Sirubari

As a villager of Sirubari I love this area.You must visit the place once,its my identity .The introduction of homestays in Sirubari sparked a wave of such projects around the nation. In addition to becoming the first model community homestay in Nepal, Sirubari also established this idea across South Asia. As the pioneer of homestays and rural tourism, Captain Rudraman Gurung was awarded the prestigious honour of Hero for Rural Tourism in 2067. His creative strategy entailed giving visitors an immersed experience by having them stay in the locals' houses and eat in their kitchens. Three years after rural tourism started in Sirubari, the hamlet was formally recognised as Nepal's first model tourism village in 2057. The government took notice of Sirubari's achievements and issued guidelines promoting rural tourism in 2065. The homestay even won a Gold Award for Heritage and Culture from the Pacific Asia Tourism Association (PATA) in 2001. After winning the Syangja district's election as a Member of Parliament in 2048, Rudraman continued his vigorous marketing and enhancement of the homestay experience. Unfortunately, the nation lost this pioneer of rural tourism in 2072. While Rudraman encouraged not only his community but the entire nation to embrace homestays, Sirubari will never forget him. The gastronomic landscape of Nepal has been greatly influenced by Rudraman's idea of homestays. The homestay concept helped traditional Nepali cuisines like maize, millet, dhido, roti, and gundruk acquire popularity. These traditional Nepali foods might still be mostly unknown today without homestays. Homestays are now the mainstay of rural tourism, giving communities job opportunities, encouraging self-sufficiency, and acting as a means of income. The 25-year journey of homestays has been a happy one for the people. Sirubari, located 1600 metres above sea level, enchants tourists with its vibrant culture and welcoming atmosphere. The greeting ritual for new guests is spectacular in every way. When tourists arrive, they are guaranteed to be greeted with flower garlands and the local music known as "Panchebaja." A leader who has been associated with the homestay from the beginning, Urmila Gurung, says that visitors feel really happy and satisfied when they arrive. Following the presentation of the village, teams of 5 to 10 people tour various homes. Traditional-style residences are proudly preserved by the homestays. Following a meal made using ingredients from the area, visitors can enjoy traditional dances and musical acts like Ghatu, Sorathi, Salaijo, Jhyaure, and Bhajan Chudka. Even visitors from abroad, who are unfamiliar with such a wide cultural diversity, are mesmerised by the energetic environment. Fried corn, mohi (a local beverage), local whisky, gundruk, soybean pickles, local chicken, goat meat, and dhido (a traditional meal made from millet or maize) are all part of the gracious greetings. Children do not have access to alcohol. The historic atmosphere, together with the tidy and well-kept homes, offer a much-needed break from the stresses of daily life. Urmila, also a daughter-in-law of Rudraman, proudly acknowledges the (Rajatjayanti) silver jubilee of their homestay and expresses concern about the recent increase in migration from Sirubari. Many Sirubari residents, especially those who served in the British or Indian Army and now receive pension benefits, have migrated to cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara. Since they are unable to earn, the locals in this area run the homestay as a pastime. Sirubari had 43 homes at first, of which 35 were used as homestays. All homes eventually started receiving visitors, but as a result of migration, only 20 households still do so now. The homestay recently held an extravagant event to mark its silver anniversary. The package prices have stayed reasonably priced for more than 25 years. A one-night package that cost Rs. 400 25 years ago has only climbed to Rs. 1400 today. All the while, the food's natural flavours have been kept. The Tourism Management Committee makes sure that visitors continue to enjoy the same authentic food. Homestays are widely available around the nation, with certain businesses charging premium rates. But visitors can enjoy a genuine homestay experience for a reasonable price. Although the surge of homestays across Nepal initially attracted a sizable number of tourists from Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Australia, and other nations, tourist destinations have since become more diverse. Today, the bulk of visits are from within the country. Four routes on the Siddharth Highway can be used to get to Sirubari, which is located around 45 km from the well-known tourist destination of Pokhara: Nagdanda, Setikhola, Badkhola, and Helu. You can enjoy a lot with family.