This beautifully restored farmhouse overlooks the historic village of Nuwakot. Formerly an important trade route to Tibet, the Newars settled here, building a great fortress and temple.  This little-visited backwater is a real gem – on the way to or from the Langtang and Rasuwa trekking areas, this makes a welcome stopover or a great place to take a few days’ break from Kathmandu.

The Farm is very relaxed and informal. The rooms are beautifully decorated with local handmade bedcovers, old wood furniture, timber beams and the thick thatched roof keeps the place cool in summer and warm in the winter.

There are 11 rooms, including three singles, with doubles, triples, a family room and two interconnecting rooms that can be arranged to suit, so it is ideal for small groups or families.  All except the singles come with attached bathrooms.

Slightly off the main tourist route up to Langtang, there is plenty of interest to detain you for a day or two - longer if you just want somewhere to relax, where you can take short walks to admire Ganesh Himal and Langtang or explore the village of Nuwakot, a few minutes’ walk below.

The Famous Farm is run by Himalayan Encounters, a successful and responsible trekking company who see a key aspect of tourism being in how it can serve the interests of the destination by creating jobs and various service providers.  Himlayan Encounters’ motto is encapsulated in its catchphrase -- “Tourism in communities and the community in tourism.”

In particular, Himalayan Encounters is working with the local government school, helping a dozen deaf and mute children who board there. The company is renovating a small house nearby to accommodate these children and give them the extra support they need. Volunteers are currently working at the school along with the youth from the village. In addition, the Famous Farm can be seen to be run in a responsible manner, conserving water, growing organic vegetables and supporting local producers. Staff are locals and the nearly all the workers involved in the renovation of the farmhouse came from the neighbouring area.