Sirubari Village Tour
At Annapurna Travels, we have always backed village tourism to the hilt. This has been our policy for decades. We have always felt that village tourism offers a unique opportunity for visitors to get involved with Nepal’s unique & colorful cultural life. We go places where life is slow and everything is done by hand. Our company generally works out a deal with a whole village to accommodate and entertain guests; rooms in local houses are fitted with bathrooms and a few tourist-style comforts, host families are trained to prepare meals hygienically, and a guide accompanies the guests to interpret. Localized though it is, we go the length to ensure no compromise is made on services, no matter what the environment…
Sirubari village is a quiet Gurung settlement in the hills at 1700 meters above sea level and short drive / walk (gentle hike) from Pokhara. The climate is ideal at any time during the September to June season where the days are warm with cool nights. This program is especially prepared to know the locals and their culture staying within a village environment as a family member. The village will welcome you and you can stay in one of the family homes of the village. The accommodation is simple but comfortable with good bedding and a clean toilet with facilities that are comfortable as per village standards. The food is delicious and you will be eating with the family. The village community will arrange different programs for your entertainment. This will be in the form of traditional Gurung and Nepali dancing and singing, you can join in if you like. During your stay you will be able to feel the actual lifestyles of rural life in villages of Nepal. You can also volunteer any skills you have for the well being of the village. They will like it.
Itineraray
Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu. On arrival, our reps will meet and transfer to your hotel. Your first overnight in Kathmandu
Day 2: After breakfast, proceed for half day sightseeing tour of historical Patan city.
We return to hotel, have rest and in the afternoon again start half day sightseeing tour of Bajrabarahi and Chapagaon. Overnight at your hotel
Day 3: After breakfast, we drive approx 6 hrs to Pokhara, the city of lakes.
We reach Pokhara and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel
Day 4: After breakfast, proceed for half day sightseeing tour of Pokhara city including Devi’s fall, Gupteshwore Mahadev cave, Seti River, Bindhyabasani temple and Barahi temple with one hour boating on Phewa Lake. Overnight at your hotel
Day 5: After breakfast, we drive to Sirubari via Badkhola, Darau. We stop for lunch en route Syangja Bazaar and arrive Sirubari village between 4 to 5 pm. Welcome ceremonies will be done, there will be blessing by village lama, snacks will be provided and allotment of accommodation will be completed. Your first overnight in quiet Sirubari village.
Day 6: Depart village on foot for mountain views and sunrise at Thumro.
Snacks will be served at Maidan Kharka before sunrise. After viewing the sun rise we return to Sirubari Breakfast and Lunch at home. After lunch, we visit the village, funeral place, and the school and get back to home. We then have dinner with the family. In the Evening, we enjoy a cultural program at the nearby gompa. You are also free to volunteer any skills you have to the villagers. Overnight in the village amid the creaking of crickets
Day 7: we enjoy Breakfast with the family amidst the chirping of merry birds and meet the group at the gompa for a farewell ceremony. We depart Sirubari at 8.30 am for Pokhara via Karkinetta, Seti Doban and Naudanda and Stop for lunch en route. We arrive at Pokhara and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at your hotel
Day 8: Transfer to airport for your Pokhara / Kathmandu flight.
Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 9: Free in Kathmandu to do your own things. In the evening, you will be taken to a Nepali kitchen for a delicious Nepali cuisine. While enjoying your meal, you will be entertained to a thrilling cultural dance performed by the local belles. This dinner will be provided as complimentary on behalf of Annapurna Travel and Tours for the good relations developed with our guests. Overnight at your hotel
Day 10: Transfer to airport for your departure flight home. Our reps will escort you to the airport.
For any information on the cost and other information of this tour, please contact us at: navraj@mos.com.np we will be glad to provide you all the necessary information.