Patan Community Homestay — Hotel in Lalitpur Metropolitan City

This was my first time doing a homestay in Nepal, and I count myself very lucky for having made this choice. My stay with the Shakya family made all the difference in my experience of this city. They are a kind and caring family that do everything they can to facilitate your stay with them and your experience of their city. For example, I have some unusual dietary restrictions and was concerned about having them accommodated, but they have had absolutely no problem observing those restrictions (their cooking is fantastic, by the way!). Furthermore, they took account of my interests in Buddhist art and history and connected me to members of the community who could speak to those interests -- needless to say, I learned a lot! If you want to experience contemporary local Patan culture firsthand, this homestay is exactly what you need. It has made all of the difference for me and I can't...

Spent a wonderful two night stay at Patan Community Homestay. As I found at my previous homestay, the hosts were incredibly welcoming and made my stay absolutely perfect. The traditional food was delicious and although my skills need some work, I absolutely loved the Mo Mo cooking and the Paubha painting classes. Highly recommend doing both if you have the time. The kids of the hosts speak fantastic English also, which makes communication a breeze. Patan is a lively area with plenty to see and I would definitely come back and stay again if even in the area, even just to eat some more delicious home cooked Mo Mo! Thank you so much for...

Every time when I plan a family trip, I would like my family to experience local livings. There is no exception for this trip to Nepal. And yes, I had this here in Patan Community Homestay. It is no doubt that the Shakyas took us very well whole day long with 3 delicious Newari meals and rooms with cultural characteristics. But the most important is the interactions between children of the two families. I believe it will be an unforgettable experience...