Homestay Kathmandu, Nepal

4.5
(9 reviews)9

Sister's Cooking Class/ Nepali Cooking Class Learn and Fun

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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with the locals
8 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Make a real social impact
8 travelers really felt their social impact working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

3h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Bartending
Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.
Cooking
Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

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Amount

US$ 25

Per day

Fee pays for

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Description

volunteers pay $25 USD per person per day for a single room with attached bathroom, 3 Meals (BLD), WIFI, hot water, tea & coffee, Laundry, yoga, hiking, and kitchen 24/7 open which they can use to make their own western food as well. The money covers the overall program excluding the tickets, insurance and personal belongings.

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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

On weekends, join our three-hours of sister's cooking classes with a local sister to learn traditional Nepalese and cultural dishes, such as Dal-Bhat, MoMo, Sel-Roti, Dhindho (or Dhido), Jerry, Rice Pudding and many others. We offer vegan and vegetarian options, ensuring everyone can enjoy this unforgettable cultural experience.

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Requirements

  • Fluent English
  • Between 18 and 80 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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9 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 8 Meeting locals
  • 8 Creating true social impact
  • 7 Immersing in the local culture
  • 6 Developing social awareness
  • 5 Meeting international travelers
  • 3 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 9 4. Quality education
  • 6 2. Zero hunger
  • 6 3. Good health and well-being
  • 6 10. Reduced inequalities
  • 5 5. Gender equality
  • 4 6. Clean water and sanitation
  • 4 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 3 17. Partnerships for the goals

Netherlands

5

My three week stay with Apsara was such a wonderful and unique experience. She really made me feel at home on my first solo trip and helped me learn so much about daily life in Nepal. It's obvious that she cares a lot about her volunteers! I worked at the children's home and the hours were very flexible. I helped them with their English homework and went on two walking trips with the kids. Apsara also helped me plan activities and brought me on scooter almost every time. She made a big effort to ensure that I felt welcome and comfortable. I highly recommend it!

22 days ago

Netherlands

5

Apsara is a woman who welcomes you like her own child. She takes great care of everyone and I am so grateful to have her as my first host in Nepal. Here you can get a realistic look and feel how it is in a nepali household. the children at the orphanage bring me so much joy. I really really enjoyed spending my time with them and so happy I can call them my brothers and sisters. just so you know she will feed you so much so you will have to say you have enough before you are really full because she will try to feed you like you have 3 stomach 🥰 dhanyabaad didi 🙏🏼

6 months ago

France

5

My stay in homestay with Apsara and her family was simply amazing. Their hospitality and warmth truly touched me. Additionally, my experience at the orphanage was very enriching and allowed me to have unforgettable moments, I will miss these child's a lot !! I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to discover the true beauty of this country. I was supposed to stay for only a week, but ended up staying for 3 weeks due to the incredible welcome and unique experiences I had. I went every morning in the yoga center and the afternoon I stayed with Childs for homework and play.

7 months ago

South Africa

5

Apsara is such an incredible host wow! From the minute I met her she really did everything she could to make sure I had the best stay possible: driving me around, helping me to organize activities and coming with me. She cares so much about what she does and she really cares about her volunteers. She and her family also made me feel safe and welcome in her home! I couldn't recommend this more!

9 months ago


Apsara replied

thank you so much.

Canada

5

Apsara is wonderful and has a heart of gold. She took care of all the volunteers with such kindness and is incredibly inspiring in her story of her past 30 years starting the NGO orphanage of kids/families who are affected by HIV/AIDS. I am so grateful for this experience and could go far beyond the 600 character limit of this review. The volunteer schedule is accommodating to your needs, and Apsara also offers the optional opportunity to guide you around Nepal as well! Nepal and Apsara's place is beautiful, food is amazing!! Thank you to Apsara and the beautiful community for your hospitality

9 months ago


Apsara replied

Julia,
She is very curious and a good learner as well , She wants to learn very deeply. She love to explore , She was with me two weeks each and everyday special and memorable day for me. She did good job with kids as well. She is very helpful lady for everyone. Thank you Julia !

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