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Why not try staying in a village home for a while and taking part in village life?  Brabal village in winter. Monastery and the primary school We arrange homestay at Brabal village (2200m) where stone and wood cabins dot the mountain sides, between fields of apple trees, waving wheat, corn, barley and vegetables. The 180degree view of snow Mountains fill the air with crystal cleanliness and shine resplendent in the sky. Experience the joy of learning from the sharing of cultures and find yourself a high Himalayan home with the warmth of friends and relations in one of the highest places on earth. See and learn for yourself that the more things change, the more they truly stay the same! Learn about high altitude farming, gardening, weaving and animal husbandry. Most of all it is the children who win the heart, why not volunteer to teach a bit in the village primary school. Everyone in the village would really love that!
Activities available to make your homestay enjoyable:
- Weaving traditional handicrafts such as hats, belt, sheep wool coat, bags, carpets.
- Learn wood carving from one of the local master carvers.
- Learn Tamang language, listen to folk stories.
- Visit the herbal farm.
- Hike around the thick forest of Langtang National Park.
- Watch animals like wild boar, barking deer, gray langoor, many species of birds, etc.
- Go ploughing with the family in their field.
- Volunteer at the Brabal Primary School. Teach English language.
- Enjoy Tamang songs and dance.
- Learn to make locally fermented drink "rakshi".
- Witness the Tamang Shamanic activities.
- Meditate in the Tsedup Chokling Monastery.
- or simply enjoy the magnificent 180degree panoramic mountain views.
Homestay programs are available from one week to six weeks on a two day rotation basis to make sure every house gets an opportunity to host you. Accommodation is arranged on one family per person basis. You eat what the host family eats and feel free to take part in their daily chores. Payment is made straight to the host family. There are trekker's tea shops in Brabal where you can get basic meals, apple pancake, chowmein, instant noodles, soft drinks, etc. The nearest market is about two hours walk. If you are interested for the above homestay program, please email us now with any questions you may have.  A Tamang woman weaving blanket |  Women cooking tea during a social gathering |  A scenic view from Brabal village | | | | |  Kids and their teacher at Brabal Primary School |  Main deities of Shedup Choling Monastery Brabal |  Welcoming the first homestay guest | | | | |  Ama Theba has a visitor |  Kids from Brabal Primary School |  Ploughing, planting potatoes |
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