Experience living in a scenic Nepali village in Pokhara, Nepal

Details

• 

  Description

  Namaste! We are Priyansha and Kushal. Along with our friends, we own a 3 acre farm in the outskirts of Pokhara city, on a hill overlooking Begnas Lake.
  
  We are not farmers but our dream is to create a life away from the city amidst nature, grow our own food and hopefully collaborate with others who are seeking to connect (and disconnect) in the same way.

• 

  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  General Maintenance
• 

  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

  ...

  ...

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  What's this?
• 

  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  As we are just starting out ourselves, you will help us build and design the land according to Permaculture principles. We have both completed our Permaculture Design Course from Aranya Farm (Telangana, India) and working alongside us you will be able to practice permaculture principles and techniques as we learn and implement them.
  
  Besides that, you will experience living in a scenic Nepali village and the culture firsthand along with us and a Tamang family who live on the land.
  
  We are also very close to Pokhara, the valley from where most major trekking routes start and end. There are several lakes, mountain views, hiking and trekking trails, adventure sports among many other things to do once you get here.

• 

  Help

  We are welcoming volunteers from September 2024 onwards. We are currently building a home on the land and would appreciate help with construction related help.
  
  Key areas where we are looking for help are:
  - Natural plaster and construction related help of house being built on the property
  - Earthworks
  - Planting trees
  - Seasonal planting, weeding, mulching, harvesting, composting
  - Water harvesting and management
  - Planning and building a Farm Stay
  
  Besides these, we are seeking to learn from you and are open to ideas and projects from your side as well!

• 

  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Hindi: Fluent
  Nepali: Fluent
  Bengali (Bangla): Intermediate
  German: Intermediate

• 

  Accommodation

  Accommodation will be provided in tents. We have a couple of spacious tents. You are welcome to bring your own tents or hammocks as well.
  
  We are currently using a compost toilet, and rely on bucket showers. We try our best to use water conservatively, as the water supply is not reliable.
  
  Food is mostly Nepali staple diet consisting of rice, roti, dal, seasonal vegetables, salads and fruits. Meals are primarily vegetarian.

• 

  What else ...

  There is a LOT to do in Pokhara, if you are planning to come visit us we can recommend numerous activities, sightseeing spots and places to eat.
  
  Fewa Lakeside is about 40-45 mins drive/an hour's bus ride from the farm and Begnas Lake is about 30 mins drive.
  
  There is a local bus stop about 10 mins walk from the farm. Buses leave every hour during the day. You can also hire scooters or bikes from Pokhara and use it for travelling. If you are bringing your car, there is a pitch road almost all the way to the farm, with about 500 metres off road.

• 

  A little more information

  • 

    Internet access

  • 

    Limited internet access

  • 

    We have pets

  • 

    We are smokers

  • 

    Can host families

• 

  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

Website Safety

Feedback (1)