Trip Overview
Trip Highlights
The village is neat and clean, very colorful and warm
The people are friendly and you will find the Nepali hospitality overwhelming
You will get to experience the village life in Sirubari along with the local’s daily life style that will leave a great impact in your life
You will be entrapped by the local cuisines and be a part of the livelihood of the people and get to know a culture that is unique.
Overview
Sirubari Village Homestay Tour will take you to a totally untouched Gurung settlement that resides at an altitude of 1700 meters. Reaching Sirubari village involves short drive from Pokhara, the city of lakes which also happens to be prime tourist hotspot in the Annapurna region. You can also reach Sirubari village through road from Lumbini, the birthplace of the Gautam Buddha. After you reach the village you will find it warm and pleasant with friendly local people who will welcome you into their community and extend invitation to stay in one of their home.
The living quarters are simple yet they are comfortable. You will be provided with good bedding and clean bathroom facilities. You need not worry about water here. The local cuisine is something that will leave an imprint in your journey where you will be served delicious meals along with the family. You will also be encountering the local culture and tradition as there will be cultural programmes held each night by the community which will comprise of songs and dances in the traditional Gurung and Nepali style. Moreover the trip will be a blessed one for you when you get a chance to meet the resident Lama of the village who will bless you before your departure. You will also be taking an easy walk to Dahare Hill which is known for its spectacular view point at 2300 metres. The view of vast isolated farming communities resting beneath the mighty mountains will leave you stunned and wanting for more. You will be getting a marvelous view of Langtang in the east and the Machhapuchare and the Annapurna range and all the way up to the Dhaulagiri.
The Sirubari Village Home Stay Tour will open up a horizon for you to experience what it feels to live in a Nepali village. You will get to observe and take part in the daily chores of the family like attending animals, working in fields among others, you are staying with. Departure and end of this tour will leave you overwhelmed. You will remember the farewell that your new family gives you it will be difficult to break the bond which grows stronger in a small amount of time.
The climate for Sirubari Village Home Stay Tour is ideal at any time during the September to June season with warm days and cool nights.
Short Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu Airport
Day 02: Recreational tour in Kathmandu
Day 03: Flight or Drive to Pokhara
Day 04: Trekking to Arjunchaupari
Day 05: Sirubari Exploration
Day 06: Trek to Dahare Hill
Day 07: Drive to Pokhara
Day 08: Sightseeing in Pokhara
Day 09: Flight or Drive to Kathmandu
Day 10: Departure
Days : |
10Days |
Seasons : |
All Season |
Starting From : |
Kathmandu |
End Point : |
Kathmandu |
Mode of Travel : |
private vehicle/ flight |
No. of Pax : |
Min2pax |
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu Airport
After you land at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, our representatives from OLGA tours & travels will welcome you and transfer to your hotel. You will be called for the briefing of the tour at our office after you freshen up. If it’s a night flight that you arrive in then we will have same discussion in next day morning after your breakfast. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Recreational tour in Kathmandu
On day two of the tour we will be doing sightseeing in the Kathmandu valley. You will be visiting the Pashupatinath Temple that is situated in the banks of Bagmati river. We will also be heading towards Boudhanath and Swyambhunath stupas which are known pilgrimage destination of Buddhist devotees and hae a huge cultural and traditional significance. On this day you can also indulge yourself into the great architectural history of Kathmandu city with a visit to the famous Kathmandu Durbar Square that reflects the uniqueness and diversity in Nepalese culture. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Flight or Drive to Pokhara
During this day you will be heading towards Pokhara. You can take a bus ride or flight as per your convenience to reach the beautiful city of lakes. It is a 25 minutes flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. The Tourist bus to Pokhara will take about 6-7 hour drive during which you can explore and enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of Nepal through your travel. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Trekking to Sirubari village
We will take an early morning drive to Arjunchaupari and have our breakfast here before heading towards Sirubari village. During the trek to Sirubari from Arjunchaupari you will come across different natural exquisitenesses and landscapes. You will be walking across a vast forest and trails where you will see exotic flora and fauna alongside birds singing a pleasant sound through their chirps. When we reach Sirubari we will have our lunch. You will be then welcomed by the community there with garlands and vermilion and also receive blessings from the resident Lama Gurus. You will then be accompanied by one of the families with whom you will be staying and in the evening we will have some local snacks alongside traditional cultural programs. Stay overnight at home stay.
Day 05: Sirubari Exploration
On this day you will be spending time at the locality. You can start your day by joining in with your host family’s daily chores. Then take some meal before you move on with the exploration of the near villages. Take a hold of different culture and traditions of the local people and experience their way of living. Stay overnight at home stay.
Day 06: Trek to Dahare Hill
On this day, you will be taking an easy walk to Dahare Hill which is known for its spectacular view point at 2300 metres. The view of vast isolated farming communities resting beneath the mighty mountains will leave you stunned and wanting for more. You will be getting a marvelous view of Langtang in the east and the Machhapuchare and the Annapurna range and all the way up to the Dhaulagiri. Stay overnight at home stay.
Day 07: Drive to Pokhara
On the seventh day we will return back to Pokhara through the trekking route towards Arjunchaupari. From Arjunchaupari we will take a drive back to Pokhara. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Sightseeing in Pokhara
This day we will start our tour early morning and take a ride to Sarangkot for the spectacular view of sunrise with the scenic view of mountains. We will have our breakfast there and head towards Devis fall and also visit the Tibetan refugees' camp, Mahendra cave and ancient museum before taking some time off for our lunch. In the evening, we will take a boating trip on Phewa Lake and visit the island temple Taal Barahi which is situated in middle of the lake. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 9: Flight or drive to Kathmandu and farewell
During this day you will be heading towards Kathmandu. You can take a bus ride or flight as per your convenience to reach Kathmandu. After you reach here you can take rest and freshen up and lator on you will be attending a farewell programme in your hotel. It will be your last night in Nepal and you can enjoy it with Nepali cultural dinner show. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Departure
This is the last day of your tour. You will be dropped to the airport by a private car and you will be leaving for your next destination.
All ground transport as per itinerary
Hotel in Kathmandu
Fooding, lodging, insurance and other expenses of the trekking staff
Accomodation and food during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner with tea or coffee)
Necessary permit
Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Not included in the price
Single supplement charges (if required.)
Departure tax from Kathmandu
Personal equipments and clothing
International airfare and your insurances
Cold drinks and beverages
Personal expenses and tips to the crew