Kopila's homestay in Kathmandu

Kopila's homestay is centrally located in a safe and friendly neighborhood with convenience of grossary shops, local restaurants and heritage sites. Tourist center of Thamle is about 400 m south and takes about 7 minutes to walk. Staying with Kopila's family, you can observe local life, learn about culture and spiritualism and also participate in local cooking classes. The homestay rooms are private units with ensuite bathroom and balcony. You can have meals with the host family as per the deal. Meals are hygienic and contain both western and Nepalese cuisine. The homestay accommodations also have private kitchenette and dedicated workspace for those looking for long term stay.

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Homestay & Nepali cooking class

Homestay is best way to learn cooking Nepalese food as well. Nepalese cuisine is simply known as 'Dal Bhat' (lentil soup ad steam rice). However it is combination of variety of vegetable curries, pickle, soup (beans or lentil) with steam rice. Still more than 70 % of people grow their own rice, lentils, spices and vegetables and eat organic 'Dal Bhat'. At our homestay cooking class, we present Nepalese cuisine as in old days seasoned with traditional Ayurvedic Himalayan herbs. This is like private cooking class with complete knowledge of spices and an experience of being with Nepalese family.

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Things to do from Kopila Homestay

The homestay is centrally located to explore the heritage and cultural sites of Kathmandu. The Shivapuri Nagarjun national park is also in easy access for day hikes or a short trek around Kathmandu. Here are some of the things to do while staying in Kopila Homestay.

Walking Tour of Old Kathmandu and Swyambhunath

Book an easy walking tour of Old Kathmandu and Swayambhunath with the host. This tour gives you a less touristy insight of Old Kathmandu. Kathmandu Durbar Square is just a walking distance from 'Kopila Homestay'. Discover the hidden courtyards and ancient Newari Buddhist monasteries on the way. Walk through the colorful Ason market since the tran-Himalayan trading time. Discover the Hippie period Freek Street and follow the Newari pilgrimage route to the hilltop Stupa of Swayambhunath also known as we 'Monkey temple'.

Kathmandu Day Sightseeing

Our day sightseeing includes drive to the medieval Buddhist town of Patan, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath. Old Patan along has more than 350 Newari style monasteries dating back to at least 16th century which makes it the oldest existing Buddhist city in the world. Pashupatinath on the other hand is the prehistoric Hindu temple. We can observe Hindu way of life from pilgrims to ascetics (Shdus) and burning of dead body to morning rituals and death anniversary in the complex of temples. At last visit the Boudhanath Stupa. The 7th century Stupa and its neighborhood has over 60 monasteries and Tibetan Buddhist population making it the Tibet outside of Tibet.

Nagarjuna Day Hike

The entrance of the 2,100 m Nagarjuna hill from Kopila homestay is only about 1.5 km. It takes about 3 hours to get to the top and 2 hours to walk down. The hill top offers magnificent view of Ganesh Himal and the bustling Kathmandu valley. The trail climbs through the pine, chestnut, oak and Rhododendron forest to the top marked by a Buddhist prayers flags and stupas. The hill is named after the 2nd century Indian monk and Buddhist philosopher as it is believed that this is where he lived his retired life making it a highly peaceful and spiritual walk.

Nagarkot Sunrise trip

Nagarkot in the east of Kathmandu valley is the most popular hill station to watch the central and eastern Himalayas. Drive early in the morning to witness the phantasmagoria of colors over the mist filled valley, layers of mountains and dark blue sky. Enjoy breakfast in a teahouse and later walk along the ridge through the Tamang villages. Walking through their courtyards you can see their day to day life, wine making, terrace farm, rich garden with the backdrop of snow peaks. You can walk from 2 - 5 hours to Changu Narayan temple (UNESCO heritage site for being oldest pagoda of Nepal). Drive back to Kopila homestay.