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Travel with purpose. Live with communities

WELCOME TO CHN

Welcome to Community Homestay Network (CHN), Nepal’s pioneering social enterprise transforming how travel connects people, places, and purpose.

We believe tourism should empower, not exploit. Every CHN experience creates opportunities — not charity — for families and communities to grow with dignity. Our model connects travelers directly with local hosts, ensuring that every stay contributes to livelihoods, skills, and shared pride.

Since 2017, we’ve been redefining what it means to “travel responsibly.” For us, it’s not a trend — it’s our DNA. From women-led operations to electric mobility pilots, CHN integrates sustainability, inclusion, and authenticity in every experience. “At CHN, we don’t sell trips. We create relationships — between travelers and the real Nepal.”

Through your journey, you’ll help rewrite the story of tourism in Nepal: from sympathy to opportunity, from consumption to connection, and from outsiders observing to communities leading.

20K+
Travelers Hosted
50
villages to communities
900+
Host Families

Quick Facts

Organization Information

Founded:
2012
Founder, Chairperson:
Mr. Shiva Dhakal
Headquarters:
Lal Durbar Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Focus:
Immersive Community Living, Women-led Leadership, Responsible & Green Travel, Co-created Experiences, Community tourism

Recent Achievements

  • Global Recognition for Local Action Our work is rooted in small villages — but recognized on the world stage.
  • TIME Magazine — “World’s Greatest Places 2025”: A feature highlighting CHN-hosted circuits for authentic, community-led travel experiences.
  • UNWTO SDG Startup Competition Winner (2021): Recognition for measurable contribution to decent work and sustainable local economies (SDG 8).
  • Silver Award ICRT Global 2025 — Increasing Local Sourcing & Creating Shared Value: Industry recognition for building inclusive supply chains with measurable local procurement.
  • Features in The Guardian, National Geographic Traveller, BBC Travel, Travel and Leisure Asia and Condé Nast Traveller for compelling storytelling and responsible practices.
  • Collaborative projects with Planeterra and regional development organizations.