How a Homestay sparked women’s entrepreneurship and confidence in Mustang’s Thini village
Summary
The homestay initiative in Thini village, Mustang, has empowered local women by boosting their confidence and enabling them to start small enterprises using native crops, enhancing both tourism and economic independence.
Key Points
- The Thakali Community Homestay, launched in 2017, has brought tourists to previously overlooked Thini village in Mustang, involving 12 homes with a focus on organic and traditional experiences.
- Women like Battimaya Thakali have become financially stronger and more confident by participating in homestay tourism and related enterprises.
- The Koseli Ghar souvenir and gift shop complements the homestay by producing and selling local food products such as buckwheat biscuits and dried apple slices, supported by rural municipality training and equipment.
- Though small-scale, the income from these enterprises supports household expenses and has fostered a sense of empowerment among the women of Thini.
