For my fieldwork, I needed a site with real ecological diversity, and PAARC delivered. Within one property and its nearby surroundings, I documented dozens of bird species, and plant life ranging from native Chilaune and Katus forest trees to cultivated Dragon Fruit and Avocado orchards. Having a library and place to stay right on site meant I could move from observation to write-up without losing a single day. It’s a researcher’s dream setup.

“As an agriculture student, visiting PAARC was incredibly valuable. I got to see organic farming, beekeeping, and Himalayan agriculture practices up close instead of just reading about them in textbooks. The hands-on learning here is something no classroom can offer.”

“My evenings at PAARC often ended the same way, sitting in a circle under the string lights with fellow travellers and locals, eyes closed, breathing together as the sounds of the garden settled around us. There’s something different about meditating as a group rather than alone; the quiet felt shared. By the time we opened our eyes, the whole day’s noise had melted away. It’s rare to find a place where wellness brings strangers together like that, I left calmer and more connected than I’ve felt in years.”

“I came to Nepal for the mountains and ended up staying an extra week at PAARC. There’s something grounding about starting the day with yoga, then spending the afternoon walking the dragon fruit rows and learning how it’s all grown. Back home, farming and wellness rarely sit in the same conversation, here they just make sense together. Genuinely one of the more unexpected highlights of my trip.”