Help on a organic coffee and fruit farm in Sindhupalchok, Nepal

Spain

5

I had an amazing time at the farm. Deepa and the staff took really good care of me. I had some issues with the food, and they tried their best to help me with this situation. Regarding the job, it took a few days to break the ice with the guys with whom I was working with (since I was the only volunteer for a couple of days) but it was a great opportunity to get to know each other better. The job in the farm was mainly physical: helping to build a wall, watering plants, etc. I really enjoyed it! I would recommend 100% the farm to anyone!

almost 3 years ago

Thomas replied

I have been away from the farm this period and couldn't meet Carme in person, but all the others confirm that Carme is a very friendly, helpful, understanding, calm and easy person to host. She is an experienced traveller and adapted very fast and easily into our local environment and farm routines.

Mexico

4

The best thing about the volunteer was meeting the nice people who are behind the farm, they are super nice and kind. The work was hard, cutting grass for hours and several days becomes an exhausting task, due to the moonson season there was no coffee to harvest, only composting, collecting grass and cutting grass. The experience would be different if you visit the farm when it is your turn to help with the coffee. Even so, volunteering was very pleasant, I learned so much and above all to value the work of the people who work the land, my admiration for them.

over 2 years ago

Thomas replied

Thank you Carolina for your kind feedback and great contribution to our project.

You are 100% right, grass cutting and compost making is hard work and we don't expect volunteers to be able to work as hard as local. As long as volunteer focus on the work you can work in your own pace. If to many days in a row is too difficult, its possible to adjust your days off.

We will advise volunteers arriving in the rainy season to read the updated information about work during rainy season, on our website.

Netherlands

5

I had a really good time here at the farm and it was nice to get some extra grass cutting skills. The farm it self is super beautiful. It is nice to see how everything grows and what it all takes to grow things. Deepa felt like a mom, her hospitality was on point! Also the rest of the team was very welcoming. Tougher with the other volunteers it felt as a big familie!

about 3 years ago

Thomas replied

Mei-lin is very easy to host, always ready and well prepared to help out with all the different tasks on the farm. She is not afraid to try new things and tried her hands at tasks like cutting grass with sickle, mulching, tree care, turning compost, sorting coffee and more. All performed very well . Her nice nature and attitude, that she is very open and friendly, very curios and intressted in the local culture here, made us having a great time and a wonderful exchange.

Thailand

5

First of all I would like to say thank to Worldpackers to give a opportunity to see the world In different ways that what I have seen before. So the the farm is was incredible and fantastic atmosphere the people in the farm was very nice the Owner Thomas and the employees there are so nice the work here it was perfect sometimes hard work sometimes chill and relax also the view here is amazing and I had met another volunteers there very incredible people I had learned a lot so grateful to choose here for my first time Volunteers .

about 3 years ago

Thomas replied

Pod stayed with us in October on our "study" program, working 3 hours daily and studied the rest of the time.

Pod is a extremely easy person to have around as he is very friendly, calm, honest, polite and will do any work given without hesitation.

It's been a great pleasure for us to have you at the farm Pod. We had a wonderful cultural exchange also learning a lot about Thailand. Pod is an aspiring English teacher, a certified diver and a great chess player!

On his last days he volunteered in the nearby moonestary teaching sports and about the ocean, underwater world, to the monk students there.

Thank you very much Pod bhai for your nice contribution in our community.

Latvia

5

I spent 2 wonderful weeks in the farm. Thomas, Deepa, and all the others on the farm were more than welcoming and made me feel at home from the moment I stepped into the village and farm. I was surrounded by the nicest bunch of people all throughout my volunteering experience, learned a lot about nature and plants on the farm and around the area, and was able to truly experience and learn about Nepali culture and customs. This experience has been incredibly precious to me, and will always remain dear to my heart. Big thank you to everyone! Sending love, Ruta

about 3 years ago

Thomas replied

Ruta is an experienced volunteer and she slipped very fast and smoothly into our routines.

She would try her hands at any given tasks. Cutting grass, weeding, mulching, feeding plants, sorting coffee, picking and processing hibiscus was some of the work she did.

Ruta is sociable, kind and friendly and we had a unique cultural exchange also learning about Latvian culture.

The last day she gave us a big surprise presenting a super nice video of the farm and life here.

Thank you very much for your wonderful contribution Ruta

Palestinian Territory, Occupied

5

My hurt will always be in this place.They are really nice and you will feel always at home and part of the family.Thomas always sharing his knowledge and experiences with you and deepa will always check up on you if you need anything and they both will show up always at the right time.I really enjoyed every minute in this place. While working with amazing mountains and greens views.the work is straightforward and easy, and also many things to do and to learn.There's an amazing waterfall 1 minute away and of course hiking with Beemal was just amazing.The rooms and bathrooms are clean and comfy.

about 3 years ago

Thomas replied

Azem is a true gentleman and a breeze to host. He is always ready and well prepared to help in any way.

He approached the given tasks here with eager curiosity and determination. Cutting grass with sickle, weeding, compost management, coffee sorting, event photography, help in the house, was some of the things he did.

He is very friendly, sociable and good at telling stories from his life and homeland and we had an excellent work and cultural exchange.

Thank you very much Azem for your excellent contribution here.

Egypt

5

Amazing experience! Great place & neighborhood very safe and beautiful. Everyone is so nice and welcoming. Thomas always sharing his interesting knowledge. Deepa makes delicious food and always makes sure you're okay. Beemal took us hiking it was great. Comfortable and make you feel at home like you're part of the family. Incredible views!! Stayed for a short time because I also wanted to visit other places in Nepal and you were very understanding and encouraged me to discover more things. The work is a bit hard at the beginning but gets easier as you get used to it. Very kind and good people.

over 3 years ago

Thomas replied

Mariam came all the way from Egypt to volunteer with us. She is an extremely kind, gentle and helpful lady. Even she is an experienced traveler, It was her first visit to Asia, and the environment here was all new to her. But she dived into it and tried all the works we had available. Cutting grass, making compost, planting and caring plants, sorting green coffee was some of the task she did. Thank you very much for your kind contribution here Mariam. See you again!

Singapore

5

The farm was my first Worldpackers trip and to say it was amazing would be an understatement. Thomas and Deepa were extremely warm and welcoming and as long as you were willng to learn they were willing to teach. We spent our days drinking tea & coffee, practicing nepali, learning about the culutre and were spoiled with a beautiful view of the mountains after a day of hard work. I had so much fun! It truly was a great experience. Would definitely recommend this to anyone (really anyone) who needs a break from hectic city life/ touristy spots &/ is interested in permaculture :D <3

over 3 years ago

Thomas replied

Thank you very much Sakinah for your kind contribution here. It was great to have you with us and we are very happy to get to know you. You impressed us all with your kind nature and hard work! Looking forward to see you again next time. In the mean time, keep in touch!

Chile

5

The experience at the farm was really amazing. From day 1 to the last day we felt at home! We learned a lot about permaculture, composting, all the processes that are involved in the planting, care, and harvesting of coffee, and even how to roast and taste the amazing coffee they have on the farm! We were also able to get involved and experience Nepalese mountain life, their festivals, and the opportunity to meet and share with the beautiful local people. We are tremendously happy with the experience and would 100% recommend the experience to anyone!

over 3 years ago

Thomas replied

Valentina and Javier are extremely helpful and kind and very understanding of our challenges. Staying with us 6 weeks we got the opportunity to explore and exchange a lot of things. They are very proactive, observed trees and identified problems with fungi and insects, found solutions by research.
Managed the work of cutting grass with sickle and making compost with energy and curiosity. Putting in much more time than we expect. Helped us setting up our website biloba organic. We did coffee milling, sorting, roasting, experiments and cupping.
A brilliant cultural exchange and mutual learning experience at is best.

United Kingdom

5

Working on the farm was a very rewarding experience. I felt truly immersed in Nepali culture and the hosts were very welcoming and informative! The farm is in a beautiful location and the work was very fulfilling. We learnt how to make Nepali food and tea aswell as practising the language!! I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and would recommend it to anyone who loves permaculture and immersing yourselves with local communities.

over 3 years ago

Thomas replied

It was great to have Alice on the farm. She is a very hard worker and very curios, knowledgeable and intressted in nature. Her many earlier volunteer experiences teached us a lot and her sociable, friendly person made a perfect match on our farm.
We all miss you Alice. See you again!

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