It’s just after dawn at Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery, and as early morning mists spill down hillsides, young monks dressed in saffron scurry past us to make it to the temple on time. Finding our seats too, we sit in silence as students, some as young as six, recite morning prayers amid the sounds of Tibetan trumpets and gongs.

Far from tourist hotspots, staying with a family in a rural mountain village gives a vivid taste of life in little-visited east Nepal

Clients should be prepared for basic facilities – but don’t assume that means a lack of cleanliness. We discover how a homestay can be a heart-warming way to experience Nepal’s true culture

A rising tide lifts all boats in a former lakebed that’s now a capital city surrounded by many smaller, often overlooked communities no less deserving than a Himalayan summit.

“Fold and pinch, fold and pinch… now twist!”

At the same time, my mum's words echoed in my mind: "As soon as you get off that plane, you'll want to come straight back."

The Community Homestay Network, a homestay and local experiences operator in Nepal, recently wrapped up its second annual Community Connect event in Kathmandu in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board.

Nepal, the roof of the world. Towering mountain peaks, colorful prayer flags and ancient temples. The country is known to many travelers for adventurous treks such as the Everest base camp or Annapurna circuit. Every year thousands of people travel to Nepal to challenge themselves physically and mentally in the Himalayas. 

KATHMANDU: The travel itinerary curated by Community Connect concluded today with an address to participants organised by Community Homestay Network (CHN).

On May 27, 2025, Nepal will open a new chapter in tourism one rooted in stories, community, and shared humanity. Community Connect 2025, the second edition of the flagship initiative by Community Homestay Network (CHN), is set to reimagine how travellers engage with the country not through sightseeing, but through relationship-building.

NEPAL - Most travellers know Nepal as a land of majestic snow-capped mountains and trekking trails. But Nepal is a land of many geographies, and between the Himalayas and lowland Terai plains lies a lush band of giant hills offering a different window into the country.