Trip Overview
Namaste! Welcome to a Journey That Means More
At Community Homestay Network (CHN), we invite you to experience travel that goes beyond sightseeing. We are a social enterprise redefining tourism in Nepal by connecting travelers with local communities through immersive, responsible, and meaningful experiences.
Working with over 50 villages across the country, our Community Circuits offer curated, multi-day journeys that celebrate culture, food, and craft—guided by the very people who call these places home. Hosted in warm, welcoming homestays and guided by locals—many of them women—these circuits are more than just holidays. They are transformative exchanges that generate real impact. We had the immense honor to be in recognized as one of Time Magazine's 'The World’s Greatest Places of 2025'! This honor has strengthened our commitment to provide authentic cultural experiences and responsible tourism in Nepal.
Why Our Circuits Matter: Travel with Purpose
Our circuit is thoughtfully designed to offer local experiences with local people at the centre while also keeping your needs and comfort in mind. This mix lets you enjoy the familiar amenities of hotels with their own unique character while also experiencing the warmth and hospitality of Nepali homes across diverse cultures. Every circuit you join contributes directly to:
Safeguarding Indigenous Cultures: From Magar to Gurung to Pun communities, your journey helps safeguard traditional customs, languages, festivals, and ways of life.
Address rural migration: Exploring travel options creates local employment and renews hope for the future in villages like Hemjakot and Narchyang.
Empowering Women: Many of our hosts, guides, and even drivers are women—challenging norms and leading their communities through tourism.
Strengthening Local Economies: We ensure fair wages and community ownership, meaning your money stays where it’s most needed—in the communities.
Promoting Sustainable Practices: We say no to single-use plastics, use electric or hybrid vehicles where possible, and champion low-impact travel that respects the land.
Fostering Intergenerational Learning: Join locals in cooking traditional meals, learning age-old crafts, and hearing stories passed down through generations.
These aren’t just trips—they’re investments in people, culture, and the planet.
Real People. Real Impact.
In 2024 alone, we welcomed over 7,900 travelers from 45 countries, impacting 1,996 individuals, including 916 women across 28 communities. These travelers didn't just visit—they shared meals, built relationships, and contributed to long-term change.
Through tourism, we also provide training in leadership, hospitality, and entrepreneurship. To date, we've formed 46 partnerships with businesses, local governments, and impact-driven organizations to further inclusive, community-led development.
By choosing this Community Circuit, you’re supporting livelihoods, celebrating culture, and becoming part of a movement.
Welcome to travel that transforms—for you and for the communities you visit.
More on the Trip
This journey through Nepal is all about meaningful experiences and real connections. You’ll start in Kathmandu with a calming sound healing session at Avata Wellness Center before heading out to explore the country’s diverse landscapes and cultures. From the green hills of Narchyang to the quiet village of Hemjakot, you’ll stay with welcoming local families, help cook traditional meals, make flower garlands, and even try brewing local alcohol. Each stop offers a chance to slow down, listen to stories, and see daily life in rural Nepal up close.
As the days go on, you’ll discover sacred places like Muktinath, enjoy breathtaking views in Ghandruk, and stroll through ancient cities like Bhaktapur. There’s time for gentle yoga in the mountain villages, wood carving workshops, and peaceful hikes through beautiful scenery. Whether you're sharing a meal with your hosts, joining a morning prayer at a monastery, or wandering lively local markets, this trip is designed to help you feel present, connected, and inspired by Nepal’s rich traditions and warm-hearted people.
What Sets This Circuit Apart
Electric and hybrid vehicles wherever possible for lower emissions
Women in leadership
Community Homestays owned and operated by local communities
Farm-to-table meals, organic gardens, and local wine
Slow-paced travel that fosters deep connection and reflection
Trip Highlights
Enjoy a relaxing sound healing session at Avata Wellness Centre.
Stay with local families in Narchyang and Hemjakot, explore the village and cook traditional meals together.
Hike to Upper Narchyang with forest trails, mountain views, and Pun cultural experiences.
Visit Lubra, one of Nepal’s last Bon villages, and stay in a heritage hotel in Jomsom.
Take in stunning Annapurna views from a cozy lodge in Ghandruk, a traditional Gurung village
Join Hemjakot hosts in making flower garlands, brewing local alcohol, and cooking local dishes.
An outdoor yoga session in Hemjakot to rejuvenate against a backdrop of stunning Himalayan scenery.
Travel scenic highways along rivers and terraced fields between Pokhara and Kathmandu.
Try your hand at traditional wood carving, explore medieval squares and temples at Bhaktapur, and visit the ancient Changu Narayan temple.
Trip Cost Includes
Airport pick-up and drop-off in Kathmandu
Accommodation for 9 nights (hotels, community homestays, and lodges as listed)
Meals as per itinerary
All surface transfers in private vehicles as per the itinerary
Sound Healing Session at Avata Wellness Center
Accompanying English-speaking guide throughout the trip
Local Guide for Upper Narchyang Hike
Outdoor Yoga Session and Cooking Local Dishes/ Alcohol at Hemjakot
Wood Carving Session at Bhaktapur
Sightseeing of Bhaktapur and Changunarayan
Trip Cost Excludes
International airfare to/from Nepal
Nepal visa fees
Domestic flights (e.g. Kathmandu–Pokhara sector) Note: pricing for flights or alternative options (tourist bus/private vehicle) will be offered at the time of booking
Additional meals and beverages not specified
Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, extra snacks, etc.)
Tips for drivers, guides, and hotel staff
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Entrance fees to monuments, museums, or heritage sites not mentioned
Emergency evacuation or medical costs (if required)
Any optional activities or services not listed in the itinerary
