Stepping into the classroom-sized room, my fellow travelers and I were invited to take a seat at one of the tables, set for our arrival. 

Explorer Julia D’Orazio discovered that peak adventure in Nepal is so much more than the well-known treks and mountain views, over five days on the Annapurna Community Trek.

Kirtipur – the “City of Glory” – sits on a ridge southwest of Kathmandu, just a 15-minute drive away. Founded between the 11th and 12th centuries, this ancient Newar settlement is a living showcase of indigenous culture. Its red-brick houses, tiled roofs and carved wooden windows echo stories of the past.

My first time solo travelling coincided with my first Big Heartbreak. In those liminal years between childhood and adulthood, we clung to one another through everything.

Nepal's Bold Step Towards Sustainable Travel

A travel experience rooted in genuine connection to local people, the Community Homestay Network directs travellers to trained local guides and family-run accommodation providers across Nepal – drawing visitors away from the busy hubs and towards lesser-known corners of the country.

Everyone comes for Everest or Annapurna—those glacier-crowned giants that dominate the posters, the dreams, the bucket lists. 

he journey to Bhada, a remote village nestled between Bardiya and Shuklaphanta National Parks in the Terai in Nepal’s far-western region, is not what many would call standard. 

For momo lovers, it’s always the right time. Whether for lunch, tea, or dinner, there is always a momo walla—a street-side vendor, hole-in-the-wall café, or a restaurant, around the block. 

Community Homestay Network

BARDIYA, Nepal – Mr Salik Ram points towards the treeline. Beyond it lies Nepal’s Bardiya National Park, where 125 tigers now roam.

In rural Nepal, homestays offer true local connection – but are you ready for grassroots travel?