Peaceful stay at a family farm in the mountains of Nepal with
The experience
Hello, my name is Deepak S. and I live with my family on a small isolated farm in the mountains of Nepal, near the Dhading district, at an altitude of 3,500 meters. I share this life with my parents, my grandfather and my younger sister, who has Down syndrome.
We would be very happy to welcome foreign travelers and to show them our culture, our way of life, as well as how we take care of it.
What you offer
20 hours of help per week
Animal Care:
Help look after and take care of animals.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional fee required
Amount:
€ 6
Per day
Fee pays for:
Donation to project
Description:
The fees help support the farm and our family, as well as organizing your on-site stay. The farm operates with total autonomy.
What you get
2 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Team Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Accommodation:
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Permaculture Course:
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Fluent English or Intermediate Hindi
Between 20 and 65 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Nepal
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Activities: helping the family, goat herding and corn farming, harvesting, sowing, picking vegetables and fruits, tilling the land, construction, repairs, milking, cleaning, animal care, playing with the animals, cleaning the animals, building restoration, maintenance and gathering firewood, foraging for wild fruits in the forest.
You will stay in a room where we can accommodate up to three travelers at the same time. Each person has a comfortable mattress, warm blankets and their own mosquito net. There are electrical outlets in the room to plug in your laptop or other devices. We have Wi‑Fi on site, and mobile internet also works depending on the SIM card you use. We recommend Namaste or Ncell. A private shower space, discreetly out of view, is also available to travelers.
For breakfast, lunch and dinner, we cook only with the vegetables from our farm, and sometimes also with fruit, depending on the season. During your stay, you can discover traditional local cuisine, such as dal bhat, dhido, traditional soup, fried noodles, momos, fried vegetables, eggs, and many other dishes. Everything is 100% fresh and comes directly from the farm.
Activities & Shift
4 hours per day / Free weekend!
Rules
We value open-minded people who believe that empathy, kindness and attention to others as well as to animals are essential. We are a respectful and welcoming family, and we are happy to host travelers who share these values, respect nature, and are interested in a true cultural exchange. Staying with us is not only about helping on the farm, but also about sharing experiences, learning from one another, and discovering our way of life, our traditions and daily culture in the mountains of Nepal. We are always here to listen, support, and help whenever needed.