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For guests: * Those wanting to stay with families are willing to share for a life of Nepal. They agree to live in conditions of comfort often precarious. Depending on the situation: lack of water, no shower, few furnitures, thin mattress, promiscuity, and simple local food (rice, vegetables)... * Guests must respect the traditions of the family and shall impose anything to them, in no case. Before taking an initiative, it is strongly recommended to seek the advice of a nepali ... * The agency and the family are not responsible for theft or physical damage suffered by the hosts. * Tourists should have the main basic medicine to treat headache, stomach problems, colds ... Do not forget the toilet paper and a plastic bag for your waste. * For security, a member of the family home or a guide must accompany guests. Otherwise in case of problems, the agency or the family can not be responsible. * Guests must not give gifts or money if the Nepalese ask for it. This is possible, but at the initiative of tourists only. * In case of misconduct or lack of respect for family life, the agency may decide to replace the homestay nights by nights in hotels.
For families: * Families should prepare the arrival of guests with attention, particularly to clean and maintain a basic hygiene of housing. * Families have to take care specially of : the hygiene of toilets, kitchen and bedroom (clean matress and blankets), enough cooking meals, providing clean water. * Families should share as much time as possible with the guests and share with them moments of life: cooking, meals, prayers at the temple, leisure, work in the field ... * If one member of the family can speak english with guests, it would be an advantage. * In case of problems, families must notify the agency as soon as possible and if necessary (medical emergency), take the initiative. * Families should respect the privacy of the guests (knock the door before entering in their room) * For security, at least one member of the family home or a guide must accompany guests. Otherwise in case of problems, the agency and the family can not be responsible. * Families should not ask for gifts or money to their hosts. However, they may accept.
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