Testimonial

This homestay is delightful. The family is extraordinarily kind. The house is in a pleasant residential neighborhood with great views and interesting walks–through richly layered townscapes, rice paddies and the Kapan temple area. we enjoyed sitting on the terrace for breakfasts of local foods and interacting with the family, who was always ready to answer cultural questions, help us with trip planning, and even accompany us to the doctor in the middle of a rainy night when one of our children was ill. The wifi is superfast and reliable 24/7! The rooms are cozy, and the bath and toilet rooms (outside) very clean. Highly recommended for a peaceful and authentic stay in K’du that provides access to the city but also some hiking in the surrounding hills.

We just wish we’d had more time at the homestay! Thanks so much to Nima and his family for waiting for us (we were late due to terrible traffic from pokhara) and giving us amazing veg momo on arrival! We loved the family set up and it was just what we needed to stay a night in Kathmandu – simple, friendly and a much nicer alternative to a Thamel Hostel!!! Only thing to be aware is our taxi really really struggled to find the place so make sure you double check the location beforehand and know exactly where you’re going. We want to return 🙂 Sophie Van Eetvelt

To the lovely Family

Thank you so much for the Friendship and Kindness shown to me during your stay. I love the great cooking / Food and tea time when you share with me your culture. I hope to see your family picture of the trip to Pokhara. Luv Riny 10 Feb 2017.

“カトマンズの静かで眺めのいいゲストハウスであたたかホームステイ♪”

Reviewed October 19, 2016

カトマンズのなかでもチベット文化圏の人が多く、チベットの祈祷旗(タルチョ)や道行く僧侶たちの衣、フランスアルザス地方やドイツの小さな町を彷彿とさせるような家々の色が鮮やかな『ボダナート地域』にあるゲストハウス。
現地に友達はいるものの一人旅で滞在先がホテルだと寂しいし、つまらないという思いから家族感覚で過ごせる手頃な宿を探したところたどり着きました。

２週間ほど滞在して、とにかく満足♪
朝は起きれば美味しい紅茶と日替わりの朝ご飯を出してくれて毎朝が楽しみでいつもより早起きの日々となりました。
立地は多少ボダナートから離れていますが、中心街から大きな通りをずっと15分歩いたところにあるので迷いにくく、夜も一人で歩けました。
とにかく眺めがよく、閑静で、空気も街中よりは清々しい。

• Stayed September 2016, traveled solo

“Merveilleux séjour à Katmandou”

Reviewed September 12, 2015

Un merveilleux séjour avec une très accueillante famille. Très bonne cuisine, merci beaucoup pour tout. J’ai adoré connaître toute votre sympathique famille. Merci pour les visites à moto, une grande première pour moi. J’ai été très émue de vous quitter tellement je me suis sentie en famille avec vous. MERCIIII BEAUCOUP

“une adresse à ne pas manquer à Katmandou !”

Reviewed October 18, 2015

Chaleureux accueil dans cette belle maison à l’écart du bruit de la ville. Je m’y suis sentie comme chez moi. Sourires omniprésents de toute la famille (la maman est particulièrement délicieuse). Savourez le daal baath ou les momos dans la lumineuse salle à manger et sa terrasse ! Toujours quelqu’un pour vous accompagner sur les visites des magnifiques monastères aux alentours. Dur de quitter cette si attachante famille. Seule alternative : y revenir… MERCI A TOUS.

Stayed August 2015, traveled with friends

Nous avons vécu des moments de partages intances, nous sommes restés 15 jours avec trois enfants (11, 16 et 19 ans), ils ont été reçu comme des rois. Simplicité et disponibilité de la part de toute la famille Tamang

• Stayed December 2015, traveled with family

“晚上會停電”

Reviewed February 11, 2015

這家家庭旅社老闆和兒子都非常熱情，而且房間條件也很棒。本來我訂了個雙人間一個單人間，結果雙人間就是一雙人床一單人床住三個人完全沒問題，單人間就退了。價格也超低。不好的地方就是會停電，這裏沒有自己的發電機，所以停電也只能點着蠟燭忍着了……還有我們住的時候可能因為下雨基本也沒熱水……

“好的服務”

Reviewed March 24, 2016 via mobile

友善的招待，和貼心服務，主人的熱情，是我選擇在此接近善良尼泊爾朋友。附近柯本寺每天清晨是我必定要去拜訪參觀。

Stayed March 2016, traveled solo

“Wonderful local homestay”

Reviewed June 20, 2014

I stayed with Nima and his family for 3 days/2nights, in the village of Kopan north Kathmandu. It was a lovely experience staying with his family and getting a taste of local life in Nepal. Nima was a very attentive host. He was dilligent in communicating, picked me up on time, made sure I was always looked after while at his home, was an informative guide as we toured around the local area, hills and monastery. I thoroughly enjoyed it. His mom is a excellent cook and I enjoyed our “tea time” together and the time we spent walking to Bouddnath, and our time there. HIs dad was quite entertaining and I found all the family very warm and welcoming. The accomodations were very comfortable safe and clean. Staying with Nima and family really added to my time in Nepal and made for a very rich personal experience of the country.
If you have the chance I would definitely recommend staying with them:)

• Stayed November 2013, traveled solo

“Humble and homely stay”

Reviewed January 7, 2015

Located in a quiet yet convenient location in Kathmandu this home stay accommodation is wonderfully welcoming and comfortable. Run by Nima Tamang and his beautiful family, I had a great experience staying there for a couple nights in late December last year. The rooms are extremely tidy, comfortable and the facilities and service impeccable! I felt so welcome and was served amazing and traditional Nepalese food and tea, made to feel like I was part of the family. Overall a great experience and one I will never forget!

• Stayed December 2014, traveled solo

“wonderful travel& trekking”

Reviewed January 10, 2015

We staid at Nima home while we visited kathmandu ,Have a funny talking with his family, Nima his mother is good at cooking,and we have nice trekking-ebc&gokyo ri,he is a specialty manager,and he has a best team,we get good service from them,Let us lingering in memory!

Stayed November 2014, traveled with friends

“Best place to stay in Kathmandu”

Reviewed May 12, 2015

Nima and his family are extremely kind and respectful people. We were three friends travelling around india and nepal and really wanted to find a relaxing place; which we did! Their house is located in kapan, a bit on the outskirts of kathmandu, away from the noise and pollution. Nima and his father are expert trekkers and took us on a few walks around the beautifully perched Buddhist monasteries located near by. Nima’s mother endlessly cooked us breakfast lunch and dinner… and it was absolutely delicious!!! The rooms were spacious and very clean, and so was the toilet and shower (with hot water). The wifi worked well. We will definitely be coming back here again on our next trip to Nepal! Thanks Nima!!

• Stayed August 2014, traveled with friends

“Very pleasant family”

Reviewed September 27, 2015

My tour company arranged for us a home hosted dinner with this family. The hospitality was gracious, the food delicious and the a wonderful opportunity to learn about home life and Sherpa profession from this Nepali family. Lovely time! Actually traveled in February 2014.

“Great insight into Nepali life”

Reviewed September 28, 2015

We attended a home hosted dinner with Nima and his family arranged by our tour company. The food was good and the conversation was interesting. It gave us insight into Sherpa family life. We would love to go back some day.

“Authenticity goes a long way”

Reviewed February 11, 2016

I hade the pleasure to stay at Nima’s place and was well taken care of by both him and his whole family. I had no idea what to expect but was overwhelmed by their hospitality and the genuine atmosphere. This was my first impression of Nepal and I felt very welcome into this new country. The place is basic and doesn’t offer any perks but it is authentic and that goes a long way when it comes to experience.
It’s located close to the Boudha Stupa and the Kapan monastery which is well away from the hectic turmoil around Thamel. However, Nima and the others are more than helpful when it comes to sorting out transport or any other inquires you might have regarding your trip to Nepal. Go visit them, tell them I said Hi.
Carl

Stayed February 2016, traveled solo

“A warm Nepali welcome!”

Reviewed June 28, 2016

We stayed at Friendship Home Stay for 3 nights and we loved the time spent with Nima and his kind-hearted family. They welcomed us with delicious meals, good facilities and endless tea drinking! We also enjoyed a great walk around their area with Nima’s father who showed us the local monasteries and an incredible orphanage. We loved our time at the Home Stay and would love to stay again when we return to Nepal!

• Stayed June 2016, traveled as a couple

“Perfect stay for time in Nepal!”

Reviewed June 28, 2016

There is so much good with Friendship Home Stay. We were greeted with marigold lays and amazing food. The accommodation was just what you’d expect, warm welcoming and convenient. We were able to get to know Nima and his family over meals, and sharing stories of travels far and wide. The meals we had were outstanding, and it was the best way to experience traditional Nepali life. Lakpa (Nima’s father) took us on a hike all around the neighborhood just because he wanted to- we saw everything and were able to meet some of the local people in the community. Very authentic, and somewhere I want to come back to. I’m grateful for their kindness and truly lovely spirit. You have to stay here!

Stayed June 2016, traveled with friends

“great nepal experience”

Reviewed October 8, 2016 via mobile

Friendship home stay. really is what it says. great people great family. we felt verry welcome here. a real nepalese family they were really helpfull and we had a perfect time here.
from the first day when they pickt us up from the airport the next day they showed us the city and went on a 10day hikin-trip (which we also booked here) till our last day was everything here verry great. they are punctual, honest and verry trustfull.

Stayed November 2015

“Friendship Home Stay”

Reviewed October 9, 2016

We have a short stay in Friendship Home Stay after our 10 days trekking in the Upper Mustang in September 2016. Nima and his parents are very friendly and we were served with the authentic Nepalese meals prepared by Nima’s mom. For those wish to experience the local culture and authentic Nepalese food, you may consider Friendship Home Stay.

What a lovely welcoming family, I felt very comfortable and at ease. The location is a short walk to the beautiful Boudhanath Stupta. I was well fed with yummy food and generous servings. Sundra the son was happy to show me around and keep me company on my sight seeing, and what a fantastic price!- Bille

Nima and his family were extremely warm and courteous. Had an amazing stay here. Loved the home food specially the momos on the last day. Definitely recommend.- Kaushik

Thank you to Nima, Lakpa, Kalpana and Sunda for all their kindness, generosity and helping out wherever they could and making sure I’d have a memorable and comfortable trip. This beautiful Tamang family will make sure you are included and feel welcome in their home. Very trustworthy family, would highly recommend to anyone! Until next time!- Rebakh

Très bel accueil familial, nous avons partagé le quotidien du rythme tranquille nepalais. Nous sommes restés 10 jours, avec nos trois enfants, pour visiter nos amis tibétain de Katmandou, et Friendship homestay fut pour nous un havre de paix dans un quartier à la fois calme et convivial. Les moments de jeux, cuisine, repas, ballades et surtout discussion resteront longtemps dans nos mémoires.- Nicolas

Sympatique maisonnée en periphérie du brouhaha de katmandou! Lackpa et ses enfants nous ont accueilli comme des membres de la famille, ils n’ont pas hésité à nous faire découvrir katmandou, baktapur, les monastères de kapan! Super adresse!-

人生第一次出国旅行,一个人。 就像是一次冒险,面对着无数的未知挑战,匆匆的,尼泊尔,我来了。 虽然十一假期只有短短七天,但是尼泊尔的美好经历却让我终身难忘。最重要的是住在Nima家的体验,让我感觉确实是就像家里一样。Nima家人非常亲切,每天每餐都能吃到阿妈亲手烹制的正宗的尼泊尔美食,还能尝试各种尼泊尔本地的茶饮。在Nima家的几天,让我感受到加都人对生活的热爱,对客人的友善,对信仰的坚定。。。 从落地加都特里布胡凡机场,尼玛在机场出口接我,见面就给我戴上了欢迎贵客的非洲菊花环,好美。 因为之前有沟通过,第二天我参加了Chisapani的Hiking之旅。从早上七点走到晚上七点,感觉爽歪歪!尼泊尔的自然环境非常美好,山地极多,而且户外运动和线路也发展得非常成熟,这里绝对是户外爱好者的天堂。 接下来的几天,我的主要目的是“The Last Resort”的蹦极,我对尼泊尔属于完全陌生,Nima就承担了帮我安排行程的“重担”,嘻嘻。他帮我给蹦极办公室打电话咨询时间安排(因为蹦极不是每天都有车,那里路况极其艰难),确定了10.4那天有蹦极项目,然后问我可不可以,我当然欣然接受啦。 确定好最重要的事情后,剩下的时间就主要是在加都随便逛逛咯,在这期间,Nima也是一个好棒的向导。 虽然此次旅行时间很短,可是,离开的时候尼泊尔却让我十分留恋,不仅是这里的风景和户外项目,更是这里的风土人情,最重要的一点,是我遇上了一个好的“家人”–Nima家,相信不久的将来,我还会再次去往这个美丽的国度,当然,住的地方,这里一定是首选。- Lifan

Echt tof en bijzonder om in een familie uit Nepal mee te draaien en zo vriendelijk en oprecht. Verder rustige buurt en dichtbij stupa en mooi uitzicht. Goede prijs kwaliteit!- Marc

Thank you Nima and family for a wonderful stay! Nima was always very timely in his responses and proved to be an excellent and trustworthy guide in his area. (We toured the local monastery and also Boudhnath) I enjoyed time with his family who were very warm, welcoming and hospitible. And his mom is a good Nepali cook! It was a highlight for me to walk with her to Boudhnath the next day and share that part of the day with her:) My stay was comfortable and safe (very important for a solo female traveller), very enjoyable! If you are looking for a local cultural experience I would definitely recommend staying here. I hope to return to Nepal in a couple of years to see the family again:)- Corinne

Nima and his family are extremely kind and respectful people. We were three friends travelling around india and nepal and really wanted to find a relaxing place; which we did! Their house is located in kapan, a bit on the outskirts of kathmandu, away from the noise and pollution. Nima and his father are expert trekkers and took us on a few walks around the beautifully perched Buddhist monestaries located near by. Nima’s mother endlessly cooked us breakfast lunch and dinner… and it was absolutely delicious!!! The rooms were spacious and very clean, and so was the toilet and shower (with hot water). The wifi worked well. We will definitely be coming back here again on our next trip to Nepal.- Angelique

Although I don’t have chance to go trekking with Lima, still had good time to stay with their family. You just like a member of the family. The location is in Kapan which is not crowed and traffic jam in the downtown with good view. I appreciate the son Sundar been my tour guide, took me to visit Buddhist monartery and the famous temple boudhanath which are near by. Lima’s mother is a really kind lady reminds me my granny who keep making you tea and delicious her homemake meal I wish I could stay longer in Nepal and spend more time with them. I definitely will come back stay here and recommend to visitor who want to have different experience Sincerely. Eva

I have been traveling for nearly two months, and this was the best accommodation of my entire trip. I could go on forever about how nice and welcoming Neema and his family were. They not only made sure we were comfortable, but they really included us and made us feel like family. One of the brothers named Sindur made our trip even better by walking us around town, taking us to the Stupa and monastery, and helping us try the local food. He also explained the meaning of many Buddhist practices and made sure they cooked a dinner of food we had never tried before. If you stay with them you have to request momos! You won’t regret it. In total, this is legitimately the best homestay you could possibly have in Kathmandu. The city itself is somewhat overwhelming, and staying here made our time that much more efficient, comfortable and enjoyable. I can’t thank them enough.- Jake

Nima and his family were super friendly. We stayed at the beginning and in the end of our nepal-trip with them. they all were so helpful, Nima even helped us in the time we were traveling around. He organised a porter guide for us, for our trekking and arranged everything we needed. I would defently go again and i can recomend his place to everyone who travels to nepal.- Carmen

Very nice place in a different part of town than Thamel, which is the touristy area. Walking distance to a couple of Monastaries. The Son, Sundar, was awesome and he brought me to the Monasteries and showed me around. We also went end had a beer with some of his friends. Super friendly people. They served me every meal and can help you with trekking or day adventures.- Colin

Friendship home stay is exactly what it says, they made me feel at home and I’ve made good friends. This family are so generous and so welcoming, I highly recommend staying here. When I arrived in Nepal my bank card didn’t work and I couldn’t pay my visa, so I was helpless and detained by the airport. The people of Friendship home stay came and bailed me out and paid for my visa until I was able to go to a western union the next day. (we had never even met) They looked after me when I had food poisoning and went to the pharmacy for me when I had knee injury. They always made sure I had a belly full of food and a cup of tea in my hand. Always willing to help find any locations in Kathmandu and in the friendly surrounding neighbourhood. Thank you, I will be back- Elias

My 7 yr old son and I (Canadians living in India) spent 3 incredible nights. From the airport pickup (and drop off), everything was taken care of. We had a great time, and make sure to request the MOMO’s!! I would go back tomorrow!- Brian

AMAZING! Seriously, could not have had a better experience with the homestay. The family is so much fun. Lakpa and his wife Kalpana were great. We ate delicious Nepali food and enough tea to last a lifetime. Their son Nima took us on a mini hike and showed us around the area it was very educational and entertaining. 2 of us got sick from eating at a restaurant in the city center and they very graciously took care of us. Friendship homestay surpassed all of our expectations. We hope to return again.- Jordan

This was an authentic home stay with an extremely welcoming host. Nima took me on a hike to all of the temples in the area. The meals they prepared we’re delicious and I had an overall great experience.- Chris

Nima and his family were extremely hospitable, and their place was nicely situated right outside of the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu, with views of the city and hills. Nima helped my cab driver find the house without a problem, and I was welcomed with warm tea and wonderful home cooked meals. Nima also took me on a hike and showed me around the local monasteries (with some beautiful girlfriends of his.. added bonus ;)). I was also able to arrange a private flight past Everest, with ease and for a great price. Nima and his parents are very warm and good hearted people. I would highly recommend his place, meals, and trekking adventures. Looking forward to staying again when I trekk to base camp Everest!- Nayson

Nima and his family were very welcoming! We enjoyed our time and the meals with them all very much. We also did a 5-day trek with Nima and his trekking company and we loved every minute of it. He is a good host and a great guide with deep knowledge of the trekking routes and history.-Clayton

The host family was very friendly and inviting. I enjoyed their company and they were always prepared to offer me a hot cup of tea. I found that the roof was a great place to sit and relax in the breeze.- Ivan

Very very very very very very very nice experience!!!! cute hosts!! nice food and service!! Fall in love with Nepal because of this family !- Zijian

Host family made me feel very welcome – it was wonderful meeting Nima and his family. The house has a lovely homely feeling, and met and shared with other guests. Nima helped me sort out a local sim for my phone and organised a cab for me – making my arrival to Nepal very smooth. I will defiantly be staying again 🙂 gemma

Nima’s family was very friendly, and made time to interact with us, and show us the monasteries in the area. I think that this is a great home to stay in if you want to hike in Nepal, with Nima’s father and younger brother both acting as guides.- Tasmen

it was the perfect place to start my trip! very friendly, delicious food, peaceful area…- Julia

My first experience with AirBnB was impressive and satisfying. We stayed at Nepal Trekking – Friendship Homestay for three days during my first trip to Nepal. Staying with Nima and his family was a great experience and they treated us really well. We were treated to traditional Nepali food for dinner and breakfast.They accommodated our needs well. Nima had also arranged for our mountain flights and Pokhara trip. He was friendly and made sure that we had a great stay. I recommend anyone going to Nepal to stay at this place.- Padmaja

If you want the experience of “living with” a local family with home-cooked meals, this is the place for you. Also, their English is great.- Dwight

Thank you for a wonderful evening together and a great and delicious meal. Good luck in the future and in everything you do. – Norway

Thank you for inviting us in to your home and for the wonderful meal and Friendship!- Elzin danyabhad- 12-22-2014.

Thank you for having us. The food was very Mito (Tasty). You have a wonderful Family Especially. your Granny from Arizona with love Guenter + Trudy Schneider. USA

Dhanya bad! You are lovely Family- Debbie Young New York, USA.