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Arrive as strangers, leave as friends: why homestays are the future

Nepal
Katherine Masters
21 July 2025

Clients should be prepared for basic facilities – but don’t assume that means a lack of cleanliness. We discover how a homestay can be a heart-warming way to experience Nepal’s true culture

Community Homestay Network

Homestays in Nepal offer the chance to get to know local communities

Philippa Kaye is the UK trade representative for Community Homestay Network, working with travel advisors and suppliers that are looking to build memorable, sustainable community tourism experiences in Nepal into travellers’ itineraries. Philippa is one of the UK’s top specialists in southern Asia, having represented local operators in the region for more than 26 years.