Get a real experience of living and working on an organic Nepalese farm with our large family in Pokhara

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Hello ! I am Ashok koirala from Nepal. I am a Nepali farmer with the age of 34. I have 8 cows and four buffalo and 2 goat and three green house and one chicken house too. Altogether there are 13 members in my family.
Type of help
Gardening
Babysitting / child care
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Other
Help in the house
Animal care
Language practice
Help with Computers / internet
Help
I have three green house i grow there different kinds of organic vegetables like tomato, cabbage, cauliflower, onion, garlic, ginger etc. I have one big chicken house where I feed thousand chicken. They will be ready in 45 days. I also produce my own honey with the help of nature. I have four buffalo and four cows which will give me milk. So you can help me with caring the cows and buffalows, care about my chicken and learn a lot about farming, the simpel Nepali live and our culture. The volunteering also includes helping in the household with cooking or for example making butter on your own. So enjoy living and working together with me and my family.
Languages spoken
Nepali, English
Accommodation
I have two room for volunteers there are four bed in those room where they can live freely and share their feelings& ideas. For food we will have 3 meals per day together. Those meals are made out of our own organic products and we have to ask you kindly to pay 5 Dollars per day for experience this traditional nepali food. With this investment you will support local and biological agriculture, so we hope you don´t mind. There is also a shop near by our house where you can buy some things you need. Otherwise you can walk to the city which is just 45 minutes away by foot or 10 minutes by taxi. We also have a traditional nepali shower and bathroom.
What else ...
I was also a trekking guide some years ago. So you can ask me about trekking and benefit from my personal contacts ( for example also paragliding ) if you would like to enjoy those experiences.
It is also possible for you to go hiking in the area of my home with me as your guide or on your own.
In this area (smal jungle) you get the opportunity to see animals like leopard, bear, Nepali rabbit, snakes...
So we would love to have you here as our friend and welcome you in our home.

Note:- If you have more than two weeks that will be better. Because I also can teach something and u also can teach me something.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
according to their wills max 25 hours a week
This host charges a fee
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Why does workaway.info allow listings of hosts who charge money?
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4$ a day for food

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Volunteer playing with my kids.

Volunteer cooking meals.

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We are going to celebrate our Tihar Bhai tika festival.

Our cows eating straw.

We are celebrating birthday party of my older daughter

Feedback left by and about host (133)

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08/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea & Linda)

Namaste Bro & Sissy
Its my pleasure to host like this unforgetable friend in my small organic coop where they give me their helping hand in every types of farm related works. They are hard worker, knowledgeable, friendly and they give always smile on their face which cheers u very much. If u are in need of any types of help don't hesitate to host… read more

(Excellent )

06/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Andrea & Linda) for host

We stayed one week with Ashok, Sunita and their fabulous family and we don't have other than positive memories and feelings about our stay!
The work usually start after breakfast at 7:30 until lunch at 11:00 having the rest of the day free to chill or visit the city and surrounding hills.
We helped Ashok peeking tomatoes, spinach, ginger, curcuma… read more

(Excellent )

21/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Francis & Rodrigo)

(Excellent )

20/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Francis & Rodrigo) for host

Namaste
Ashok, Sunita and family, thank you very much for the hospitality, the rich food (especially the lentils) and the opportunity to learn some new cultivation techniques different from those of South America. also thanks Ashok for showing us those corners that only a local can know.
it was definitely a sublime experience.
I hope to return… read more

(Excellent )

19/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Marion)

Namaste Sissy
It's my pleasure to host like this unforgetable friend on my small organic project where she give me her helping hand in every types of farm work e.g cuting grass for animals, taking care of animals, gardening, harvesting, carrying compost for coffee plantation and fruit plantation where ever i need help she is always willing to help… read more

(Excellent )

18/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host

Namaste Ashok, Sunita and kids !
I spent two perfects weeks with you, in your family. Helping in the morning, with the hay for the cows or the coffee beans. It was a real Nepali experience for me, to learn how to do with the coffee, to talk to Ashok all about organic farming in Nepal, he knows a lot of things ! Sunita is always smilling, and she… read more

(Excellent )

08/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Viktoria)

(Excellent )

07/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Viktoria) for host

Namaste!
I spend one week at the beautiful farm together with Ashok and his family. I had such a nice time there, making new experiences and getting to know the Nepali farm life. I am so grateful for my experience there! Ashok told us many interesting things about his work and about the surrounding, I really loved talking with you Ashok!
In the… read more

(Excellent )

29/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Maurice & An)

Namaste Friend
It's my pleasure to host like this unforgettable friends in my small organic project they give me theirs helping hand wherever I need e.g gardening, cutting bamboo, carrying bamboo, harvesting coffee, cutting grass for animals etc. I am very proud to say that if u give them some task they are always ready for everything's. Me and my… read more

(Very good )

28/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Maurice & An) for host

Namaste Ashok, Sunita and family! thanks a lot for a great first workaway experience. There was a lot of farm work to do and Ashok gave us a different job almost every day! We learned a lot about organic farming! Ashok is really passionate about his work and if you ask questions he is always happy to share his knowledge with you!
Every day we had… read more

(Very good )

17/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Wyon & Janet)

(Excellent )

17/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Wyon & Janet) for host

Ashok and his family gave us a beautiful warm welcome to their farm. We enjoyed seeing coffee, turmeric and ginger growing (very exotic for us) and drinking delicious turmeric milk! We were also touched to witness Ashok's care and reverence for life - for example, if a chicken is no longer laying productively, it is released to live freely.
We… read more

(Excellent )

20/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anna Elisa) for host

The family is really sweet, the work was interesting, the place beautiful. Thank you so much!

(Excellent )

08/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Marc & Michaela)

Namaste Bro & Sissy
First of all sorry for late feedback. Its my pleasure to host like this unforgetable friend in my small organic coop where they give me their helping hand in every types of farm related works. They are hard worker, knowledgeable, friendly and they give always smile on their face which cheers u very much. If u are in need of… read more

(Excellent )

05/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Marc & Michaela) for host

Namaste to everyone. We cannot thank Ashok, Sunita and all the rest of the big family enough for having us on their farm. It's hard to tell it in few words but this was such an amazing experience we will never forget. In the 2 weeks we learnd so much about organic farming, permaculure, about different kind of medicinal plants, animals, hindu… read more

(Excellent )

14/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host

I had a very short experience due to health issue but very much enjoy staying with Ashok and his family. He and his wife work very hard on their amazing farm and they are happy to share the knowledge about farming and plants and make you feel as a part of the family. What a life experience. Thank you Ashok. All the best. Eva (hopefuly I will be… read more

(Excellent )

12/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Annelot)

(Excellent )

11/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Annelot) for host

Ashok and his family are so sweet! They are sometimes even a bit shy, but once you stay there longer, you will get to know them better. When you ask Ashok questions about his wonderful farm he is always willing to share his knowledge. He is very passionate and hardworking! The farm is a true paradise, so much to discover and therefor a lot to… read more

(Excellent )

29/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Isabel)

(Excellent )

15/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Isabel) for host

I stayed with Ashok’s beautiful family for about 3 weeks and loved it! They were all so kind and warm. The work was difficult at times but you get a lot of free time to do as you please. The house was a 45 minute walk from the city, a perfect location with a beautiful view just far enough away from the noise. You will learn so much from Ashok and… read more

(Excellent )

14/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host

I stayed one week with Ashok and his wonderful family. The farm is very beautiful and in a very calm and quiet surrounding. Away from the crowded and noisy Pokhara. Ashok has so many different types of plants and veggies.
Unfortunately i came in a time where there was not much to do, so most of the time me and the other volunteers peeled the… read more

(Very good )

01/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Wilson & Alice) for host

Even if my stay was quick, I enjoyed living with Ashok family, gardening in his farm and learning new things about Nepal. Thank you so much !! :)

(Excellent )

26/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Janet & Ilya)

(Excellent )

20/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Janet & Ilya) for host

Ilya and I had a wonderful time on Ashok's family farm. We spent a week working on the farm. The accommodation is clean and comfortable. He's a brilliant man who has lived many lives and had many jobs. We enjoyed hearing how he transformed his family land into a successful and fruitful farm. There are so many beautiful trees, flowers, and greenery… read more

(Excellent )

18/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Elizabeth)

(Excellent )

14/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Elizabeth) for host

I only spent 6 days here but wish I could've stayed longer...for the family, Ashok is a smiley lovely guy and taught me a lot of random stuff, always pointing out plants or trees and telling me about their uses. Sunita is an amazing cook and always makes sure you have enough to eat! Their children are very sweet, and so talented...I think there's… read more

(Excellent )

25/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ciara & Philip)

(Excellent )

24/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ciara & Philip) for host

Our stay at with Ashok's family was really lovely. We stayed for 10 days, and worked in the garden/farm for about 2-3 hours each morning, which gave us plenty of time to relax, chill, go on walks, spend time with the family or even go to Pokhara which is only 40 mins walk away.
Everyone in the family is so lovely, the children loved to play and… read more

(Excellent )

15/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Erinke & Laurens)

Hello Namaste
First of all i wants to know that can u read English clearly or not. Money which i ask in the the profile is clearly written there u said that with 500 Rs u can survive a week easily if u go to the city with 500 u cannot get the single room also. If u wants to know something about culture and farming u have to ask without asking… read more

(Negative )

12/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Erinke & Laurens) for host

We did not have a very good experience here, I just think it was not the right place for us. Ashok only gave us the 'dirty' jobs, it felt as if he was waiting for workawayers to clean up his farm because after all the weeds were pulled out we didn't really get any job, he did not learn us anything about the plants or veggies nor did he take us on… read more

(Neutral )

03/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Elodie)

Namaste sissy
It's my pleasure to host like this unforgettable family members in my small organic project where she give me her helping hands where ever needed. She is very strong wise, hard worker and knowledgeable so I can proudly say that if u are in need of help or in need of helping hand i strongly suggest any one to host her.
Thanks with… read more

(Excellent )

02/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Elodie) for host

I had a good, enjoyable, rewarding experience working with Ashok and his family. They are so kind and friendly hosts, and I learned a lot about Nepali lifestyle and farm work, which was a new interesting experience for me. Sunita makes delicious food, I miss her dal bhat a lot! It was nice helping her too with cutting vegetables and dishes. Ashok… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (AKINARI)

Namaste Bro
It's my pleasure to host like this unforgetable friend on my small organic project where he give me his helping hand in every types of farm work e.g cuting grass for animals, taking care of animals, gardening, harvesting, carrying compost for coffee plantation and fruit plantation where ever i need help he is always willing to help so… read more

(Excellent )

24/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (AKINARI) for host

I cannot forget this family and precious memories. This family is awesome and have a big and warm heart. I'm so lucky because this is my first experience of workaway. I remember that religious party which relatives got together and ate special foods. I remember that Ashok took us trekking tour. I remember that I mowed grass with Brazilian girls. I… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Shelby & Harrison)

(Excellent )

14/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Shelby & Harrison) for host

We had such a memorable time with Ashok and his family. We were able to help build a greenhouse out of bamboo from the ground up in a little over two weeks. Unfortunately we were not there to see the final touches put on. Ashok trusts his volunteers to be able to learn on the spot, and we were able to create something quite astounding with zero… read more

(Excellent )

24/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Marion)

(Excellent )

16/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host

Thank you Ashok and family. I had a great time at your place. The family is really warm and welcome. It was nice to play or talk with the kids and other family members and learn about the Nepali culture, traditions and rules.
It feels good to work hard for some hours in the morning. The rest of the day you are free to discover the area. The view… read more

(Excellent )

24/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Quan)

(Excellent )

23/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Quan) for host

It was a wonderful time to be with them. Ashok, Sunita, Ama, Ankita, Baboo,...they are just majestic. They are really living in happiness and no matter can make them worried. Everyday we had some works for taking care the farm and the cattles as well. We had frequently 4-5 meals per day and all of them are way delicious. During 3 weeks staying… read more

(Excellent )

24/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Marine & Antoine)

(Excellent )

27/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Marine & Antoine) for host

We spent very good time with Ashok's family. We had a private room. The job is not so hard. We worked only 3 hours per day. It was very interesting. We did coffee. We watered the plants. We
took care of humidifying the soil because it was the dry season. We shared good time with a family. For example: we cooked some crepes with nutella and… read more

(Excellent )

23/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Christian)

Namaste Bro
First of all sorry for late feedback. It's my pleasure to host like this unforgetable friend on my small organic project. He give us his helping hand wherever we need his help. He is honest, hardworking as well as very wise person. he gives always smile on his face. If u are in need of any kinds of help don't hesitate to host him.
Me… read more

(Excellent )

19/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host

I stayed for 12 days and I can only recommend this place to people who are looking for farming experience and a project where people really try to realize organic and integrated agriculture. I learned very much, as Ashok is very passionate about every plant and animal and always willing to help and explain things. Thanks you so much! Also the… read more

(Excellent )

11/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Priscilla)

Namaste sissy
It's my pleasure to host like this unforgettable family members in my small organic project where she give me her helping hands where ever needed. She is very strong wise, hardworker and knowledgeable so I can proudly say that if u are in need of help or in need of helping hand i strongly suggest any one to host her.
Thanks with… read more

(Excellent )

19/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Priscilla) for host

Hello Ashok im really sorry for my late feedback!
I had a really wonderful time( around november), this was my one of my best workaway experience in nepal! I stayed with Ashok and his family for 2 weeks and that was the best time we had in Nepal. Such a beautiful family and home. During my time there I did different things like weeding, building… read more

(Excellent )

11/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Isabel)

Namaste Friend (sissy)
First of all warm and friendly hug from your Nepali family. We all are missing u so much. She is not our guest she is our family members too. She gives us her helping hand wherever we are needed. If u need any types of help regarding to farming I am hundred percent sure she finish the work according to your guidelines so… read more

(Very good )

09/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Isabel) for host

I just had an amazing couple of weeks at the farm which had a beautiful location! The family is so welcoming! They are absolutely incredible and hard working people. I spent my time there pulling hay for the cows and buffalos (baby cow is my favourite!), weeding, planting ans watering tomatoes, cooking Sunita’s amazing Dal Bhats... but to me this… read more

(Excellent )

23/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)

If I have to tell truth its hard for me to say first I meet her in city its raning and she was walking on rain I greet her 2 times she didn't reply me and I wants to give her help because I was on my vehicle she doesn't like after that I wants to say something if u wants some facilities u can go to lakeside every facilities are available there… read more

(Neutral )

20/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host

I spent a week with Ashok family in April. The farm is beautiful, Ashok really is a hard worker (since there is a lot to do) and the area of Lovely hill is really nice - one hour walk from Lakeside (through jungle :) ) .
However I must have come at the wrong time since I basically only did weeding during my stay, so I cannot say I learned so much… read more

(Good )

11/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lemercier) for host

I had such a lovely time in this family farm. The family is very open and welcoming. It was very nice to exchange with Ashok and to know about the different lives he had. Sunita (his wife) is a mother for everyone and such a good cooker! Their children are cute too. And, it is interesting to try to know the grand-parents. Be carefull, Aamma is… read more

(Excellent )

20/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Anete & Aivars)

Namaste
Bro and sissy
It's my pleasure to host like this unforgettable friends in my small organic project they give me theirs helping hand wherever I need likes gardening, harvesting coffee beans, planting vegetables, watering vegetables, taking care of animals etc. They are very hardworking person and Aivars is very good and perfect… read more

(Excellent )

17/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Anete & Aivars) for host

We could not wish for better first workaway experience. We stayed with Ashok and his family for 33 days and that was the best time we had in Nepal. Such a beautiful family and home. In our time there we did all sorts of things like weeding, building hay stacks, picking coffee, cutting bamboo trees. The food was amazing and we will really miss… read more

(Excellent )

19/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Heulwen)

(Excellent )

19/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Heulwen) for host

Ashok and Sunita and the rest of the family are a real joy to stay with. Sunita is a marvellous cook and we had the best dal bhat we have tasted after nearly 2 months in Nepal. What's great is most of the food is from the extensive gardens. Ashok is a hardworking, knowledgeable guy who is more than willing to share his experience. We had a great… read more

(Excellent )

23/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Laura & Sagar) for host

We stayed with Ashok and his family for about 10 days all up and really enjoyed the experience. Ashok is incredibly hardworking, knowledgeable, honest and easygoing and his entire family made us feel at home. We mostly did weeding in the morning for just a couple hours and had the rest of the time free. The food was also delicious, Sunita is a… read more

(Excellent )

08/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Angus) for host

We only stayed here for a few days but we had a really good time. Ashok and his family are really nice and welcoming, the food was also great and its just a fifteen minute taxi ride from lakeside pokhara so it's ideal for breaking up a stay in pokhara. The work we were doing was really nice, it was mainly planting crops and weeding vegetable… read more

(Excellent )

08/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Calum) for host

Ashok, Sunita and their family are amazing people. We felt welcomed as soon as we arrived, and universally enjoyed the work we had to do (mostly little bits of farming, with a bit of rock moving on the last day).

Ashok is a very knowledgeable man, and it was great listening to him talk about his busy life. I would definitely like to visit again!… read more

(Excellent )

08/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Callum) for host

This is one of the best families you will ever come across. I stayed for a few days and had an incredible time with them as not only a host but a kind and extremely welcoming friend! Great company, great food, great experience! Thanks Ashok! Thanks for everything.

(Excellent )

01/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Hamidreza) for host

Ashok is awesome, with very beautiful family, i really recommend staying with him. he has lots of knowledge by watching the nature and the farm is really amazing. cutting bananas and Bamboo was my favorite part. also working with walking with Ashok was great. continuous meditative moments.the farm is also so close to lake side . it was nice for me… read more

(Excellent )

16/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Mara Elizabeth) for host

Ashok and their family are such a welcoming people! I spent ten days with them, and I also met other workawayers, with whom we shared the work, meals and walks around the beautiful surroundings.
We did some work on the farm, even though it was raining for half of my stay. Thanks Ashok and family for welcoming me into your home. Blessings

(Excellent )

07/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host

I had a great 2 weeks with Ashok and his family. The food was fantastic and the hospitality great. Work was just 2.5 hours in the morning and half an hour in the afternoon. Bathroom & bedroom facilities were basic but clean (bring your own toilet paper)

(Excellent )

23/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Naomi) for host

Dear Ashok,

we had a very nice time at your place with your big family. We got to know you as a man with a big heart. Working with you was fun and we hope you will get a lot of Yam! We are still thinking about Sunnita's amazing Dal Bhat. She's a great cook! We wish you and your family all the best for your future! Maybe we see us again some… read more

(Excellent )

12/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (daniela & Andreas) for host

We stayed a month on Ashoks beautiful Farm and had an incredibly good time with him and his lovely, welcoming, open hearted family. We loved Ashoks peaceful way of doing everything, sharing his knowledge with us, showing us around the place and sharing ideas and thoughts. We also loved and are so grateful for Sunitas laughing at us and with us and… read more

(Excellent )

03/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lucy) for host

What a wonderful time I had staying a week with Ashok's family, I was made to feel welcome from the moment I arrived.
Work was done in the morning and then I had the afternoon to explore, relax or have lots of fun playing with the children. Daily tasks varied from digging up ginger, helping Ashok build a wall and digging soil for… read more

(Excellent )

12/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jamie & Maria)

First of all a warm and huge hug from your Nepalese family.
What a golden chance I have with them they visit me in not a very busy season on farm but I have always a work in my farm and they help me in different types of work which are related to my farm like planting coffee,weeding throwing the unnecessary grass of different types of vegetables,… read more

(Excellent )

12/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Jamie & Maria) for host

We spent about a month with Ashok and family, it was such an amazing experience. Ashok has a lot to teach - about farming, Nepali life, trekking and many other things. We felt part of the family very quickly and enjoyed spending time with them, and learned a lot of Nepali language during our stay. Ashok took us on several walks around the area and… read more

(Excellent )

20/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Johanna) for host

I stayed on Ashoks farm for one month and really enjoyed it. The whole family is very welcoming. Ashok works hard but always with a smile on his face which gives you the motivation to do the same. Also the location is very good - you're surrounded by nature and forest but still it's only a 20min walk down to Pokhara. Sunita is an excellent cook as… read more

(Excellent )

13/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (stephanie & Nathan)

What a golden opportunity I get the chance to host like this types of hard working Labour's and couriers person in my small organic farm. They gave me their helping hands in all types of work which are related to my farm to fulfill my dreams in the future. I can't forget them they will be always on my heart. And cannot wait to see them as fast as… read more

(Excellent )

19/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (stephanie & Nathan) for host

We spent 2 weeks with Ashok's family and it was amazing !
We felt like we have been adopted by a nepalese family :)
We mainly worked in the farm : removing weeds, planting veggies, fed the buffalos, for only 2 or 3 hours per day.
Ashok taught us so much about organic farming, his system is incredible !
Sunita his wife in addition to being an… read more

(Excellent )

16/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Orsolya & Murat)

It's my pleasure to host like this friend in my small organics project. They help me a lot in every types of work which are related to my project.( wedding, grass cutting, cutting bamboo, milking, cooking etc) Thanks for your helping hand which u gives in the development of my project. Thanks with my open heart again and cannot wait to see u back… read more

(Excellent )

29/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Orsolya & Murat) for host

Ashok and his family warmly welcomed us for about 2 weeks. We felt very comfortable.

We usually woke up early (the dogs will make sure of that) and worked in the fields in the mornings and sometimes in the afternoon if we wished, or we explored the area then. Lovely Hill has very good views of the city and on the other side, the Annapurna… read more

(Excellent )

02/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Leah & Jack) for host

we had a good time here with ashok. it was a good stay of about a week and we enjoyed working in the terraced coffee area, mostly weeding. ashok was friendly and easy to work with, his English was very good and he was able to teach us about the plants and the systems of his farm. the site itself has great access for walking in the hills and… read more

(Very good )

16/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Tirloch & Natasha) for host

Ashok and his family are a lovely family. It was our first workaway experience and unfortunately due to medical condition we had to leave prematurely and only got 1 day on his farm. We were both very disappointed to leave because in that one day we knew we would have had a great authentic Nepali experience with his family.

Ashok is a very… read more

(Excellent )

20/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Raoan & Giovanna ) for host

We stayed with ashoks family for 2 weeks. Once you are there, you are like part of the family. It was an amazing experience, everyone is nice and smiling, Ashok is an amazing person, he is like our older brother. He will take care of you and make sure everything is okay. The work was easy, we made bamboo fances, stairs and sometimes we went to get… read more

(Excellent )

18/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Ferdinand) for host

It was my first experience with workaway and ashoks family and himself made it a very nice memory. I came in the season of not much, weeding and building a bamboo fence was what we had to do. He also showed us around his village on lovely hill, we discovered some amazing places.
Thank you for this nice time, and see you again :)

(Excellent )

08/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Rodrigo)

What a chance i get the oppurtunity to host like this hard working, knowledgable,labouris and couris friend in my small organic farm he gives me his helping hand where i need the help to develop my farm he is honest and always gives smile in his face though other friend (volunter) make him a fun. I am sure i cannot meet like this friend in the… read more

(Excellent )

04/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Rodrigo) for host

I have done several times Workaway and this is, by far, the best. On the one hand, the work is really nice. I learnt a lot about construction with bamboo and it was also fun. Furthermore, the work was not hard at all. We worked for around two or three hours in the morning. On the other hand, Ashok and his family are amazing. Really funny, lovely… read more

(Excellent )

29/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Marc) for host

One month with Ashok's family was a wonderful experience, not the best because the best will be later when I will come back again with them. I learnt a lot with them, in the fields with Ashok when we extend the green house, cut bamboos, planted some vegetables, helped with animals, etc..., at the spring for the drinking water with Sunita, with the… read more

(Excellent )

29/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Marc)

What a golden oppurtunity i get the chance to meet like this hard working, labouris and knowledgeable friend in my small project in lovely hill. He is not my friend only he is the member of our family too. Now i have 14 members in my family with Marc. Me my wife and my family will never forget u.
Thanks for your all helping hand which u gives us… read more

(Excellent )

28/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (EMILIE)

What a beautiful moment i get a chance to make a new sister now i have 3 sister Emilie, Anjana and Apsu i never forget u u will be in my heart always. Thanks for ur every types of helping hand to make my future dream sucessful. Me as well as my family never forget u. Thanks for ur beautiful smile again. Hope to see u as soon as possible.
Thanks… read more

(Excellent )

24/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (EMILIE) for host

My stay in Ashok's farm was my first workaway experience and it is definitely one of the highlights of my 4 months in Nepal. I stayed 5 weeks in total in the farm always coming back after some small trips around Pokhara because I really felt like home here.
The work in the farm is only in the morning time and very different from day to day. I… read more

(Excellent )

14/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Chris) for host

I lost track of time here. It took a couple of days to get used to farm life but after that Ashok and his family made me feel at home. He is a resourceful guy and I enjoyed learning from him in a kiwi/nepali diy cultural exchange. And watching his funny family antics. BABU!!!! A nice peaceful place and peek into day to daylife in Pokhara

(Excellent )

10/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Ashley) for host

An absolutely amazing experience ❤️ I spent four days here and felt so at home. Ashok and his family make you feel so welcome. They are very loving people all around. He is happy to show you around Lovely Hill and always has a beautiful smile on his face. All of us workawayers had a lot of fun with the girls, Ba, Ama, Didi and sweet babu ❤️ … read more

(Excellent )

05/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Aaron & Callie ) for host

One of my best workaway experiences has come from Ashok and his family. I felt included with the family at all times, and was always told to work at my own pace. I had many great memories, planting garlic, milking the cows, feeding the buffalo and much much more. Ashok has the heart of a lion and will do anything for you and his family. He carried… read more

(Excellent )

03/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Sascha & David )

We also loved and never forget all the days and all the help which u gives us in the development of our small project and cannot wait to see u.
Thanks with best regards
cannot wait to see u

(Excellent )

08/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Sascha & David ) for host

We loved the four days we spent with Ashok and his family. They are so welcoming and they showed us amazing Nepali hospitality! Thank you so much, Ashok. I hope we meet again!

(Excellent )

03/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Gerald)

What a opportunity i got the chance to meet like this hard working, knowledgeable and laborious boy in my small organic farm. Thanks with my open heart all the helping hand which he gives for me. Me as well as my family never forget him and cannot wait to see him back in my farm house.
Thanks with best regards
Cannot wait to see u

(Excellent )

13/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Gerald) for host

Authentic experience! I spent 10 days at the farm, and loved it. You are not there as a volunteer but as part of the family. After tea and some breakfast in the morning, volunteers help at the farm for a couple hours (I cleared a field, built a bamboo greenhouse, planted vegetables, prepped a field for planting, and harvested garlic). Time for dal… read more

(Excellent )

29/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host

Ashok's family are truly welcoming and we had some fun times playing with the kids, helping with homework, learning about organic farm work, and eating the delicious Dal Bhaat! You will really feel at home with Ashok and I miss them already! I stayed for a week before leaving to do the Annapurna circuit with some other volunteers. Ashok gave us… read more

(Excellent )

12/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Pippijn)

Just a nice boy

(Excellent )

12/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Pippijn) for host

Just the best people!

(Excellent )

05/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Miren) for host

Hi Ashok , Sumita,Ankita,Angita and Osin!!!Such a lovely family :)!my time with them was short only four days,but I wish I could stay more!!!the place where they live is marvellous and so quiet at night! I was there with five more volunteers planting seeds, looking after tomato plants and destroying one of the tomato green houses!!!In the… read more

(Excellent )

13/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Guillaume) for host

I spend a wonderful week with Ashok and is family in february.
Me and one other volunteer work on Ashok new project. I was happy to help him building one new green house to protect the garlic and the others vegetables. We were 3 workers and it was not easy to cut all the bamboos for the construction. It's hard to imagine how Ashok build is… read more

(Excellent )

29/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Joanne) for host

Although I could only manage to stay a short time at Ashoks farm, there is no doubt that it was the best experience I had across Nepal. Ashok was undoubtedly the most driven, genuine and hard working farmer I met there. He lives for his farm and family and is very involved in his work. The family is wonderful and friendly, I tried to spend my… read more

(Excellent )

13/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Tommy) for host

I spent a mere 3 days with Ashok and his lovely family but it was one of the most profound and wonderful experiences of my life. Ashock is an absolute inspiration and a role model for a life well led. His home is the happiest I have ever been to and it was an honor to be apart of that family for a short while. Ashock and I built a shack out of… read more

(Excellent )

09/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host

I lived on Ashok's farm for around a month and a half and enjoyed my stay immensely. I felt part of the family right away and very much enjoyed learning Ashok's agricultural process.

Ashok grows a very wide verity of produce, raises different animals, and has many building projects he's working on. So you'll always have something to do and… read more learn about on the farm. Depending on the job that day the work ranges from relaxing to tiring, but Ashok will never push you more than you want to and always checks in that you're fine with the task at hand. He recently planted 600+ coffee plants, which will soon be his staple crop and I'm sure will take up much of volunteer time in the coming couple years. For now, Ashok will share with you his knowledge of coffee production and farming in general.

The accommodations are quite nice. Depending on how many other volunteers are joining you, you'll likely have your own bed room, but all volunteers receive a bed, mosquito net, and as many blankets as you need. Volunteers are kept well fed throughout the day and Sunita's an absolutely wonderful cook! Every Dal Bhat is made from the farm's own organic produce, cooked over a gas stove that's powered by their own bio-gas system them built. If you drink milk, you'll be quite happy having freshly milked and boiled cow/buffalo milk after dinner! The Nepali toilet and cold shower are shared, but a nice hot bucket shower can be arranged. It should also be noted that Ashok was a trek guide for 7 years and is very knowledgeable about all the trails through the mountains nearby. Trekking and hiking truly are a passion of his and he would love to help you plan your perfect trekking experience, based off what you're looking for.

The house is in a small village that literally over looks Pokhara. Outstandingly, you often forget the city's there as there's no noise factor and Ashok's home is still covered by thick jungle (which he hopes to grow bigger!). There's a hill 3 minutes walk from the house that overlooks a panorama of the city and has a great view of the mountains on the other side. Once, if not every single morning, you must get up and make the hike up to see the sunrise and listen to Pokhara starting its day. Conveniently, the house is only a 15 minute walk to city center and 30 minute walk to the tourist area, Lake Side.

With three kids (2.5, 8, 13), grandparents, and visiting cousins, nephews, brothers, sisters, etc., you will be treated to a real Nepali family experience! Getting to know everyone, and at every generation, is by far the best part. Don't pass up going with Ashok on his nightly 2-3 hour walks through the village and neighboring villages. Ashok is more than willing to describe all facets of life in the village and what it means to grow up Nepali and these walks after work are a great time to ask questions. If you stay for at least a week or two, you're bound to celebrate at least 1 (if not 15) festivals with the family and see the diverse aspects of Hindu-Vedic culture. I had the honor of bringing back a new puppy from a distant village for the family and I'm sure Juanqui has grown into quite the doggie companion as of this writing!

Ashok and the rest of the family really are lovely people. Anyone traveling Nepal hoping to get to know and understand local life should really stay at the farm for a few weeks or more. When I return to Nepal, I can't possibly imagine not stopping back to see everyone again!

(Excellent )

11/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Heiðrún Huld & Jóhann)

I am very much grateful to host the friends like this in my farm though they have short time. They help me in every types of work which are related to my farm like wed to throw the unnecessary grass of coffee plantation banana plantation and help in the kitchen washing utensils etc. Again thanks with my open heart and cannot wait to see u again… read more

(Excellent )

07/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Heiðrún Huld & Jóhann) for host

We are so grateful for getting the opportunity to stay with Ashok and his lovely family. Unfortunately we had a very short time in Nepal and only had two days to stay with them. But these two days are definitely the high point in our short Nepal trip.
Ashok told us a lot about his culture and his daily life in Pokhara, which was very… read more

(Excellent )

08/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Wendy) for host

Staying with Ashok and his family was our first workaway experience and and it was a fantastic! His family are lovely and although we had only a few days with them they treated us like their own. We worked on the farm during the day picking ginger and tumeric and went out for a hike with Ashok most afternoons - which was a great way to see the… read more

(Excellent )

10/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Zoe) for host

What a wonderful place! We were warmly welcomed into their family. My friend and I stayed with Ashok and his family for just over a week and enjoyed every minute of our stay. It was such a great experience and we learned a huge amount. Thank you so much!

(Excellent )

10/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexis)

Alex is one of the best friend of mine. He is very helpful and kind man he help us in everything for me in the work which are related to my farm like feeding chicken, cutting grass, carrying grass, wedding (to throw the unnecessary plants of the vegetables) cooking, washing utensils etc. I am sure in this world i cannot meet the friend like him… read more

(Excellent )

18/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Alexis) for host

this workaway was one of my best workaway during my trip. To live with this family was amazing and so interesting. Thanks for your hospitality, for the best Dal bat, for your smile, for your time. for the best milk tea, for the grass basket, for your kindness.
So thanks for everything
See you soon, maybe for anjitta's wedding.
Alex

(Excellent )

14/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Justin & Alita)

I am very proud to host like this types of friend in my project. They give me their helping hand in every types of work which are related to my farm. I cannot forget ur every types of help as well as I cannot wait to see u once again.
Thanks for ur every kinds of work with my open heart.

(Excellent )

24/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Justin & Alita) for host

This was our very first workaway and could not have asked for a better host family! We were welcomed from the start as friends and spent our week helping by tending the chickens, building simple structures with bamboo and planting and weeding in the garden with Ashok who is a very knowledgeable teacher. We thoroughly enjoyed feasting on Sunita's… read more

(Excellent )

12/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Tyler)

How can I give him feedback I cannot find appropriate words to give him the feedback. He is very helpful man he help me every types of work which are related to my project I cannot forget him in my whole life.
See u once again
Thanks for ur help again

(Excellent )

22/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Tyler) for host

I was lucky enough to stay with Ashok and his family - my stay was a great experience! I learned so much about their family, their culture, farming, and a variety of topics! My main tasks were assisting with the chickens and cutting grass, and I had time to go for hikes during the day as well. There was plenty of great food - a variety of… read more

(Excellent )

12/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Emanuel & Ann)

I am proud to host like this types of friend in my small project. They help me in every types of work which we give them. Me as well as my family cannot forget u and ur friend forever and cannot wait to see u once again.
Again thanks for ur every kinds of help.

(Excellent )

20/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Emanuel & Ann) for host

Me and my friend had a wonderful time with Ashok and his family. We were welcomed with a big plate of the most delicious Dhal Bhat and for the next couple of days we enjoyed the most amazing food. We helped out with the chickens and cutting weed. We only stayed for a couple of days, because the mountains were calling us, but it was a good first… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Travis )

In this world I am sure I cannot find like this type of help full friends again. They help me in every types of work like feeding chickens cutting grass digging fields planting vegetables etc. I cannot forget for ur help and I cannot wait to see u again.
Again thanks with my open heart
Hope to see u once again.

(Excellent )

08/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Travis ) for host

Me and three friends spent a total of 2 1/2 weeks. It was probably the best place that we've been to in Nepal (we spent a total of two months there). His family is so much fun. Sunita is a gracious host and an amazing cook. Ashok is a wealth of information and just a fun person to hang out with. The work is not overbearing and it's quite… read more

(Excellent )

10/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Oliver & Ditte)

Though they said that this is their first Workaway we cannot find like that types of hardworking as well as labouries people thanks for your all kinds of help for us. Cannot wait to see u back again
Thanks for ur all kinds of help again with my open heart

(Excellent )

29/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Oliver & Ditte) for host

This was our first Workaway experience and it was a really good one. We stayed 6 days with Ashok and his family. We participated in various tasks like milking cows, milk delivery on the motorbike, washing dishes, weeding fields, helping in the kitchen, making butter, prepare the chicken house, feeding chickens and looking after Ashok’s youngest… read more

(Excellent )

10/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Sara & James)

They are very good worker as well as very best friend of mine. They are very helpful to my family. If we give them one work they immadetly finish that work and ask for another. I am sure I cannot find like that types of friend again in my life.
They said that my project is favourite I am very happy with them.
Hope to see u again one… read more

(Excellent )

19/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Sara & James) for host

This was our 8th project in our year of travelling around Asia and it was by far our favourite. Ashok and his family are amazing, we felt like at home. Ashok and Sunita [his wife] were always teaching us something new, from milking the cows, managing the compost, making ghee, planting seeds and plants and about other aspects of Nepali life. We had… read more

(Excellent )

08/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Juan)

How can I describe him there is no word to describe him he is very helpful boy he help me in every things like milking cows and buffalo managing compost carrying milk on the motorbike delevering milk house by house in the Pokhara city helping in the kitchen to my wife.
Thanks for every kinds of ur help. Me and my family are hoping to see u… read more

(Excellent )

14/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Juan) for host

I just would like to thank you to this big and amazing family for letting me stay there for 3 weeks. i have learnt lots of things like milking the cows and making homemade butter but the best of all experienced the real nepali life and made new friends for life. so I would like recommend to anyone to come and experience it yourself and you will… read more

(Excellent )

09/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Louane) for host

Staying with Ashok and his family was definitely one of the best experiences of my trip in Nepal. I spent two amazing weeks with them.
Ashok is really nice and friendly, as is the rest of his family. He lives with his wife Sunita, his parents, and his three children: Anjita, bright and lively Ankita, and adorable young Ashim. His two sisters… read more

(Excellent )

09/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Ana) for host

I am really thankful to Ashok and his family for letting me experience Nepalese life on their organic farm. The family is really nice and I learned a lot new about Nepalese ways of life by helping and talking with them. My workaway experience was just in the time of big earthquakes in May, and I am really grateful for their warm welcome as I felt… read more

(Excellent )

12/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Fran) for host

I stayed with Ashok and his wonderful family during my visit to Pokhara and I am so glad I took the opportunity to experience such a great homestay at his farm. After trekking the Annapurna circuit I was interested in learning more about Nepalese living and this homestay offered a great insight! The place was busy with visitors and neighbours and… read more

(Excellent )

20/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Alejandro) for host

I spent one week with Ashok and his lovely family, and it was such a good experience. I am very grateful with the whole family, for I've learnt many things about Nepal and its lifestyle. Ashok solved always my many many questions about farming, nepali customs, Pokhara, trekkings... I grew up on the countryside and for some long years now I've been… read more

(Excellent )

16/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Pauline) for host

Sorry Ashok, I'm late to let you my feedback!
Even if I stayed less than one week in this place it was really an interesting experience for me! It depends on you to discover many things about farming and I was happy to try to take milk, feed chicken, cut the grass, ... but first off all, during my time here, I think I learn more about… read more

(Excellent )

10/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Mimke & Marcus ) for host

We would like to thank Ashok and his whole family for seven unforgettable exciting days in a very familar atmophere. It was an excellent opportunity to get see the way of real nepalesian life. They really cared for us all the time, answered our questions and and teached us about farming and esepecially about modesty.
So guys, go and get to know… read more

(Excellent )

05/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Tamara) for host

Thank you for an unforgettable experience, a warm welcome, and every day in your home. Ashok, Sunita, all thear childrens and parents are wonderful family and a wonderful host. I've been here 3 weeks and learned how to make butter, milk cows, care for chickens and vegetables. And most importantly - gained lifelong friend.

(Excellent )

04/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Andrey & Antonina) for host

We spent a beautiful 8 days at this fаrm and grateful to his famiIy for warmly met! It was so nice to work on open air, feed chickens, get new experience and new information about Nepalese life. His family very kindly and children are so cute and funny! It was our first Workaway experience and we were so glad to work there!

(Excellent )

31/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (Jofie & William) for host

The stay with Ashok, Sunita and their lovely family was our favourite experience in Nepal. They are such a warm family and we learnt a lot about Nepali culture. We helped cut leaves to feed the cows, made butter, mucked out the stables, planted vegetables, helped with the milk round, played with the kids, attended a Nepali local wedding with… read more

(Excellent )

23/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (Myriam) for host

I stayed ten days with Ashok and his family. It was probably my best experience. I have learned so many things. Ashok worked with me every morning and he explained to me how to work in a farm. It's an organic farm, so they have a lot of ideas in order to avoid any chemical production. I cut bamboos, plant vegetables, feed chicken, made curd... And… read more

(Excellent )

11/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (Olivier) for host

Stay in Ashok's house was one of the best experiences I did in Nepal! The family is great, kind and funny! They always teaching us something new about nepal and its culture, about farming and living there. The task, such cut the grass, milk the cows, play with the childreen, were not so hard. It is a great experience that I recommend to all who… read more

(Excellent )

01/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (Nelly) for host

I had such a nice, funny, interesting, good and healthy time..and love to come again :). ashok and his family are so nice people. smiling all the time. i felt so comfortable from the first moment. and i liked to have this wonderful view :).
would like to visit again as fast as possible.

(Excellent )

01/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (Noah) for host

I had an incredible time staying and working with ashok, he has an amazing family, and they are all so kind, gentle, and friendly. There is plenty to do throughout the day, from helping with the animals, working in the vegetable garden, delivering milk on the motorbike in the mornings, helping sunita in the kitchen, making ghee, and always ashoks… read more

(Excellent )

13/02/2015

Left by Workawayer (francesca) for host

Ashok and his family are incredibly special and kind people. During the week in their farm I felt well received and I had the chance to experience the activities in the fields and in the farm according to Nepalese tradition and a culture of sustainable.
The children of the family are cute and lovely :)
Has been a really incredible experience… read more

(Excellent )

09/02/2015

Left by Workawayer (Doriane) for host

I stayed 15days in Ashok family and it was amazing. I met a very happy family I will never forget. I enjoyed a lot helping Ashok for some small farming work, learning their traditional way to work like getting up early to deliver the milk house after house, carrying wood on the head, making ghee, discovering vegetable I have never seen.. I could… read more

(Excellent )

04/01/2015

Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host

Ashok and Sunita and their family are such welcoming people! I spent a week with them, and I'm so glad I could share their everyday life, work, food... I helped Ashok feeding the chicken, and doing some simple farming tasks, like getting the farm prepared for winter, cutting plants to feed the cows and buffalos... I also helped Sunita with… read more

(Excellent )

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