Itinerary of Mount Mahabharat Homestay

MOUNT MAHABHARAT HOMESTAY – BETHANCHOWK (1N/2D)

Namaste & Welcome! Experience the beauty of Bethanchowk with our homestay, surrounded by nature and nourished by our organic farm. Join us anytime!

Important information

We will provide only pure vegetarian food at the homestay. Non-veg BBQ included in the package is allowed only outside the homestay with a campfire.

We are unable to accommodate last-minute bookings. Please book at least 1 day in advance.

A government-issued ID card is required for individuals or at least one person in a group.

Activities:

Hiking & Nature Trails
Bird Watching
Rock Climbing (For skilled climbers only)
Camping & Campfire
BBQ
Organic Farm Experience
Yoga (Self-practice)

Spectacular Views:

Sunrise & Sunset
Cloud Sea & Night Cityscape
Rocky Mountains & 360° Panoramic Views
180° View of the Himalayas
Milky Way & Stargazing
(Note: Hiking is required for these views, and visibility depends on weather conditions.)

Itinerary:

Check-in: By 7:00 PM
Check-out: By 12:00 Noon
07:30 – 08:00 AM: Breakfast (Packed for sunrise hikers)
12:00 – 1:00 PM: Lunch (Only vegetarian food will be available at the homestay.) Note: Wherever possible, we will arrange meals for non-vegetarians at another location near the homestay. An additional charge of Rs. 150 per person will be charged. Advance notice is required for this.
07:30 – 08:00 PM: Vegetarian Dinner
08:00 – 10:00 PM: Campfire/BBQ (Self-service)
10:00 PM – 07:00 AM: Quiet Hours (No speaker use after 10:00 PM)
03:30-04:00 AM: Sunrise Hike (carry your 2 liters of drinking water and breakfast).
02:00 – 02:30 PM: Sunset Hike
(Note: Timings may vary.)

Package Details:

Includes:

Room/Tent Accommodation
Veg Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch (Only vegetarian food will be available at the homestay.) Note: Wherever possible, we will arrange meals for non-vegetarians at another location near the homestay. An additional charge of Rs. 150 per person will be charged. Advance notice is required for this.
1 Normal Snack
Tea/Coffee
BBQ (Each person will receive 200 grams of non-veg BBQ.) The non-veg BBQ will be served 2 minutes away from home with a campfire.

Excludes:

Coffee
Campfire
Insurance
Extra foods & Beverages
Guide
Transportation
Any services not mentioned above
(Advance notice required for additional snacks.)

Package Cost:

The package costs Rs. 1500/- for one night and two days, and booking is mandatory.

Additional Costs:

Guide Charges:
- Up to 2 people: Rs. 500/-
- More than 3 people: Rs. 1000/-
Firewood: Rs. 500/- per bundle
Coffee:
- Milk Coffee: Rs. 100/-
- Black Coffee: Rs. 75/-
Local Transportation: Rs. 2000/- (One way)

Payment Methods:

Esewa: 9851110861 (Mt. Mahabharat)
Bank Transfer:
- Account Holder Name: MOUNT MAHABHARAT HOMESTAY AND RETREAT
- Account Number: 0212601637979012
- Bank Name: AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BANK

Alternative Contacts:

9841103670 / 9801110861

What to Bring:

Comfortable clothing (Track pants/light wear)
Light trekking/sport shoes
Raincoat/Umbrella
Warm clothes (caps, mufflers, gloves, and thick trousers)
Sunglasses, Camera, Torchlight, Water Bottle (Mandatory)
Extra nightwear & personal towel
Toothpaste, toothbrushes, & personal hygiene items
Hiking sticks (optional).
Dry foods & healthy snacks.

Important Notice:

Following heavy rains on October 11th & 12th, landslides have affected the Bethanchowk hiking trail. Alternative routes are in use, which are slightly challenging but safe. Upon reaching the top, you’ll witness the Mahabharat trail and stunning rocky landscapes.