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Fulkharka Village Tour

Homestay, agritourism, volunteer, trek & village tour

Fulkharka is located northwest of Kathmandu. The village lies on the flank of 3,500m mountain at the base of Ganesh Himal and next to Manaslu Range. As the village lies on the border of two ethnic teritories, they have a mixed practice of Hinduism and Buddhism. Fulkharka means 'Flower Garden'.

As the concentration of tourists is increasing on the main trail, diversification in tourism product is necessary. Fulkharka village is one of such attempts. Come and participate for positive change. Fulkharka village tour is combination of agritourism, homestay, hike, tour and festival.Request a program >>

Fulkharka agritourism :

Agritourism in Fulkharka village is about traditional rice farming. It starts from June / July and lasts till October. Rice is main staple food of Nepal. Researches show that the rice productivity of Nepal is lower compared to leading rice producing countries. It is only 3 tons / hectors. There are several factors such as dependency on rain, labor shortage and traditional farming technologies. Agritourism and agricultural volunteer is about learning the traditional terrace farming in Nepal and helping them by the means of tourism.

Agricultural calendar

Month

May / June
June / July
July / Aug
Aug / Sep
Sep / Oct
Oct / Nov
Nov / Dec
Dec / Jan
Jan / Feb
Feb / March
March / April
April / May

Agricultural activities
Rice
Sowing of rice seeds
Transplantation
Transplantation /weeding
Weeding
Harvest / Threshing
Harvest / Threshing
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Agricultural activities
Sweet Corn
Harvest

preparation / ploughing
Sowing of seeds
Weeding
Ploughing / weeding
Harvest

Homestay accommodation:

The means of accommodation during the stay will be homestay. Under the Fulkharka homestay program, tourists will go and stay with local family. Homestay houses are selected with their hygienic adaptation in daily life. Fulkharka homestay is a great opportunity to experience daily chores of the agricultural community of Nepal. Tourists can participate in butter making process, gardening, animal farming, basking of crops, beaten rice making and many other traditional chores.

Volunteering in Fulkharka:

Beside agriculture, volunteer work is needed in different sector such as health, preschool, high school English teacher and elder's literacy program.

Tour / Treks:

Fulkharka is located in the southern slope of 3,500 m hill next to Ganesh Himal Range. Hence there are several walks to the ridges on all sides offering magnificent view of Ganesh Himal and Manaslu Ranges. A 4 days round trip takes us to remote ‘Tamang' villages.

Fulkharka in

Village Tour is for:

Income Distribution.
Sustainable tourism.
Positive exploitation of resources.
Eco friendly & sustainable practices.

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