Clients Reviews

Merveilleux!

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Acceuil chaleureux, chambres très propres, endroit très calme et paysages très jolis. Idéal pour vivre une expérience authentique du Népal. Repas très bons et typiques du pays. J'y retournerais sans hésiter. Read less  

Lovely family experiece

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We were greeted by Sabina & her Mum, welcomed with snacks & drinks to revive tired Trekkers. We stayed for 2 nights and days before hiking on.  I had a nice room with attached bath. I was alone, but a family or a few friends could stay there very comfortably. Very clean & well taken care of too. However, it was the meals that made this so wonderful. We were invited into their kitchen where the family cooked & ate together. It was just like being home, except better! The meals they prepred with vegetables from their organic garden & fields, were so very flavorful and delicious! I learned about Basil tea & new spices to try when I return home. Having meals with the family and listening to them & my guide talk & laugh was so cheering. And they made sure to include me as well :) , but being an over-tired hiker, just listening was comforting! I highly recommend visiting Balthali and definitely staying at Sabina's, highlight of my trek!!

Un "must" à votre voyage au Népal

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Une fois de plus nous avons pu profiter de la chaleureuse hospitalité de Sabina et de ses parents. Je suis déjà allé à quelques reprise à sabina's homestay et je compte bien y retourner lors de mon prochain passage au Népal.

A Nice Stay at Sabina's Homestay at Balthali

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We had a wonderful stay at Sabina's homestay. We got a warm welcome from nice people with great hospitality. The homestay program was a nice experience. We had a good time and also enjoy the organic delicious food, nice behaviour, good room & fabulous hospitality It is a nice place to get experience of typical village homestay. Thank you to all the family member for your good hospitality and team work. All the best for the upcoming days.

Gastfreundschaftlich!!!

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Mein Besuch in Balthali wird mir ewig in Erinnerung bleiben. Sabina und ihre Eltern sind vorbildliche Gastgeber. Das Essen ist unglaublich lecker und auch sonst bekommt man einen tollen Einblick in das Leben in Balthali.

Nepalesische Gastfreundschaft in Balthali

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Die ganze Familie von Sabina verwandelte unseren einfachen Besuch des nepalesischen Dorfes in eine wunderbare Abfolge von Momenten, an die wir uns gerne noch lange erinnern. Vom herzlichen Abendessen mit der ganzen Familie zu Tihar über das Füttern der hauseigenen Tiere bis hin zum Abschied mit Tikka und Blumenmala.  Auf dem Rückweg wurden wir sogar von Sabina bis nach Kathmandu begleitet. Das ist nepalesische Gastfreundschaft.

Great Experience

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On my fourth trip to Nepal I stand my first time in Sabina's Homestay in Balthali. Only for two nights, but very impressive for heart and soul. The typical village life in a beautiful and peaceful area and the typical nepalese food from their own gardens was a great experience. Sabinas family are very hospitable and friendly that we felt we are at home. I'm sure, in my next trips to Nepal will this became an integral part of it.

Séjour simple et authentique à Balthali

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Village situé dans la campagne proche de Katmandou. (environ 2 heures selon la circulation) Séjour chez Sabina et ses parents avec un accueil simple et chaleureux. Les chambres sont récentes. La maman de Sabina cuisine de manière traditionnelle avec un foyer au sol, les repas sont pris dans la cuisine et il y a donc un vrai partage et de vrais échanges à ce moment. C'est un vrai bol d'air hors de la pollution de Katmandou et de son agitation. Possibilité de se promener dans les cultures du village ou de grimper sur les collines pour voir le paysage. Peut faire l'objet d'une halte sur le chemin de randonnée ou d'un court séjour le temps de découvrir la région proche.

3eme séjour

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Toujours aussi reposant et agréable de séjourner chez Sabina et ses parents. L'accueil y est chaleureux et le dal bhat excellent. Un bel endroit pour séjourner, près de Kathmandu mais loin du tumulte et de la poussière de la ville. A recommander.

One night at Sabina‘s homestay

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Namaste, our family slept one night by Sabina and her parents and it was so great. We got a fantastic dinner with fresh vegetable from the garden and some rice. Delicious! And typical nepali. We slept very well - We had a room with three beds and it was really comfortable. Early in the morning we got a nice breakfast with tea, fruits and the typical Dal soup. After that we were starched for our hike. Sabina and her parents were very friendly and made our stay in Balthali great. And it was very interesting to get an impression how a nepali Family lives. Thank you and all the best for the future!

Une belle immersion dans la culture Népalaise

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Merci à Sabina et ses parents pour leur accueil chaleureux. Balthali est un village thypique auquel on accède à pied, après 2 ponts suspendus. Les habitants sont authentiques, comme leur mode de vie. Le logement est une chambre spacieuse dans la maison de Sabina, literie confortable, propre et les couvertures douillettes. Il y a une belle promenade à faire aux alentours du village avec une vue sur les cultures en terrasses. La fin de journée se passe en compagnie de nos hôtes pour la préparation et la dégustation d’un excellent Dal bhat. Un beau moment de partage. Expérience unique à découvrir !

Holidays march 2018

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an authentic place, a welcome at the top. the kindness and the small care summarize this very beautiful experience. the surrounding environment cuts us off like everything else and that's a lot of good. thank you.

Immersion totale dans la vie rurale népalaise

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Passer quelques jours avec la famille de Sabina est un réel bonheur, qui repose de la poussière, de la circulation et du bruit de Katmandou... Sabine est accueillante, ses parents aussi, elle rit et sourit tout le temps et partage sa joie de vivre...Elle connaît tout le village et les rencontres sont nombreuses avec les voisins et les habitants de ce village bien sympathique. Belles ballades possibles aux alentours, au milieu des champs en terrasses et dans les collines...Les environs sont magnifiques! La maison est bien équipée et les repas se prennent a côté dans la cuisine typiquement népalaise où l'on peut assister ou aider à la préparation des repas... C'est toujours bien bon... Je garde un excellent souvenir de ces 3 jours à Balthali et j'y retournerai sans aucun doute si l'occasion se présente! Ah, j'oubliais...Aucun bruit...Seulement le chant des oiseaux...Tellement agréable...

Great place to see real Nepal so close to Kathmandu!

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Sabina is very organised and her family provides a fantastic farmstay experience. Its only a couple of hours from Kathmandu but you feel very removed from the city. Balthali is a beautiful village, and with Sabina's family you are able to eat what they grow and live like they do, its a great experience! Best to get onto the website and email Sabina directly for information or logistics.

Visit at Sabina's homestay

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Sabina's Homestay is a one of a kind experiences. The small village with the lovely build homestay is a must see when one comes to Balthali, Nepal. Tasty food cooked by mom, clean rooms and nice atmosphere - all adds to the kindness of the people out there, foremostly the charming Sabina herself. The calmess of the surrounding village rounds up to and over all relaxed feeling there. A great experience!

Great place to see real Nepal so close to Kathmandu!

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Sabina is very organised and her family provides a fantastic farmstay experience. Its only a couple of hours from Kathmandu but you feel very removed from the city. Balthali is a beautiful village, and with Sabina's family you are able to eat what they grow and live like they do, its a great experience! Best to get onto the website and email Sabina directly for information or logistics.

Ein Monat Nepal hautnah

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Für einen Monat lebte ich in der Familie von Sabina und kam dort direkt mit dem Dorfleben in Balthali in Kontakt. Eine einzigartige Erfahrung, die ich jedem ans Herz lege, der die nepalesische Kultur einmal fernab der Trekkerrouten kennenlernen möchte. Dabei ist es sowohl möglich, aktiv mitzuhelfen, wofür ich nach Balthali gekommen bin, oder sich auch die Auszeit zu nehmen, die man möchte. Die Mitarbeit ist stets saisonabhängig. Während meines Aufenthaltes im November und Dezember 2017 stand u. a. die Senfernte, die Weiterverarbeitung vom geernteten Mais und das Auffüllen der Holzvorräte an. Unglaublich abwechslungsreich und kein Tag glich dem anderen. Dass weder meine Gastmutter- noch mein Gastvater Englisch sprach, zeigte mir ganz deutlich, wie Verständigung auch ohne Sprache stattfinden kann. Nicht immer leicht, aber dafür umso faszinierender. Doch auch für Kurzaufenthalte bietet Sabina ein wunderbares Programm an, das sich genau an den Vorstellungen der Gäste ausrichtet. Das Essen ist großartig!  

Ein Monat Nepal hautnah

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Für einen Monat lebte ich in der Familie von Sabina und kam dort direkt mit dem Dorfleben in Balthali in Kontakt. Eine einzigartige Erfahrung, die ich jedem ans Herz lege, der die nepalesische Kultur einmal fernab der Trekkerrouten kennenlernen möchte. Dabei ist es sowohl möglich, aktiv mitzuhelfen, wofür ich nach Balthali gekommen bin, oder sich auch die Auszeit zu nehmen, die man möchte. Die Mitarbeit ist stets saisonabhängig. Während meines Aufenthaltes im November und Dezember 2017 stand u. a. die Senfernte, die Weiterverarbeitung vom geernteten Mais und das Auffüllen der Holzvorräte an. Unglaublich abwechslungsreich und kein Tag glich dem anderen. Dass weder meine Gastmutter- noch mein Gastvater Englisch sprach, zeigte mir ganz deutlich, wie Verständigung auch ohne Sprache stattfinden kann. Nicht immer leicht, aber dafür umso faszinierender. Doch auch für Kurzaufenthalte bietet Sabina ein wunderbares Programm an, das sich genau an den Vorstellungen der Gäste ausrichtet. Das Essen ist großartig! Beste Grüße Moritz

Immer wieder ein persönliches Country - Highlight auf meinen Reisen durch Nepal! Toll!

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Seit 2014 habe ich jedes Jahr Sabina und ihre Familie in Sabinas Homestay in Balthali besucht, und war immer wieder begeistert von der herzlichen Gastfreundschaft, dem feinen, selbstgemachten Essen, der Kultur, dem Dorfleben und der wunderschönen, vielseitigen Landschaft. Sabina hat mir die ländliche Umgebung gezeigt, wir sind viel gewandert (z.B. auch nach Namo Buddha in ein wunderschönes Kloster), und ich durfte auch an verschiedenen Ritualen der Familie teilnehmen. Sabinas Homestay kann ich jedermann wärmstens empfehlen!

Visit at Sabina's homestay

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Sabina's Homestay is a one of a kind experiences. The small village with the lovely build homestay is a must see when one comes to Balthali, Nepal. Tasty food cooked by mom, clean rooms and nice atmosphere - all adds to the kindness of the people out there, foremostly the charming Sabina herself. The calmess of the surrounding village rounds up to and over all relaxed feeling there. A great experience!

Fantastic hospitality, great people

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Sabina and her family made us feel welcome from the second we arrived. The food was incredible, traditional Nepali style. Sabina's mother cooked all the food over the oven inside their kitchen and it ended up being one of the most amazing meals I've had in Nepal. I recommend this homestay to others.

Très jolie découverte

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Balthali est un village très agréable et calme entouré de rizières et de montagnes.Nous avons été accueillis très chaleureusement et avons passé une bonne journée à visiter le village, voir le travail dans les rizières. Le soir nous avons eu l'accueil traditionnel népalais. La maman de Sabina est une excellente cuisinière qui utilise les produits locaux. Pour le dîner un très bon dahl bat traditionnel. Elle fait aussi un excellent black tea, le meilleur bu de tout mon séjour ! La chambre est confortable et très propre. Un lieu où aller sans hésitation.

Excellent séjour dans une famille dans la campagne népalaise

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Vous voulez vous immerger dans le vrai Népal? Ce homestay est le lieu idéal. L'accueil de Sabina et de sa famille est chaleureux et amical. Balthali est situé au milieu des rizières; à 2 pas de Katmandou, le dépaysement est total. La maison, située dans le village, est très propre et soignée. Cet endroit peaceful offre l'opportunité de balades très sympas tout autour, notamment vers Namo Boudha. Si on veut s'élever un peu au-dessus du village, la vue est resplendissante sur les villages alentours mais aussi sur la chaîne himalayenne. On peut y voir un large panorama qui court du Manaslu au Makalu... Bref! Rien que du bon! Un excellent endroit pour se mettre au vert loin du tumulte de la capitale. A recommander!!!

A very comfortable and memorable stay

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I recently spent 2 nights here. Right from the start Sabina and her parents made me feel very welcomed and the hospitality didn't stop till I left It's a great place to relax, sitting out the front watching the world go by and to go for walks around the surrounding countryside/villages watching the locals getting on with everyday life. Sitting in the kitchen watching the work the goes into the food preparation and then eating it was a great way to end the evening. The food was great. Thank you for a memorable experience and hopefully I'll get to return one day

Nice place to hideaway !

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We had a nice stay at Sabina's home and had lots of fun.Home stay has beautiful rice field where they grows organic vegetables and cook. It is located just short drive from Kathmandu and best for overnight stay.

Nice place to hideaway !

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We had a nice stay at Sabina's home and had lots of fun. Home stay has beautiful rice field where they grows organic vegetables and cook. It is located just short drive from Kathmandu and best for overnight stay.

The Authentic Nepali Experience

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If you are looking for the authentic Nepali experience, Sabina's Homestay is the place to go. Be prepared to eat by hand and sit on the floor as you cook with Sabina's family and enjoy the delicious meals that result from it. The hosts will take great care of you and will make your stay relaxing and interesting. Sabina even helped us with shopping for spices back in Kathmandu in order for us to be able to recreate some of the culinary treats that we encountered during our stay. The homestay itself is located in the midst of rice fields in the lovely and calm village of Balthali, which is reachable from Kathmandu by bus and a short walk. Sabina will help you with the transit in case you are insecure about the rather confusing Nepali public transport system. We would definitely recommend Sabina's homestay to anyone with an interest in Nepali culture and a love for delicious food or even to anyone looking for some calm and quiet after the chaos that is Kathmandu. We will be back on our next Nepal trip.

The Authentic Nepali Experience

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If you are looking for the authentic Nepali experience, Sabina's Homestay is the place to go. Be prepared to eat by hand and sit on the floor as you cook with Sabina's family and enjoy the delicious meals that result from it. The hosts will take great care of you and will make your stay relaxing and interesting. Sabina even helped us with shopping for spices back in Kathmandu in order for us to be able to recreate some of the culinary treats that we encountered during our stay. The homestay itself is located in the midst of rice fields in the lovely and calm village of Balthali, which is reachable from Kathmandu by bus and a short walk. Sabina will help you with the transit in case you are insecure about the rather confusing Nepali public transport system. We would definitely recommend Sabina's homestay to anyone with an interest in Nepali culture and a love for delicious food or even to anyone looking for some calm and quiet after the chaos that is Kathmandu. We will be back on our next Nepal trip.  

Memorable experience

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Nepal is a very welcoming country. Sabina's homestay brings this to top level. The warmth of the people, the attention given to your every needs... Add to this the beauty of the surroundings and I just didn't want to leave !

Homestay with Great hospitality and organic food, so close to Kathmandu!

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35 km from Kathmandu to homestay, 30 mins hike up to Balthali village, with peaceful nature, and the welcoming from the host family is so nice, more to that, the organic food and the environment is incredible! Planning next to visit Balthali soon!!

Nepali Village Experience

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After a nice hike through pine forests and suspension bridges I reached in Balthali. Balthali is a traditional Nepali village surrounded by an amazing scenery. Sabina and her parents made everything to make my stay great. As it was monsoon and in that time rice planting is a main activity of the villagers, I was able to take part in this cultural event. My stay in Balthali was a very special experience and provided me with great insights into the traditions and culture!

Paysages splendides, famille incroyablement chaleureuse !

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Le village de Balthali, perdu dans la forêt luxuriante, vous offrira un calme et une sérénité relaxante par rapport au tumulte de Katmandou. Chez Sabina, nous nous sommes tout de suite sentis chez nous. Ses parents sont très chaleureux et sa mère une cuisinière hors-pair ! Toujours souriante et de bonne humeur, Sabina vous fera découvrir son village et ses alentours. Les randonnées ne sont pas difficiles et vous aurez l'occasion d'admirer la forêt verdoyante, les cultures de riz en terrasses, de traverser des ponts suspendus... Bref, je recommande chaudement !

Peaceful homestay, good service with locally grown vegetable

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About 35 Km from Kathmandu, 30-45 min of wonderful hikes, crossing suspension bridges, villages and green lust forest and rice terrace field. Sabina's homestay is family run located centrally in Balthali village.The rooms are clean and cozy, clean washroom and bathroom. Delicious foods with locally grown vegetable.Above all nice hospitality

Immersion au cœur d'un magnifique village népalais

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Nous avons été très bien accueillis par Sabina et ses parents, nous nous sommes très vite sentis comme à la maison. Les chambres sont simples mais propres et confortables. Sabina a pris le temps de nous faire visiter son magnifique village, très typique et aussi les villages aux alentours. Cette balade nous a permis de rencontrer la population au combien accueillante. Nous avons même fait une halte à l'école où les enfants étaient très heureux de nous voir. Nous avons eux la chance de participer à une cérémonie religieuse car ce jour là le village célébrait un anniversaire important. Nous gardons un très bon souvenir de notre passage chez Sabina et nous y retournerons sans problème si l'occasion se présente.

Nice location, nice people

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Sabina's homestay in Balthali village is quite an enjoyable experience. It's run by a a most welcoming young Nepali girl who's aware of foreign tourists'expectations : a warm welcome, good food and a spotless house. She and her family toiled to rebuild the place after the 2015 earthquake and so deserve success.

Nice location, nice people

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Sabina's homestay in Balthali village is quite an enjoyable experience. It's run by a a most welcoming young Nepali girl who's aware of foreign tourists'expectations : a warm welcome, good food and a spotless house. She and her family toiled to rebuild the place after the 2015 earthquake and so deserve success.

100%

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I can't tell how much I appreciated your kindness in letting me stay at your Homestay with my friends, when I was at Balthali. The rooms were marvelous, the traditional organic food was superb, and the family company & hospitality fabulous. You have an ideal homestay and family. I don't think we'll ever forget funny stories and jokes after dinner. I always recommend to visit Balthali and stay at Sabina's Homestay and enjoy with the nature, culture and hospitality. It’s a "HOME away of your HOME".

Das ist Nepal!

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Die Famile Humagain kümmert sich herzlichst um einem und nimmt sich Zeit einem die nepalesische Kultur näher zu bringen. Ich habe so viele neue Eindrücke von Nepal bekommen als ich bei Sabina's Homestay war. Wenn man in der Gegend ist, empfehle ich jedem dort eine Übernachtung zu machen.

Such a great time with great people!

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We had a wonderful stay at Sabina's homestay last year. Balthali is a typical Nepalese village. It is peaceful and surrounded with fields and wonderful mountains. Sabina and her family are very welcoming, we chatted a lot, cooked dahl bat for dinner together and rested after a long day walking in the moutains and rice fields. If we are lucky enough to go back to Nepal someday, we would love to go back there!

Superb Homestay

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One of the Beautiful Apple (Sabina's) home stay at Balthali Village. It is not only beautiful, it's fully peaceful, nature paradise, Organic food, neat & clean home stay as well as superb hospitality. This is the home stay we should learn about some amenities. Hope to be back in near future again!

10 stars I will give to the sabina's Homestay

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It's simple and clear ! The founder(s)mission and vission is awesome ! There Homestay is building a new generation of ideal community, with a clear mindset, the fact remains that words cant realy define it, if there is 10 stars I will give to the sabina's Homestay.

Sabina will facilitate your unique experience in Nepal, giving you all her charming and warm attention.

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If you want to enjoy a unique experience in Nepal and get 'under the skin' of what makes this country tick, then you could not do any better than to avail yourself of "Sabina's Home Stays". She is a local in the area and is passionate about sharing real Nepali village life with you. You will experience a vision of Nepal that not many people see and you will come away richer and happier, with a million warm and fuzzy memories!

feels like home

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Excellent environment with cozy place. Feels like a home and being with family members. Wanted to request my friends if you guys wanted to feel the nature with homely environment and explore Nepal... do check this out. You will never regret.  WIsh u good luck SABINA's Home stay

Great stay with some of the loveliest people in Nepal.

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I spent four days with Sabina and her sister a while back. They are wonderful and very hospitable. We learned a lot about Nepali tradition and had some wonderful cooking sessions with the family. The sisters were kind enough to show us around. I would definitely be visiting again and would recommend Sabina's Homestay to all traveler wanting to have a traditional experience in this wonderful land.

A really good week end!

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We spent a night at Sabina's Homestay during May 2017 and had a really good time there! All the family was super nice, and welcomed us traditionally, and the tour of the village was really nice! The rooms were perfect, and the food amazing! I highly recommend you to spend a night or two there!

Perfect !

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I've been there in 2014 and the welcome was very warm. Sabina and her family took really good care of us. The next day, her father showed us the way to Namobuddha, a perfect place with a great landscape on Himalaya.

Perfect Homestay tour

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Hi,  I spent a night at Sabina's Homestay tour in 2013 during a trip in Nepal and this was unforgetable. This is one of the reason why I will come again in Nepal.  This homestay is a great chance to discover how Nepali people live. Forget about Thamel, this is the real Nepal.  I've been welcome by this wonderfull family who wants to show their way of life. They are very nice and welcome you with great confort.  I recommand to see the sunset from the hill of the village and to walk to Namobuddha. This is a beatifull temple whith magnific view of the Himalayas. I highly recommand this homestay. 

Great stay with a great family

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Balthali is a bit off the radar. Useless to say it's a good thing :-) We clearly were the only foreigners at the time. A bit worried at first as we didn't know if we could find the place, but everyone knows Sabina in this village. Very nice homestay, with very welcoming hosts, and excellent food. Our stay was only 1 night, but I could definitely have stayed longer!