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Namaste!
I’m Nirajan, and I live and work on my family’s farmhouse near the sacred Chhinnamasta Temple in southeastern Nepal close to the border with India. The environment is remote but peaceful. There are rice paddys as far as the eye can see, water bufflos gently walking by, people dressed in authentic clothing. Now you've got an idea of the scenery, but do check the pictures as well.
We have a small village on walking distance with a local market and small restaurants and shops. This is also where my lovely family lives! My farm project has only just started, but I dream of developing the surrounding land into a self sustainng organic farm.
So far, we cultivate rice, wheat, onion, ocra, mango, mustard, litchi and jackfruit. With us on the farm, we have some lovely dogs (always excited to welcome guests), chickens, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, pigeons, goats, a cow and fish.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Interests
Pets
Movies & TV
Farming
Culture
Photography
Plant care
Writing
Cooking & food
Books
Yoga / Wellness
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Nature
Hiking
Fitness
Cycling
Dancing
Camping
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The farming opportunity you're reading allows you to experience rural and traditional Nepal. I will explain to you all practices we offer during working time.
Activities during free time can include celebrating Hindu festivities (we loooooove celebrations!!), a visit at the Chhinnamasta Temple, roaming around in the local village, lunch at my parents place, a dip in the river or a visit to the city Rajbiraj. I also offer guidance in meditation.
Help
We warmly invite volunteers to help our farm by feeding animals, gardening (ploughing, planting, weeding, harvesting), processing of harvested goods,(cleaning, drying in the the sun), catching fish, smaller building projects (from fences to a small stable (fill in extra jobs) or cooking (traditional Nepali cuisine with me :)). Since were a young farm, we also invite volunteers to bring their input.
Families with children from the village nearby visit our farm daily to help out. Because work opportunities are scarce in the area, we refund their work with our products and money sometimes.They're incredibly sweet people eager to work with you. Heads up: poverty is present among families here. This is why I decided to start a farm here. I want to grow food and create work opportunities for locals. You can help me in this dream and make an impact!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Nepali: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
You can choose to stay at my farm in a separate room with a simple bed, mosquito net and place to store your luggage. A squatting toilet and tap are just putside the farm outside. However, you can also choose to stay at my family's home where you are offered a separate room but shared bathroom.
I do not charge any fee or payment.
What else ...
Since farming activities and festivities change throughout the year, you can reach out to me to confirm which activities/festivities are currently going on. I'm happy to provide you with with more information.
How to get here from Kathmandu?
From Kathmandu you can take a night bus:
Or you could take a hiace (a type of a van). This vehicle has the same pick up and arrival location. Only times differ:
- pick up time: 6am
- arrival time: 7pm the same day
Please note that times and itineraries change seasonally. We're here to help you organize transport if needed :)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
munnu
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