Pakyong district · Experiences
Village life in Pakyong and the Silk Route
Homestays, farms and harvests
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Nights with families in Lepcha, Bhutia, Limbu, Rai and Sherpa villages, paid fairly and booked directly. 5 experiences below, each with its time, cost and the best hour to go.
Village life
Cardamom and farm lane walk
A guided stroll through Aritar's farm lanes, where large cardamom grows under alder shade beside maize, ginger and vegetable plots. You learn …
Village life
Cardamom and kitchen garden walk
A slow walk through Lingtam's terraces where cardamom grows under shade beside maize, ginger and vegetables, with a host who explains each …
Village life
Forest walk from Mankhim down to Aritar
A downhill walk through forest, cardamom plots and farm lanes from the temple ridge to Aritar, with a local guide, avoiding the …
Village life
Village walk among the paddy terraces
An easy walk on village paths and quiet roads below Pakyong, among rice terraces, bamboo and ginger fields, with a local guide …
Village life
Terrace farm visit
A guided look at the terraces above the river: what grows, when it is planted and how the family works, if the …
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