Gyangphedi Homestay Trek
Experience Nepali culture and help prevent exploitation at the source.
- 8 daysDuration
- 1,600 mHighest point
- EasyLevel
01Overview
6 highlights and what travellers say
Go off the beaten path to experience Nepali Village culture through a homestay and be a part of preventing exploitation at the source.
Highlights
- Airport to airport itinerary
- Stay at Ethico Retreat
- Stay in homestays and experience local village life
- Experience Tibetan and Tamang cultures
- Swimming in mountain streams
- Volunteering in community development projects
What travellers say
It was wonderful. I loved the region, the hiking, and the people - both those who welcomed us into their home and our guides.
My experience with Empact Adventures was an amazing one. I'll never forget the natural beauty I was able to enjoy on my trip to Ghyangphedi as well as my host family's generosity. Empact is doing incredible work for Nepal, and it was an honor to see and be a part of it. I would highly recommend it to anyone!
02Itinerary
8 days, airport to airport
Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu
Our team meets you at Kathmandu airport and drives you to Ethico Retreat, where you settle in, get a short welcome and rest.
Day 2Orientation and city tour
Breakfast at the café, then trek preparation with your guide: local customs, the route on a map and a simple packing list. The rest of the day is a tour of Kathmandu to understand its culture, faith and the social issues behind our work.
- Day 3Travel to GP (1600 m / 5249 ft) (5 hr drive)
- Day 4Stay in GP and do a day hike
- Day 5Stay in GP and explore around
- Day 6Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 7Rest and debrief
Breakfast at the café and a chat with the team about your trip, then a free day: mountain biking, bungee jumping or shopping for gifts are all options nearby.
Day 8Depart
A driver takes you to the airport a few hours before your flight, after your last goodbyes.
03Map
Kathmandu to Gyangphedi
- 1KathmanduDays 1–2, 6–8 · Ethico Retreat, Patan · 1,400 m
- 2GyangphediDays 3–5 · Village homestays · 1,600 m
The route follows the road from Kathmandu over the Shivapuri hills to Gyangphedi and back, in the order of the itinerary. Contours every 250 m, traced from real elevation data (Terrain Tiles on AWS: SRTM and others). Roads, places, districts, water and landmarks © OpenStreetMap contributors.
04Photos
5 photos from the trip, as a slideshow
05What's included
9 things included, 8 to plan yourself
Included
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- 4 nights in a private room at Ethico Retreat, with breakfast
- Orientation with your guide
- A Kathmandu city tour
- All private transport on the trek
- All meals and lodging on the trek
- Guide fees
- National park fees
- Government taxes and trekking permits
Not included
- International flights to and from Nepal
- Nepal visa (on arrival for most nationalities)
- Travel insurance
- Porters to carry bags (can be added for a fee)
- Personal costs such as laundry, a SIM card and charging at teahouses
- Alcoholic drinks
- Meals in Kathmandu not listed above
- Extra day adventures in or near Kathmandu
06Services
Airport pickup, Ethico Retreat, your local guide and add-ons
Airport pickup and drop-off
Someone from our team meets you when you land and sees you off when you leave.
Ethico Retreat, your base in Patan
A clean, quiet guesthouse with The Brewtable café downstairs, before and after your trip.
A local guide
Every Empact trip is led by local guides who know the culture and the land.
Transport, permits and fees
Drives, park fees, taxes and permits are arranged for you.
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