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Namaste,
I am Gagan from Nepal working as motivator and farmer near Kathmandu. My father, mother, me, my wife and my little sister are working together at our farm. My father and mother are former English teacher. My wife is registered nurse while my sister is studying at grade 10. All of us are well educated so we can talk good English.
We ranted some land here where we grow organic vegetables (100% pesticcide free). Also, we are about to start organic fish and duck farming. In case of sick, we use plant and typical traditional methods. You can also volunteering at our school near by our farm, where you get chance to interact with lots of kids from different relegions of Nepal.
At a glance, while volunteering with us you will be experiencing organic vegetable and fish farming, typical Nepali culture, food and daily lifestyle and wonderful time with kids at school.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Because our village is non-touristy village so the general living standards are lower than in Western countries. The volunteers who enjoy their time with us are adaptable, flexible and self-motivated. There are lots of little educational or maintenance/building projects you can get involved in, and we are very welcoming, however if this is your first time traveling to Nepal and want to know the real Nepal then our village is the right choice for you!
You can say this is your chance to explore real Nepal and Nepali lifestyle with Nepali culture.
In Nepal.... With Nepali.... Being Nepali......
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Currently we have an organic vegetable farm and planning to start a fish farm soon so we need help with farming also for building fish ponds as well .Also we need charity for poor kids at school so we can provide 100% scholarships to them because lots of Nepali people are still poor and they can't afford good education to their children and the truth is without education they can't get up from their poor background. We provide some scholarships but still there are lots of kids whose family can't afford the school fee so if you helping with charity then we can provide more and more scholarships to the needy kids.
You can also help us on our project by fund raising campaign in your country. If you want to support us by funding campaign, let us know so we can provide you details for fundraising purposes.
Languages
Languages spoken
Hindi: Fluent
Nepali: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis 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
During your stay, you can have your private room attached with Nepali style tin & bamboo cottage and the area is peacefully quite at night. In room you can get a light bulb, dustbin and bedding with bed-sheet, pillow, Nepali style mattress and Nepali style blanket. Mosquito net and sleeping bags are always welcomed. We have free unlimited Internet (wifi).
Everybody share a tin walled toilet. You can go to the small river for enjoy your shower with nature, its peaceful small river down by our farm.
We provide Traditional Nepali meal with truely organic vegetable grown on our own farm. (i.e Daal, Bhat, tarkari and aachar, pulse, rice, curry and pickle) Twice a day. First is around 9 to 10 in the morning and second is around 7 to 8 in the evening. And tea and local snacks as well. Morning, you will get a cup of hot tea/coffee and during the noon around 2 to 3 you will get tea with some local snacks ( snacks if available only ). Sometime milk and curd also provided if available.
5 minutes walk from our home, you can find shops, where you can buy recharge cards for phone, biscuits, bakery products, beers, soaps etc. You can get beer from there and enjoy at our place. If you want, you can share it with us as well.
Because our condition is not so good after the lockdown and everything is so much expensive nowadays, we request volunteers to pay $5 per day per person for food and accommodation. This has been agreed with Workaway in line with their rules.
What else ...
How to reach to us:
We are 33 Kms far from capital Kathmandu, that is one hour bus travel from Kathmandu. You need to get off at Jugekhola. Its on the way to Pokhara. After getting to Jugekhola, you can make a call to me and after, you will move to our organic farm for your good stay. Its 10 minutes walking distance from Jugekhola on hillside.
You can find local buses from Kathmandu to farm easily. From Kalanki, the bus fair costs less than 1$ per person. We are only 1 hour from Kathmandu so it is easy to go for a day during your stay. After bus, you have to walk for 10 minutes to reach to our farm.
Mostly Volunteers who visited and work at our farm left happily. I can proudly say we are your next family in Nepal. You can feel here as your own home working and helping your own family members.
Here, you can do a Jungle safari, one day cultural trek, meditation under peaceful Banyan (A big Cultural prayer tree) and this all you can do for free.
We are about 1200M from sea level, with amazing view and very fantastic sunset view as well. We (all my family) are curious for know about new things, new culture and new way of talking as well. We also have some no working days so you can go for a day trek or village visit or Shower on Spring.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Namaste Volunteers, We are really near by Kathmandu means a hour drive from Kathmandu. We have a strong wifi connection so you can do your work here without disturbances. You will get your private room so you can do your work easily. Sometimes, because of weather our wifi goes down but it will be back after some while. To get to us, please feel free to inbox me.
Space for parking camper vans
We live in a village so we have enough space where you can park your vehicles with safety.
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
Hours expected
2 to 5 hours per day, sometime no working days as well maximum 25 hours a week
Feedback (27)
I didn’t get to see Gagan as he was working at the time but thank you for letting me stay… read more
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I didn’t get to see Gagan as he was working at the time but thank you for letting me stay… read more
I spend nearly 2 weeks on the farm and even came back for another. It was one of the nicest encounter on my journey… read more
I spent two weeks here and it exceeded my expectations. You get to be a part of a small village society where everyone is extremely… read more
From the first moment, I felt heartly welcomed and as a part of the family! I`ve had the chance to learn more about the local culture and also about Krishnas way of "simple living, high thinking". I really enjoyed my stay at the farm and whenever I… read more
I love to spent time with you and learn from you about the Nepali system :-P
Most of the time I was diggin or helped to carry the waterpipe out of the jungle.
I can recommend this workaway place!
Next year the family start to build a new… read more
anything better. They are such strong family how has been working hard to improve their life after the 2015 Earthquake that destroyed their house and rice plantation. I was helping Krishna most of the time with the animals and cutting grass and corn. He was really patient… read more
I was offered a unique life opportunity to live and stay with you as both guest and member of the family. This experience continues to present some of the most fulfilling and challenging times of my trip in Asia.
Being in your home has helped open my eyes to what it is like actually… read more
You have to visit them necessary if you are in Nepal. You will learn what is it Nepali system, how to plant so many vegetables and dig earth by nepaly system.
Hard worker Krishna, Laxmi, after earthquake they still working and looking in the future with smile on them face.
Cute kids and Didi. Wish you good health and always… read more
All of the family was so kind and great and I miss them all very much. They were all welcoming, hardworking, friendly, and fun to be… read more
I've started my journey in Nepal in this family and couldn't resist going back there at the end of my trip. This was such a wonderful experience surrounded by nature, animals and most importantly filled with beautiful people. This family is so warm and caring that you feel like a part of it as soon as you step in.
I miss you all !
Thanks for you supporting and cheerful stay. We miss you.
Its best experience to work with you. Thanks for being part of our family.
It will be imposible forget you and your family. My best experience..
I discovered so many things about Nepali's culture,lifestyle, way of thinking ... and about this family too. It was an incredible month with them. I was so impressed by the 'nepali system', how powerfull it is !
In July it was very hot and wet so it was not easy every day but when… read more
Thanks for your supporting stay :) We miss you.
I hope and wish our relation will last long forever. Your honor and helping behavior are best. Have a nice time ahead.
In spite of the hardships they have suffered after the earthquake, they still keep giving and supporting their community.
When you are there, you are completely part of the family. Krishna will teach you all about… read more
Thanks a lot for supporting and helping stay with us. We miss you too.
The strongest volunteer ever :)
Hope to see you again brother :)
I miss you, but have the memories of 3 good weeks, with the best people of Nepal.
I hope to see you again, thanks for a great time.
Family and neighbors were very welcoming, and we could even share a bit of our culture, it… read more
We spend really good working time with Vivi and Andre. They are easy going, smiling and honest people. Their English is bit low, but they are very much more than that. If you host them, you will feel as you found your new family members. They are perfect couple I ever seen.
Miss you both.
Thank you for the wonderful experience of staying with your family and to all of them for making me feel so welcome. I miss Grandma Didi, Father Krishna, mother Laxmi, your lovely little sister Garima and little Rashi and Samir who were also staying there, please say Namaste to them all from me. I feel very privileged to have… read more
We really enjoyed our stay on the farm. We stayed for ten days in total and had a great experience about rural Nepali life. We feeled like real family members and lerned about cooking, shopping and a little bit farming. The problem is that there isn't that much rain in the moment so there is not much to do on the farm. In… read more
Sara is easy going, friendly and always smiling person. Always keen to know and learn new things.
Its really good to spend time with you. We miss you.
Thanks for smiling and supporting stay with us.
You both are amazing. You will be always missed.
Jochen is easy going and frank guy. Whatever help you need, He will be always there with his helping hands.
Its really good to spent time with you. We miss You.
We also learned a lot about the "Nepali Style" and way of life.
Concerning the help, as it was 8 months after… read more
I can highly recommend this place, if you are interessted in the real nepalese life and culture. This lovely family will give their best to teach you a lot of things! (thanks garima for the language classes!!)
And they really need help and support during this… read more
