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France

5

I'm so thankful I got to meet Shiva and his family, he is caring and always wants the best for his guests. He really takes time for us to discover the surroundings, I went with him on a walking tour, a little hike and explored the surroundings. His sons are lovely and so is his wife. I truly felt at home and I would recommend this experience to everyone. If you are also interested in trekking, going to Shiva's house is perfect, he will help you plan your own and he is an awesome guide. I really hope to see them again and wish them all the best :)

6 months ago

France

5

The experience with Shiva and her family was amazing, they were very welcoming and kind, it was also a great experience to learn about their culture and traditions. I highly recommend it to those who want to be close to the locals and see their daily lives.

8 months ago

United States

5

Staying with Shiva and his family was an absolute treat. He was a gracious host with good facilities. I got to join in family dinners, visit the local pool, and walk the surrounding neighborhood. Their house was an oasis of calm for me when first coming to Nepal. Shiva was also an amazing resource for trekking, giving me good advice on treks and what to expect. If you're coming to Nepal, this is an awesome experience.

11 months ago

China

5

This experience was a good start for my stay in Nepal. Shiva and his family provided a good living environment, and everyone was friendly and pleasant to communicate with. Shiva's free Kathmandu hiking and professional surrounding tours helped us get to know this city and this beautiful country better. With their help, I went from being someone who didn't know much about outdoor sports such as hiking to liking sports, trying mini hiking, and seeing more natural and magnificent scenery. A highly recommended volunteer activity.

11 months ago

France

5

The experience with Shiva and her family was really great. The food and accommodation were great, and they were welcoming and generous. For Shiva, he's very accommodating about the work to be done, and offers plenty of outings to do with him and other tourists to discover Nepal's culture. I also got to da trek with Shiva which was magical. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a volunteering experience, as I think it's the perfect way to live with the locals and discover lots of new things. A big thank you to Shiva and her family for their welcome, which I won't forget!

about 1 year ago

Brazil

5

My time with Shiva's family will be forever in mind. I could imagine a better way to start my trip in Nepal. We had lots of good talks and Shiva explained about local culture and traditions always with patience and enthusiasm., and believe me, I did so many questions 🙈 and he was always interested in making me understand. Above that, Shiva is also very flexible with the job and very open to communication and new ideas. I totally recommend!

about 1 year ago

Ukraine

5

Nice experience, very grateful so much

about 1 year ago

United Kingdom

5

I really enjoyed staying with Shiva and his family, it was a really wonderful experience and it really felt like a home. Had sooo much time to explore the local area and they live in a really beautiful local community in the heart of Kathmandu. It's so beautiful being surrounded by the Himalayas. I would really recommend this stay, everyone was so welcoming.

about 1 year ago

France

5

I spend two very nice weeks with Shiva and his family who welcome me in their local house, as the best it was !😊 His wife, Sharmila, was a very good cooker. I learnt a lot about the Nepali cook. His children were also very kind with me. I will miss them all ! Alongside the Free walking tours organized by Shiva in Kathmandu, I discovered also about the culture outside, the different religions existing in the capital, the meditatio. It was very interested, and I recommend you all this experience if you want to live as as local with a sweet family. Thank you Shiva, and I hope see you soon 🙏🏻

over 1 year ago

France

5

Being here in Shiva's House is really cozy you have you propper room. I was warmly welcomed by Shiva and the rest of the family. The atmosphere was friendly and laid-back, making me feel right at home from day one !! I went to few tours with shiva and it was a really great experience and your tasks are not really difficult if you know to do video editing. The accommodation provided was comfortable and clean, and the meals were delicious! I really appreciated the effort Sarmila put into ensuring that volunteers had everything they need. Really peaceful, I will never forget this experience!!

over 1 year ago

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