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Namaste,
My family consists of 5 members, my mother in law, my husband, 2 kids and myself. At home we speak, Nepali our mother tongue, me newari (one of the dialect of Nepal), English, French and Hindi.
We assist you to discover the different cultures, tradition of Nepal as already we are mix of two ethnic groups.
We have a small trekking agency "Sunshine Trekking" thus we would assist you in organizing trip, trek, tour, rafting in Nepal if you like.
I studied hotel management and did Master in Tourism. I work in my own homestay, my trekking agency and also working as a lecturer of French in colleges. I had also worked in French Embassy in Nepal. I am yoga lover and can teach you yoga too.
Our home is at heart of Kathmandu, it is at the best location for the tourist who wants to stay nearby Thamel; the tourist hub which is hardly 10 min walk, tourist bus park (just 5-6 minutes walk), Swambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, old market Ason are in walking distance. As it is centrally located one should not be worry for the shopping, restaurant, bus station, taxi etc.
We have a sharing guest kitchen too, where long stay or short stay guest could prepare their meal but you support us by providing operational cost.
We also have 2BHK apartment, if you are traveling with a family or friends this is one good option.
Namaste,
We are a small family of 5, my mother-in-law, my husband, our two daughters and myself. We (both) are fluent in French, English, Hindi, Nepali and Newari (dialect of Nepal). In fact our family is a mixture of two ethnic groups (culture). I can make you acquainted with two different cultures and also the other cultures of Nepal.
We work in the field of tourism, we have a small trekking agency "Sunshine Trekking" so we can also organize treks, tours, stays, guided tours, rafting etc.
Holder of the hotel business and Master of tourism, I work as the secretary for my agency, I take care of bed and breakfast and also I give French lessons to universities. I also worked at the French Embassy in Nepal. I really like yoga and I can give you the yoga class if you want!
Our house is close to Thamel (the tourist area) it's just 10 minutes walk. We are near the tourist bus stop to go to Pokhara and Chitwan also not far from the bus station. Heritage sites like Monkey Temple "Swambhunath", Durbar Square, Old Quarter "Ason" are within walking distance.
As we are well located there is no problem for the shops, the supermarket, the restaurant etc.
We have a shared kitchen, especially it's good for guests who are for a long time. You can give us a small sum for the operation.
If someone wants the private kitchen with a living room, you can book an apartment. We have a two bedroom apartment. There is the private kitchen, a living room and two toilets, the necessary equipments (like stove, rice stretcher, cups, plates etc.)
My Pets
Fish
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is situated nearby Thamel; Touristic area. It's hardly 10 min walk. Hence for the tourist this is the best destination. For the restaurant, shopping, bus station, cinema hall etc we are at best location. These are all in our surrounding
The Swambunath monastery and the Swambunath temple are also nearby.
Our home is located near Thamel; Tourist area; It is about 10 min walk. So for tourists no problem for shopping, going to restaurants, movies etc. We are also close to the bus stop just 2 min.
This neighborhood is quiet and in the center of town.
For the view also, our house is well located. From the terrace one can admire the magnificent chains of the Himalayas, the temple of sign "Swambunath", the monastery of nunnery, white Gompa etc.
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
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Breakfast
- Half Board
- Full Board
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
House Rules
1) Payment on arrival or via bank transfer
2) Roads in Nepal are dirty, so they are not allowed in home
3) Please do respect the local culture
4) After 10 pm each guest is asked to minimize noise so that we do not disturb neighbors.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
35 Reviews
March 2024
My stay with Rabina and Rishi was great. After Rishi picked me up from the airport, I was able to move into my room and explore Kathmandu. The two of them helped me with all the important questions and also got me a bus ticket to the next place on my trip. We had dinner together once and Rabina took me to her yoga class (I had to get up at 4:30 in the morning, but it was nice). My room was clean and quiet. All in all a wonderful stay, highly recommended!
February 2024
Nous avons passé un super séjour chez Rabina. Nous étions au rez de chaussé dans un appartement avec deux chambres rien que pour nous. C'est idéalement situé à 15 min à pied du quartier Thamel. Rabina et son mari sont vraiment adorables. C'est lui qui venu nous chercher avec sa voiture très confortable et qui nous a déposé à l'aéroport. ( Service payant bien-sûr mais prix raisonnable tout comme les lessives qui sont possibles). Ils parlent tous les deux parfaitement le Français. Je recommande vivement cette adresse, vous ne serez pas déçu.
December 2023
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November 2023
Rabina and her family were hospitable and helpful. The house is clean and facilities are good inside. Location is very convenient to stay as well. Also Rabina helped us with the tickets to our next destination.
All the best to the family and thank you very much for the warm welcome! :)September 2023
Excellent experience and very helpful
April 2023
We stayed at Shine Homestay for 3 months, and we loved it there! Rabina and Rishi are the most welcoming and warm hosts, they took such good care of us, and they really made it feel like home for us. We will recommend Shine Homestay to everyone coming to Kathmandu! The place is clean, central, and tucked away from any traffic noise.
Rabina and Rishi would help us with anything, and they included us in events and celebrations, so it was the perfect opportunity for us to experience some of the Nepali traditions and culture. A very social and open family, and we were always welcome in their kitchen! Overall a wonderful experience.March 2023
Perfect stay with Rabina and Rishi. Adorable family, they are welcoming, caring full of good advice and attentive. The house and the rooms are top notch and very clean. The house is very well placed (near Thamel, not far from the airport and bus stations). I recommend 100%.
March 2023
We were really looking forward to an authentic homestay experience in Nepal and chose Shine Homestay due to the pictures and reviews. The room was clean, and the location was somewhat central and felt very safe. Unfortunately we felt that the property was run more like a hostel with a nosy landlord and less like a home. We did not get the feeling that we were at a homestay with a family like we were hoping for. Rabina and her husband did not feel very welcoming and we felt like we were more of an inconvenience to them than anything. They also charge USD $10 for a taxi service when it really only costs about USD $3 if you get your own taxi. The ATM at the airport did not work so we arrived without any cash to pay for the room, but they let us pay by paying their booking.com fee online. However the cost of the booking.com fee cost more than the two nights that we were staying and they were supposed to reimburse us for the extra cost but we never received the change back like we were promised. Overall, if you're looking for a place to crash for a couple days, this isn't the worst place in the world, but if you're looking for a homestay experience where you can experience some culture and spend a little time with a local family, then don't bother. It's a nice little hostel, but that's about it.
Host reply
September 2022
Highly recommend this homestay!
Rabina and her family are very sweet. The house/room is clean, quiet, safe and provides you with everything you need. Also good walking distance to the center and to busses/taxis.
What I appreciated the most, was Rabinas hospitality and always wanting to help. And especially the morning yoga! ;)Will come back again when in Nepal.
NamasteHost reply
July 2022
We felt welcome from the first second. Rabina and Risi were always friendly and helpful, giving us useful tipps (about Kathmandu and what we were looking for as well as for hiking tours).
The rooftop is a really beautiful place to enjoy a perfect view of Kathmandu.
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