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Long Stays and Remote Work at Sacred Trails Kathmandu Homestay
Staying for weeks or months? Long-stay discounts, a desk and fast Wi-Fi in every room, a kitchen in the family apartment, laundry, and help with visas, SIM cards and buses.
By Shiva GiriPublished 5 min readFacts checked
We regularly host digital nomads, volunteers, students, language learners, meditation students and families who stay for weeks or months. Budhanilkantha is a calm residential neighbourhood at the foot of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park — a good place to settle into a routine, with the city 25–35 minutes away when you want it.
Long-stay rates
- Stay 3 nights or more: 5% off.
- Stay 7 nights or more: 6% off.
- Weekly and monthly rates on request — message us with your dates for a quote.
- Booking 14 or more days ahead: 5% off; 30 or more days ahead: 6% off.
Working from the homestay
Every room has a study table, and fast, unlimited Wi-Fi covers the rooms, the lobby and the rooftop. When you need a change of scene, the rooftop terrace looks across the Kathmandu Valley to the Shivapuri forest.
Which room for a long stay?
Solo travellers and couples usually take a Deluxe King room ($35 a night with breakfast, before long-stay discounts). If you want to cook, the 2-bedroom family apartment ($70 a night) has a fully equipped kitchen, a dining table and a living room, which makes longer stays much more affordable.
Everyday life in Budhanilkantha
- Cafés, local Nepali restaurants and international options are within walking distance or a short ride, and delivery apps reach the homestay.
- The nearest bus stop is about a 10-minute walk, with regular buses and minibuses into the city; taxis and ride-hailing are easy to find.
- Budhanilkantha Temple is a short walk away, and Shivapuri forest trails start on the edge of the neighbourhood.
- Laundry is available for a small charge, and fresh linen and towels on request.
Visas and practicalities
Tourist visas can be extended at the immigration offices in Kathmandu or Pokhara, up to a maximum of 150 days in a calendar year (as published in October 2026 — check the Department of Immigration website for current rules). We can help with directions to the office. A local SIM card with data can be bought at the airport when you arrive.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer monthly rates?
Yes. Stays of 7 nights or more get 6% off, and we quote weekly and monthly rates on request.
Is the Wi-Fi good enough for remote work?
Yes. Fast, unlimited Wi-Fi covers every room, the lobby and the rooftop, and every room has a study table.
Can I cook during a long stay?
Yes, in the 2-bedroom family apartment, which has its own fully equipped kitchen and dining table.
Sources
Fees and regulations change. These are the references we checked on 18 October 2026 — confirm current details with the official source before you travel.
