Nature Trail organizes cultural tours and village-to-village walks which are less strenuous than trekking but equally rewarding. We provide the opportunity to visit remote villages where you can spend more time in a particular destination allowing more intimate glimpses into traditional village life. The villagers are friendly welcoming you with their hearts and smiles and are always happy to share their music and dance. The exchange is reciprocal and villagers would often wish you to join in with your own songs and dances for all to enjoy.
Sirubari village is one village example. It is inhabited by the Gurung community situated south of Pokhara at an altitude of 1700m. It is 3 hours further from the main trekking trails and offers excellent views of the Himalayan Peaks, including Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu. A highlight of Sirubari is the opportunity we have to stay overnight in a local home. The accommodation is simple but comfortable with bedding and toilet facilities. Tasty meals are included and you will dine as one of the family. The community generally offers evening entertainment of traditional Gurung and Nepali dancing and singing- always fun to join in!
During your village stay, you can spend time with your family while they attend their daily activities, tending animals, tilling fields, visiting the school or talking with the neighbours – no matter what, you will experience what it is like to live the life of a Nepali villager.
Sirubari has established itself as a model village and has won the PATA-Gold Award 2001 in the Heritage & Culture – Heritage category. Our packages are specifically designed to ensure that supplies are secured in the village communities we visit so we are able to support the preservation of the heritage and Nepalese culture while improving the living standards of the people.