Homestay in Nepal
The homestay is probably one of the best ideas that the tourism industry has come up with. It simply helps to alleviate the most common problem of travel: cultural shock. It also has a number of other characteristics that have caused us to consider a new perspective on tourism activities.
For a country like Nepal, the concept of homestay has become one of the most effective ways to improve rural living standards while also promoting the country’s culture. Only in 2007 A.D. was the concept of homestay appropriately introduced in Nepal.
Since the people living in rural areas follow the practices of traditional living. In a better way, it becomes an ideal way for the tourist to get in touch with local customs and culture. Such practices have created cultural exchange by sharing life and family experiences.
In a homestay, visitors get ample chance to spend quality time with the local family observing their customs, values, and culture, which is an excellent opportunity to realize the taste of rural life and tradition.
Definition of Homestay
Homestay, as defined by the Merriam Dictionary (Merriam Webster Corporation, 2002) is “a period during which a visitor in a foreign country lives with a local family”. A guest at one’s home for a short period with the cost is a home-stay tourist and the service related to a such tourist is called homestay tourism.
Homestay, as mentioned earlier is an effective tool to minimize rural poverty and reverse migration. It also stimulates new markets for the local community to showcase and trade their products like agricultural products and handmade crafts.
The homestay concept has also been discussed in several other ways. And it has led to homestays being known under various other names such as cultural, heritage, educational, leisure, culture, volunteer, and urban.
It simply offers you to explore more about the city, people, and lifestyle.
Significance of Homestay
Homestays are becoming one of the good sources of income, especially in the remote areas of Nepal. As we know, there are not many fascinating hotels or lodges in many of the off-the-beaten areas of Nepal. But the homestay somehow has solved the problem.
In addition, it gives a chance travellers to explore more about the authentic culture, tradition and lifestyle of that area. In Nepal, you could find two types of homestays. One is a community-based homestay like the Ghandruk and Ghalegaun village and the other one is private.
These are the villages that you will encounter during your trip to Annapurna Region Trekking.
The private homestay somehow is quite more popular in urban areas than the rural ones.
More so over, there is a homestay tour operated in Nepal. There your entire stay will be with a typical Nepalese family. With a very little amount of charge, you would be able to stay with a family. Moreover, you would experience their hospitality and warmness.
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