About the Homestay
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Hello, Namaste, Bonjour tous les voyageurs
Our Home is located in Khusibu, Nayabazar, 15 minutes walk from main tourist center of Thmel, in very safe and peaceful residency area inside the Kathmandu valley. You can find us in google maps also. We are easy excess walking distance to most of the main places, like 7 km west side of Tribhuvan International airport, 18 minutes walk to Kathmandu Durbar Square, 15 minutes to Swayambhunath Temple (Monkey Temple), 20 minutes walk to Kantipath (tourist bus park), 20 minutes walk to Balaju bus park, 5 minutes from Tourist bus stops etc.
Our house is a beautiful 4 story building, in the 4th floor, where 3 private cosy rooms (2 twinc and 1 big bed) with shared bathroom (common bathroom), 24- hour hot/cold water, free high speed WiFi and terrace, where everyone can relax in taking fresh air and can observe beautiful scenery around the Kathmandu valley.
We are a small “Rai” family from Ilam, eastern part of Nepal. Me, Bina host of homestay, my husband “Mr Puran Rai” and a 14 years son. I work in Montesswari School and my husband work in tourism. My husband well speaks English as well as French. He could provide all types of travel, trekking and tours information if required. We will available to your help our guest at the time you need and also assure you that you will find comfortable with us during the stay. We are always happy to help our guests anytime.
ADDITIONAL INFO
AIRPORT PICKUP - :)
There are two ways you can get to our place from the airport.
If you provide us with your flight number and arrival time, we can come or send a driver to pick you up at the airport. Please note that the driver charges 800 nepali rupees (US$ 8) for day-time pickup.
The other option is taking a taxi. You can call us or have taxi driver call us from the airport for directions to our place. It is about 20 minutes ride from the airport.
It would be great honor to give an opportunity to welcome you in our homestay. "Come as a Guest and Go as a friend"
BREAKFAST -:)
We provide simple breakfast, which is including in room rate. Breakfast will be local bread / pancake /egg /fry potato etc with Nepali style milk or Black Tea/Coffee.
FOOD - :)
As per request, we can provide dinner. The extra cost will be USD 3 Per person. Lunch or Dinner will be Local food (Rice, daal, seasonal vegetable curry or chicken curry, pickle, fruits etc).
ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENT ON REQUEST -:)
(Extra charge will be payable directly)
:: We could provide all kinds of travel, trekking and tour information in Nepal and Tibet as well as can also organize treks and tours.
:: Tourist bus tickets or Local bus tickets arrangement
:: City guide /Trekking Guide/ Porter arrangement
:: Flight ticketing
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our home is located in 15 minutes walk from main tourist center of Thmel, in very safe and peaceful residency area inside the Kathmandu valley. You will find restaurants, cafe, local grocery, mini market, hospital, ATM etc. closed to our home. About 50 meters away, you can get access to public transport (bus and micro bus) going around every part of the city, as well as private taxi service to go the major Word Heritage Sites, Historical Palaces etc. so, we can say, our home is the best location for tourist.
Local Area Facilities
- Shopping Centre
- Bus Stop
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
Please stay clean, please try to leave the room in the same condition as you take.
Please smoke outside and away from the room.
Inform us in advance when you are not having meal, if you go out (bars, restaurant, visit someone) let us know, where you will plan to go and in case of emergency we will know where we can find you,
(:- Thank you.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
24 Reviews
May 2023
Un hote et une famille incroyable : jeune francaise pensant réussir le trek des Annapurna seule , Rai , le père de famille m' a redirigé avec un guide pour plus de sécurité , dans les meilleurs rapports qualité-prix ! Et heureusement ! Je déconseille fortement à une femme seule de le faire ! Merci à Rai pour son hospitalité et son humanité
Merci à sa femme et toute sa famille qui veille à votre confort avec délicatesse et simplicité
Je recommande fortement !March 2020
I had a great stay with Puran and his family! They provided me with a clean room, bathroom and living room as well as a common rooftop terras, making me feel very much at home. Location was ideal, about 15-20min walk to Thamel. Daily breakfast was lovely and from time to time I enjoyed a cup of tea and a good chat with Puran, his family and other guests. Communication with Puran was very good and whenever I required some information or help, a quick response was there!
I recommend this homestay to anyone who wants to stay in Kathmandu!
Thank you for everything Puran!
October 2019
Accueil chaleureux, très dévoués et serviables. Habitation située dans un quartier calme et à proximité de Thamel. Chambres agréables avec accès terrasse. Petit déjeuner très apprécié. Nous garderons un très bon souvenir de Bina et Puran.
October 2019
Chaleureuse famille qui m'a aider à organiser mon séjour à Katmandu. Puran m'a également organisé mon trek dans les Annapurna. Cela m'a grandement aider car, il faut l'admettre, les choses ne sont pas toujours simples au Népal. Adresse à recommander fortement.
October 2019
Bina, Puran and their 2 sons are such a wonderful family, very warm and welcoming. They helped me with everything, including the preparation of my Annapurna trek ! Food is delicious, I had my first masala tea ever at their home and I am now an addict of it. Go to their house, you'll be in good hands :)
September 2019
Excellent hosts. Tidy, clean bedroom and bathroom. Hot shower available if wanted. Beautiful roof view of Kathmandu. Walking distance to city. Very happy with my stay. Hosts kindly allowed me to leave my bag while I completed Annapurna Trek.
July 2019
What can I say? This family homestay was by far the best homestay I have stayed in, I was welcomed by Bina,her husband Piran and their children. As a solo female traveler finding a safe and decent place to stay in is important, not once did I feel out of place while staying here. This family is very respectful, caring and were willing to give out their limbs just to help with whatever it was that I needed. They helped me plan out day trips, get a SIM card, informed me about what buses to take to my destinations, and were always just a text away. What I love most is how genuine and good hearted people they are, nothing was ever forced, my initial plan was to stay with them for 5 days but I ended up staying for almost an entire month. One thing that won't disappoint is Binas cooking, Dal Bhat the right way! Breakfast is complimentary and very well made. The rooms are kept clean, restrooms are well maintained and they offer you their washing machine incase you have clothes that need washing. This family homestay is no more than a 15 minute walk into Thamel, and other attractions . With an open mind and willingness to explore Nepali culture this is the place to acquire new experiences. With the same respect and amount of love that this family has shown me I too return that by giving them recognition through this review.
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June 2019
Puran and his family are lovely, and very welcoming. My room was clean and comfortable, and the food served for breakfast and dinner was very tasty. Puran will answer any questions you have about Kathmandu and travelling in Nepal. The house also has a rooftop area, with beautiful views of Kathmandu. The only drawback is that there is just one bathroom, shared by the guests of three rooms. This sometimes means having to wait for a while to get in. That aside, this is a great place to stay during your time in Kathmandu.
April 2019
If you are thinking about finding the best homestay in Kathmandu... Well, here it is! Puran and Bina are such welcoming people. I planned to stay 3 nights but I extended for other 3 nights. Their house is at walking distance from all the interesting places in Kathmandu, and they are very happy to help or to suggest other places to visit and the way to reach them. I enjoyed to share the dinner with them, I felt really welcomed in the family. They taught me some useful sentences in Nepali, one day I could go with Bina to visit the kindergarten where she warks (I'm a teacher) and I'm sure I will be back when I come again to Kathmandu... So, don't hesitate! :)
April 2019
Namaste Puran,
nous te remercions pour ces superbes moments passés dans ta maison. En venant au Népal, nous voulions découvrir la culture népalaise et grâce à toi, nous avons pu découvrir ta culture. Tu n'es pas seulement notre hôte de Kathmandu, tu es devenu notre ami.
Merci infiniment Puran pour ton accueil, ton sourir, tes précieux conseils et ton dévouement. Tu as rendu notre séjour au Népal inoubliable et unique !Pour ceux et celles qui cherchent une maison à Kathmandu nous vous recommendons vivement cette famille. La maison est très propre, la chambre est confortable, et la salle de bain est spacieuse avec de l'eau chaude 24/24h. Le wifi fonctionne à merveille et la nourriture est délicieuse (on ne voulait pas manquer un dîner !). Puran et sa famille sont des gens généreux, honnêtes et d'une gentillesse extrême. Ils prennent plaisir à vous faire partager leur culture si vous voulez apprendre, et Puran travaille dans le tourisme et peut volontier vous aider dans l'organisation de votre séjour (cela nous a beaucoup aidé pour choisir notre trek et réserver notre bus pour aller à Chitwan).
Nous reviendrons te voir avec joie Puran. Cette fois pour un nouveau trek au Népal. En attendant prenez bien soin de vous.
On vous embrasse bien fort,
Jenni et Pierre
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