Your Tranquil Escape in the Foothills of the Langtang

Nestled in the Himalayan foothills, an authentic Newari Manor House lovingly restored to its former glory. The Famous Farm just oozes with rustic charm and character. Delightful, colorful gardens with a sunny disposition offer places of peace. For travelers seeking a peaceful retreat in Nepal, the farm provides an ideal escape. With authentic village life just beyond its gates, it’s the perfect destination to slow down, relax, and experience the simple beauty of Nepal.

Famous Farm Nuwakot

A landscape of Beauty

Now think of a farm on a terraced hillside, of an ancient fortress and citadel of terracotta tiled roofs and gold finials glinting in sunshine. Below the boutique stay is a fertile valley, a river meandering through it. The scene is given vast scale by the surrounding great green hills – yet actually merely foothills – rising in the north to the snows of The Langtang Himal.

A Restored Sanctuary:

An imposing manor house and two charming cottages form a courtyard, while The Farm itself is a delight of quiet corners and verdant niches with terraces of abundant, colorful, organic crops. Not that it was always so; for once prosperous families headed to Kathmandu for education and a plastic existence, rot, collapse and subsidence had long been the reality.

Historic Setting

The farm, the fortress, and the citadel are hidden gems. Nuwakot Bazaar is a center-piece of the Nepalese story; of the shaping of far-flung tribes and of trans-Himalayan races into a unified kingdom. Staying at The Famous Farm is not just a retreat, but also an immersion into the living story of Nepal.

Experiences

The Famous Farm Hike: Villages, Temples, and Mountain Views

Begin your hike at The Famous Farm, with a short 10-minute walk to the first viewpoint. From there, follow the uphill trail through terraced fields and scattered settlements, reaching a hilltop viewpoint in about 45 minutes. On clear days, this spot offers sweeping views of the Langtang Range and Ganesh Himal.

Along the way, you can pause in local hamlets to meet residents and experience the rhythm of life in Nepal’s middle hills. Continue with a gentle 15-minute climb to the Mallika Temple, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic vistas of the Langtang and Rolwaling Ranges, as well as the Tadi Valley below. The descent begins with stone steps leading to the open fields of Turkechaur (20 minutes), then continues downhill to a local school (30 minutes). The final stretch follows a one-kilometer motorable road, winding through charming villages before bringing you back to The Famous Farm

Through Villages and Valleys to Turkechaur and Nuwakot

Follow the dirt track past a local school to Turkechaur, where sweeping views of the Tadi Valley unfold beneath you. Continuing along the trail, you’ll pass through Keureni Bhanjyang and into a small forest (approximately 2 hours).

This stretch is perfect for birdwatching, while the surrounding scenery offers a delightful mix of picturesque villages, rolling green terraces, and locals tending their fields with age-old farming traditions. The walk provides both beauty and cultural insight, culminating in the chance to explore the charming settlements of Turkechaur and Nuwakot village.