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Hello, I am Mahindra, I am from Nepal Bhaktapur,
I start my career as a cook helper in Nagarkot. And slowly I start to learn cooking and in a few years, I become a Constantinople chef. After becoming a chef, I decided to go to India for a better opportunity and went to Himachal North of India as many from Nepal work there. In beginning, I have to start aging as a helper at a friend’s restaurant and I learned cooking in Nepal which help me soon, I become a chef because of my hard work. But the working season in north India in Manali where it was working is on in summer in Winter less of tourists come to visit, So I decided to visit South India In Goa.
And from there I started my first job as a chef and start my journey in India which of North & South, Up & Down. In summer I work in North India from Manali to Ladakh & In Winter south India Goa to Kerala, the same keeps going for years and years. I use to visit Nepal after finishing the winter season in south India and then back to work in north India.
In the year 2012 when I was visiting my home in Nepal, I got an idea if I start a guest house in my village and run it will it work or not? I suggested that to some of my friends and they said why not.
So I start thinking of that and in 2013 when I was working in Goa in the winter season I start planning to build a guest house at that time I was short of investment so I thought to share the idea with some of my friends and I told the same to my friend from India whom I met in Goa he also decided to join at the same time I met a friend called Martin who is from Sweden and luckily he likes our idea and suggested us to make it a community village rather than just a guest house which I like more.
So after finishing my work in march we all decided to visit our village and start working for the community village. And in April we all arrive at my village at my house in Bhaktapur.
And decided to start in the beginning Martin help us with funds to start the work and me and start the work. In the starting, we decided to start from my own home which has a big space for farming, and a Nepal vintage house where my family was living.
After a few years, we decided to grow ourselves and took another property in the village for growing our community and now we have 2 different places with big land for farming and we are in talks with a few more so we make 4 different places in the village to make it a community village. With a lot of different activities in it for all the travelers who visit Nepal some day in life.
In our community, we do a lot of things the first and most important is organic farming & then Yoga, Sound healing, meditation, cooking, art workshop, language learning, culture exchange & many more as getting suggestions.
Our community working policies are simple we provide guest house & traveling services and by that, we grow funds to keep running our project, Guest House & Travel services are provided by an organisation which is operated by one of our founder members and the services are provided in India too so if any of our members are visiting India can get help from it.
And as now we are a community with different places in the village so we have a bit of more work than before so now we are welcoming volunteers to help us and they can.
Physically, mentally, and financially however they are capable.
We have changelings which we want to face with the help of all of you travelers by getting suggestions & guidance.
So, help us to join the great community in Bhaktapur Nepal, and explore it together.
Thanks
Mahindra
Mahindra
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn so many things, such as guest relations in Hostel, cooking, gardening, Yoga, meditation, and different artwork. Plus, there will be so many activities in our community, together with groups-travelers and guests. During these activities, you, workwear’s can also join me and learn to cook different national dishes, you will get the chance of discovering Bhaktapur for sure, and help us to organize activities and join them to coordination.
The guest house is close to Bhaktapur which is known as the City of Culture, Living Heritage, Nepal's Cultural Gem.
Help
There is one employee and my participant helping me here with housekeeping tasks and organizing the guest house,
Volunteers are free to choose either helping with gardening tasks or if you have building and painting skills
you can help with that. I'm always happy to help you in any part and any ideas to develop this guest house are welcomed.
Languages
Languages spoken
Hindi: Fluent
Nepali: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
Japan
Accommodation
We have 2 different properties in the village One is an old Nepali House & another is a newly made farm.
In a Nepali old house, I live with my family and have space to host 3 people or a couple at a time. With a common bathroom & toilet
And another recently made house has a big room and 1 private room with a common toilet & bathroom. In Big Hall, 5 people can stay at a time and 1 private room for 2 people
We cook food 2 times a day and volunteers or guests are invited to come with us if they want to eat something they can order from us or cook themselves.
What else ...
We have different track rout from our Farm, One from Tilkot to Changunarayan temple and the other from Tilkot to Nagarkot.
In their off time, volunteers can go on this tour along with a guide which can be provided by the community if they want.
Many Thanks!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (18)
I was there for a week, helping the family with their work, there was not a specific project to work on so I had a lot of free time In the area, it was amazing being in the mountain with fresh air and the animals.
I loved playing with Subina the daughter, chatting with Mahendra and Lakshmi.
it's the… read more
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I was there for a week, helping the family with their work, there was not a specific project to work on so I had a lot of free time In the area, it was amazing being in the mountain with fresh air and the animals.
I loved playing with Subina the daughter, chatting with Mahendra and Lakshmi.
it's the… read more
The nature around the farm is beautiful, all the neighbours are so friendly, I really felt welcome in the community.
Mahendra and Laxmi made me feel like part of the family. And they both make such incredible food. And lots of chai!
I… read more
Best regards
And sorry for the inconvenience about the work,
Sometimes it happened due to a lack of resources we slow down our work.
But now it has begun in full swing and we wish you to help us by promoting our… read more
I was so happy to share moments with them and to learn more about nepali and hindhouist traditions !
the farm location is lovely and peacefull. the view is amazing and there is also very nice places to visit around !
unfortunetly, there was… read more
There wasn't that much to do on the farm, but we did some nice trips together. I'm very glad I got to know them and am thankful for the experience.
She was grate in working at the household works and was wonderful with family & other members at farm.
Her painting was amazing which will be part of our farm for always.
We will love to have her again so we can learn and gets more… read more
I just want to say: I felt in love with this beautiful family.. they are warm and make their place for you like your home! I always remember this experience ! in this village you can enjoy the magical nature and do something like: animal caring, gardening, cooking, playing with children and… read more
To hope see them aging and work.
The location is perfect. Up the hills with a senic view, great sunset and a few tempels and hikes in the area for exploration.
It's really quiet and still close to the ancient city of Bakthapur.
The work was easy going and Mahindra and his Family are really kind.
I had good Food and the animals offer some good… read more
The tasks I did ranged from helping around the house and doing some farm work like taking off the grains of corn. I also… read more
I would recommend her to all workways.
On vous remercie encore pour tout ce que vous… read more
Mahindra was a very welcoming host who is extremely enthusiastic in sharing his nepalese culture as well as learning about yours.
staying with him gave me a really authentic perspective of nepali life and the really tough… read more
