Mountain View Eco Farm (MVEF) — Hotel in Pokhara

I spent 10 days with Govinda and his beautiful family, but could easily have stayed much longer as it really did feel like home. Chatana, his wife, cooks delicious, traditional dishes using seasonal, fresh, organic vegetables from the garden and I got to help her with food preparation and learn about Nepalese cooking. We also all made momos together one afternoon which was so much fun! The farm is in a stunning location by Begnas Lake with views of the Himalayas. Such a quiet and tranquil place where I got to enjoy and relax with plenty of downtime for self reflection. Govinda taught me much about working the land and I got to help with many tasks including; milking the cow, planting crops, building supporting bamboo structures and weeding. It was extremely rewarding. I also got to spend time with their playful son Siddartha and help him with his homework. Overall I would highly recommend this homestay experience. Govinda and his family truely put in so much effort to make your stay as comfortable and traditional as possible while making you feel a part of the family. Will definitely be returning! Let me know how the tomatoes...

5 stars is not enough !

If you want to dive into permaculture farming beside jungle, lakes, hills and mountains, MVEF is then the place to be. Days in the farm are everyday different and full of surprises. Waking up to the birdsongs, eating tasteful food along with the mountain and hill view, cooking and learning more about the local food and spices, sowing different plants and observing them growing, or just relaxing in the hammock ; those are the type of activities that I had experienced, and much more. As well we had amazing conversations and funny time chatting and playing cards. I learned a lot about the Nepali culture; Ayurveda, Hinduism and much more. From their bravery and energy, I also learned about myself, they have inspired me a lot! You have to come to feel. All in all, if you are looking for a family host in Nepal to know more about organic farming and local culture, it's a life time experience. They are benevolent and careful, during my 2 month stay, I felt at home.

Govinda, Chetana and Siddartha, thank you family for the knowledge and cultural exchanges that we had. I highly recommend Mountain...

Thank you so much to this family for this beautiful glimpse into life in rural Nepal.

I could not recommend this place enough. I stayed at Mountain View Eco Farm for two nights and already felt genuinely so sad to say goodbye.

They gave me two peaceful, meaningful days in the most gorgeous setting, surrounded by nature and the calm energy of their home. Every meal was made with ingredients picked fresh from their farm that very day — honestly, the food here is the best I’ve had in Nepal! I was lucky enough to learn how to make some of Chetana’s amazing dishes too.

You can really see how much work and love they put into their farm — it’s so well cared for and beautiful. They’re such a kind, welcoming family, and their little boy Sidharta is just the sweetest — bright, curious, always smiling. My heart melted on the last day when he came running down the hill to bring me my water bottle I’d forgotten.

This is a family that truly cares about offering a meaningful, genuine experience to their guests and they more than succeed. Thank you so much for everything. I will never forget...