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. We had a lot of freetime 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 himalaya 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 really want to do farm work you might feel unsatisfied but for calming down and getting to know Nepali rural life we can definitely advice you to
go there.
such a beautiful and accomadating family. From the very first time I met kamal and the family I instantly felt welcome and part of this family. It actually left me with a huge smile on my face. I have been travelling for 1 year 5 months and this family, culture, and the kindness made me feel like I have a second home. The farms sourounding landscapes and views are incredible. Even better when you trek into the Forrest and view points. The season I arrived In, there wasn’t to 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 picturesk 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 really any work to do because the season but there was 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 that like the peace and quiet, like to meditate, do yoga, write or whatever they choose to pass the time. The scenery is stunning. 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 being part of the family and I’m pretty sure everyone will feel like a family member after a few days!The beautiful surrounding made out of mountains, pine trees, yellow mustard, green beans or red rhododendron flowers is 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 for learning about myself. Everyone who loves nature, wants to experience rural farmlife 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 make 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 totally wonderful. 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 definitely 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 bringing 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 really 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 is absolutely one of my best traveling experience. At the moment I got to Kathmandu I felt the best welcome from Kamal because he came to 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, Sandirino from Portugal they are so nice guys and I also have a good talking with them, really hope to see you again. Besides,the other family members are also very nice, Goma made fresh buffalo milk, 100% organic vegetarian food and fabulous tea every day which are super delicious :).And I really 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. I love everything here but the accommodation is only basic so you cannot expect to much, and because I am allergic to dust mite so I felt a little uncomfortable in the room when I felt bad with my nose and eyes Goma care 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. 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 farmstay 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 up some water to shower with. And like 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 definitely 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 in Kamal family is one of my best experience in Nepal! The whole family are so welcoming and treat you as one of their family member, thank you for the fresh buffalo milk, 100% organic everyday, 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 your 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 snowy tops of the Himalaya. 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 really loved the place, and if I come back Asia, this will be one of the places I 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 traveler 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. Kamals 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 himalaya 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 on your plate within hours of being picked! Kamal is dedicated to making sure everybodys 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 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 about us very well! We enjoyed the food,Goma and Goby are great cooker, they cook and received us with lot of love.We have been to the Mt mahabharat twice, and we slept on a top, it was amazing view of the himalaya. We try to help them a little bit on the farm, but there is no much work to do. But, dont hesite to come to join this beautiful family, and share moments with them,you will never regret, and want to come back! We had nice rest now we are ready to go back on our bicycle… 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. 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. I highly recommend to any travellers to visit his farm and have a small trek at Mahabarat 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 round 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 the harmony with
nature. Basically, there are not many works to do depending on 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 make ourselve busy with sudden ideas. It’s my recommendation that you can help something to improve the study of the kids (At the moment, making study table/chair, bookshelf and a sharing corner for the next people comimg. You can have disused woods from a nearby carpenter
workshop in the bazaar, I suppose). Kamal has several upcoming projects like herbal farm, another wooden house and meditation area, so it will be great if you can do him a favor.
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 in Kamal’s farm for 2 weeks and enjoyed my stay. The place is really peaceful and the views of the mountains breathtaking. The whole family is welcome you with open arms and you feel at ease really quickly Be aware that there is not much work here for volunters, 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 definitely 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 honored to experience the rich culture, lush green mountainside,and learning 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 famiy 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. We stayed about a week, and cannot wait to come back next year when its not monsoon season. The location is absolutely breathtaking with peaceful views of the surrounding Himalayas, although limited during our time. There are no tourists, no pollution, no automobiles, just 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 any one 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 this amazing authentic Nepali experience. So much love from the both of us!!!
I had a fabulous stay in Dhungkharka!! Kamal and his family have a beatufiul energy and way of life…. fresh buffalo milk, curd and delicous organic dinners everynight. They really make you feel at home…. they welcome you in with open arms. Because it was low season, there wasnt work which was a bit dissapointing but they have many upcoming projects so I am 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 favorite moments of traveling. 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 viewing of stars and quite a peaceful environment. Would recommend this for 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 in the 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 depend of people who come visit. I had a very relaxing and peaceful stay.
I definitely recommend to come meet Kamal and Goma, you will enjoy the food, their smiles, 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 viallge 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 really Nice in general. Kamal and há familly just treats you like one of them and I felt very welcoming. As to the work I was expecting to do, it wasn’t very good organized and I didn’t do much things or learn about ecofarming as describe on the web. Althought the place is amazing and I defenetly spent a great time Over there. Thank you Kamal and your familly for receiving me.
This place is an absolute gem. if you are looking for an authentice 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 no where 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 is worth it. I would go there again in a heartbeat.
I was very comfortable in 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 was served together with farm honey. I enjoyed the children in the farm most of all. The accommodation was simple as expected on a farm but adequate for a
comfortable stay. Because its at a higher altitude it was colder than expected but manageable with proper clothings. 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 they way invited us for tea. Tourists are a taste sought in these remote parts of Nepal I felt so much of 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 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 was always plenty of it!
Thank you Kamal Nepal sir for your warm welcome & friendly service. I am pretty happy with sightseeing, organic food & Retreat center. 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 organic Eco farm up the mountain. Best place to relax among the 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 that 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 Napalese cuisine made from freshly harvested organic produce from the farm are great attribute 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. Kamals 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 himalaya 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 on your plate within hours of being picked! Kamal is dedicated to making sure everybody 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 from my three-week stay in the farm. Breathing fresh air, surrounded by magnific views and the most important, warmed by a very lovely family. The work in the farm is small (future helpers will be able to help building a new wooden house) but I learnt so much by just watching them living. From plants to animals (buffalos and bees), cooking skills or its educational system. Thanks to all the family but specially to the women of the house, for all the good moments we spent on the kitchen and enjoying your delicious meals!!
😉
Dhungkarka is really an amazing place. High in the mountains, you will totally forget 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, lots of food, and such great food. Him 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 weather, but since it was the end of our journey some relax was just as fine. Also, thank 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 are a lot of fun, and everyone was very hospitable as well as enjoyable to talk to. 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 theres no problem with mosquitos or anything like that. The land and the people there are so full of life it’s really an enjoyable experience being there. Accommodations are great: There are separate bedrooms for multiple volunteers, and the wifi and power is 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. 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!
