MENTIONS

The basics of Ranjana lipi
THE KATHMANDU POST | Jan 6 2023

Community Homestay Network, a travel company, is organising the 5th edition of Ranjana Lipi and Aila Event.

Learning Ranjana Lipi and Paubha Painting in Nepal
ILAREDDY | Dec 30 2022

Ancient scripts and art forms are a gateway to history and culture — there’s so much to learn from them about a place and its people that I wonder why we don’t spend more time,

Touchdown Nepal
ILAREDDY | Dec 22, 2022

The first time I visited Nepal was in 2013. I scored cheap flight tickets and that was reason enough to make a trip. It was a short visit and much of it turned out to be a disaster,

Finding a home away from home at the Patan Community Homestay
INSIDEHIMALAYAS | Dec 12 2022

During my first two months into my visit to Nepal, I was met with the opportunity to live with a local family in the heart of historic Patan through the Community Homestay Network.

Tourythm Community Magazine 2.Edition
TOURYTHM | Nov 01 2022

I don´t know how you feel, but my feeling is that we are at a tipping point. System thinkers and researchers remind us that systems get unstable

Experience the ‘far side’ of Chitwan National Park, Nepal
Good Tourism | Oct 27 2022

Between waves of the pandemic, in 2021 I had the opportunity to travel around Nepal’s Chitwan National Park. 

Has Travel Been Good for You? Here’s How to Return the Favor
WANDERFUL | Sept 20, 2022

I remember being in Chile’s Atacama Desert with friends on a clear, cold, and moonless night. Instead of standing and looking up at the distant stars,

Community-based tourism and how it works for a sustainable future
INSIDEHIMALAYAS | Sept 16 2022

An integral part of the global economy, the tourism industry has grown rapidly over the past few decades, and is expected to continue its growth well into

Gender equality in tourism enterprises
ICIMOD | Jul 18 2022

Tourism is an important priority area for national and local governments across Bhutan, India, and Nepal. Community-based tourism

Promoting Nepal, one documentary at a time
The Kathmandu Post | Jun 16, 2022

The latest iteration of Imagine Nepal is an ambitious project that covers the entirety of Nepal in a total of 49 travel documentaries.

Five Ways Community-based Tourism Benefits the Locals
INSIDEHIMALAYAS | Mar 31 2022

The COVID-19 crisis has given us time to reflect on past travel habits and the need to choose and explore more options to travel responsibly.

Experiences, opportunities push one to take on challenges
BUSINESS360 | Mar 26 2022

Aayusha Prasain, CEO of Community Homestay.com is not one to compromise on her values; she believes that one needs to be able to stand

Promoting homestays and transboundary tourism circuits in the Kangchenjunga Landscape
ICIMOD | Mar 20 2022

Tourism is a priority sector for national and local governments across Bhutan, India, and Nepal in the Kangchenjunga Landscape

Top 10 Community Homestays In Nepal
ROYALMOUNTAINTRAVEL | Mar 3 2022

Spoilt for choice, if you want to stay in a family/community homestays in Nepal, then there are now more than 20 listed on the

Mountain tourism– Towards a more sustainable path
FAO | Dec 10 2021

Mountains offer an array of possibilities for tourists, offering a place to refresh, recharge and re-awake with the power of nature.

Exploring Rural Nepal via Community Homestays
NEPALNOW | Dec 8 2021

Though rural tourism may only play a small role in the overall tourism industry, it plays a pivotal role for countries such as Nepal where

Impressions of eastern Nepal & the gem that is Ilam
GoodTourism | Nov 18 2021

Leaving the comforts of my home has always been not only exciting but also somewhat comforting to me. 

Barauli Community Homestay- Chitwan
NEPAL8THWONDER | Nov 2 2021

In our session of Community Destinations, we are back with the Barauli Community Homestay that lies in the Chitwan. Being close

Project Koseli: A Covid response project that helps diversify the source of income
BLINCVENTURE | Oct 22 2021

The pandemic has brought sheer discomfort in all aspects of our lives. The impact can be seen significantly within the tourism-dependent

CHN reconnecting with local communities for tourism recovery
BUSINESS360 | Oct 8 2021

CHN noticeably helped to diversify the income source of tourism-dependent communities by introducing a new marketplace in 2020-2021.

Best Community Homestays in Nepal
NEPAL8THWONDER | Sept 28 2021

Generally, Community homestay means living with the local community in Nepal. There you will be observing the local culture and traditions

How community homestays contribute to experiential travel & tourism in Nepal
GoodTourism | Jul 22 2021

When we hear the words ‘experiential travel’ or ‘experiential tourism’, we don’t always think about them positively

COMMUNITY HOMESTAY NETWORK: An Impact Driven Approach To Tourism In Nepal
NEPAL8THWONDER | Jul 12 2021

A social enterprise from Nepal, Community Homestay Network (CHN), has been featured by
Travel Pulse in a list of 25 companies changing

ADVANCING RESPONSIBLE TOURISM – SHIVA DHAKAL
BUSINESS360 | May 29 2021

The tourism industry in Nepal has, for a great length of time, been considered to be a staple for the domestic economy. A nation built around the diversity

Community Homestay Network Nepal
TRAVELBEGINS | Apr 18 2021

At Community Homestay Network, our focus is to bring the benefits of tourism to local communities. We work with communities

Nepal’s Community Homestay Network wins UNWTO Global Startup Competition for Transforming Tourism.
NEPAL8THWONDER | Feb 22 2021

The competition, which was supported by the United Nations Innovation Network, attracted some 10,000 initial proposals.

Sustainable Travel: An Interview with Shiva Dhakal Founder of Community Homestay Network Nepal
MEMSAHIBININDIA | Feb 16 2021

A year ago today, I set off to Nepal on a consultancy project as part of the work we do with Indian Experiences. A few weeks earlier, I had

Front Runners start-ups pitch winners brings innovation to the fore
WTMGLOBALHUB| Jul 29 2020

Hotel reshopping engines, a community homestay network and a mobility analytics specialist have won the Front Runners Travel Tech Competition for startups, taking place at this year’s WTM London.

PATA Announces PATA Gold Awards 2020 Winners
PATA | May 14 2020

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today announced the winners of the PATA Gold Awards 2020. Proudly supported and sponsored by the Macao Government Tourist Office (MGTO)

Community Homestay Network By Royal Mountain Travel-Nepal Wins The PATA Gold Award 2020 On Community Based Tourism
PATA | Sept 24 2020

The PATA Gold Awards recognizes exceptional achievement in a variety of endeavours, acknowledging and rewarding the very best of Asia Pacific’s travel industry.

25 Travel Companies Doing Good Things For The World
TRAVELPLUS | Jul 29 2020

Connecting with local community members is an essential part of travel, which is why we love

Experiencing it All on the Western Community Homestay Circuit
INSIDEHIMALAYAS | May 14 2020

One of the best ways to understand the cultural variety of Nepal is by staying with locals. The women-run Community Homestay network throughout 

How a community-based tourism & homestay network empowers women in Nepal
GoodTourism | Feb 4 2020

Tourism has the potential to change lives for the better.” Not only does this sound good in theory, but

Crafting Experiences at the Tharu Community Lodge
INSIDEHIMALAYAS | Dec 23 2019

When you arrive at the Tharu Community Lodge you find yourself at the center of a very strange ritual, one that involves a series of friendly bark and

Women in Leadership
ROYALMOUNTAINTRAVEL | Dec 13 2019

Ujita Nakarmi and Poonam Gupta Shrestha are two inspiring female leaders in their respective companies in the hospitality sector.

Cultural Immersion at the Tansen Community Homestay Nepal
INSIDEHIMALAYAS | Aug 12 2019

Have you ever wanted to spend time with local people to get to know a place better? Have you ever dreamed of having friends when you arrive at a new place for the first time?

A Home Away from Home in Tansen, Nepal
INSIDEHIMALAYAS | Jul 15 2019

We humans are strange animals. We are different and divided, yet our hearts long to connect to other souls. Deep in the mid-hills of Nepal, 

COMMUNITY HOMESTAY NETWORK AWARDED
ROYALMOUNTAINTRAVEL | Jun 13 2019

Community Homestay Network was awarded Resilience through cultural diversity award on 31 May 2019 by International Institute for Peace through Tourism ( IIPT )

A Grass Routes Tour of Nepal: Kathmandu, Pokhara & Chitwan
INSIDEHIMALAYAS | Mar 24 2019

Nepal is, of course, famously known for trekking, mountaineering, and the world’s highest peaks. But there’s so much more to the country.

An 8-Step Guide to Staying in a Homestay in Nepal
INSIDEHIMALAYS | Nov 26 2018

If you’re planning on doing the Community Homestay experience while you’re in Nepal, you have a lot to look forward to. But, part of this opportunity

Cooking Up a Storm at the Patan Community Homestay
INSIDEHIMALAYAS | Nov 15 2018

When we arrived at our homestay in Patan, our host-mom greeted us with a smile and a gentle handshake as we said “Namaste.”

Getting Local in Nepal’s Community Homestays
INSIDEHIMALAYAS | Dec 18 2017

While luxurious hotels with all the mod-cons can be a nice way to travel, travelers interested in getting to know local people and culture can find this a limiting way

What Nepali Entrepreneurs Can Teach Us About Perseverance
FORBES | Sept 26 2016

Nepal isn’t the type of place that jumps to your mind when you think about entrepreneurship and work life. In addition to being one 

Homestays – Alternative Style Accommodation
INSIDEHIMALAYAS | May 11 2014

Homestays can be seen as a much better alternative to conventional hotel accommodation, providing a great opportunity for visitors to experience local

Food: A Perfect Window For Understanding Nepali Communities
TRAVELNEPAL

Since my parents loved traveling I had this great opportunity to travel around and try foods from different communities. Even back home

6 Community-Based Travel Experiences On 6 Continents
COTOPAXI

Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas roughly 20 miles southeast of Kathmandu lies Panauti, a historic Newari town. On the edge of

A Home Away from Home: Community Homestay in Nepal
RUNAWAYJUNO

What do you look for when you are traveling in a new country? New cuisine, outdoor adventures, or new landscapes? Among all the good aspects