Community Homestay in Chitwan
Bite-sized trip
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. The accommodation and activities here are run by the local women, which gives them valuable skills and self-confidence as well as their own source of income. 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.
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 – Jeep Safari in Chitwan National Park
Day two begins with a morning 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. 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.
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 gratitude and a sense of the impact you have had by supporting such a fantastic cause and heart-warming organisation.
Accommodation
