I really want to thank you Kamal and your wonderful family for allowing me to stay with you for two weeks and making me feel so welcome since the very beginning. Got to experience traditional nepali culture, work in nature, eat healthy organic food and take a breath from my everyday life. It truly was a return to nature experience. Until we meet again, take care dai.
Fantastic place! Amazing! I came here for stay a couple of days and stayed at the end for 6 months! Excellent food, excellent rooms, excellent view. 5 stars for sure
Adorable family, a unique experience in Nepal – true organic life and culture in the Himalaia mountains. The food is amazing!!!
We are stay only 4 days but we had a nice stay with this cute family. The grandma and Gauma are really attentive to us and they cooked really good food. Kamal was really helpfull and answered to our trip question. It’s was a pleasure to stay with a Nepalese family in this beautiful setting. The 2 boys are really cute and funny we enjoy to play with them.
I really want to thank you Kamal and your wonderful family for allowing me to stay with you for two weeks and making me feel so welcome since the very beginning. Got to experience traditional nepali culture, work in nature, eat healthy organic food and take a breath from my everyday life. It truly was a return to nature experience. Until we meet again, take care dai.
Thoroughly enjoyed our time with Kamal and his family. They were all so welcoming and friendly. It was a really great chance to experience traditional Nepalese village life. 100% recommend staying here.
We had a nice time at Kamal’s place. And, we had a lot of free time to read, walk around, relax or enjoy time with the other guests as there was not much work to do. Dhungkharka is a beautiful and calm village with an amazing view of the Himalayan mountains if the weather is good.
And Kamal’s family is very nice: Goma and Gopini cook really good traditional food and they care a lot about their guests. If you want to do farm work you might feel unsatisfied but for calming down and getting to know Nepali rural life we can advise you to go there.
Such a beautiful and accommodating family. From the very first time I met Kamal and the family, I instantly felt welcome and part of this family. It left me with a huge smile on my face. I have been travelling for 1 year and 5 months and this family, culture, and kindness made me feel like I have a second home.
The farms surrounding landscapes and views are incredible. Even better when you trek into the Forrest and viewpoints. The season I arrived In, there wasn’t too much work to do. But I kept myself busy by helping with any harvesting or random jobs asked of me., I decided to go for many runs in the picturesque mountains. There are plenty of places to trek, meditate and learn about nature. I had such a pleasant stay and the food was great.
Thank you
Chris Rosling
We are stay only 4 days but we had a nice stay with this cute family. The grandma and Gauma are really attentive to us and they cooked really good food. Kamal was really helpfull and answered to our trip question. It’s was a pleasure to stay with a Nepalese family in this beautiful setting. The 2 boys are really cute and funny we enjoy to play with them.
Thank you really much
Namaste
Pauline & Aurelia
I had a very memorable time with Kamal and his family. There was not any work to do because of the season but there were opportunities to trek in the mountains, visit the village, meet village people and spend time with the children. It is an ideal place for those who like the quiet like to meditate, do yoga, write or do whatever they choose to pass the time. The scenery is stunning.
Also, the food is traditional and really good. There is always enough to eat. When you stay you will be treated as family so the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.
I stayed at this farm for only two weeks, but I had a very good time! The first week I stayed with Kiran and his family at another farm which was very close to this one and then I moved to this farm. Both stays made me feel like being part of the family and I’m pretty sure everyone will feel like a family member after a few days!
The beautiful surroundings made out of mountains, pine trees, yellow mustard, green beans and red rhododendron flowers are a remedy for the body and the soul. There was not so much work to do as I expected but everyone may decide for himself if this is good or bad:). For me, it was the right mixture of working and having enough time to learn about myself. Everyone who loves nature and wants to experience rural farm life and a very warmhearted and loving family, is here at the right place. I thank you very much for all the funny, tasty and warm moments!
Even if I have to leave now, I hope my way will lead me again and maybe for a longer time to this place. Writing a review was always difficult but now it’s even more! I can’t really describe in words what I experienced here. The best thing would be to just visit this farm and to have your own experiences. They’ll be different for everyone but always wonderful, that I can tell!
Ma yo pariwar maya garchu!
Dhanyabad!
Franziska
I had a wonderful 11 nights in Dhungkharka during this winter season. I was staying with Kiran and his family and a variety of other guests and also spent some time with Kamal’s extended family who live close by. Both men are working together to promote and uplift their village through homestay/volunteering.
I found the farm, natural surroundings and the other villagers to be wonderful. And, I was also impressed with the epic views of the Himalayas, the tasty organic food and I learnt so much from Kiran and his daughters who were visiting from KTM. Kiran’s wife Annu is a wonderful cook and I never went hungry! I was also warmly welcomed by other neighbouring villagers and loved interacting with the local children who often stopped by after school to do some painting with me.
There wasn’t a huge amount of work to do while I was there but each day I helped out with different activities that are a daily part of Nepali village life. I felt so at home and it was very hard to leave!! I would recommend hiking up to Narayansthan as the views are incredible and there is a lovely Hindu temple at the top also. If you go in winter it is very cold at night so bring a sleeping bag and thermals for extra warmth!!
The days were sunny though (apart from the surprise snowfall we had for a few days! ) I would like to commend Kiran on being such a wonderful host. Nothing was too much trouble and he was very attentive with a heart of gold.
Thanks for everything, Kiran and Kamal. I shall return!!
Kamal and his family are amazing hosts!
Was a wonderful experience to stay in the farm with them and all the volunteers, really good times, we made an international family. In winter there are no much work to do, so was just feel, breath clean air, and learn of nepali culture. And in fact was very special learning.
Kamal’s farm is one of most beautiful places I have never been, 180° Himalayas view everyday in front of you. Surroundings are beautiful too. Local people is very curious and receives you with smiles every day. We were in town temple during big festival, and felt welcomed in every moment. You feel just at home. Goma and Gopini are wonderful women and cookers, we ate a lot of delicious vegetarian organic food, and fresh buffalo milk.
They took care of us as loving mothers 🙂 The children are amazing, pure joy. Was very special share playtime with them This project has a big big potential. Still in the beginnings, I am sure Kamal will do a lot of amazing things with all future volunteers. I am looking forward for came back, now I feel them as my nepali family as well.
I had a brilliant stay in Kamal’s home and it was one of my best travelling experiences. At the moment I got to Kathmandu I felt the best welcome from Kamal because he came to the airport to pick me up.
And after a pretty long way, we finally got into his room. There were several other volunteers there Celine and Yann from Switzerland, Anna from Chile, and Sandirino from Portugal they are so nice guys and I also had a good talking with them, really hope to see you again. Besides, the other family members are also very nice, Goma makes fresh buffalo milk, 100% organic vegetarian food and fabulous tea every day which are super delicious :).And I felt that they treated me as one of their family members. Actually, we don’t need to do much work so we have plenty of time to do reading and meditation and communicate with each other.
The natural views here are super charming and it is even better when you go trekking into Mt. Mahabharat. I strongly recommend you to go trekking in good weather because the top mountain view will be beyond your imagination.
Also, I love everything here but the accommodation is only basic so you cannot expect too much, and because I am allergic to dust mites I felt a little uncomfortable in the room when I felt bad about my nose and eyes Goma cares a lot about me so I feel very grateful for that. Hope to come back soon and meet this lovely family again! 🙂
应Kamal的请求，我也留一段中文评论。在这个小村里的两周时间过的非常 幸福，民风淳朴，风景优美，纯素食的三餐比我想象中好吃很多。后山徒步 虽然有点辛苦但是山顶的风景棒呆。每天和来自不同国家的志愿者交流你会 发现原来人生有那么多的可能性，同时也会意识到学好英语的重要性哈哈。 很棒的经历，推荐！
My experience at Mt. Mahabharat Farmstay was overwhelmingly positive. First and foremost, Kamal and his family are great people with a great outlook and philosophy on life. They work very hard to make the volunteers feel welcome and comfortable and they do it all with a smile. I learned a lot from them and I am very grateful for that.
During my two week stay there was unfortunately not a whole lot of work to do, as the farming season was over and there was a big festival taking place in the village. But this gave me and the other volunteers a chance to spend quality time with Kamal’s family and meet many different people from the area. The people here are incredibly friendly, curious and positive. And, the children, in particular, are so free and cheerful. It’s infectious.
One cannot stay unhappy in this place. Also, as I understand it, this Farmstay project is still in its infancy. Kamal has plans to expand the operation, improve facilities, develop programs and so on.
I feel like there is so much potential here for a wonderful partnership between the volunteers at the farm stay and the greater community. But there is a lot of work to be done!
In terms of facilities and day-to-day life, this is a rural village, so don’t expect luxury. But the toilet is cleaned regularly, the beds are decent, and they will heat you some water to shower with. And as I said, upgrades are planned. The volunteers have a separate home to stay in, which is a great perk. But it can get pretty cold at night.
The food was delicious and plentiful, Goma and Gopini are great cooks. I’m not a vegetarian, but I felt so good after eating organic food for two weeks that I’m seriously planning to make some changes to my diet. Otherwise, the sheer beauty of the place is something to behold. And I strongly recommend going on a trek to one of the Mahabharat peaks. It’s a pretty amazing place, all told. And I’m looking forward to coming back! Thanks, Kamal and Family, will see you again soon 😀
I have to say the days I stayed with the Kamal family is one of my best experiences in Nepal! The whole family are so welcoming and treat you as one of their family members, thank you for the fresh buffalo milk, 100% organic every day, super delicious=), and i have learned how to make milk tea as well.
Because of the season, there is not much work for volunteers, so better you help yourself to find some entertainment, like trekking, reading, doing yoga, or enjoy the beautiful nature here. Hope to come back soon and meet this beautiful family again! Thank you again=)
Hey Kamal. I am about too leave, so while I am still enjoying your company and the lovely caring of the family. I might aswell wright a review. First of all thank you Kamal, Goma, Gopapi, Gopal, Kushal, Jenish. You have showed, given, took care of me so much. I’ll never forget. It’s been a wonderful experience.
It wasn’t always easy talking with Kamal, I think it is mostly the language barrier, even though he speaks English fairly well, but the understanding is less. And that he had a lot on his mind during my stay there, as he was preparing for a mega-event in his community. Which should be finished next week.
Kamal’s place is suited between some nice mountain ridges, there is good trekking possibility. If you are into meditation or yoga, you will enjoy the views and find peace and rest in the forest. If you walk outside your bedroom you will see a 180-degree view of the snowy tops of the Himalayas.
The place is slowly developing, and there is room for creativity and innovation. Kamal will start building the second and maybe third floor of a building soonish. In January he wants to start a project called “Back to Nature”. He might need some help with this.
I loved the place, and if I come back to Asia, this will be one of the places we would like to visit again. Thank you so much Kamal, and your family for making my stay a true Nepali experience! But now “I gotta get out!!”
Namaskar & Suba din!
I can honestly say that my time here has been magical to say the least. The hospitality from Kamal and his family has been incredible. They made us feel instantly welcome and we have been blessed with their kindness. The food you receive is 100% organic, straight from their garden; a perfect place for vegetarians and vegans.
Even though our stay was relatively short, I feel that I have learned a lot about Nepalese culture. Staying with Kamal and his family has made me realise many things about myself; things I want to change for the greater good. I consider this a valuable experience and fully recommend this place to any traveller wishing to embrace Nepal and its wonders. Thank you for this beautiful experience, hope to see you again.
Name: Lyhoa PRADINES/Helpx
From: France Date: November 7, 2016
This place is truly amazing, we spent only 5 nights here but could have stayed a lot longer if we had the time. Kamal and his family go out of their way to make sure your experience here is as comfortable as possible. Kamal’s wife Goma is a fantastic cook and it was so awesome to have such an authentic Nepali experience and see the traditional Nepali kitchen and cooking.
The view from the front door is breathtaking as you stare down the giant Himalayan mountain range and the view from atop Mt Mahabharat is even more incredible as you have a 180-degree view including Everest. All the food is organically grown on the farm and your plate is within hours of being picked! Kamal is dedicated to making sure everybody’s time here is memorable and looks after his guests, one night I had an asthma attack and he had me at the hospital in 5 minutes where I received treatment.
Thanks again for making our time here so amazing, I look forward to seeing you all again one day.
It was a wonderful stay, in this beautiful area. Kamal and Goma and all the family are very nice people and take care of us very well! We enjoyed the food, Goma and Goby are great cooks, they cook and receive us with a lot of love. Also, we have been to Mt Mahabharat twice, and we slept on top, it was an amazing view of the Himalayas.
We try to help them a little bit on the farm, but there is not much work to do. But, do not hesitate to come to join this beautiful family, and share moments with them, you will never regret it, and want to come back! We had a nice rest now we are ready to go back on our bicycles.
Thank you, we will miss you.
Simon and Alison
I stayed for 10 days here and it was of the most memorable experiences I had while travelling through Nepal. The location is incredible as you are surrounded by beautiful landscape. Kamal and his family are genuine and very kind people.
They welcome you as a member of their own family and I enjoyed sharing every meal with them. You will have freshly made vegetarian food with ingredients grown on their farm. It was unfortunately a prolonged monsoon period when I was there so work was sporadic. Kamal and his wife are always happy to teach you about Nepalese life, you just have to ask so don’t be shy 🙂 One of the highlights was trekking with Kamal to top of Mount mahabharat and seeing the sunrise over the Himalayas.
The view is spectacular and better than some of the more touristy places near Kathmandu. There is a long list of volunteering and learning opportunities listed on the Helpx page, but it depends on the time of year what is available. I highly recommend you contact Kamal first to check what you can participate in. There is a lot of free time for yourself so keep that in mind. It is the perfect opportunity to take time
out for yourself.
I’m very grateful to Kamal and his family for hosting me and I hope to return one day to see them again.
I visited the farm of kamal with 2 spanish friends in september for about a week. And, I had an amazing experience living at his place with his family, we all felt like family members as well and learned about the local life of people in the mountains. So, I highly recommend to any travellers to visit his farm and have a small trek at Mahabharat mountain. Thank you once again for everything and for making us feel so warm and comfortable in your house.
My hugs and greetings to all of your family!
See you brother!
Dear Kamal and Gomal!
I thank you so much for giving me a home for a week on your beautiful farm in Dhungkharka. It was a great pleasure to be with you and your family! This week flew by too quickly. The incredible delicious food was a highlight too – every day!
All around a fantastic time with great company!
Thanks!
This place is dope. Lots of love.:)
Due to tight schedule, first I planned to stay in Dhungkharka for only one week. Then I happily ‘had to’add one, two, three more days to finish making a swing for the kids 🙂 Thank you Kamal, Goma, Gobie, Kushal, Jenis… for your warm hospitality, delicious food, for everything. Kamal asked me if they should change something here and my answer is that they don’t need to change anything.
Let things be simple and natural as they are here. Being from an agriculture-based country, I am not strange to mountainous life but only when living here did I really enjoy every single day in harmony with nature. Basically, there is not much work to do depending on the agricultural season. So please don’t expect too much and prepare for the days with extra time to look into yourself.
It’s up to us to keep ourselves busy with sudden ideas. And, it’s my recommendation that you can help with something to improve the study of the kids (At the moment, making a study table/chair, a bookshelf and a sharing corner for the next people coming.
You can have disused wood from a nearby carpenter workshop in the bazaar, I suppose). Kamal has several upcoming projects like a herbal farm, another wooden house and a meditation area, so it would be great if you could do him a favour.
Thanks so much! It is not goodbye, it is ‘see you again’, Kamal family.
With all the best <3. Co Mi from Vietnam!
I stayed on Kamal’s farm for 2 weeks and enjoyed my stay. The place is peaceful and the views of the mountains are breathtaking. The whole family welcome you with open arms and you feel at ease quickly Be aware that there is not much work here for volunteers, none most of the time, so if you don’t know how to occupy yourself you won’t enjoy the place.
Thank you Kamal for everything (and for your tomato sauce, wouah !)and thank you to Goma and Gopini for their unconditional kindness and delicious food that they always prepared. I will be back in this beautiful family, Namaste Adrien!
Namaste, I have been here for two weeks now and I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Kamal’s homestay! His family welcomed me with open arms as well as the people of Dhungkarka! I was honoured to experience the rich culture, and lush green mountainside, and learn about Nepali cooking too! Even though it rained daily the sun comes out pretty quick right after! I look forward to coming back next year! Kamal’s family is like my own now!
Thank you Kamal, family, and
Dhungkarka for an amazing time!
We have thoroughly enjoyed our short but sweet stay with Kamal and his family. And, we stayed about a week, and cannot wait to come back next year when its not monsoon season. The location is breathtaking with peaceful views of the surrounding Himalayas, although limited during our time.
There are no tourists, no pollution, no automobiles, just a tranquil space to return to nature and soak in your surroundings. Kamal and his family have so many amazing upcoming projects and ideas, especially the non-profit organization “Return to Nature.” They are planning on having accommodation for many more volunteers very soon, and we would highly recommend anyone interested and proactive to visit. This is a very new farm and it will only blossom from here on out.
We cannot wait to come back and help out more in so many aspects! Dhanyabad ( THANKYOU ) Kamal and Family for your love, for your mission, and for this amazing authentic Nepali experience. So much love from both of us!!!
I had a fabulous stay in Dhungkharka!! Kamal and his family have a beautiful energy and way of life…. fresh buffalo milk, curd and delicious organic dinners every night. They make you feel at home…. they welcome you in with open arms. Because it was low season, there wasn’t work which was a bit disappointing but they have many upcoming projects so I imagine in the fall this will change!! highly recommended for a local and authentic Nepal experience 🙂
Name: Juszka Halama/Helpx From: Poland Date: June 10, 2016
This place is dope. Lots of love.:)
My time at Kamal’s farm was one of my favourite moments of travelling. He and his family were so very kind and made our stay quite comfortable. The location is incredible with amazing views and equally incredible hiking spots nearby.
Everything from the food to the general hospitality was fantastic and I cannot wait to return to Dhungkarka. It is a great place to explore and the surrounding villagers were very friendly; always inviting us for tea or something to eat. On top of that, the farm offers a great view of stars and quite a peaceful environment. Would recommend this to anyone who enjoys outdoors and adventurous roads.
Even if I was there for a short stay, the life at Kamal’s farm has been very well. From Kathmandu, I took 2 different buses and then Kamal was already there to welcome me. And the adventure started. We had a little walk through the hills to reach the farm. (thank you again Kamal for helping me in carrying my bag!) The nature over there is so beautiful. And I enjoyed being far from the traffic and the pollution.
Because on Kamal’s farm, there is no car. Only fields, buffalos and forests. The “helpx” program is still in progress. It is, at the moment, more a homestay than a working place. But I also think it all depends on the people who come to visit. I had a very relaxing and peaceful stay.
So, I recommend to come meet Kamal and Goma, you will enjoy the food, their smiles, and their kindness.
Thank you again for your hospitality,
Hopefully, I will come visit again!
I spent 10 days with Kamal and his family in the small rural village of Dhungkarka, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with my experience. They took me in with open arms and open hearts.
If you would like to experience true Nepali culture then I would highly recommend visiting this organic farming community. The villagers are very kind and will welcome you into their homes with tea and big smiles 🙂 Kamal is a revolutionary!
He has big dreams and lots of ambition for this entire community. Currently, the homestay program is in the developing phase, but they are building more houses and rooms for guests to stay. I was one of the first people to contact Kamal through helpx and he made the entire process very easy. He even guides hiking tours up into the nearby peak (Mt. Mahabarat) and from there you can view the Himalaya in all its beauty.
All tours and sightseeing are free of charge to volunteers. I look forward to returning to Dhungkarka in the future and working with Kamal again 🙂
The place is beautiful and the host and his family were great to me, always concerned that I was comfortable. The food is very simple but delicious, fresh straight out of the farm and it was fun helping and learning how to cook.
Unfortunately, because it was monsoon season there wasn’t much to do on the farm, so the downside of my experience was that I wasn’t able to work and learn much about farming and some days there wasn’t much to do. Other than that I had a great experience, it was really peaceful and the people of the village are nice and it was nice to learn their traditions.
My experience in Dhungkarka eco-village was Nice in general. Kamal and há family just treat you like one of them and I felt very welcomed. As to the work I was expecting to do, it wasn’t very well organized and I didn’t do much things or learn about ecofarming as described on the web. Although the place is amazing and I had a great time over there.
Thank you, Kamal and your family for receiving me.
This place is an absolute gem. if you are looking for an authentic rural Nepal experience this is it. Nepal and his friends and family are so nice and welcoming and they made my experience one of a kind, there was nowhere else would have rather spent the new year.
Just beware that there is no heating or toilets but other than that the views were so breathtaking and the people were so friendly that it was worth it. I would go there again in a heartbeat.
I was very comfortable on the farm and with Kamal’s family. Goma his wife is a wonderful cook and a lovely personality. She made many simple but delicious authentic vegetarian Nepalese meals like Dhido Sisnu all from farm-grown vegetables and grains or herbs from the jungle. Buffalo milk curd and butter were served together with farm honey. I enjoyed the children on the farm most of all.
The accommodation was simple as expected on a farm but adequate for a comfortable stay. Because it’s at a higher altitude it was colder than expected but manageable with proper clothing. Kamal took the trouble to pick me up from Banepa and we travelled in a milk van to Dhungkharka village town. The walk up from the town takes about 1 hour but it lends charm to the farm.
And neighbours along the way invited us for tea. Tourists are a taste sought in these remote parts of Nepal I felt so much affection from these strangers who not so long ago had lost their homes in the quake but it didn’t daunt their spirit. I will certainly visit Kamal again.
Kamal está ultimando un nuevo alojamiento unos metros por debajo del actual que será más cómodo, no hay que olvidar que estamos en el Nepal rural y las comodidades son las mínimas, aunque si vas sobre aviso como era mi caso la casa estaba correcta sin más de limpieza, el nos vino a recoger a Panauti, que está a hora y media en bus del bazar más cercano a donde está la casa, luego hay que andar entre media hora y una hora dependiendo del ritmo. Si quieres disfrutar de vistas y de tranquilidad es ideal.
Kamal and his family are some of the warmest and most kind-hearted people I have met on my travels. They treated me as a family during my stay. I would describe the experience as ‘going back to nature’ it is very remote and peaceful, and the surroundings are beautiful. The accommodation is basic, clean and comfortable. The food (fresh organic produce straight from the farm) is delicious and there is always plenty of it!
Thank you Kamal Nepal sir for your warm welcome & friendly service. I am pretty happy with sightseeing, organic food & Retreat centre. Also, I will always recommend Mount Mahabharat Homestay and Eco organic farm.
Amazing accomodation, food and place. But most of all, incredible people! Kamal’s family welcomed me to their home and treated me as one of their own. Will miss the farm grown meals and beautiful sceanery!!
Adorable family, a unique experience in Nepal – true organic life and culture in the Himalaia mountains. The food is amazing!!!
Fantastic place! Amazing! I came here for stay a couple of days and stayed at the end for 6 months! Excelent food, excelent rooms, excelent view. 5 stars for sure!
Homestay at Dhungkharka is most beautifully situated next to an organic Eco farm up the mountain. Best place to relax among nature with breathtaking views of the Himalayan belt, especially at sunrise and sunset! Go up the mountain peak of Mt. Mahabharat and you will witness a 180-degree view of the Himalayas gazing upon Mt. Everest.
Farm and the Homestay is run by Kamal and his most welcoming family which surely will make you feel at home! There are lots of different activities going on throughout the farm for any keen volunteers. Fresh spring water and traditional Nepalese cuisine made from freshly harvested organic produce from the farm are great attributes to the trip! Definitely, it is a must-visit for anyone who would like to spend quality time amongst nature.
This place is truly amazing, we spent only 5 nights here but could have stayed a lot longer if we had the time. Kamal and his family go out of their way to make sure your experience here is as comfortable as possible.
Kamal’s wife Goma is a fantastic cook and it was so awesome to have such an authentic Nepali experience and see the traditional Nepali kitchen and cooking. The view from the front door is breathtaking as you stare down the giant Himalayan mountain range and the view from the top of Mt Mahabharat is even more incredible as you have a 180-degree view including Everest.
All the food is organically grown on the farm and on your plate within hours of being picked! Kamal is dedicated to making sure everybody’s time here is memorable and really looks after his guests, one night i had an asthma attack and he had me at the hospital in 5 minutes where i received treatment.
Thanks again for making my time here so amazing, i look forward to seeing you all again one day.
Thanks to Kamal and his wonderful family and community in Dhungarka for hosting me for three weeks! We had wonderful time together sharing meaningful work, other international guests and traditional Nepali lifestyle (farming, wonderful food, good hiking to view of himalayas and of course chai tea). You are a wonderful place to be part of…all the best to you…
Namaste!
I have enjoyed every single day of my three-week stay on the farm. Breathing fresh air, surrounded by magnificent views and most importantly, warmed by a very lovely family. The work on the farm is small (future helpers will be able to help build a new wooden house) but I learnt so much by just watching them live.
From plants to animals (buffalos and bees), cooking skills or its educational system. Thanks to all the family but especially to the women of the house, for all the good moments we spent in the kitchen and enjoying your delicious meals!!
😉
Dhungkarka is an amazing place. High in the mountains, you will forget the noise and dust from the city. This is not the best season because of so much rain, but as soon as the clouds drift away the view is breathtaking, and by night there are millions of stars shining.
Kamal and his family will make you feel completely at ease, with lots of food, and such great food. He and his two kids are pure TNT, we had tons of fun. Watch out for the bad boys, The only disappointment is that there wasn’t much work to do, because of the weather, but since it was the end of our journey some relaxation was just as fine. Also, thanks to this we could spend a lot of time with other volunteers, getting to know each other and making new friendships. We recommend Kamal’s place to everybody!
Thanks for everything!!
We stayed at Kamal’s farm for one week and had a wonderful time. The setting was very relaxed, and we were given opportunities to help with things if we wanted or just to relax as well. Kamal and his family are very nice and welcoming and made us feel right at home. There was spiced tea several times a day, and the big, delicious meals of dal bhat with fresh produce and fresh buffalo milk always filled us up and made us feel great! The kids were a lot of fun, and everyone was very hospitable as well as enjoyable to talk to.
And, the setting is amazing. Everywhere on and around the property has a beautiful view as far as the eye can see, all the way to the Himalayas on a clear day! Despite arriving during monsoon season, there were still many hours of clear sky for us to see where we were up on the side of a mountain! The air is clean and fresh, as well as the water, and there is no problem with mosquitos or anything like that. The land and the people there are so full of life it’s an enjoyable experience being there. Accommodations are great: There are separate bedrooms for multiple volunteers, and the wifi and power are always on.
Toilet paper is provided as well as a nice refreshing shower or lovely creek to bathe/swim in. We had a great time playing in the water and building a dam so the swimming hole could be deeper. Kamal took us for a one-day hike up to the top of Mt. Mahabharat, and wow! The most amazing geography in this natural environment, and spectacular views! The peak has rain shelters, and if you climb just above them you can see the mountain drop away in three directions! This hike was not extremely difficult, and we took breaks to eat, and it was entirely worth the experience.
We also learned about several different wild medicinal plants, insects, birds, trees and other interesting features on this hike. And, we had a wonderful time and a great experience at Kamal’s in Nepal, and we hope to travel to this part of the world again to return there.
Thanks again for everything!
