Nepal Adventure Week Nepal

This is a fantastic way to end your volunteering project, by exploring some of Nepal’s best sights. On the other hand, if you would prefer to travel a bit, and get to know the country before your project starts this could be a great add-on. This is an exciting and fun week!

Monday

• Hike through the mountain in Shivapuri.
• Overnight stay at the centre in Kathmandu

Tuesday

• Drive to Charaudi early in the morning (3 hours)
• White water rafting at Trisuli river
• Overnight camping

Wednesday

• Continue rafting
• Drive to Chitwan
• Jungle activities
• Overnight stay at a resort

Thursday

Jungle adventure! We will be going on a safari in Sauraha, Chitwan to experience its exotic wildlife in its natural habitat. Included are a visit to the elephant breeding center, walking in the jungle, bird watching, canoeing and watching a cultural dance by locals.

• Jungle activities
• Overnight stay at a resort

Friday

• Morning jungle activities
• Drive back to Kathmandu
• Overnight stay at the centre

*Schedule possible to change due to the project and community needs at the time. Volunteer flexibility and adaptability is important to a positive volunteering experience.

• Arrival  airport transfer
• 3 Meals p/day weekdays, 2 meals p/day weekends
• Accommodation (Volunteer Centers – shared dorm style rooms)
• Daily ground transportation (to/from project)
• Training & supervision as required
• Use of necessary equipment incl program materials
• 24/7 emergency assistance, volunteer support, local guiding and advice
• Touring & excursions as per itinerary
• Certificate of Completion 

• Travel insurance (mandatory)
• Airfares & visa fees
• Additional tours, souvenirs, spending money
• Some daily local transport (depending on program eg. $2 p/day)

Programs begin every Monday, and volunteers are required to arrive the day prior, for orientation before the project. Your accommodation on the Sunday is included in the program fees.

A free airport pickup is included when arriving to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). You must arrive between the hours 06:00 to 24:00 on Sunday.

If arriving outside the pickup times, you can book a private transfer or extra night for an additional fee.

Alternatively, if arriving early you could wait at the arrival’s terminal for the pickup time, book accommodation at the airport and meet us during the pickup times or make your own way to the project (we will advise on how to do this).

From the airport to Kathmandu accommodation, it takes 45 minutes by taxi.

The weekends are always open for your leisure. The local team will assist you in organising additional travel plans with heaps of local knowledge. Shopping in Kathmandu is an experience all its own. Thamel, Kathmandu’s tourist hotspot, is where shoppers can find Nepalese, Tibetan and Indian artifacts, woodcarvings, handicraft and an assortments of unique clothing and apparel. There are also several malls where you can find fashionable clothing and grocery stores, offering everything from wine to breakfast cereals. There are numerous dining options available throughout the city, including Italian, Indian, Thai, Korean and Chinese in addition to a variety of local cuisine.

Additional Requirements

Due to the length and active nature of this program, a decent level of fitness is required.

Additional Equipment

• Shoes suitable for hiking
• Some warm clothes
• Sandals for rafting

For information on holidays and any programs affected, please see the following link: 

NP – Holidays – All Programs

Nepal is one of the most beautiful and culturally rich countries in the world.  Nepal first opened its borders to outsiders in the 1950s.  It is home to Mount Everest, the birthplace of Buddha, and an astonishingly beautiful landscape, ranging from the well-known peaks of the Himalaya to the low-lying regions of the Terai.

The Nepali people are as diverse at the geography, with over 70 languages or dialects and scores of traditional festivals celebrated throughout the year.

However, Nepal is also one of the most under-developed countries in the world, with low rates of literacy, high rates of poverty and a persistent gender imbalance. The government is frequently unable to provide adequate education and health facilities throughout the country and both urban and rural areas are forced to live without necessary resources to promote growth and development of their communities.

Nepal is a year round destination, and the cliate can vary between the North and South regions. The best overall times to visit are during spring and autumn (particually for trekking).

December to Febuary is winter, and it can get extremely cold in the mountains (down to sub zero). Summer in this region has a pleasent temperature but still bring some warmer clothing for the evenings. 

Summer in southern Nepal can get extremely hot (plus 40°C) in some areas. Winter temperatures in this area can range from 7°C to 23°C.

Kathmandu has a pleasent climate on average. The monsoon rains start from June to September in Nepal. 

The majority of Nepalis are either Hindus or Buddhists, but there are many other religions here too like Islam, Christianity, Jainism and Sikhism. You will find many temples and monasteries around Nepal. The right hand is used for important things such as passing money, eating and the giving of gifts. 

Nepalese people love their food and much of it has been influenced by Indian and Tibetan cultures. Nepali people have a lot of respect for elders and will call each other didi (“older sister”), bahini (“younger sister”), etc, even if they are not actually related. The family unit is very strong and having a close knit family is important for the local people. 

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