Itinerary

1. Day 1- Arrival in Kathmandu

   • Upon arrival in the community, you will be greeted by a local guide, who will be coordinating your stay. You will be introduced to the host family and will have enough time for easy integration.

2. Day 2- Community Exploration

   • Today is the first morning in the community. The families begin the day with their regular household activities. It is fascinating to see the milking of cows. You can carry the milk pot to the kitchen. When the families clean the cowshed and feed fodders to the cattle, you can participate in these activities. 
   • Early in the morning is always the best time to walk through the neighbourhood. Don’t be surprised when you are called upon by the elders to sip a cup of tea. Warm hospitality follows you wherever you go.
   • In between 9 am to 10 am, your first meal of the day will be served. The local fresh food consists of steamed rice(Bhat), lentils soup (Daal), vegetables with hot and sour pickles. Those who are interested can enhance their cooking skills morning and evening; the family will welcome you in the kitchen.
   • After the morning meal, your visit to the community school will introduce you to the school environment and the children wholeheartedly. There will be English speaking teachers in the school who will be happy to provide you with information about the education system, culture and, moreover, the potentiality of the community.
   • Rest of the day you can explore the farmlands. Try to locate your own viewpoint where you can have your private time.
   • In the evening, you can spend quality time with your host family, be it: learning the local traditional dance, music or songs. You still can help in the children’s study or play with them. 

   Dinner will be served in the evening and many surprises awaits you next morning.

3. Day 3- Hike to Viewpoint

   • Today is the day to spend time with schools children. You can come up with the best of your creative skills to ensure the active participation of the local kids. 
   • After your time with the children, a comfortable hike leads you to a viewpoint. Be ready for this soft adventure. Your community guide will take you through the single tracks of the community forest. These viewpoints provide you with a panoramic view of the surroundings. 
   • Carry your camera all the time during this trip. So this is going to be a special and busy day.

4. Day 4- Neighbouring Community Tour

   • Today is the day to make a community tour of the neighbouring community. Explore the farm activities therein. 
   • The local guide can arrange an interaction program with the community members. Every Nepalese community is endowed with its own distinct features.

5. Day 5- Cultural Immersion

   • Today try to be a perfect local. Try cooking Nepali food. You can blend the local taste with a western flavour, which could be a huge surprise for you and the host family. Your innovative recipe can be the ultimate gift to your family and friends back home. 
   • In the afternoon, you can join your host family on the farm and participate actively.
     Finally, the community host will organize a local cultural show to honour you for your precious time and active participation in the community tour.
   • In the local tradition, they will offer you garlands of flowers. So prepare yourself to be hidden.

6. Day 6- Departure

   • After participating in a responsible tour in the community, your departure to the next destination is awaiting you. The host family will finally give you the cultural farewell. You can exchange the moments of departure with your beloved host family.
   • We hope that the days you spent in these beautiful natural communities have been one of the best memorable tours of your lifetime. We wait for your next community tour in Nepal.