Looking for an all rounder to volunteer in my new hostel near Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu

Nepal

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05/06/2020
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Hi. I just started a hostel in Patan, the southern part of Kathmandu. It is ideally located very near to the Patan Durbar square. It is a very small hostel with 12 beds and 2 private rooms. I want this to be cosy little place where travellers can connect.
Type of help
Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Other
Help in the house
Helping with Tourists
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There is a lot to see and do around the Patan durbar square. If you're a culture buff then you'll love the temples, squares and courtyards that dot the landscape. This neighborhood is full of stories. It is away from the touristy backpacker district(Thamel) and you will be living among locals. I will also be living in the hostel.
Help
Everything that is needed in running a good hostel. I am setting it up right now so some handy man skills would be very welcome. Besides this you should be social and have no hang ups.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Nepali: Fluent
Accommodation
You will be provided a bunk bed in a six bed dorm(mixed).
What else ...
There are many day hikes you can do around Kathmandu. You can also use the hostel bicycle. Depending on what your interests are I could give you tips on what to do in your free time.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 25 hours - one meal

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02/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Claudio Evandro) for host

My two weeks stay in Bikash hostel were amazing, like a host him undestands really well how workaway works, all the time you will feel like part of a big family, get involved in many extra activits about the hostel and the nepalese life of bikash and his friends. I stayed during the Xmas and New Year, for me was an amazing experience share this… read more

(Excellent )

14/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Sergi & Silvia)

Sergi and Silvia were fun to have around. They make a really sweet team and make all the work they do seem like play. Sergi is an all rounder and can do basically everything, from painting to welding. Both are also very good musicians and their music gave the hostel a really good vibe. Highly recommended.

(Excellent )

13/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Sergi & Silvia) for host

Thanks Bikash!! The last two years we been using workaway, but we can say stay with Bikash was one of the best ones. He was extra kind with us, during all the stay he give us the flexibility to do what we love. Giving the opportunity to work in thinks we been wishing for long time. Also need to say the environment of the hostel it was amazing,… read more

(Excellent )

14/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Arnau & Andrea)

Andrea and Arnau came in as volunteers and went away as close friends. They are very hardworking and love taking initiative and get the job done. My life was made much easier with them around. They helped me with hostel chores, painting, building furniture and are very good with guests. I would definitely recommend them. Just say yes :)

(Excellent )

12/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Arnau & Andrea) for host

Our stay here was unforgettable and great. We where supposed to be there for a week and we stayed for a month. We had the opportunity to help him with wood, painting and also with daily duties for running the hostel: laundry, guest’s check-in/check-out.
He’s flexible, social, talkative and an interesting person to meet and to spend time with.
The… read more

(Excellent )

08/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Niki & Ella) for host

Our time spent at this hostel was amazing! The owner Bikash was very welcoming and also great to hang with, showing us also to some great local restaurants! Niki helped with the setup of his business, setting up the rooms, and cleaning. Ella built cabinet lockers for the dorm rooms while helping with some other maintenance jobs around the hostel… read more

(Excellent )

04/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Niki & Ella)

Niki and Ella are the dream team :) Niki helped me with the setting up of my hostel and Ella with her woodworking skills. They are so much fun to have around, at work and also to just hang around. It was the start of the hostel and there was a lot to do but they took it by their stride. I would definitely recommend them. Thanks for everything.

(Excellent )

24/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Nadja) for host

Bikash contacted and asked me to do a study about 'lattice windows'. Lattice windows? I didn't really know what lattice windows are. But this study made me curious about the great historic architecture and also walking around through Patan with a different purpose was quite pleasant. One week is short, but I had a great time. Bikash is a very… read more

(Excellent )

04/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Robby) for host

I had a really great time with Bikash!

Bikash has travelled around the world, and has seen many interesting places and met very interesting people. Therefore he has a lot of stories to tell.

It was always a pleasure talking to him and compare notes with him.

The work was a lot of fun, too and I was free in planning my working time. So I had… read more

(Excellent )

28/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Robby)

It was great having Robby with me. He is an experienced carpenter and helped me design and make my bed. The bed was based on the japanese tatami design which has no nails and is held in place by interlocking joints. Apart from that he is hardworking, very disciplined and finishes what he starts. He also gave me many woodworking tips for which I am… read more

(Excellent )

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