Sirubari
In Nepali: सिरुबारी
In 1997 Sirubari became the pioneer of organised village tourism in Nepal. Guests are welcomed with garlands and tika, stay with local families, eat home-cooked meals and are entertained with Gurung songs and dances in the evening. Many households are families of retired Gurkha soldiers.
The village sits on a ridge in Syangja with views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, and short walks lead to Thumro hill and neighbouring villages. It remains a model for homestays across the country.
What to see and do
Experience the traditional Gurung welcome, stay with a family, and join evening songs and dances. Walk to Thumro hill for sunrise views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, visit the village's cultural centre and small monastery, and walk to neighbouring villages.
Good to know
Visits are organised through the village tourism committee — book ahead. The road from Syangja can be rough in the monsoon.
Quick answers
- Where is Sirubari?
- Sirubari is in Syangja district, Gandaki Province, in the Pahad belt of Nepal.
- What is the altitude of Sirubari?
- About 1,700 m (5,578 ft) above sea level.
- How much does it cost to visit Sirubari?
- Sirubari is in or right next to Pokhara, so it is an easy day visit. Budget for a taxi there and back (about NPR 600–1,500, US$5–11) and meals (NPR 1,000–2,500, US$8–19 per person). If you stay in Pokhara, rooms cost about NPR 1,500 / US$11–NPR 4,500 / US$33 a night.
- How many days do I need for Sirubari?
- Half a day to a full day is enough; it is a short ride from central Pokhara.
- Do I need a permit or ticket for Sirubari?
- No special permit or ticket is normally needed.
- When is the best time to visit Sirubari?
- October–April
- How do I get to Sirubari?
- About 3 hours by road from Pokhara via Syangja. It is about 23 km (straight line) from Pokhara.
- What is Sirubari called in Nepali?
- सिरुबारी
