirubari Village

Located southwest of Pokhara (a paradise like city of Nepal), Sirubari is a beautiful village of the Syangja district. It holds a Gurung settlement, and dwells at the altitude of about 1760 meters; hence, you need not fret about altitude sickness!

Moreover, just like the ever friendly and cheerful behavior of the inhabitants, the climate of this ethnic village too is nice and pleasant throughout the year. You can drop in here anytime you prefer.

In addition to the warm welcome and hospitality of the locals, the Sirubari village also offers grand views of the Himalayas, from the Mt Manaslu in the east to the Dhaulagiri range with Mt Macchapucchare and Annapurna range in between.

Why A Homestay Program?

You must understand that Nepal’s beauty is not limited just to the glorious Himalayas and the world famous temples. There’s also the age-old cultures maintained by the traditional people, living off the clutches of modernism. Their cultures and way of life can only be expressed through personal interactions.

Sirubari Village Homestay Trekking program falls in the category of this new tourism scheme, which aims to give the tourists a close insight to the typical Nepali life. In fact, this particular homestay package has even won the PATA Gold Award for its outstanding cultural heritage in the early 2001 A.D.

Hence, forget the 5 star hotels of Nepal, and look forward to lodging at the home of a typical Gurung family in the Sirubari Village, where a wonderful experience awaits you.

Highlights of the Sirubari Village Homestay Trekking Program

• Trekking duration : 8 Days
• Difficulty level : Easy
• Trekking style : Homestay
• Best season : Jan – Dec
• A chance to stay at a typical Gurung house, and become a part of your host family.
• Discover what an average Nepali life feels like up there in the Sirubari village and such other Gurung hamlets.
• Enjoy the host family’s daily cuisines, and witness their life activities.Picturesque views of the Himalaya.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu Rest For the Day! (O/N)
Board an international flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, our guide will pick you up at the airport, and then show you to your hotel room. The rest of the day is reserved for your rest.

Day 2: A Tour Of Kathmandu (The City of Temples)! (O/N)
Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, is famous for the Durbar Square site, Swayambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath and such other monuments expressing the excellence of the Nepalese art and culture. There are so many places to visit in Kathmandu alone that one day is not quite enough. All the same, our guide will have you tour through the best part of Kathmandu in a single day.

Day 3: Drive To Pokhara From Kathmandu! (O/N)
From Kathmandu, your guide will take you to Pokhara, which is just about 6-7 hours drive (or you can take a 25 minutes flight there). If time allows, you may be able to roam through the paradise like city of Pokhara.

You could dare yourself for paragliding from Sarangkot or just have a pleasant time boating on the pristine Phewa Tal, marveling at the pretty reflection of the Mt. Macchapucchare on its water surface.

Day 4: Drive to Arjunchaupari & A Trek to Sirubari Village! (O/N)
From Pokhara, you will then catch a drive to Arjunchaupari and then begin a light trek to Sirubari village, which takes only about 4 hours. Anyone, be it a young person or an old one, can find themselves fit enough to ascent up to this beautiful Gurung settlement.

Upon arrival at the Sirubari village, the community representative will assign you to a home. For your information, the local houses at this Sirubari village are all engineered with local raw materials, but decent enough for a comfortable stay. Spend the day knowing your host family and enjoying the cultural programs held in the evening.

Day 5: A Leisure Day At Sirubari Village; Explore It!(O/N)
The second day at Sirubari Village will leave you to explore the local area and surrounding villages. You can also accompany your host family as they go on to tilt their farms, tend to the animals and such daily life chores. Look forward to cultural programs in the evening.

Day 6: A Short Climb To Dahare Hill For Panaromic View of the Himalayas! (O/N)
On the third day of your homestay at Sirubari village, you will take a short climb to Dahare Hill, considered as the highest point of Pokhara. From this viewpoint, you can shoot grand pictures of the Himalayas, from the Mt. Manaslu in the east to the Dhaulagiri range with Mt Macchapucchare and Annapurna range in between

Day 7:Pokhara (O/N)
Bid farewell to your host family, and come back to Pokhara. You can tour the beautiful city of Pokhara and maybe boat for a while in Fewa lake.

Day 8:Return back to Kathmandu. (O/N)
Backpedal to Kathmandu taking beautiful memories of your Sirubari Village Homestay Trekking program.