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| Eco-Tourism Products ::. Shirubari |
| Sirubari – “A cultural experience in the heart of Nepal” |
 Nestled in the hills south of Pokhara lies an undiscovered jewel in Nepal's tourism crown. The village of Sirubari is being promoted as the country's first model tourist village where paying guests are treated to a cultural experience long since impossible to find elsewhere.
The need to offer a richer form of tourism to our visitors has been realized by our more enlightened entrepreneurs and academics for some time but only recently has an organization set about actively researching and promoting village based tourism in Nepal. The result of these endeavors is the development of Sirubari.
Set at an altitude of 1700 meters, the Gurung settlement presents an attractive and easily accessible opportunity for tourists to experience the true nature of rural Nepalese life without having to face too many discomforts. The villager's houses provide ideal accommodation and the home cooked food, while simple and traditional, is both delicious and hygienically prepared. The rich culture of the Gurung people is freely displayed by these warm and friendly people whenever guests arrive at their homes. The tradition of the rodi, the songs, dances and social interaction between the local boys and girls, is still an important facet of their lives. To the villagers, their religion is no less important. The Gurung people of Sirubari are devout Buddhists and the village Gompa is the center of all cultural activity. Their fascinating practices are open to both Buddhist and non-Buddhist visitors alike.
The concept is basically one of “home stay” where guests live with individual families in groups of between two and five per household. They are accommodated in especially reserved guest rooms that are clean, comfortable and secure. All meals, with the exception of afternoon snacks, are eaten with the family. Food is local in style but varied enough to keep the guests happy. Rooms all have hygienic toilets and bathrooms adjacent.
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| Recommended Package: 4 Nights / 5 Days. |
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