About This Tour

The Tharu Homestay and Village Tour immerses you in the indigenous culture of Nepal’s Terai lowlands. The Tharu people have lived in the Chitwan region for centuries, developing a way of life intimately connected to the rivers and forests. Staying with a Tharu family gives you access to this culture in a way that no safari lodge can — sleeping in a traditional longhouse, eating fresh fish and river crab prepared by your host, and watching the famous Tharu stick dance performed by the family’s neighbors.

Village walks take you through Tharu settlements where the architecture, farming methods, and community organization reflect an ancient relationship with the subtropical landscape. Your hosts explain how their lives have changed since the creation of the national park, and how community-based tourism helps them maintain their cultural identity while benefiting from conservation.

What's Included

• Local host family or community-lodge accommodation
• Local home-cooked meals during the stay
• Community activities and cultural exchange
• Local guide or community facilitator
• Village walks and local experiences
• Ground transport as per the itinerary
• Included items may vary by package. Eco Holiday Asia confirms final inclusions before booking.

What's Not Included

• International flights to and from Nepal
• Nepal visa fees and travel insurance
• Domestic transport not mentioned in Included
• Meals not specified in Included
• Personal expenses, drinks and souvenirs
• Tips for guide, driver and host families (appreciated, optional)
• Optional activities not part of the package

Responsible Travel Notes

• Respect local culture, dress modestly at temples and ask before photographing people
• Avoid single-use plastic — carry a refillable water bottle on tour
• Follow your guide's instructions at heritage sites, monasteries and protected areas
• Support local businesses — buy at family-run shops, eat at local restaurants
• Respect sacred sites and community customs
• Follow Nepal permit and conservation rules in protected areas

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