Homestay in Chitlang
Date of Departure
Trip Information
Duration
6 days
Max Altitude
Chitlang (1,835)
Difficulty
Easy
Starts from
Kathmandu
Trips Ends at
Kathmandu
Activity
Experience a traditional Newari village lifestyle in the peaceful countryside of Makawanpur
Stay with local families and enjoy warm homestay hospitality and home-cooked Nepali meals
Learn about Newar culture, language (Nepal Bhasa), customs, and daily rural life
Taste Chitlang’s famous local pear products, traditional liquor, and freshly made goat cheese
Scenic 3–4 hour drive via Thankot and Chandragiri Hills, offering beautiful hill and valley views
Insight into local farming and animal husbandry, especially goat farming traditions
Visit Indra Sarovar, one of Nepal’s largest and most scenic holy lakes
Optional activities at Indra Sarovar, such as boating and fishing
A perfect short getaway for travelers seeking culture, nature, and community-based tourism
Flexible itinerary that can be customized to your interests and pace
Homestay in Chitlang Overview
Chitlang is a beautiful village in Makawanpur district located in the southwest of Kathmandu. On the Chitlang Homestay Tour, you get to experience the richness and diversity of Nepalese culture. Mostly, the people of the Newar tribe reside in this village. Therefore, they named this place in their own language, Newar or Nepal Bhasa, as Chilim or Chitlang.
Apart from the Newar community, there are minorities in numbers of Tamang, Brahmin, and Khas communities. Chitlang is famous for cultivating local pears and extracting liquor out of it. The people of this community rely on farming and animal husbandry, especially goat farming. Local goat cheese is very famous from Chitlang and is even exported to foreign countries. We recommend you taste the freshly made and delicious goat cheese as well.
The way to Chitlang is from Thankot, one of the four checkpoints, and the busiest entry-exit point of Kathmandu. You are driven through the trail of Chandragiri Hills. It will take about 3 to 4 hours to reach the destination. For accommodation, you are accommodated with the locals.
After experiencing and enjoying a couple of days at Chitlang, you head towards Indra Sarovar, a beautiful and eye-opening holy lake situated at an awesome location. It will take about an hour's drive on a private bus/ vehicle. You can also do boating or fishing in Indra Sarovar Lake.
The following itinerary is specially designed for those who want to experience a homestay in Nepal, and thus can be optimised according to your needs.
Itinerary Detail
What is Included / Not Included
- All airport transfers (Pick-up and Drop-off)
- All required ground transportation as per the itinerary
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on BB basis
- Homestay accommodation in Chitlang on full board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) basis
- Professional english speaking guide
- Guided sightseeingn and required entrance fees
- Welcome/Farewell Dinner
- All government taxes and official expenses
Himalayan Trekkers promises to manage the best, most comfortable, and preferred accommodation. Generally, in cities like Kathmandu, we arrange basic three-star facilities. If available, you can opt for a more budget-friendly option or upgrade to a more luxurious hotel by paying a little extra.
Although not all the places have all the modern facilities, we will make sure to arrange safe and comfortable accommodation. In general, hygienic and safe tea houses/local lodges/ home-stays with all the basic facilities are arranged. But you can, if possible, personalize according to your preference.
Meals
Breakfast is usually included with your B&B Accommodation within the cost that is evident. For other meals in the city, you would have to pay separately. Often in the cities, you can choose from many different cuisines and varied food services. We can always help you find the right place to fit your taste.
In more remote areas, usually, there are not many options. But you can always find hygienic and well-prepared food. Moreover, almost all the meals during the trek are included in the cost. We can help you make changes according to your preference and budget, but only if choices are available!
On top of that, Himalayan Trekkers also organizes Welcome or Farewell Dinners as a symbol of warm greetings. Please go through the detailed itinerary for more information. We are always there to help you travel to your heart’s content.
