Head of the family
- Phaindra Mohan Adhikari Family details: Mr Adhikari is the principal of Anand
Jyoti Schoo. The family has previously hosted American, Australian,
and Dutch volunteers. House description: Pretty, small, stone house
surrounded by flowers Location: The house is located in Kaskikot, in the
hills above Phewa Lake, about two and a half hours from Pokhara. The
village has incredible views across the surrounding area and is on
one of the main trekking routes of the Annapurna region.
Family 2
Head of the family
- Bhim Prasad Subedi Family details: Mr Subedi is a teacher at the local
school. There are five family members. The family has previously
hosted volunteers from Canada, USA, Scotland, and Korea volunteers. House description: White painted stone house Location: The house is located in Kaskikot, in the
hills above Phewa Lake, about two and a half hours from Pokhara. The
village has incredible views across the surrounding area and is on
one of the main trekking routes of the Annapurna region.
Family 3
Head of the family
- Dharma Giri Family details: Mr Giri is a headmaster of the local
school and runs a small shop from his house. He lives with his
father, mother, wife and their 2 sons aged 18 and 16. They have
previously hosted volunteers from the UK, Australia, USA, and
Belgium. House description: Wood and mud house Location: The house is located in Kaskikot, in the
hills above Phewa Lake, about two and a half hours from Pokhara. The
village has incredible views across the surrounding area and is on
one of the main trekking routes of the Annapurna region.
Family 4
Head of the family
- Ram Chandra Subedi Family details: Mr Subedi is the headmaster of the
local high school. He lives with his mother, wife, and their 2 sons
and daughter. They have previously hosted a British volunteer. House description: Wood and mud house Location: The house is located in the village of
Naudanda, on the top of the mountain overlooking Phewa Lake and
Pokhara. It has amazing views of the mountains of the Annapurna
region.
Family 5
Head of the family
- Ananta Subedi Family details: Mr Subedi is the headmaster of the
local school. He lives with his wife and 2 sons aged 12 and 10. They
have previously hosted a volunteer from Ireland. House description: Wooden house Location: The house is located in the village of
Naudanda, on the top of the mountain overlooking Phewa Lake and
Pokhara. It has amazing views of the mountains of the Annapurna
region.
Family6
Head of the family
- Bishnu Subedi Family details: Ms. Subedi is works for the Family
Planning Association of Nepal. She manages all of the placements of
local volunteers. She lives with her mother. They have previously
hosted volunteers from the USA and Japan. House description: Wooden house Location: The house is located in the village of
Deurali, on the top of the mountain overlooking Phewa Lake and
Pokhara. It has amazing views of the mountains of the Annapurna
region.
Family7
Head of the family
- Durba Bhandari Family details: Mr. Bhandari is a teacher in the
local school. His wife and two children also live at home. House description: Typical Nepali home. Location: The house is located in Thula Khet, one
hour from Lakeside, Pokhara. This is an agricultural area and
the house is located in the middle of a large field.
Family
8
Head of the family
- Laxman K.C. Family details: Mr. K.C. is an ex-army member and
a social worker. Though he has 4 daughters and one son, they
all live in Pokhara - not at home. House description: Typical Nepali home made of mud. Location: Located in Nirmal Pokhari, on top of a
hill overlooking Pokhara.
Family 9
Head of the family
- Ran Bahadur Thapa Family details: Mr. Thapa is also an ex-army
member. His wife and two sons also live at home House description: Nice house, brick-made. Location: Located in Devi's Falls, close to
Lakeside and the tourist area of the city.
My
host family was quite lovely. My host brother, Durga Giri,
was also the teacher I would work with over the next several
weeks. He and his wife Sardah have three beautiful daughters
aged 11, 9 and 3. The houses itself was a built several ago
by Durga and his brothers. I was given my own room, however,
was always welcome in the kitchen and common room to watch
television. My host family also owned several animals
including three goats, one buffalo, and one chicken.
Dana - Slovenia
Feb 2005
My host family was quite
lovely. My host brother, Durga Giri, was also the teacher I
would work with over the next several weeks. He and his wife
Sardah have three beautiful daughters aged 11, 9 and 3. The
houses itself was a built several ago by Durga and his
brothers. I was given my own room, however, was always
welcome in the kitchen and common room to watch television.
My host family also owned several animals including three
goats, one buffalo, and one chicken.
My
host family was quite lovely. My host brother, Durga Giri,
was also the teacher I would work with over the next several
weeks. He and his wife Sardah have three beautiful daughters
aged 11, 9 and 3. The houses itself was a built several ago
by Durga and his brothers. I was given my own room, however,
was always welcome in the kitchen and common room to watch
television. My host family also owned several animals
including three goats, one buffalo, and one chicken.