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 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 Newar to Brahmin communities, your journey helps safeguard traditional customs, languages, festivals, and ways of life.
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 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 takes you deep into the cultural heart of the Kathmandu Valley, from the ancient royal city of Patan and Bhaktapur to the hilltop monasteries of Namobuddha, with community experience at Nagarkot and Panauti that put you right at the centre of daily Nepali life. You’ll wander through centuries-old courtyards and temples, try your hand at age-old crafts like pottery and leaf-plate making, savor home-cooked meals with your hosts, and take in stunning Himalayan views from quiet hill stations.
This isn’t just about seeing the sights—it’s about genuine exchange. You’ll cook with local women in Panauti, learn the ways of Newari life in Patan, share meals with hill families in Nagarkot, and hear the stories behind Buddhist pilgrimage traditions in Namobuddha. Along the way, your visit helps sustain local livelihoods, preserve cultural heritage, and support women-led community tourism, making your adventure truly meaningful for both you and the communities you meet.
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
Wander around Patan Durbar Square and soak in Newari architecture and living traditions.
Sample local street food on a guided tasting tour through Patan’s historic lanes.
Get your hands dirty in Bhaktapur’s pottery square, shaping clay with skilled local artisans.
Make traditional leaf plates (Tapari) with your hosts in Nagarkot, a beautiful hill station famous for sunrise views.
Enjoy a scenic forest hike from Nagarkot to Nala, ending with a visit to a tranquil Buddhist monastery in Namobuddha.
Stay at a serene eco-resort in Namobuddha, surrounded by organic gardens and Himalayan views.
Experience women-led hospitality in Panauti, learning to cook authentic Newari meals and joining a cultural program.
Explore the countryside on a guided bicycle tour, passing through farms and temples while supporting local youth initiatives.
Trip Cost Includes
All the mentioned ground transfers
Escorting guide for 7 Days
Sound Healing and Dinner at Avata
2 nights at Hotel in Kathmandu in BB Basis
2 Night at Kirtipur Community Homestay in Full Board Basis
1 Night at Hotel in Dhulikhel in BB Basis
2 Nights at Nagarkot Community Homestay in Full Board Basis
Local Guide for Nagarkot-Nala Hike and Shanti Stupa Hike
Wood Carving followed by lunch in Bungamati
Hatha Yoga Instructor at Nagarkot
Tapari and Batti Making at Nagarkot
Momo Cooking at Kirtipur
Ranjana Lipi and Aila Experience in Kirtipur
Mask Painting at Thimi
Trip Cost Does not Includes
International airfare to/from Nepal
Nepal visa fees
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Any personal expenses
Any travel and medical insurance
Any entrance fees
Any experience, transport or meal not specified as included.
