Khoreia Tamang Village near Changu Narayan ancient temple village. Top 10 What to Expect From a Rural Homestay in Nepal 1. Meteor showers are incredible. Check with astrological sites to see if there will be anything spectacular while you are here in Nepal. Plan your homestay to coincide with such events ( International Meteor Organization ). 2. If you bring a gift for the wife/mother she may not be able to keep it. Please bring two gifts, one for the mother-in-law and one for the wife who will be serving you if the family lives in the traditional, extended-family type home. Also, ask about appropriate colors if you are bringing scarves or other clothing. Red is not to be worn by widows in many places in Nepal and other countries in Asia. Scarves and the beautiful necklaces they sell near the temples make lovely gifts for $1-5. 3. If you need to use the toilet at night during your stay you may be asked to climb out the window and squat on the roof (obviously...