Description

Program Description

This program gives you the opportunity to experience Nepal on an adventure side. You will hike through the foothills of the Himalayan mountains, go on a fun-filled white water rafting adventure to explore the rapids, camp overnight under the stars, go on a jungle safari and experience the wildlife of the mountains at their best.

Add-on: +Learning

There is no +Learning add-on available for this program.

Aims & Objectives

The aim of this program is to bring you closer to authentic Nepal and take you on an adventurous journey into the Himalayas.

Schedule

• Welcoming Ritual – Puja to the Gods & goddess and name giving ceremony with Ice breaking activities
• Review the schedule,
• Social behaviors norms dos & don’ts in Nepali culture
• Cross culture seminar on eating, drinking, clothing bathing & toileting customs in Nepal
• Lunch
• Talk on safety & security during the program. Signing up the Code of Conduct, Child Protection Policy and Release & Waiver of Liability. Collection of passport copies, photos, and police clearance
• Information on placement and visiting the placement site.
• Assignment to find the local civics places in and around the program house neighborhood. Get personal accessories (Photocopy, money exchange, ATM and take picture). Clothing shopping at the local market.
• Dinner

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 activities
• Overnight stay at a resort

Friday

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

***This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.***

Starting Dates

During 2023

This program starts every week.

During 2024

This program starts every week.

Participant Criteria & Requirements

Standard Requirements

Minimum age:                18

Maximum age:                65

Minimum English level:        Basic

CRB required:                On Signup

Passport copy required:        On Signup

Resume copy required:        No

Required qualification:        None

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