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3-Day Ghale Gaun Homestay Experience from Kathmandu

3 Days Round trip from Kathmandu Easy pace

Cultural show organaized by mother’s group of Ghale Gaun

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Stay 2 nights in a community-based homestay in Ghale Gaun
02 Enjoy scenic drives between Kathmandu, Besisahar, and Ghale Gaun
03 Take in sunrise and snowcapped mountain views from the viewpoint tower
04 Visit Uttarkanya Temple, the tea garden, and the Gurung Museum
05 Experience a traditional cultural show organized by the local mother’s group
06 Receive a warm village welcome with garlands and TIKA
07 Travel with an English-speaking tour guide and included 4WD Jeep transport

Discover the hidden charm of Ghale Gaun on this 3-day homestay experience from Kathmandu. Set in the hills of western Nepal, this village stay combines scenic mountain views, warm local hospitality, and meaningful cultural encounters in a community-based tourism destination.

Travel overland via Besisahar to Ghale Gaun, where you’ll be welcomed by the local community and stay with a host family. During your visit, enjoy village sightseeing, sunrise views from the viewpoint tower, visits to local landmarks including the Uttarkanya Temple, tea garden, and Gurung Museum, and an evening cultural show organized by the local mother’s group.

Designed with sustainable travel in mind, this experience offers an authentic introduction to local traditions and daily life while supporting the community that hosts you.

During the drive, observe the spectacular views of village life and high snow capped mountains.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kathmandu, Besisahar, Ghalegaun

Languages English, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kathmandu to Ghale Gaun via Besishar (L,D)

Meet your tour guide in the lobby of your hotel at 6:00am so that you may begin your 7-hour drive to Ghale Gaun. During the drive, observe the spectacular views of village life and high snow capped mountains. The natural beauty will astound you and leave you speechless. Upon your arrival, attend a welcome program, organized by the mother group of Ghale Guan.

Day 02

Ghale Gaun Sightseeing of the SAARC No. 01 village tourism destination

Early morning wakeup call and 5 min. walk to view point tower and view of sunrise and snowcapped mountains back to village and after breakfast sightseeing of historical uttarkanya temple, tea garden, Gurung Museum and after lunch visit local school and interaction with school staffs and children and at evening traditional cultural show organaized by mother’s group of Ghalegaun and overnight at community based selected houses

Day 03

Ghalegaun to Kathmandu (B,L)

Have a breakfast, then attend your farewell ceremony organized by the mother group before your drive back to Kathmandu. Enjoy lunch on the way at Besisahar, continue drive back to Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kathmandu 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Lunch
Dinner
2-nights' accommodation at homestay with hostfamily
Breakfast
English-speaking tour guide
All activities as per the itinerary
All Entrance and Permit fees
Warm welcome by the villagers with garlends and TIKA
Transportation by 4WD Jeep

What's Not Included

Personal items
Optional excursions (Others than those mentioned in the itinerary)
Visas
Gratuities
Hiking equipments
Travel Insurance
Emergency Evacuations

Know before you go

PASSPORT REQUIRED
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended
Minimum age is 5 years
We offer pick and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road. For hotels outside ring road you need to pay additional charge.
• A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended
We are happy to pick you up from any location with in Kathmandu valley, if you could not find our representative kindly email or direct telephone to us, the contact details are printed in your booking confirmation voucher.