Nepal – Hike & Help Expedition

3,840 AED per traveller

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overview

This 8 day trip will provide an invaluable source of learning for students, allowing them to develop communication skills and a better understanding of culture, geography, and science. Students will have the opportunity to visit local villages and community schools whilst learning about sustainable trekking, with a true experience of backpacking and camping alongside the stunning Himalayan mountain range.

Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia, bordered to the North by China and South, East and West by India. Tropical jungle, rivers, hills, frozen valleys and the mighty Himalayas mixed together with the cultural diversity of people make Nepal a go-to destination.

Highlights

Trek alongside stunning panoramic views of the Himalayan mountain range
Visit local schools, interact with school children and take part in a full day of community project work
Hike through dense, beautiful forest and encounter local wildlife
Visit Namobuddha – one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites

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what's included

UK Expedition Leader

Comprehensive travel insurance

Project funds and management

All meals

Unlimited drinking water

All accommodation mentioned in the itinerary

Entrance fees for all sights in the itinerary

all program transfers in private vehicles

Local Expedition Leader

Tips for Guides

24 hour support throughout expedition

Day to Day

day 01

Arrive

Arrive at Kathmandu airport and drive to the hotel. After check-in, there will be a safety and orientation briefing on your expedition followed by dinner and rest and relaxation at the hotel.

day 02

Drive to Changunarayan - Hike to Nagarkot

After breakfast, leave the hotel and drive to the village of Changunarayan, where you will visit the famous Changu Narayan temple. From here, the group will trek towards Nagarkot, where once arrived you will set up camp for the night.

day 03

Trek to Dhulikhel

Witness sunrise over the Himalayan peaks whilst enjoying breakfast before setting off for the first part of the trek. Stop for a picnic lunch and continue on the trail through dense forest before arriving at the village of Dhulikel where you will enjoy a welldeserved dinner and some rest and relaxation.

day 04

Trek to Balthali via Namobuddha

Today will see the group hike towards to Namobuddha - one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Buddhism followers. After having lunch at Namobudhha, hike down to Sankhu village and continue to hike further down to Roshi river and climb up to Balthali village - an outstanding place of isolation and relaxation surrounded by Nepali countryside which will be home for the night.

day 05

Full day visit to local school

After an early breakfast, the group will enjoy visiting local schools. Students will visit some different local schools throughout the day. They will be able to draw and appreciate comparisons between local school students & themselves. There will be a discussion during dinnertime about the visit of the school and village. Students will come up with plans as to how they could help the schools, orphanage and village community.

day 06

Community Work

Today, students will take part in community project work today. Details on what work students will be carrying out will be given nearer the trip as we know what work needs helping with in the local community. The group will learn the value of working as a team to contribute to a bigger project. In the evening, students will have the opportunity to rest and relax ready for returning to Kathmandu tomorrow.

day 07

Trek to Khopasi / drive to Kathmandu

After a final campsite breakfast, the group will hike to Khopasi, before returning by bus to Kathmandu. After checking in to the hotel, the group will enjoy some well deserved rest and relaxation and dinner.

day 08

Departure

Depending on flight times, the group will have some free time for shopping in the vibrant Thamel area before transferring to the airport for your departure flight.

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about Adventures by Camps International

Adventures by Camps International is the specialist expedition brand of the Camps International Group. We focus on delivering outstanding adventures that are safe, challenging and meaningful. Our heritage is in the high mountains of the Himalayas, and through our unique network we can offer bespoke challenge-based expeditions and adventure trips worldwide.