Sirubari Home Stay Trek

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Trip Overview


The Sirubari Home Stay Trek Trip is a cultural tour that takes visitors to the beautiful Sirubari Village. It is in the Syangja district of Nepal. The village has known for its traditional Gurung way of life. Visitors can experience this firsthand by staying in a homestay with a local family. The trip offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in Nepalese culture and learn about the customs and traditions of the Gurung people. The tour typically starts from Pokhara, which is a popular tourist destination in Nepal. From there, visitors have driven to Arjunchaupari, which is the starting point of the trek to Sirubari Village. The trek takes approximately 3 hours and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscapes. Upon arrival in Sirubari Village, visitors have welcomed with a traditional ceremony and shown to their homestay. They can spend the next few days exploring the village, interacting with the locals, and learning about their way of life. Activities include visiting the local school, participating in traditional cultural programs, and taking leisurely walks around the village. The trip typically lasts for 4-5 days, and visitors can drive back to Pokhara. The Sirubari Home Stay Trek Trip is a great option for those looking for a cultural experience and a taste of traditional Nepalese life without the need for any strenuous hiking or mountaineering.

Trip Highlights


  • Sightseeing In World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu
  • Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Sirubari
  • Drive back from Sirubari to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu
  • Sightseeing in Pokhara valley
  • Role Model for village tour
  • Sirubari Village won PATA Gold Award 2001
  • Rich culture  of Gurung people
  • Breathtaking views of Nepal’s western Himalayas
  • Cottage industry and traditional Handicraft center

Itinerary


Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m) and Transfer to the Hotel. Overnight at Hotel

Our representative from Friendship World Trek greets you in the airport when you come out of the gate after completing the custom formalities. Then, you will be transferred to the hotel at Thamel. You could take rest, get fresh and walk around Thamel, the touristic area. Overnight at Kathmandu

Day 02: Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley

Tour guide with a car comes at 8:30 AM at your hotel. Today you are visiting the four world heritage sites. Swayambhunath the ancient Buddhist Stupa with an activity of Assamese monkey and panoramic views of Kathmandu Valley and Himalayas are interesting. Kathmandu Durbar Square filled with medieval palace squares, museum, Kasthamandap, the Living Goddess temple, Freak Street, and several Hindu Temples. Pashupatinath with a cremation in the River bank’s of Bagmati is quite interesting. Pashupatinath Temple and other Shiva shrines, Hindu holy men (Sadhus) and an activity of the Assamese Monkey, deer in a sub-tropical forest are the features of this complex. Boudhanath the largest stupa in Nepal, Tibetan refugee settlement, painting school, huge prayer wheels, prayer flags, a monastery with the monk, and lamas are interesting. Stay overnight in Kathmandu with breakfast.

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (827 m), 6-7 hours. Overnight stay at hotel

After breakfast, we drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara on the Prithivi Highway. It is 200 km west from Kathmandu and takes approximately 6-7 hours by bus. The tour by roadway offers the scenic beauty, following the Trishuli River, Marshyangdi River, crossing many bridges, streams. The terraces and the houses built on it, the farmers working in the field, the forest on the hill display the typical hilly scenario of Nepal. Pokhara , the enchanting city is the adventure destination, a paradise for the nature lovers, offers many opportunities for the recreation. Overnight at Pokhara

Day 04: Drive from Pokhara to Sirubari (1,700 m), 3 hours. Overnight at home stay

After breakfast, we drive from Pokhara which is 36 km far from Pokhara and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. Sirubari Village has been the role model in the village tour category as it has won the PATA Gold Award in 2001. This is the Gurung village and the home stay facilities are available here. Overnight at Sirubari.

Day 05: Exploration day at Sirubari: sun rise, village walk, cultural show

Sirubari is an ideal village in Syangja district. The ex-Indian Captain Rudraman Gurung founded this home stay village in 1997 AD. The people are found recruiting in Indian, UK Army and doing agricultural work or other trades. We can visit monastery and do hiking over the slope. The hike about 2 hours leads to Gorujure where there is the view tower and we can see Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Fishtail and Lamjung Himal. We can descend through the rice field and enjoy the sun set too. Overnight at Sirubari

Day 06: Drive back to Pokhara from Sirubari and Pokhara sightseeing. Overnight at hotel

After breakfast, we drive from Sirubari to Pokhara after breakfast. We directly go for the city tour beginning from Bindawasini temple, Seti River gorge. After this, we head towards the Davi’s fall. This is the water exit from the Phewa Lake and mixes with the Seti River after a kilometer. We explore the Gupteshower cave near by the Davi’s fall. Tibetan Refugee Camp is also good to visit and see how they work making carpets. From there, we drive to Lake Side where we take our lunch and go for boating after a while. We visit a small island and the Tal Barahi temple in the middle of the Lake and return back to hotel. Overnight at hotel

Day 07: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu, 6-7 hours. Overnight at hotel

After breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu by the same Prithivi Highway. We stop for the lunch in any one of the restaurant on the highway restaurant. After lunch, slowly we proceed to Kathmandu viewing the scene piercing the hills towards Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel

Day 08: Transfer to the International Airport

Your trip to Sirubari Village ends today! We transfer you to the Tribhuvan International Airport 3 hours before your flight. We are grateful that you joined to Friendship World Treks for the Sirubari Village Tour and expecting to tour with you in the days to come, we depart from you from the airport. Namaste!!!

Price Includes


  • Airport picks up and drops off by private tourist vehicle
  • A government licensed holder city tour guide
  • 3 in Kathmandu and 3 nights in Pokhara twin sharing 2-3 star hotel with Breakfast
  • Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private tourist vehicle
  • Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Sirubari by Tourist Coach
  • Drive back from Sirubari to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu By Tourist Coach
  • Full board meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner) during the tour
  • Home Stay basis accommodation during the tour
  • Professional license holder English speaking Trekking Guide
  • The required number of local staff and porters (2 Trekkers = 1 Porter)
  • Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff
  • Sirubari Village Tour Permit and TIMS permit for trekking
  • Farewell Dinner in typical Nepalese restaurant with cultural show
  • Government taxes, VAT and Service charge

Price Excludes


  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Entrance fee in all monuments during tour
  • Emergency rescue and evacuation cost
  • Your travel insurance
  • Nepal entry visa fee
  • Personal expenses like: phone bill, laundry, hot shower, hot and cold drinks etc
  • Personal trekking equipment
  • Tips for trekking, tour staff and driver (Tipping is expected)
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on ‘Cost Includes’ section
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