Travel and tourism have come to a virtual standstill everywhere for almost all of 2020 due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. With approaching one million new cases per day and up to…
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Project Collaboration for Communities
When we think of Nepal, we think of mountains, different landscapes, temples and festivals. We seldom think about Nepal as a home to generations of people carrying a plethora of indigenous knowledge and expertise.…
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Community Homestay Network awarded with Booking.com grant to support local communities affected by COVID-19
The tourism industry in Nepal is at a standstill. The socio-economic impact of this has been drastic and has left no one (from hoteliers to homestay owners) unscathed. For many local communities…
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COVID-19 Stories: How the locals are coping with the Pandemic and current Lock down in Nepal
As the nation faces a nation wide lock down Community Homestays have now taken a pause with few people near the tea station and more at staying home with the loved ones.…
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Alternative trekking routes take hikers off-the-beaten path
Trekking is one of the most popular ways to see Nepal, and we would argue one of the best ways to get to know its landscape and its people. Something magical happens…
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Where to go in Nepal in 2020
A traveler’s instinct is to always seek the next destination and to push the boundaries on what’s already been seen and experienced. Recognizing that many identify Nepal with just a handful of…
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Beyond Chitwan: Exploring the Tharu culture
While Chitwan and Bardiya national parks often draw travelers looking for rhinos, tigers and elephants, one of the most rewarding experiences in these destinations can be getting to know the Tharu communities.…
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A sweet surprise: celebrating Yomari Punhi
Each year at the end of the rice harvest and the rise of the December full moon, Yomari Punhi arrives in communities around Kathmandu Valley. Lucky travelers staying at community homestays in…
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Connect with Locals for an Unforgettable Travel Experience
As travelers, we don’t just want to know where to go and what to see and do in a destination. We want to know what life is like, what the customs are and…