The Art of Tharu Cooking
Learn to cook traditional Tharu food
Take a walk through the beautiful Narchyang village.
You'll be provided with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Nestled near the lush landscapes of Chitwan National Park, Barauli Community Homestay offers an immersive experience of the indigenous Tharu community's culture and way of life. Surrounded by rich biodiversity, visitors can enjoy the tranquillity of rural life while exploring cultural and natural attractions. Stay in traditional Tharu houses with comfortable accommodations, engage in activities like cycling, cooking classes, canoe rides, and bird watching, and enjoy authentic Tharu dance performances with local meals. The area is rich in wildlife, scenic views, and vibrant village life, making it a perfect destination for cultural exploration and nature lovers.
Enjoy jungle safaris, village tours, and other attractions around Chitwan National Park while learning about the indigenous Tharu people's culture and lifestyles.
Learn to cook traditional Tharu food
Paddle along the Narayani River in a canoe
Spot birds with an ornithologist guide
Tharu cultural song and dance performance
Spot animals and birds on safari
Women Empowerment: The homestay has provided local women with meaningful employment, leadership roles, and economic independence, fostering gender equality and boosting their confidence.
Social Development: It has strengthened social cohesion within the community by encouraging collaboration, improving living standards, and creating a shared sense of pride in local culture and traditions.
Indigenous Tharu Community: The homestay plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting the indigenous Tharu culture, offering guests an authentic experience through cultural programs, traditional food, and storytelling.
Economic Growth: Barauli Community Homestay has become an essential driver of the local economy by creating jobs, supporting local businesses, and ensuring that tourism benefits the entire community.
From Kathmandu: Take a tourist bus from Gongabu Bus Park toward Butwal or Sunauli. The journey takes 5-6 hours, with a ticket costing around $10. Get off at Danda.
From Pokhara: Board a bus from Pokhara Tourist Bus Park toward Butwal. The trip takes 4-5 hours, with tickets costing $10. Get off at Danda.
From Palpa: Take a bus from Pokhara Tourist Bus Park toward Butwal. The journey takes 6-7 hours and costs around $10. Get off at Danda Bazaar.
From Danda to Barauli: Take a tuk-tuk from Danda to Barauli, a 30-minute ride costing 70 rupees per person.
Private Transport: For added convenience, private transport can be arranged from Kathmandu, Pokhara, or Palpa. Contact us for details.
Every booking with Community Homestay Network are binded by our cancellation policies.
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Wi-Fi is available in the community hall from 6 am to 11 pm. The Barauli area also has decent 3G reception.
Yes, every hut has a private bathroom attached.
No, you will need to take a tuk-tuk from Danda to Barauli. The trip takes about 20 minutes and costs 70 rupees per person.
The nearest hospital is in Kawasoti, 12km from Barauli, and it takes about 30 minutes to get there. If you feel sick, the homestay can arrange a doctor for you.
September to November is a great time to visit as the weather is warm and the rivers run lower, so canoeing is possible, and wildlife watching is at its best. December to March is winter, with mild days, cold nights and fewer visitors. April to July is characterized by hot temperatures, and the Monsoon starts in mid-June and lasts until mid-September.
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