Community Homestay Network (CHN) is a social enterprise involved in developing and supporting a network of community-based homestays all across Nepal. We connect travelers with Communities across Nepal, providing travelers a unique opportunity to stay with Nepali families and immerse in real Nepali life. At the same time, local communities get the opportunity to share their culture and landscapes with the world while gaining access to a sustainable source of income through tourism.The authentic experiences we offer travelers are created with the goal of having a direct socio and economic impact on local communities, women and families.

Patan is one of the most beautiful and interesting parts of the wider city of Kathmandu, and one of the Kathmandu Valley’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. While it’s a popular day trip destination for travelers staying in central Kathmandu, by staying at the Patan Community Homestay you can explore further than you would on a day tour. At the heart of Patan is the Durbar Square, or old royal palace and surrounding temples. It’s still a focal point of local Patan life. As well as the many beautiful temples and statues here, you can visit the excellent Patan Museum, in the old palace building, for a thorough introduction to Kathmandu’s architecture. Other nearby temples you shouldn’t miss include the multi-tiered Bangalmukhi Temple, Hiranya Varna Mahabihar (also known as the Golden Temple), the Rudra Varna Mahabihar monastery, and the Mahabuddha Temple of 1000 Buddhas. The Newar people who call Patan home are master craftspeople, with examples of their beautiful wood carving, metalwork, and pottery all around. When staying at the Patan Community Homestay you’ll get the chance to tour some of the local workshops that produce these excellent crafts, which are usually generati