Travel guide · Nepal
Tangting Village
A Gurung village near Pokhara with community homestays and Annapurna and Machhapuchhre views.
Tangting is a peaceful Gurung village in Kaski district, set on a forested ridge at around 1,500 metres in the hills north-east of Pokhara. Within sight of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna, surrounded by terraced fields and overlooking the Madi valley, it offers a genuine community homestay experience just a few hours from Nepal's busiest tourist city — yet far from its crowds. For travellers who want big mountain views and authentic Gurung hospitality without a long trek, Tangting is an ideal choice.
A quiet Gurung village
Tangting (sometimes written Tanting) is a traditional Gurung settlement with stone houses, slate roofs and a strong Gurkha heritage. Its community homestay scheme, run through a village committee, places guests with host families in turn so that tourism income is shared across the village — the same principle behind Sirubari, the country's first community homestay, and the wider community homestay villages of Nepal. Rooms are simple and clean, and meals are generous home-cooked dal bhat and seasonal vegetables grown on the surrounding terraces.
Mountain views and walks
The village faces a fine stretch of the Annapurna skyline, with Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna and Lamjung Himal rising beyond the ridges. Sunrise over the peaks, watched from the village or a short uphill walk, is the moment most visitors remember. Easy day walks lead through forest and farmland to neighbouring hamlets, viewpoints and small shrines, and the area connects to wider trekking routes through the Madi valley for those who want to walk further.
Culture and things to do
Staying with a Tangting family is the best way to experience Gurung and Magar culture first-hand. Evenings often bring a cultural programme of Gurung song and dance, and hosts are happy to involve guests in cooking, farm work and village festivals. The slow pace — tea on the porch, walks through the fields, conversation with the family — is the whole point.
Getting there and planning
Tangting is reached by jeep or local vehicle on a winding mountain road from Pokhara, a trip of a few hours, with a short walk into the village at the end. Arrange your stay through the village homestay committee or a Pokhara operator, and bring cash and a warm layer for cool hill evenings. Time your visit using the best time to visit Nepal guide — autumn and spring bring the clearest mountain views — and consider combining Tangting with Ghale Gaun in nearby Lamjung for a fuller Gurung homestay circuit.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tangting?+
Tangting (also spelled Tanting) is a Gurung village in Kaski district, set on a ridge at around 1,500 metres in the hills north-east of Pokhara, within reach of the Annapurna foothills. It is connected to Pokhara by a winding mountain road.
What are the views from Tangting?+
Tangting looks out toward Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna and Lamjung Himal, with the Madi valley below. Clear-weather sunrises over the peaks are a highlight, and the village is surrounded by terraced fields and forest.
What is the Tangting homestay like?+
Guests stay with Gurung families in traditional homes, sharing simple rooms and home-cooked meals. The community homestay scheme rotates guests between households and often includes cultural programmes of Gurung dance and the chance to join in farm and village life.
How do you reach Tangting from Pokhara?+
Tangting is reached by jeep or local vehicle on a winding mountain road from Pokhara, a journey of a few hours, with a short walk into the village at the end. Some visitors arrive on foot as part of a short trek through the Madi valley hills.
