Day 1 – Arrival into Chitwan
For the next two nights, you’ll be staying at Barauli Community homestay, which is part of the Community Homestay network. Your accommodation will be a cozy thatched roof cottage that resembles the traditional village huts of the local Tharu people, but with modern conveniences like running water, comfy beds, and mosquito nets. All meals are included and served in the communal dining hall. The local women will serve you food sourced from the surrounding land and community and you will get a chance to learn how nature and culture coexist
On your first day, you will take a cycle tour around the village and surrounding areas on the outskirts of the national park. It’s a great opportunity to witness local life and engage with the local community. During the evening the Tharu community will entertain you with a cultural dance. Feel free to join in and dance along if you’re up for it!
Day 2 – Safari in Chitwan National Park & Tharu experiences
This morning begins with a jeep safari in the national park. Keep your eyes peeled for the one-horned rhino as there are more than 600 of these impressive animals in the park, thanks to local conservation efforts. After a delicious local lunch you will take part in some Tharu wall painting, a traditional way of decorating homes and communal spaces in the Tharu community. Later in the afternoon you’ll learn to cook authentic Tharu food in a hands-on cooking class.
Meaningful Travel
This homestay programme is part of a Nepali Community Homestay project in which local women open up their homes to visitors. This innovative social enterprise supports a network of community homestays throughout Nepal. Not only does this allow tourists to learn more about the Nepali people and gain a better understanding of the local customs, but also provides these women with a much needed source of income. All the Home Stays are run by the local women; an initiative to empower all the women of the community
Day 3 – Departure from Chitwan
This morning you bid farewell to your hosts as you enjoy a final breakfast before heading off to your next destination. Leaving with not only fantastic memories, but a sense of the impact you have had by supporting such a fantastic cause and heart-warming organisation.
Accommodation
