Hiking to the legendary Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan
Southern Nepal, Nepal, Chitwan
Boat ride and lunch with the Tharu community
Glide down the Narayani River from Meghauli to Amaltari, keeping an eye out for creatures big and small – if luck’s on your side, you might spot a one-horned rhino by the riverbank.
After three leisurely hours on the water, you’ll arrive at a Community Homestay in Barauli, where your hosts will welcome you with a warm smile and a tasty home-cooked lunch.
Barauli is a hidden gem, far from the typical tourist trail. You’ll have the privilege of fitting into the daily life of the ethnic Tharu community, taking in their vibrant rice paddies and immaculate mud houses with towering haystacks.
As dusk falls, you’ll drift back downstream and are likely to be surrounded by a deep-orange sunset. You’re also likely to be the only tourist in sight. Magic.
What you’ll do
- Cruise down the Narayani River with chances to spot wildlife, including one-horned rhinos
- Visit the remote Tharu community of Barauli for a warm, home-cooked lunch
- Explore rice paddies and traditional mud houses off the tourist trail
- Experience authentic Tharu culture and daily village life
- Return at sunset for a serene, crowd-free river journey
Barauli on the map
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