Volunteer in an Organic Tea Farm in Ilam

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Are you looking for an opportunity to live with a family and work on an Organic Tea farm during your stay in Nepal? Consider spending time with us at our Tea Garden.

Ilam — “Queen of Hills”– is one of the richest districts in Nepal in terms of its bio-cultural diversity, natural landscape and flourishing professionalism in agriculture, especially in its cash crops sector. Ilam is also the most famous District of Nepal for the production of tea and well-known for its special brand: Ilam Tea

Ilam’s rolling hills are lush green with tea gardens. Thick white fogs alternatively descend to veil the gardens and then suddenly vanish.

Location: Our organic tea farm is located halfway between the terai plains and Ilam Bazaar. It is around 600km far from the capital city of Nepal.

For further information and the newest pictures of our farm life, you can also visit us on our facebook page.
Type of help
Gardening
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Help with Eco project
Help in the house
Animal care
Charity work
Language practice
Other
Teaching
Help
Responsibilities: As a volunteer of , you will gain hands-on experience helping the tea farmers and local communities to cultivate and harvest organic tea through sustainable farming methods. Tasks and projects vary depending on the season and current needs. Farm maintenance chores include soil preparation, weed control, starting seedlings, tea plantations, pruning, harvesting, processing and packaging.
Languages spoken
English, Nepali, Hindi
Accommodation
Accommodation: Volunteers stay at a home with our families. Nepali people are extremely hospitable and volunteers will be well looked after, however the accommodation will be typically Nepali and therefore basic by Western standards. Toilets and showers are usually Nepali style, and the electricity supply in many places can be unreliable. We have lots of previous experience in looking after volunteers. Volunteers are given a simple room with very basic things.

Meals: Based on Nepalese dining customs, we provide two major meals a day plus two tea and snack breaks. Tea is served around 7 am. Brunch is served around 9 to 10 am and is usually typical Nepali food, dal/bhat (rice, lentils, and vegetables). Tea is served again at around 2 pm with local snacks. Dinner is at around 7 to 8 pm. The food is very simple but also extremely tasty and filling. Vegetables mostly comes from our own gardens. Fresh milk and curd are also provided if available.
What else ...
Let us kindly inform you that all volunteers are kindly requested to contribute to our evolving village farm, by paying $5 dollars per day per person for your food, accommodation.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 (max 25 hours per week)
This host charges a fee
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5 dollars per day for food costs.
This host has been visited by a member of the Workaway team
"As a Workaway Ambassador I felt that this place makes you forget about the wild travels you're going through and let's you relax with tea making and cool chats with other volunteers. I personally felt this was professional Workaway Host, an absolute win for the Workaway community and Highly recommended from a Ambassador perspective"

Ranik (Workaway Ambassador)

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20/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host

I spent at Kosila's and Deepak's farm two weeks mid March (and in total 2 months in Nepal) and I can say for sure it was my best experience ! They are so friendly and from the beginning make you feel home and welcomed.
First we were 3 workers, the days are quiet, twice 2 hours of picking, delicious food (probably best dal baht i've had, thanks… read more

(Excellent )

08/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Simone) for host

The perfect place for an amazing experience with workaway! During my stay I learned a lot about Nepali life, food and tea. I really recommend to visit the beautiful village Aarubote as well as the wonderful family and enjoy the nature. The long bus ride is definitely worth it!

(Excellent )

23/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Claire) for host

Thanks a looot, for Deepaks' family! It was my first workaway experience and it was amazing! During 3 weeks in this super family, always welcoming and who take times with you for sharing about Nepali life, nepali cook ( ♡). They are super open minded and you feel at home with them. Special mention for the food, best dhal bhat ever. Sammy is super… read more

(Excellent )

16/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Georgia) for host

Tom, Sophie and I all stayed here for a week in April! We had a great time, very well organised project. The tasks were easy and we learnt a lot about tea and processing it. The food was so simple, healthy and delicious, and the finest tea on tap too. Comfy accommodation and very hospitable family with adorable pets! Very much worth the journey to… read more

(Excellent )

07/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lisa & Remo) for host

Dear Familiy
First of all, thank you very much for your hospitality and sharing with us your knowledge about tradtional, organic farming. It was 200 % good! We learnt a lot and we would have stayed longer, if we hadn't booked the flight. As Ilam is quite far away from Kathmandu, an alternative route is to go by Bagdogra (India). Then it is only… read more

(Excellent )

13/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Johanna)

Very wonderful and helpful person. She had stayed with us for a long time. She stayed with us more than we expected so unexpected things can happen from her. Any work we asked her to do she did it very well and fast. As she was very good with agriculture so she may do very good as a farmer too and that will surely help in the agriculture sector… read more

(Excellent )

08/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Antje & Christoph) for host

It's a place where you feel like you have to come back for a longer time! Unfortunately our timing was not good we stayed only for one week. Picking tea all together or cutting wood in the morning was a perfect meditation. Preparing and cooking all together with Cosila was lovely. Deepak is a comedian, we laught a lot and spend a funny time with… read more

(Excellent )

25/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host

This was an amazing experience learning about the tea growing, harvest, and drying process while helping with each step along the way. The hosts were so friendly and genuinely happy people with big smiles and open hearts. The other workaways that were there when I arrived were welcoming and we all agreed that the food was amazing. Such a peaceful… read more

(Excellent )

07/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Eleanor) for host

I could not of felt more at home at Deepak and Koshila tea farm. We only stayed for a week but would of loved to stay longer!! I learnt so much about how tea was made and being part of the process was so unique I will never forget. The town is lovely and has a great market on a Thursday. I hope to come back one day!! Thank you for making it such a… read more

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(Excellent )

04/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host

We had a fantastic time here! Tasty food, and enjoyable work, with a friendly family. Would highly recommend this place :D

(Excellent )

02/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Natacha) for host

I stayed 2 weeks at Deepak's and Kausila's farm. It was an absolutely lovely experience : after 2 days, I felt like I had already been there for several weeks. And I mean that as a compliment! You feel welcome straight away, and the farm is such a peaceful place that you feel yourself slowing down.

Tea picking was easy, and, as the tea picking… read more

(Excellent )

29/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ciara ) for host

What an experience! Deepak and Koshila were so accommodating. We only stayed for a week but wish we could've stayed for longer. Living up high in the mountains, surrounded by fresh air and green for as far as you can see - it's too good to miss. You will never go hungry with Koshila's deeeelicious food and constant refills. Having the opportunity… read more

(Excellent )

04/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Danielle) for host

Dear Kaushila, Deepak and Sam,

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being such a wonderful family and host to us this past summer. You are all truly genuine and lovely people who taught us a lot about growing, picking, harvesting and making tea. You also were very kind enough to teach us a lot about Nepali cuisine, how to make dishes, the… read more

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(Excellent )

02/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Maxime & Mathilde) for host

Dear Kaushila, Deepak and Sam,

Thank you so much for your kindness and your trust. The 2 weeks we spent in your tea garden will remain unforgettable.

The meditative moments spent in picking tea or rolling tea, the great talks we had in the kitchen about life, the cups of black or white tea, the Nepali recipes we learnt, the market expedition on… read more

(Excellent )

27/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Mareike) for host

This was a wonderful experience and a deep insight in a tea producing family in a world famous tea region!
We really enjoyed our time there, the wonderful food, learning about tea and other crops and also the time with the other volunteers that were there. It was one of the best experiences in Nepal - thank you so much dear family!!

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(Excellent )

18/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Thibaut & Marion) for host

Many thanks to Deepak, Koshila and Samiog for letting us be a part of your family for 2 weeks. We learned so much about the tea and the nepali life. Every discussion was interesting! All the meals were delicious Koshila! We really enjoyed helping you for the cooking and your home is so welcoming and peaceful.

Thanks again and keep in… read more

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(Excellent )

10/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host

A cradle of warmth and tranquility tucked away in magnificent hills of Mechi, the family farm holds such special memories for me. I started my time there as the only volunteer sharing the space with Deepak, Kaushila, their boy genius Samyog, niece Deepa and dignified parents, Purna and Kesharbahadhur. Across the next two weeks, the family grew and… read more

(Excellent )

18/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Katja) for host

We stayed with the family for one week and would be more than happy to stay longer if we didn't have to fly home so soon. Everything from the food, the family and the peaceful sorroundings was perfect. We really learned a lot from the family and not just about the tea but also how to cook some nepalese meals and take care of the plants and herbs… read more

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(Excellent )

27/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Mariano) for host

Im forever grateful for everything this beautiful family showed me for the 2 wonderful weeks i spent there. Life is simple and here i really felt it like that. I wish i could have stayed longer but im hopeful that the feeling i took from my time there brings me back there someday.
Other than that, leave your expectations aside and embrace the easy… read more

(Excellent )

23/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jeppe Sixten) for host

Dear Deepak, Kausila, Samyoc, Ama and Apa.
Thank you so much for one of the best travelling experiences I've ever had. After I left your beautiful house in the tea fields I have missed the quite mornings in the kitchen, the fantastic meals with vegetables and spices from your garden, the meditative work in the fields and most of all: The trust and… read more

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(Excellent )

22/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Leonie) for host

When I first saw this profile I knew that this was where I wanted to work in Nepal. I became a bit sceptical when I saw how many people had already been here because I couldn't imagine that the family could still be interested in every volunteer that stays with them. I was very wrong. Kausila and Deepak are amazing hosts. I loved the food, the… read more

(Excellent )

06/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host

My best friend Liza and I stayed on Deepak's farm for 10 days in April 2016 and had SUCH a magical time there. We spent 2 years traveling around Asia, but this experience definitely stands out as one of our favorite memories. Deepak and his family are so sweet, generous, and welcoming. They give you an authentic experience and truly make you feel… read more

(Excellent )

04/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Katherine & Megan ) for host

What a beautiful opportunity. I was greeted by smiles and a cup of tea. I was surrounded by a loving family at this home away from home and lots of fun volunteers from all over the globe. This place is magical and has a place in my heart forever! I learned so much about tea, farm life, and Nepali culture. Picking tea was relaxing and meditative.… read more

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(Excellent )

16/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Florian & Maëlys) for host

We spent two extraordinary weeks with this lovely family. We discovered all the process about tea and we loved to participate actively to make tea. Thank you very much to have answered at each our questions! Take care of you!

(Excellent )

29/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host

Namaste! I spent two wonderful weeks in April2017 at the teafarm. Im very grateful to the Family-Deepak, Kaushila, Samyok and the grandparents, all of them were very welcoming, Kind, open minded and just such a nice Family and great hosts. We had many interesting conversations about different Topics and lot of fun playing yamse-poker dice game.… read more

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(Excellent )

04/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Josefine) for host

I had an absolute amazing time here at the end of March 2017. The family showed incredibly hospitality, and they are so friendly. During the day, we picked and rolled tea, and I found it very interesting to learn where tea comes from and how it is made. Besides this, we played board games, badminton and we had many interesting conversations with… read more

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(Excellent )

28/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host

Amazing place and amazing people. Thank you for your welcome, your generosity and your teaching.
My first workaway was successful thanks to you.
And more the place is beautiful, so what else ?

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(Excellent )

26/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Line & Mia ) for host

We spent two amazing weeks at the farm in March and we miss it very much ! Thank you Deepak, Kausila and Samuel for being the greatest hosts, we enjoyed the evenings of playing games, long conversations with you and the other volunteers and working at your lovely farm. We can highly recommend taking the trip out to beautiful Eastern Nepal.
Hope… read more

(Excellent )

28/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Gretchen)

Thank you so much for visiting, helping us. It was such a great time to spend with you, picking tea, rolling tea etc was great doing with you. Thank you again for visiting to our farm. We thank you for the solar lights and all you help. So any one who is willing to host her will surely have a great time as she is a very helpful, happy person. We… read more

(Excellent )

17/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Gretchen) for host

I really truly adore this family... I love their hospitality, their gentle philosophy about life, they are very wealthy in happy in which I hope to have success like them one day. The whole family was involved with showing me the process of tea while looking out for my best interest. I had so much fun too! Oh, books and games are always a good… read more

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(Excellent )

25/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Karolina)

Thank you so much for visiting east part of Nepal and our farm.

(Very good )

24/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Karolina) for host

Deepak and Kausila thank you for amazing experience!!!

(Very good )

16/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Rebecca & Rowan) for host

We spent a wonderful 2 weeks at this farm and we would have loved to have stayed even longer! Deepak, Kausila and Sam (and Grandpa & Grandma) are amazing hosts; kind, fun and friendly. The work was varied - cleaning tea plants, making turmeric powder, collecting fire wood and planting seeds - and only 3/4 hours a day. This left plenty of time to… read more

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(Excellent )

28/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host

Last year I spend a week at Deepak's farm in Ilam and had one of the best experiences of my life! The landscape was beautiful, the work easy and satisfying, the food was great, but the best part was Deepak's family. His wife kausal and son samjuk (I still remember their names even a year later!) were wonderful company, always smiling and ready to… read more

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(Excellent )

22/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Gabrielle) for host

I spent 10 days with Deepak family and it was a wonderful experience for me !! The tea is absolutely delicious, food is very good and work is reasonable. You can work as much as you want. The farm is in a beautiful rural environment. The family is so kind and joyful. They are very interested to know you and about your culture. You get to learn… read more

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(Excellent )

12/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (fabrizia) for host

I spent only few days to Deepak farm but they were great! Thanks to all your family (you your wife and your son, your brother and his wife , your parents) for your kindness. I and my friends loved the place, the food and expecially your wonderful tea!!!! I hope to see you again as soon as possible.

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(Excellent )

11/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Kamilla & Lester) for host

This was our first workaway experience and what an amazing two weeks we had. Deepak and Kausila are wonderful people and we had a great time helping them with harvesting broom grass, clean the tea bushes, chopping and sawing wood, pounding turmeric, making momos and painting the window frames. We would recommend anyone who wants to experience… read more

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(Excellent )

10/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Cynthia) for host

What an incredible experience it was to spend time with this family!! They are the kindest, most welcoming family - after minutes I felt at home. As far as workaways go, this was one of my favorite experiences. The food is delicious, the work is fair, and the company is unbeatable. We spent a lot of time playing dice, singing, reading, chatting… read more

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(Excellent )

12/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (George) for host

I would highly recommend staying with Deepak, Kausila & family.

It was a wonderful experience filled with picking, planting & cooking (and lots of eating). The family were incredibly warming throughout my visit & even invited me to a family wedding.

A great place to reflect & meet other volunteers.

Thank you all once again for having… read more

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(Excellent )

10/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Amandine) for host

I stayed 10 days in this tea plantation. This Nepalese family is really generous and wants to share something and a part of their life with the foreigners. I really felt at home easily, we discussed about many things and his place is really cosy. Knowing how to make tea is interesting and being in this warmful paradise in the middle of the… read more

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(Excellent )

02/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (MICHIRU & KAZUNORI) for host

Hello family! Thank you so much for teaching us about so many things. I already miss everybody.

I stayed for 6 days on December 2016. Everyday everything was new and special. We went to pick tea leaves, learned how to grow spinach, how to cook Nepali food. The family is amazingly nice. They will answer all your questions! If I come back to Nepal… read more

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(Excellent )

22/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (veronique) for host

I will not be very original by saying like the other workaways members that staying with Deepak's family was a great experience, but it is so true! If you are looking for a family with a big heart this is the place to be .Everything they can do to please you, they will do it. It warms you up to meet such a family who just listen to their… read more

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(Excellent )

18/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Kelly) for host

Worth the trip out to Ilam for this work away. Stayed for two weeks and could have stayed longer. 100 %!!! Deepak and his family are very hospitable and full of knowledge not only about tea but also living off the land sustainably. Also the two weeks here taught us valuable Nepali language, customs, and games which enriched the rest of our trip… read more

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(Excellent )

12/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Isabel) for host

I stayed with Deepak, Kausila and Sam for only 5 days due to family reasons (I went back to Europe to meet my new niece!), but I had a great experience here.

Deepak and Kausila are really kind, friendly and welcoming people. They patiently answered all my questions about growing tea, and Kausila carefully showed me the different types of tea… read more

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(Excellent )

08/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Magda) for host

My stay on the tea farm was a great experience! Deepak and his family are incredibly nice and hospitable :) the food is delicious and the place beautiful and peaceful - I really appreciate the simple, Nepalese life and I higly recommend to everybody. Thank you again and happy greetings for other volunteers!

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(Excellent )

28/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Will) for host

Staying with this Family and meeting other workaway volunteers was one of the best parts of my two months in Nepal. A friend and I stayed for just over two weeks the first part of October and had a great time learning about tea and Nepali culture. The entire family is very welcoming and they do a great job of educating on tea growth and… read more

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(Excellent )

22/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Olivia) for host

First Workaway and what an amazing experience!

I spent 20 days in deepak's farm, and it was the best time I ever had.
The family is incredibly lovely, welcoming and friendly, I really felt at home.
I enjoyed a lot picking and rolling tea with them, helping for the cooking and drinking a lot of tea!
You have plenty of time for you to… read more

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(Excellent )

08/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Kenzie) for host

Just like the other reviews - I had such a wonderful time on the farm with Deepak, Kausila, Samjok, and the family! I was only able to stay for one week, but it was worth it. And I look forward to returning again some day. They made my time there very special.
I really enjoyed the meditative tea-picking each morning (we usually worked for a few… read more

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(Excellent )

15/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Hayley) for host

Thank you so much to Deepak, Deepa and your families for making my 11 day stay with you so incredibly enjoyable. I loved the remoteness of the farm and wonderful atmosphere your families create. I enjoyed learning about and participating in the tea making process, learning how to cook momo & roti, learning Nepalese, participating in Dashain… read more

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(Excellent )

14/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host

I only want to express how much I enjoyed sharing with Deepak and his family, the place is simply amazing (the sunset was something that deeply affects me), there's a quiet ambient that envolpes you and the tea harvsting es simply a sort of meditation act. I think this was the deepest spiritual retreat that I've ever experienced.
Mind with the… read more

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(Excellent )

14/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Ranik) for host

Proven by other references, I can assure that this is a place where you will neither find Internet nor the nightlife parties, but love, calm and a great time. Maybe you'll even get a great party at night, it's up to whoever is there at the moment, hahaha! You will learn new things and enjoy Deepak, the other volunteers and the life at a tea farm.… read more

(Excellent )

04/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host

I could recommend any one going all the long bus ride way to Ilam, Arubote to this farm. I spent 2 and a half weeks on the farm with the wonderfully warm family and a few other volunteers. I felt so welcome from the first moment I got there when Deepak asked if I wanted some tea. The work is less than I expected, with just a few hours of picking… read more

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(Excellent )

03/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lars) for host

Deepak and his family are really friendly and it has been a wonderful time staying here and learning about tea. His tea farm is in a rural river valley and it can be a bit of a hassle trying to find your way, but the stay will make it worth while. You work for only a few hours a day, from generally around 10am-2:30pm, and are free to take the rest… read more

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(Excellent )

06/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Davide) for host

i just came back today in Kathmandu from Ilam, after 9 days with Deepak's family, has been simply an amazing experience for me, first all the component of the family welcomed me with a big and beautiful smile, since the beginning i felt a lot of love in that house, there is a lot of love in everything they do in that farm, so many things to learn… read more

(Excellent )

11/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Raquel) for host

I spent 10 days with Deepak and his lovely family and it was an amazing experience. I've learned all about tea thanks to them. They were very patient teaching me the process of the tea in a very practical way. The wotk wasn't very hard and you have plenty of time to relax, walk around and drink loads of organic tea.
And it was not only working,… read more

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(Excellent )

05/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (madison) for host

Thank you so much Deepak, Kausila, Sam, Grandma and Grandpa. I had such a lovely time with you at the farm in April, I was there for ten days and didn't want to leave. The most humble and welcoming of people. The work was therapeutic and satisfying, I enjoyed spending time with the family and was given the freedom to do my own thing. We cooked… read more

(Excellent )

01/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Quentin) for host

Simply, a big big Thanks for all Deepak!

All tour family is wonderful and loveful.
Santosh and Kauschimaya are wonderful !
It was magic.
I am so happy to had learnt and improved nepali language, culture, and cook!
i left your place with a bigger heart.
The east of Népal is ...
( no words, you should try..)

I know where i will… read more

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(Excellent )

18/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lizzie) for host

Staying in idyllic Ilam was a really lovely experience - the perfect way to see beautiful green scenery and escape noisy dusty Nepal. I stayed with Deepak's brother Santos and his wife and although they speak little English, they were very warm and welcoming and taught me some basic Nepali language! The work on the tea farm is fairly minimal and… read more

(Excellent )

27/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (gaurav) for host

First of all I wanted to thank Deepak and his family for having me and making me feel part of them and teaching me about tea.

I went only for 4 days, and ended up living for 10 days because I didn't want to leave at all, even now I think of going back there and spent a couple of months.

I got the chance to meet wonderful people there from… read more

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(Excellent )

23/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Max) for host

The time on the farm was great. The family was welcoming and a very kind host. We also met a lot of cool people from all around the world there. The room we stayed in was very nice and we had an amazing view from there.
Deepak taught us a lot about the tea and the work we had to do was relatively easy and fun sometimes.
Food at the farm was also… read more

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(Excellent )

12/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Johan) for host

I will first of all like to give a big thank you to Deepak and his family. I stayed with them for five weeks and their farm in the mountains of Ilam became a home for me. The atmosphere, the friendly people and the community make it a place that is easy to fall in love with, and so I did. During my five weeks at this farm, I learned more than I… read more

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(Excellent )

03/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Dovile) for host

What I want to say again is just a Big Thank You for all the family! Deepak for sharing all the knowledge about the tea and being so nice, his wife Kaushila for looking after us, cooking amazing food and having interesting conversations, Samyog for amazing riddles and so much fun, grandmother for sharing her sari with me and helping to dress for a… read more

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(Excellent )

02/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Claire) for host

Working on Deepak's tea farm was my first workaway experience and I had an amazing week. Deepak and his Family were all so hospitable with great senses of humour. The other volunteers on the farm were loads of fun too. Most of the other volunteers had come to Deepak's farm from Kathmandu or directly from India as part of an extended trip around… read more

(Excellent )

30/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Seraina)

It was a great time when she came to our farm. And she are also very opened minded person too. She helped in our farm and in our kitchen. She helped us a lot in tea picking and rolling too. She can do any kind of work which is given by the host. It will be a great time to host her by any host.

(Excellent )

27/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Seraina) for host

I had a wonderful time with Deepak and his lovely family during the ten days I spent at their farm. We worked between 2 to 4 hours per day and therefore had a lot of time to ourselves. I could learn a lot about the process of tea production and Deepak also took us to a tea manufacture to show us the industrial way of making tea. We picked and… read more

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(Excellent )

30/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Abdallah)

Having Abdallah as a volunteer was a great time as he was friendly with everyone. He was happy to do any kind of work in our farm. Happy with the food and other volunteers too. So he fit with everything in a farm. He also like animals a lot. So any kind of host will be very happy to host him and will have a very good time.

(Excellent )

15/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Abdallah) for host

Disconnect to Connect, I never understood the deep meaning of this phrase before I came here

Leaving the busy capital, moving south east to the lovely quite Aaurobote, you feel completely disconnected from you regular life. a place where everything is simple, quiet, beautiful, green, natural, full of smiles and great hospitality.
Being in… read more

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(Excellent )

13/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Tim) for host

i will ever forget my three weeks at this incredible family. i learned so much about tee and the processing, abot making momos and living the rural nepali lifestyle. moreover there are always nice volunteers to talk and laugh with. i was really sad about leaving the farm, bacause it became a real home for me very quickly. the work is really nice.… read more

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(Excellent )

04/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Daria) for host

It was my first experience as a volunteer and it was great! I felt myself as at granny's. Everyone was so nice and friendly. I think I knew more about Nepal from this short stay than from the whole journey around the country. And what pleased me they are also so curious about my country and culture.

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(Excellent )

03/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Tanya & Jonathan)

It was a great time when they came to our farm. And they are also very opened minded person too. They helped in our farm and in our kitchen and they even cooked us a dinner. Even it was cold they helped us. They can do any kind of work which is given by the host. It will be a great time to host them by any host.

(Excellent )

01/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Tanya & Jonathan) for host

My husband and I stayed with Deepak and his family for a week and a half. We really enjoyed our stay in their home and seeing what the typical Nepali life is like. The whole family was very welcoming and accommodating. We enjoyed helping with tasks like picking tea, rolling tea, trimming cardamom pods, collecting broom plants, etc. We… read more

(Excellent )

01/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (stelina) for host

What an amazing expérience with u and your family Deepak... Thanks again for your hapiness, your simple way of life . u was so welcomming. I LL never forger u!
I learn lot of thing there, living in your housse and work on the tea farm was very very Nice.
Take care , and i LL think about u in France when i LL drink m'y tea, and playing cards ;)… read more

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(Excellent )

19/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (nicolas)

Having Nicolas is a great thing as he is very helpful, open minded person. He also like pet a lot. He can help in the kitchen, and other works too. He learn fast. He helped us in bring solar light as some time there are electricity problem in Nepal. He always have a nice smile on his face. He like any kind food so there will be no problem about… read more

(Excellent )

08/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (nicolas) for host

Dear family, I spent two wonderful weeks with you in joy and good humor!
Aarubote is a beautiful village in the hills, very quiet, clean and relaxing!
Learning and making tea is very interesting and rewarding.
A big thank you Kaushila for its delicious meals, the food is extremely tasty and filling!
I will not forget all the good times (picking… read more

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(Excellent )

04/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Gin Keat)

We thank Gin for his kind help in our organic farm it was a great time to spend with him. Any host will surely be very happy to host him as he is a very nice person who like animal a lot. He was very easy going with the food as he liked everything we gave him. His work was also very good and he wanted to learn to learn more. He also had a nice… read more

(Excellent )

04/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Gin Keat) for host

First of all, let me thank Deepak, his parents, his wife Kaushila, his son Samyog & finally the cute little Kadatea the cat. I have such a wonderful moment during my 6 days stay there.
As a person coming from a summer place all year, winter in Ararubote is really cold for me. However, my heart feels so warm with the kind hospitality from Deepak… read more

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(Excellent )

26/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Sigrid) for host

For my first workaway experience I couldn't have asked for a better place.
Deepak is a fantastic teacher who patiently answered my numerous questions. His wife is a great cook - oh I really miss her delicious momos!!! Had some awesome hours building parachutes with their son.
I really hope that some time I can come back to the family that… read more

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(Excellent )

15/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Gina) for host

Thank you so much deepak and kosina for a wonderful week! I had a great time learning all about tea and Nepali life! A lovely family to stay with, in an incredibly beautiful place!

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(Very good )

14/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (EMMANUELLE) for host

My stay at Deepak farm was very funny. Deepak is very attentive to the well being of everyone. I learnt a lot about the culture of tea.
Kosilla is an excellent cook. It is a family of hard workers.
My stay was too fast and I hope during another stay in Nepal be able to go again into this farm that is located in a beautiful and quiet place.

(Excellent )

10/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Lyly & Sam) for host

I was with this family for 3 weeks and it was an incredible experience. This family is really warm and open mind! I learm some things about tea and a lot about Nepale life! I was 4 days in the deepak wife family's; and I discovered another kind of Nepale life! It was really interesting!
Thank you to host me and for all that I learnt about your… read more

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(Excellent )

10/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host

I spent a little over a month at the tea farm and enjoyed every day of it. Deepak and the rest of the family treat you as part of the family right away and taking part in the tea agricultural process was quite a treat.

Deepak will teach you the full process of tea farming from harvesting, to rolling, to processing, to drying, to drinking!… read more There’s also a myriad of organic produce on the farm that Deepak is more than willing to share his knowledge of. The work is rewarding, educational, and even relaxing when you look up and remember you’re picking tea leaves in the mountains of Nepal. If you’re interested in learning about organic tea farming or think you might be after seeing this workaway page, then this is definitely a volunteer opportunity to take. You might even get to bring home a bag of seeds and be given a tutorial for growing your own tea plants at home!

It’s lovely falling into a natural rhythm of the day. The vegetarian dal baht meals (consisting mostly of organic produce from the farm itself) are always delicious and plentiful. Drinking fresh tea throughout the day is, of course, always something to look forward to. After work you can play football with the kids, get to know the locals, help in the kitchen (especially during mo mo night!), check out the neat hydroelectric plant being built by the river, hangout with their smart and awesome son Samuelk, or simply explore the hills of Aarubote village and Phikkal’s other surrounding mountain communities. Stay for a few weeks and you’re bound to take part in one of the many festivals of Nepal. If you’re looking to get away from Kathmandu, Pokhara, or touristy hubs, this is a great way to experience raw rural Nepal.

Accommodations are more than adequate. There are plenty of blankets, bug nets, running water, safe drinking water, healthy food, well insulated rooms, both western and Nepali toilets, washing bins for clothes, and some hot water can be boiled if you want to take a break from cold showers and sponge down in warmth. If you need to use the Internet there are a few cafes in the small town of Phikkal 30 minutes walk away, where you can also do any shopping you may need. Don’t pass up going to Phikkal’s market day on Thursdays! Everyone gets dressed up nice and there’s much more to see and haggle for (just don’t load up on sweets!).

Getting to know the family is the best part, however. They’re a very welcoming, thoughtful, and delightful family to be around, with a great sense of humor. They really treat you to a taste if Nepali culture and life. I look back at my time on the farm quite fondly and will definitely come back when I return to Nepal!

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(Excellent )

05/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Tomas & Lina) for host

Don't be surprised if you will want to stay longer than you planned here - Kunlung family is so warm and attentive, that will make you feel like home. We have learned a lot from Deepak about diferent tea making procecess and organic way of living, Kosilla made delicious and filling dal-bats and showed us what can be made of just a few ingredients,… read more

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(Excellent )

01/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Imogen)

She stayed in our farm for 2 weeks and it was a great time. Even if she was young age travelling person she had a mature behavior. She could help at any kind of work. If we did not even say she used to know that she need to help us in our work and she respect any kind simple food. That so why any host can host her. If she come come to our place… read more

(Excellent )

25/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Imogen) for host

I had an absolutely amazing time with the family! They are all very welcoming, generous, and hard working people. Learning about tea was very interesting and drinking it even better! The food is delicious and plentiful and the atmosphere relaxed and peaceful. the work was not too strenuous and I really enjoyed rolling and picking tea, helping in… read more

(Excellent )

17/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Kellen & Elizabeth)

If you will ever get a request from Kellen and Elizabeth it will be a great time to spend with them as there are hard workers, joyful, and kind too. When they were here it was really a good time as they were always happy to any kind of work.
Hope to see you in the future too and have a nice time travelling
The family.

(Excellent )

21/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Kellen & Elizabeth) for host

If you would like more information, we have a detailed blog post about our time spent with the family, and plenty of photos

Don't think twice about contacting Deepak. You wont regret it.

Thank you Deepak, Kosila, Samyog, and Baba

Much love, Kel & Elizabeth

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(Excellent )

13/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Ross) for host

Had a wonderful experience here, first and foremost Deepak and his family were very welcoming, always making sure we were comfortable and having a nice time. The farm itself is a magical place set in a very nice location and of course you will learn all about the tea. The facilities are great also and make sure to drink plenty of Roxy. Enjoy your… read more

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(Excellent )

10/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Bradley) for host

I thoroughly enjoyed the two weeks I spent with Deepak and his family (August 2015 - post earthquake). The family is dedicated and proud of their organic philosophy, and are doing a fantastic job on their farm.
Deepak was always open to educate about the process of tea production, and it was a pleasure to learn from him.
The accommodation is… read more

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(Excellent )

09/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (James) for host

What a great experience, Deepak and his family have such a beautiful farm.
Volunteering was great, at such a relaxing farm.
Learnt a lot about tea farming, Nepalese language & many other things.
Thank you so much for everything Deepak, Aaussila, Samyog, Grandma & Grandpa!
Amazing food, amazing tea and an amazing family!

Can not wait to… read more

(Excellent )

10/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (taja) for host

Family is very kind and frendly. I learned a lot from them; about harmonios way of village and family life. They teached me about different steps of tea production. I had a great possibility to learn about daily life, culture, local food, language and much more. Very respective and harmonious family of different generations. As well they are very… read more

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(Excellent )

26/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Chris) for host

I stayed at Deepak and Kaushila's house for 10 days or so, and it was a fantastic experience. Their family is very happy and laidback, and the atmosphere is very soothing... Especially if you've just come from Kathmandu. Their son, Samyog, is extremely curious, and he adds a lot of fun to the mix. Of course, the tea and food that you will be… read more

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(Excellent )

14/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Courteney) for host

This place is amazing! I was only planing on staying for two weeks and extended it because I loved it so much. Kausila is an amazing cook, Deepak is a very attentive host who will educate you throughly about the whole tea process, Samuk their son is incredibly bright and will have very in depth conversations with you. The volunteer accommodation… read more

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(Excellent )

29/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Dante) for host

Deepak's farm is my happy place :) Couldn't have asked for a better first work away experience. This is truly a magical place and I loved every minute of it. THANK YOU Deepak, Samuok and Kosila!!!!

Much Love
Dante

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(Excellent )

26/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Helena & Matias ) for host

Me and my boyfriend had two amazing weeks at the tea farm in may. Deepak and his family are so friendly and so funny. We did not only plug tea, but did also learn about other projects as for example cardamom plants and tumeric. Regarding the earthquake conditions - its totally fine and safe.
P.S. Samyok makes excellent coffee :-)

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(Excellent )

25/06/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Martina)

She stayed in our farm for 5 weeks and was also great time with her. She was very helpful and kind. She was like a person who could be friend with everyone could do any work. She was a very happy person. As she stayed we had help a lot from her about plucking, rolling and other things. We were very happy to volunteer her.

(Excellent )

18/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Martina) for host

Having Dipak as a host I have noticed how good with volunteers he is. He is also a very good teacher and a lovely host. His supportive approach creates a good atmosphere for socialising. We had a lot of fun beside doing this great work and learning about the ilam tea.we visited couple of ceremonies and weddings that was an amazing experience and… read more

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(Excellent )

25/06/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica & Brian)

It was also a great with them and the group. They were honest,hard working. As they had travel a lot of places and countries so they knew the way to understand host. They seem like old but there work are like very young people. They were happy to do any types of works. Brian was a very good singer and Jessica was very kind. Because they stayed… read more

(Excellent )

24/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Jessica & Brian) for host

We had a delightful experience with Deepak and his extended family. Deepak is a natural teacher with a passionate, yet gentle approach for sharing knowledge about tea harvesting, sustenance farming, and Nepali customs & traditions. Arriving down the mountain from the bus trip, we felt immediately at peace surrounded by the striking beauty of the… read more

(Excellent )

23/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (MAK) for host

Very happy stay there 11days in beautiful phikkal.
it fun learn about how to make tea .thank you Deepak teaching.And i really like the food there, that is the most delicious food in whole Nepal.thank you kaushila cooking and teach me hw to cook nepali food.this is the great experience to staying in Nepal .they are the lovely family and perfect… read more

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(Excellent )

14/06/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Priscila & Marcos)

It was also a great experience to host them. They also had a happy smile in there face. They used to like all the foods that we cooked for them. They used to have a interest in learning everything, helpful to everything. They could stay with a lot of people happily. So it will be a very good time for all the people for whom they will like to host… read more

(Excellent )

17/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (Priscila & Marcos) for host

What an amazing experience! My husband and I have stayed in Deepak's home for 2 weeks and this was for sure a highlight in our trip around Asia. Everyone in this family is so kind...we felt like home immediately. Deepak will teach you everything about tea, but also about Nepali culture and about the daily life of a family full of love and… read more

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(Excellent )

13/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Yujiro) for host

I got unforgettable experience including plucking tea in this farm! Singing nepali songs, playing in the river, attending the goat's birth, exchanging our culture of food and poprice. Especially I enjoyed poprice every time.
Thank you for Deepak's family!!!

(Excellent )

08/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host

I spent one week with the family and really enjoyed my time with them! I got to learn a lot about tea and how to make it, and their tea is simply amazing! The food was good (the best dal bhats I had in my time in the country), and the farm itself is a lovely place to stay. I would recommend to everyone passing in Nepal to go on their farm!

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(Excellent )

10/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Fiona) for host

I stayed nearly 2 weeks in Phikkal with Deepak and his amazing family and it defiantly was one of the highlights of my visit in Nepal. Deepak, his family and everyone in the surrounding village were so incredibly generous and hospitable the whole time I was there. It was such a fantastic opportunity to learn all about tea but also Nepalise culture… read more

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(Excellent )

31/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (Amy) for host

I spent nearly two weeks on this farm, and I would have loved to have stayed longer. The farm is near Phikkal, a beautiful part of Ilam. The surrounding hills are littered with tea plantations.

Deepak and his family are exceptionally beautiful people, they are gracious and generous.
This workaway gives the volunteers such huge opportunity to… read more

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(Excellent )

29/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (Petr & Artur) for host

HoHeiiii...It's been an wonderfull "holiday" here close to Phikkal surrounded by Deepak, Samyog and Kaushila, all the volunteers. I loved to watch on grandma and grandpa walking around. Days were running around surpisingly we spent there 18 days. 18 incredible days. We did diferent works, plucking of tea choping wood, cooking MOMOs, laughing all… read more

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(Excellent )

16/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (Joanne) for host

My week at this farm was one of the happiest weeks of my life :-) Deepak and his family are such friendly people and they love to teach you anything: from tea picking to making momo's to Nepali words. The farm is located in the most peacefull and beautifull place and that makes the work really nice as well. You're free to take a rest whenever you… read more

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(Excellent )

14/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (marc-antoine & Sarah) for host

Wow! We had such a wonderful experience working on the tea farm! Every part of it was amazing: the tea picking, the layback Nepali lifestyle, the food (THE FOOD, best cuisine in Nepal no doubt, we miss it so much), the time spent with the family chatting, learning Nepali and playing cards. We would highly recommand spending some time with Dipak's… read more

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(Excellent )

26/02/2015

Left by Workawayer (Anders Liingaard) for host

I spent two weeks with this lovely little family in beautiful Ilam. A truly great experience, and even though it was outside the tea harvesting season we were still able to do 3-4 hours of work among the tea bushes and cardamom plants every day, while Deepak generously would share the theoretics behind the interesting process of tea production.… read more

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(Excellent )

22/02/2015

Left by Workawayer () for host

we have been with this family for 2 weeks,amazing place,amazing treating and we learned how to harvest and make the real black and green tea!!!we learned a lot even about cardamom plant and how to cook and prepare nepali food!we also learned how to built a mud stove...but the best thing is the happiness of the company of this family...we ll never… read more

(Excellent )

22/02/2015

Left by Workawayer (chiara) for host

I was here for one week and it was a wonderful first "workaway" experience!
Learning and helping about 4 hours per day in tea and cardamomo field, learning about Nepali cooking with his lovely wife and about the culture visiting the village and talking with them about it, enjoying the kindness of him and his wonderful wife and son, and also… read more

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(Excellent )

30/01/2015

Left by Workawayer (Ariane & Katja) for host

Going here was definitly a highlight of my Nepal journey and beeing a part of Deepaks lovely family filled my heart with joy. We cut, collected and rolled always with a mindful attitude and under the guiding of him and his wife it was not very hard to understand the fascination behind this wonderful farming, which I and my girlfriend enjoyed so… read more

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(Excellent )

01/01/2015

Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host

We spent one week in Deepak's Family and it was really great. A wonderful meeting! We learnt many things about nepalese culture and tea gardening. All the family is really nice and the food is delicious!
I recommend people coming at this place, it was a really magic experience!
Thanks a lot to Deepak and his family!
Marie and JB

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(Excellent )

30/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (Nicolas) for host

I have spent one week in Ilam, in this beautiful place where Deepak and his family live ; and I feel disappointed that I didn't have the time to stay some more time ! All the members of the family are very kind and generous, and we were always satisfied with everything. They learned us all the process of how to make tea. For the persons thinking… read more

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(Excellent )

06/12/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (JulieAnn)

Julie Ann was a friendly and happy person always. She stay here for two weeks and was always very helpful in every works. Her speech was also excellent and she always like to learn in every work. What ever we give her food she always so it is very good. We were very happy to host her.

(Excellent )

05/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (JulieAnn) for host

Staying two weeks with Deepak, Kaushila, Samyog, and Deepak's parents was a perfect homestay experience. They taught me all about the process of producing tea and Kaushila taught us how to make many Nepali foods. The family is so welcoming and always makes sure that volunteers have a positive experience. They also include volunteers in everything… read more

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(Excellent )

29/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Casey) for host

Spending 10 days with Deepak and his family was awesome. Deepak, Koshila, and Samyoke do everything they can to make you feel at home. I really enjoyed learning so much about the organic tea-making process. Also, learning to make mo:mo's, thukpa, cell-roti, and other Nepali dishes was a lot of fun. This extremely warm family made my time here on… read more

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(Excellent )

14/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Michael & Martina) for host

We enjoyed 2 weeks with Deepak and his lovely family on his organic tea farm near Fikkal. The Farm is surrounded by an amazing nature, peaceful and breathtaking.
What made our stay an unforgettable experience was not only the beauty of the landscape, but the way Deepak and the whole family integrated us into their daily life. We had so much fun… read more

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(Excellent )

05/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Elise) for host

A very positive first work away experience surrounded by glorious Illam with miles of greenery where nature is the loudest voice. Its the perfect place to learn about Nepalese village life and of course Tea. I was lucky enough to experience Diwali during my two week stay where local villages sang songs whilst we danced under the midnight sky… read more

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(Excellent )

05/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host

I spent 10 days on Deepak's farm and it was a verifiable organic delight. His family strived to make my and the other volunteers stay on the farm an extremely comfortable and pleasant one. Deepak was very attentive, Deepak's wife Kosilla was an awesome cook and Samyoke (their son) was the coolest and most curious 10 year old kid in the whole of… read more

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(Very good )

01/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Caroline) for host

I stayed two weeks in Deepak Farm and I had a really good time with Deepak and his lovely family ! I learn a lot of things about tea and about nepali food ! It´s will be one of my best memory of Nepal, and I hope come back one day. I love the tea farm !

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(Excellent )

28/10/2014

Left by Workawayer (Dane) for host

I had a wonderful time on with Deepak and his family while I was there; a great place to soak up some all-organic serenity. Deepak is as charming as he is knowledgeable and his family provides a kind of hospitality that can't be bought with rupees. Happy Trails!

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(Excellent )

14/10/2014

Left by Workawayer (Corinna) for host

I lived and worked with Dipak and his lovely family for two weeks. It was my first workaway experience and I am so happy about this instruction to volunteering on a farm. I was much interested in tea producing and dipak showed and teached me about different techniques for different teas. He was really interested in teaching and always patient and… read more

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(Excellent )

28/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Courtney) for host

Hi everyone! We just finished our two week stay on Deepak's lovely tea farm in September 2014. We could not have asked for a better homestay, complete with warm Nepali hospitality, unending delicious food, and incredible lessons about tea farming and Nepali culture. Each day was filled with new and different activities related to all aspects of… read more

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(Excellent )

14/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Matthias & Pierre) for host

We stayed one week in July 2014 in the nice home of Deepak and his family. It was a really nice stay and we were able to get some rest. The house is lost in the hills in the middle of tea garden, it's just a pleasure for eyes, ears and mind.
The work it's not hard (maybe a bit repetitive) and the schedule is light and the food is good. We… read more

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(Excellent )

29/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (Severin) for host

I volunteered on the tea garden and farm for three weeks in august 2014.
If you're interested in tea or organic farming, it will be a really nice experience for you. Deepak always gave me and other volunteers enough free time to explore the region around phikkal.
The food was always excellent and delicious and i never had to be hungry. It was my… read more

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(Excellent )

27/08/2014

Left by Workawayer () for host

Volunteered here in May 2014. An awesome way to get to know Nepal. The food is awesome, the area is stunning and the family is lovely. Deepak always had activities planned which was very nice. We also went to a few parties and learned about the Nepalese culture (I am now fluent in Nepalese). Excellent experience, highly recommended.

(Excellent )

19/06/2014

Left by Workawayer (Samuel) for host

Dipak and his family are wonderful people. I volunteered for two weeks in June 2014. I had the best time with them. The work is enjoyable, especially if you like the outdoors and the smell of fresh tea. The hospitality and kindness I experienced was unbeatable. Dipak is a great teacher as well. He allowed me to work him and showed me how the tea… read more

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(Excellent )

05/06/2014

Left by Workawayer (Mikaila) for host

Hello! I volunteered here in April 2014 and it was an amazing experience. The family was so friendly and welcomed me into their home like part of their family. The work was good and the food was delicious. The area where the tea farm is located is absolutely breathtaking. I highly recommend this volunteer experience.

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(Excellent )

24/04/2014

Left by Workawayer (Tatiana) for host

We spent one week with Deepak and his lovely family in their village surrounded by beautiful tea plantations. It was our first workaway experience and we are really happy with it. The family received us with open arms and taught us many interesting aspects of growing and mantaining an organic farm and also about nepalese culture and lifestyle. Our… read more

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(Excellent )

06/04/2014

Left by Workawayer (Tim & Katharine ) for host

We spent 2 weeks on Deepak's farm at the end of March 2014 and had an absolutely wonderful time. The setting is idyllic, beautiful tea fields as far as you can see, gorgeous hills, and the most comfortable place to stay with delicious food and friendly neighbours.
Deepak and his family welcomed us into their home, and taught us all about tea… read more

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(Excellent )

30/12/2013

Left by Workawayer (Susanne & Samuel) for host

Last November, we spent two very pleasant weeks at the tea farm with Deepak and his family. We had a great time with this lovely family. They are friendly and helpful, we felt really welcome there. Samjuk, their son is a great nepali teacher ;)
The farm is surrounded by a beautiful nature and a lot of neighbours who invited us several times for… read more

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(Excellent )

30/12/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Thierry)

It was very nice to host Thierry with us for a bit more than a week. He has shown great interest in everything and quite easily mingled with our family.

It's pity that we could not provide him enough tasks related to the tea gardening as sometimes the work is seasonal. Our APOLOGIES! There were other farm related activities in which he didn't… read more

(Very good )

28/12/2013

Left by Workawayer (Thierry) for host

First of all, Deepak and his family are really nice and they make you really comfortable being with them and include you with their family. If you decide to go, you will have a good experience of what live in a Nepali village is.

But, being on a volonteering website, I cannot rate more than neutral because what Deepak has to offer is a homestay… read more

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(Neutral )

06/10/2013

Left by Workawayer (Jonathan) for host

My friend and I stayed with Deepak and his family for two weeks in beautiful Phikkal, Ilam.
We took a bus from kathmandu and were picked up by Deepak in Phikkal. The house where he lives with his mother, father, wife, son and brother, is about 3 km from Phikkal.
The surroundings are stunning to say the least, and the village people are very… read more

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(Excellent )

17/08/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Julie & Lee)

It was indeed great pleasure and fun for us to host Julie at our small family farm and to work with her. She is a great character, with all the positive thoughts and actions, willing to try new things with high spirits, quite enthusiastic to learn and discover about her surroundings and with a good humor. She is honest, hardworking and cheerful.… read more

(Excellent )

21/06/2013

Left by Workawayer (Julie & Lee) for host

The hosts of the profile are very good at getting back to you. The family I stayed with for 8 days in Fikkal were great. I had a cast for about half of my stay so it became more of a farmstay than volunteering. Dipak, the host on the farm, was very flexible and helped organize my days around my fracture. I remember walking to his village, cracking… read more

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(Excellent )

03/02/2013

Left by Workawayer (Jüri-Ott) for host

Hello everyone! We were volunteering there in January 2013. It was good to learn how the farm works and how the surrounding people are doing and living. As it was not a tea picking season there was very little work related to tea garden but we picked up turmeric and build kind of a water system. We encourage to as more work otherwise take along… read more

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(Very good )

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