The village of Sirubari is an entirely unchanged Gurung settlement set in the hills at an altitude of 1700 meters directly above sea level. It is the western settlement in Nepal, placed in the Syangja district and a very popular village famous for the organized homestay. Sirubari Village Homestay program falls in the category of this new tourism system, which aims to give the tourists a close vision to the typical Nepali life.
Sirubari village is the best destination for people who want to experience true Nepalese culture and lifestyle. It is one of the major tourist centres in Annapurna region and can be reached with a short drive from Pokhara or by walking along the path to the village. The simple and clean accommodation in the Gurung family can be a graceful experience for anyone who wants to join with Nepalese lifestyle.
The view of beautiful hills and mountains is a picture perfect moment that will last with you forever. Meeting people within the Buddhist community will provide you with blessing and support. Even working as a member of the community and family will provide you preference and a new taste of Gurung community’s cremations and ritual beliefs.
There are ancient cultures conserved by the traditional people living off the commands of modernisation. Their cultures can only be expressed through personal connections. You will experience this firsthand as all the locals as Buddhist, the village of Gompa is a simple but beautiful temple. There will be a chance to get a blessing from the resident llama before you leave. You may walk with your host family to see how their day runs doing chores such as tending to the animals.
During your stay in Nepali villages, you will be able to feel what it is like to live life being one with nature and conserving the culture of your own. You will be incredulous by the farewell that the village will give you.
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We will fly morning to Pokhara and from Pokhara. Then we drive to Arjunchaupari and begin a light trek to Sirubari village. This will take about 4 hours. This is an easy trek up to the beautiful Gurung settlement.
Upon arrival at the Sirubari village, the community representative will assign you to a home. For your information, the local houses at this Sirubari village are all engineered with local raw materials, but decent enough for a comfortable stay. Spend the day knowing your host family and enjoying the cultural programs held in the evening.
The second day at Sirubari Village will leave you to explore the local area and surrounding villages. You can also accompany your host family as they go on to tilt their farms, tend to the animals and such daily life chores. Look forward to cultural programs in the evening.
On the third day of your homestay at Sirubari village, you will take a short walk to Dahare Hill, considered as the highest point of Pokhara. From this viewpoint, you can shoot grand pictures of the Himalayas, from Mt. Manaslu in the east to the Dhaulagiri range with Mt Machhapuchhre and Annapurna range in between.
Bid farewell to your host family, and come back to Pokhara. You can tour the beautiful city of Pokhara and maybe boat for a while in Fewa lake. We recommend you buy token gifts to thank them for their hospitality.
Backpedal to Kathmandu taking beautiful memories of your Sirubari Village Homestay hiking program.
