# Village and Homestay Tours

## Village and homestay tours

Away from the cities, most Nepalis still live in villages, and a few days with a local family is one of the most memorable parts of a trip. Stay in **Gurung villages** such as **Ghandruk**, follow the **Tamang Heritage Trail** near the Tibetan border, explore old **Newar towns** such as **Bandipur**, **Panauti** and **Kirtipur**, and walk through farming villages near Pokhara and Dhulikhel.

Homestays are simple but warm: you eat with the family, help in the kitchen or fields if you like, and support the local community directly. See our [guide to homestays in Nepal](/blog/homestays-in-nepal).

- **Gurung and Tamang villages** in the hills
- **Newar towns** near Kathmandu
- **Community homestays** with local families

## Trips
- [Tamang Heritage Trail Trek](https://himalayanhiking.com/tamang-heritage-trail-trek.md): 9 days, Easy to moderate, max 3,165 m / 10,384 ft (Nagthali), from US$690. The Tamang Heritage Trail trek is a 9-day cultural and homestay trek in the Langtang region, close to the Tibet border. Stay with families in traditional Tamang...
- [Ghandruk Trek](https://himalayanhiking.com/ghandruk-trek.md): 3 days, Easy, max 1,940 m / 6,365 ft (Ghandruk), from US$210. The Ghandruk trek is an easy 3-day short trek from Pokhara to Ghandruk (1,940 m), one of the largest and most beautiful Gurung villages in Nepal, with close-up...
- [Panauti and Namo Buddha Cultural Hike](https://himalayanhiking.com/panauti-namo-buddha-hike.md): 2 days, Easy, max About 1,750 m / 5,741 ft (Namo Buddha), from US$140. The Panauti and Namo Buddha hike is an easy 2-day cultural trip from Kathmandu. Explore the medieval Newar town of Panauti, with its temples and quiet brick lan...
- [Panchase Trek](https://himalayanhiking.com/panchase-trek.md): 3 days, Easy to moderate, max About 2,500 m / 8,202 ft (Panchase Danda), from US$220. The Panchase trek is a quiet 3-day trek from Pokhara to a sacred, forested ridge west of Phewa Lake. Cross the lake by boat, climb past the World Peace Pagoda,...
- [Kirtipur, Bungamati and Khokana Village Tour](https://himalayanhiking.com/kirtipur-bungamati-khokana-tour.md): 1 days, Easy, max About 1,400 m / 4,593 ft, from US$60. The Kirtipur, Bungamati and Khokana village tour explores the traditional Newar world just beyond Kathmandu. Visit the hilltop town of Kirtipur, the Chobhar Gor...
- [Bandipur Overnight Trip](https://himalayanhiking.com/bandipur-overnight-trip.md): 2 days, Easy, max About 1,030 m / 3,380 ft, from US$150. The Bandipur overnight trip takes you to one of Nepal's most charming towns, a car-free Newar bazaar on a ridge above the Prithvi Highway. Wander the old lanes,...
- [Begnas Lake Boating and Village Walk](https://himalayanhiking.com/begnas-lake-boating-village-walk.md): 1 days, Easy, max About 900 m / 2,950 ft, from US$35. The Begnas Lake boating and village walk shows you a quieter side of Pokhara. Drive about 45 minutes east of Lakeside to Begnas Lake, the second-largest of Pokh...
- [Dhulikhel Overnight Trip](https://himalayanhiking.com/dhulikhel-overnight-trip.md): 2 days, Easy, max About 1,550 m / 5,085 ft, from US$120. The Dhulikhel overnight trip is an easy escape from Kathmandu. About 30 km east of the city, the old Newar town of Dhulikhel sits on a ridge with views of the H...

## Frequently asked questions
### What is a homestay like in Nepal?
You stay in a family home, usually in a simple private room, and eat home-cooked meals with the family.

### Are homestays safe?
Yes; we use registered community homestays.

### Do homestay hosts speak English?
Some do; your guide translates.

### Are village tours suitable for families?
Yes, children love them.

### What should I bring?
A small gift from home, modest clothing and a headlamp.


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