This is a small village nestled on the southern slopes that lies on the western Nepal near Pokhara valley, entirely inhabited by Gurung ethnic group. The village situated at an altitude 1700m is small and compact with neat and clean well maintained paved trails connecting the mainly stone and slate built houses. The village consists of 60 households. The village offers spectacular views of the Himalayas including Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung ranges in the north, beautiful hamlets and valleys stretching away towards Terai. Likewise, large numbers of pilgrimage sites, shrines, flora and fauna, tranquil lakes, dot the landscapes. The vibrant culture, tradition and lifestyle of the Gurung peoples blended with their affluent hospitality make for a remarkable experience for the lifetime. The village ensures a comfortable climate regardless of any season of the year.
Sirubari can be reached a three hours walk from road head, just 30km away from Pokhara. The village a recent innovation is successfully demonstrated as village tourism. No hotels and lodges as such are available in the village. While in Sirubari, visitors will have to stay in the home of locals as home stay. During their home stay, visitors can have the insights of the rural community and enjoy their warm hospitality. The accommodation is simple, but comfortable with good bedding as well clean rest rooms. The village is perfect location for bird watching and wildlife observation too. Each evening the visitors can be participant in local entertainment program which is usually Gurung dancing and singing
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