Highlights
Easy, 1800m
Hotel/ homestay
Private/ Public
Spring and Autumn
- Explore 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley.
- Experience authentic homestays and village culture in Dharampani (Gurung) and Ramkot (Magar).
- Take part in everyday rural activities like local cooking, farming, and animal care.
- Enjoy sunrise views over the Annapurna and Manaslu ranges from Bandipur and Sarangkot.
- Unwind in Pokhara with visits to Fewa Lake, Peace Pagoda, and Davis Falls.
9-Day Nepal Homestay & Cultural Trek Overview
9-Day Nepal Homestay & Cultural Trek journey offers an authentic blend of ancient history, rich ethnic heritage, and Himalayan views. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kathmandu before trekking through mid-hill villages like Bandipur, Dharampani, and Ramkot. Stay with host families from Gurung and Magar communities, sample home-cooked meals, and immerse yourself in traditional farming activities. Conclude your adventure in Pokhara, enjoying lakes, caves, and sweeping views of the Annapurna range.
What is a Homestay Trek?
A lower-elevation village trek through the mid-hills of Nepal. Instead of commercial teahouses, you stay in local family homes, enjoying homemade meals while observing everyday rural life up close.
9-Day Nepal Homestay & Cultural Trek difficulty:
Easy to Moderate. Walks follow established village trails with gentle rollings hills. No high-altitude trekking is involved.
Accommodation & Facilities:
Hotels in Kathmandu, Bandipur, and Pokhara feature modern comforts. Village homestays offer clean private or shared rooms, outside bathrooms, hot showers, electricity, and reliable mobile network reception.
Food & Hygiene:
Homestay meals use locally grown, organic ingredients Dal Bhat (rice, millet bread, seasonal vegetables, local chicken). Guides oversee food preparation to suit Western palates and dietary requirements.
Best Time to Travel:
Operates year-round. October through May offers the clearest skies and mildest temperatures.
Optional Add-Ons 9-Day Nepal Homestay & Cultural Trek
Nepali Cooking Class: Learn how to make authentic Dal Bhat and MoMo (dumplings) from scratch with a professional instructor.
Everest Mountain Flight: Take a 1-hour early morning scenic flight from Kathmandu for close-up aerial views of Mt. Everest.
Chitwan National Park Extension: Add a 2-Night / 3-Day jungle safari package featuring rhino tracking, bird watching, and canoe rides.
Cultural experience in Kathmandu: Hotel Green Eco Resort
Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu | Evening Traditional Welcome Dinner (Overnight at Green Eco Resort)
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing (Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Patan)
Day 3: Scenic Drive to Dumre & Transfer to Bandipur | Evening Old Town Exploration
Day 4: Sunrise Views | Trek to Dharampani Gurung Village via Rural Settlements
Day 5: Trek to Ramkot Magar Village | Local Cultural Experience & Homestay
Day 6: Easy Walk to Chirkane | Bus to Pokhara & Lakeside Free Time
Day 7: Sarangkot Sunrise | Pokhara City Sightseeing (Peace Pagoda, Davis Falls, Caves)
Day 8: Morning Flight to Kathmandu | Afternoon Free or Optional Bhaktapur Excursion
Day 9: Final Departure Transfer
Day to Day Itinerary
Arrival in Kathmandu
Welcome to Nepal! Our team will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to your hotel. Relax and enjoy the surroundings. In the evening, gather for an authentic Nepali welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Green Eco Resort, Kathmandu
Kathmandu UNESCO Heritage Tour
After breakfast with views of the valley, join your city tour guide for a visit to Kathmandu’s historic UNESCO sites: Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Patan Durbar Square. Return to the hotel for dinner and rest.
Accommodation: Green Eco Resort, Kathmandu
Scenic Drive to Bandipur
Drive to the bus station and catch a comfortable tourist bus following the Trishuli and Marshyangdi rivers to Dumre, then transfer up to Bandipur. Explore this preserved Newari hilltop town in the late afternoon.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bandipur
Trek to Dharampani Gurung Village
Enjoy sunrise over the Annapurna and Manaslu ranges. After breakfast, start trekking toward Dharampani through working farms, green hills, and quiet paths. Arrive at Dharampani, a vibrant Gurung village, where your host family will welcome you for an evening of home-cooked food and community activities.
Accommodation: Village Homestay
Trek to Ramkot Magar Village
Start the day with a farm-fresh local breakfast before hiking toward Ramkot, a traditional Magar village featuring round stone houses. Experience daily village life, help prepare dinner with your host family, and enjoy genuine rural hospitality.
Accommodation: Village Homestay
Trek to Chirkane & Drive to Pokhara
Trek down a gentle trail to Chirkane, then board a vehicle to Pokhara. Check into your hotel and spend the evening relaxing by the shores of Fewa Lake.
Accommodation: Hotel in Pokhara
Sarangkot Sunrise & Pokhara Sightseeing
Drive early to Sarangkot for sunrise over the Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and Annapurna peaks. Return for breakfast, then visit the World Peace Pagoda, Gupteshwor Cave, Davis Falls, and Seti River Gorge.
Accommodation: Hotel in Pokhara
Fly to Kathmandu
Transfer to Pokhara Airport for a short, scenic flight back to Kathmandu. Check in to your hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure, or choose an optional afternoon trip to ancient Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Final Departure
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before our driver transfers you to the international airport for your flight home.
Price by Group Size (per person, USD)
Whats Included?
Accommodation
- 4 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Bandipur (with breakfast).
- 2 nights village homestay accommodation (Dharampani & Ramkot).
Meals
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the trekking days.
- Welcome Nepali dinner on Day 1.
Transportation
- All airport transfers in private vehicles.
- Tourist bus transfers (Kathmandu–Dumre–Pokhara) & domestic flight (Pokhara–Kathmandu).
Other
- Experienced, English-speaking licensed trek and tour guide.
Whats not Included?
Not Included
- International airfare and Nepal entry visa fees.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, Bandipur, and Pokhara (except Welcome Dinner).
- Personal expenses (bar bills, laundry, snacks, bottled drinks).
- Personal travel and medical insurance.
- Entrances while sightseeing.
- Tips for guide, driver, and homestay hosts.
- Optional add-ons (Mountain Flight, Cooking Class, Chitwan Safari).
Frequently Asked Questions
A: No prior experience is needed. The daily walking distances are modest and suitable for anyone with basic walking fitness.
A: Yes! Host families welcome guests to try farming tasks, learn traditional cooking, or assist with seasonal chores. Volunteering can also be arranged with advance notice.
A: Private rooms are provided in city hotels. In small village homestays, private rooms are subject to availability, though twin-share arrangements are standard.
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