Hotel Story
Founded in 2015 through a collaborative effort between the Barauli Community and Royal Mountain Travel, this homestay represents a pioneering model of community-based tourism in Nepal. The initiative emerged from a shared vision to create sustainable livelihoods while preserving indigenous culture in Chitwan’s buffer zone.
The homestay’s core philosophy centres on empowering local women by providing them with a vital income source. The entire community participates in operations—cooking traditional meals, welcoming guests, showcasing cultural programmes, and guiding village tours. This collective approach has successfully established the homestay as a secondary income stream for Barauli residents, ensuring that tourism benefits flow directly to the grassroots level.
Located in Chitwan National Park’s buffer zone, the homestay offers guests an authentic Tharu cultural experience through comfortable private cottages. Visitors can immerse themselves in daily village life through hands-on farming activities, traditional cooking classes, and sunset viewing sessions. Adventure seekers enjoy jeep safaris spotting elephants, tigers, and rhinos, while cycling tours reveal the intricate relationship between the Tharu people and their natural environment. This community-managed destination provides an unparalleled opportunity to witness genuine Nepali hospitality.
