Four Week Cultural Road Trip

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4 - 4 veckor  ·  Ålder 18 - 50+

rating  Briljant 4.7  · 
  Verifierad av Volunteer World
  Utmärkt Svarsfrekvens

Höjdpunkter

  • Visit fascinating places including Buddhist temples, Royal Chitwan National Park, river rafting down the Trisuli river & hiking
  • 5 day trek to Poon Hill!
  • Immerse yourself in local culture on the orientation week
  • Volunteer for the last week!


Särskilt lämplig för

Ålder 18+
Singlar
Par
Familjer
Grupper
50+

Om programmet

Travel and volunteer! A rewarding and unforgettable Nepalese experience spanning 4 weeks. Visit and experience four vastly distinctive regions of this exotic country!

3 weeks travelling and 1 week volunteering! You'll have the chance to explore fascinating sites like the Swoyambhunath Buddhist temple and the expansive Royal Chitwan National Park, and take part in a volunteer program on the last week (this could be teaching, kindergarten or renovation). 

Embark on ...

Om programmet

3 weeks travelling and 1 week volunteering! You'll have the chance to explore fascinating sites like the Swoyambhunath Buddhist temple and the expansive Royal Chitwan National Park, and take part in a volunteer program on the last week (this could be teaching, kindergarten or renovation). 

Embark on a rafting adventure along the Trisuli River, hike through rural villages in Kathmandu, and enjoy a rewarding five-day trek to Poon Hill, where you’ll witness some of the world's most stunning mountain ranges. You'll also participate in yoga and meditation sessions for both body and mind, along with visits to local markets and enriching cultural introduction sessions.


Location
Kathmandu, the capital and largest city in Nepal, is an incredible place! The contrast of decaying buildings, smell of incense, street sellers, historic temples and incredible mountain views will invigorate your senses and keep you inspired to learn more about the amazing history and culture. For several hundred years, Kathmandu was one of three rival royal cities, along with Bhaktapur and Patan. The highlight of Kathmandu has long been Durbar Square, the largest of the palace squares in the three royal cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Temples and monuments of varying shapes, sizes, styles, and faiths can be found here. This small, mountain-sheltered valley is the historical centre of Nepal, a place where kingdoms rose and fell, where palaces and temples were built and rebuilt, and where Nepali art and culture was developed and refined.

Project Tasks
  • Join a volunteer program on the last week
  • Explore some of Nepal's best sights
  • Join adventure activites like white water rafting!

Typisk dag

Week 1Day 1: Monday

Rituals, talk on religion and culture, ßsign the documents, do's and don'ts and an assignment

Day 2: Tuesday

Language, cross culture introduction, orientation tour to local market, exclusive downtown and touritic downtown. Scavanger Hunt at local market

Day 3: Wednesday

Yoga and ...

Typisk dag

Week 1Day 1: Monday

Rituals, talk on religion and culture, ßsign the documents, do's and don'ts and an assignment

Day 2: Tuesday

Language, cross culture introduction, orientation tour to local market, exclusive downtown and touritic downtown. Scavanger Hunt at local market

Day 3: Wednesday

Yoga and meditation session, Present the Scavanger hunt experience and a cooking class & tour to Jamyang stupa, sleeping Bishnu and Iscon Temple followed by a movie night

Day 4: Thursday

Tour to Swoyambhunath , talk on TGL funding, placement site and add on language class  followed by a Cultural Night

Day 5: Friday

Full day Hiking to Shivapuri

Day 6: Saturday

Free time for you to relax.

Day 7: Sunday

Free time for you to relax.

Week 2Day 8: Monday

Drive to Charaudi and start White water rafting

Day 9: Tuesday

Continue rafting, drive to Chitwan

Day 10: Wednesday

Jungle activities

Day 11: Thursday

Jungle activities

Day 12: Friday

Drive to Pokhara - visit lake side and get necessary items for trekking.

Day 13: Saturday

Free time for you to relax.

Day 14: Sunday

Drive to Nayapul and trek for 3 to 4 hours to Tirkhedhunga.

Week 3Day 15: Monday

Trek to Ghodepani for 6 to 7 hours (steps uphill)

Day 16: Tuesday

Get up early in the morning to see the sun rise at Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani for 5 hours

Day 17: Wednesday

Trek about 6 hours to Tolka via Ghandruk - Landruk

Day 18: Thursday

Trek about 5 to 6 hours to Phedi and drive to Pokhara enjoy the massage

Day 19: Friday

Drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus for about 8 hours

Day 20: Saturday

Free time for you to relax.

Day 21: Sunday

Free time for you to relax.

Week 4Day 22-26: Monday to Friday

Community Work in Kathmandu

You will get the chance to give back to Nepal by helping out in some of our projects. Your options to choose from:

  • Teaching in Local Schools
  • Renovation projects
  • Kindergarten
Day 27: Saturday

Transfer to Tribhuvan Int'l airport

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

***Weekly program lineup may be changed depending on various conditions on ground.***


Fritidsaktiviteter

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 ...

Fritidsaktiviteter

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.


Krav

Krav

Minimiålder: 18 år

För att kunna delta i programmet måste du vara minst 18 år gammal på programmets startdatum. Det kan finnas undantag om du kan visa upp tillstånd från din(a) vårdnadshavare eller om du åtföljs av dina föräldrar.

Språkfärdigheter

Du måste tala Engelska (grundnivå)

Kontroll av kriminell bakgrund

krävs

Begränsningar av nationalitet

Inga begränsningar. Hjälpande händer från hela världen är välkomna.

Andra Färdigheter

A good level of fitness is required.

Tidsåtgång

Din hjälp kommer att behövas på Måndag, Tisdag, Onsdag, Torsdag och Fredag

Vad som ingår

Vad som ingår

Tjänster av Involvement Volunteers IVI

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 

Hämtning på flygplatsen på Tribhuvan International Airport

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.

For Pokhara placements you will be picked up at KTM airport and spend the first night (Sunday) at the accommodation in Kathmandu. On Monday you will have an orientation day in Kathmandu (no orientation is offered in Pokhara). On Tuesday, you will be transferred to Pokhara, before starting your project on the Wednesday. If your first project is in Pokhara then the transfer is included. If first volunteering in Kathmandu, and then changing to a project in Pokhara, you will need to pay extra for the transfer. 

For Buddhist monastery placements please note that transfers between Kathmandu and monasteries are not included in the program fee. You will be picked up at KTM airport and spend the first night (Sunday) at the accommodation in Kathmandu. On Monday you will have an orientation day in Kathmandu. On Tuesday, you will transfer to the monastery. We highly recommend doing the cultural orientation week add-on project for monastery projects, so you have a full understanding of the local culture. 

Boende

Along the route you will have overnight stays in hotels/guest houses, resorts and buses. More information can be found inside the program schedule.

Kathmandu House

Located in the heart of Kathmandu, about 1 hours drive from the airport, the large volunteer center has 4 bedrooms which hold up to 12 people maximum, with 3 to 4 people sharing one room. They have modern bathrooms; a modern kitchen and dining room, mini library, a fully furnished living room; live-in staff on call 24/7; a garden complete with a comfortable covered area and 24/7 security.  

Centrally located, there are several gym’s nearby as well as local supermarkets, ATM’s, mobile phone shops etc.   For couples or those wanting more privacy, there are upgrade accommodation options available for an additional cost.  This must be booked well in advance and is subject to availability. 

Kathmandu accommodation includes 3 Meals p/day weekdays,  2 Meals p/day weekends (mostly vegetarian cuisine), 4-6 persons p/room and Wifi in public areas- quality is not the best though. You may want to purchase a local SIM data plan. There is also a T.V, DVD player, computer, Laundry facilities (at an additional fee), Lockable rooms, Hot shower, Private bathrooms, Bed Linen (no towels), Mosquito protection and Fans (no air-con).

*Accommodation may be in our local centre or in close proximity, depending on availability and time of year.

Mat och Dryck

You will be provided with three meals a day on weekdays and two meals per day on weekends. The meals are a mix of Western and Nepalese food, consisting mainly of vegetarian dishes including rice and vegetables. You can expect to have a chicken dish about once per week. You can chose to eat out at any of the local restaurants.

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God tillgång till projektområdet

Vad ingår INTE?

Vad ingår INTE?

Flygbiljetter

Den närmaste flygplatsen är Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) i Kathmandu. Vi hjälper dig att hitta billiga flyg till Nepal. HITTA BILLIGA FLYG

Reseförsäkring

Att resa utomlands är ett äventyr och det är alltid bäst att vara förberedd. Plötslig sjukdom eller skada, avbokning eller stöld - en reseförsäkring för Nepal ger trygghet och är ett plus att ha. FÅ ETT PRISFÖRSLAG

Vacciner

Om du har för avsikt att arbeta som volontär i Nepal bör du söka medicinsk rådgivning innan du börjar din sociala resa. Kontrollera vilka vaccinationer som krävs för Nepal. KONTROLL AV VACCIN

Detaljer vid ankomsten

Program starts first Monday of each month. Arrivals on Sat/ Sun. If arriving on Sat, an extra night is charged.

Tillgänglighet
Jan Febr Mars Apr Maj Jun Jul Aug Sept Okt Nov Dec

Pris för programmet

4 veckor 2 643€
Genomsnittliga priser 661€/vecka

Pris för programmet

661€ per vecka 4 - 4 veckor Ålder 18 - 50+

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Varaktighet

4 - 4 veckor

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Slutbetalning

Din slutbetalning kommer att överenskommas med Involvement Volunteers IVI under ansökningsprocessen. Vanliga lösningar är antingen via banköverföring eller kontant betalning på projektplatsen.


Möt din programledare

Involvement Volunteers IVI

Briljant 4.7 rating (204 fältrapporter)

Non-profit - grundades 1989

Verifierad av Volunteer World

  Utmärkt Svarsfrekvens

Värd är

Lauren

Talade språk: Engelska

Om projektet

IVI are a non profit org with 28 years experience providing responsible volunteer placements in 15 countries worldwide. We help you connect with inspiring opportunities

Möt din programledare

Involvement Volunteers International delivers positive social change to developing communities and vulnerable populations through local, national & international volunteering.  Our projects empower the skilled & un-skilled to catalyse the efforts of local partners in creating a better world.


WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1989, IVI is a pioneer of overseas volunteering.  Back when there was no internet and phones were a luxury in many parts of the world, we traveled to developing countries in search of credible NGO's in need of manpower and global volunteer resources.  Some of the many relationships we forged are utilized to this day. 

We are passionate about volunteering and giving back to society and in particular developing communities which are less fortunate than us.  In this way, we combine travelling with volunteering to help people make a positive impact overseas.

SOCIAL EXPERIENCES
All of IVI’s projects have a strong social element at the core.  With more manpower (& womanpower!) we can truly catalyse the efforts of our local partners.  This means you're sure to meet loads of like-minded people from all parts of the world.   This type of experience truly broadens your understanding of the world and yourself, opening your heart to new enlightened ways of thinking .   With your new found travel companions, you'll have plenty of opportunity to explore and have fun!  

Our projects create a unique platform to experience the true heart and soul of a destination rather than simply the tourist areas.   We'll involve you in meaningful & responsible volunteer work that really benefits the local communities.

AFFORDABLE VOLUNTEER TRAVEL
As a non profit org, we are not motivated by shareholder profits.  Our fee structure is fully transparent to ensure volunteers hard earned money is going directly to the areas where it is most needed.  It is vitally important to us that the presence of volunteers has a positive and sustainable impact on the local communities we work with.   

We charge a one off US$275 application fee per volunteer to cover the running of IVI including administration overheads, project inspection costs, marketing, and salaries.

The program fee starts at $150 p/week and goes straight to the in country management to cover arrival airport transfers, on the ground coordination, orientation, accommodation, meals, in country 24/7 project support, project development, donations and related administration costs.   

In comparison to many of our competitors, our programs are incredible value.

SAFETY & RESPONSIBLE PROGRAMS
With approx 80-90% of our volunteers being single young female travelers, volunteer safety is of the utmost importance.  All of our projects include a dedicated 24/7 in-country management support contact as well as a dedicated placement manager pre/post journey.  This ensures you will be cared for every step of the way.    The local teams are highly experienced and qualified to manage emergency situations.

All IVI projects have been personally inspected to ensure the standards meet necessary guidelines for quality and safety.  In addition, we monitor and maintain communication with local embassies to oversee potential issues in order to notify volunteers and their families accordingly.   

Our Australian team are available 24/7 and only a phone call away.

Our responsibility also extends to the local people which is why volunteers working in childcare related fields must provide a criminal background check before they travel.   Our ultimate goal is the long term development of the communities we work with, hence we work closely with our local partners to ensure that projects are needs driven and sustainable. 

SUPPORT

From your very first inquiry, right through to your welcome home, you'll have the same dedicated volunteer manager at every stage.  We are experts in the field and will provide you in depth insights about what to expect and how to prepare to ensure you have an amazing experience overseas.  Every project includes a detailed welcome pack which provides all aspects needed such as in country contacts, what to pack, cultural values, basic language guides and much much more.   

On arrival at your destination, you'll be greeted by one of our in-country team and in many cases 1 week orientation is provided to help ease you into the way of life and ensure you're equipped with the right customs to ensure a successful volunteer abroad experience.  

FUN!
Volunteering abroad is quite possibly the most rewarding experience you will have in your life!   We know this not only through our own experiences, but through the testimonies from thousands of volunteers we have successfully placed worldwide over 27+ years in operation.  Volunteering overseas is not only rewarding.   It's fun!   You're meeting new people, you're seeing new sights, and you're expanding your understanding of yourself and the world.  You're experiencing something real and life changing in many ways...  

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204 fältrapporter · rating4.7

What a fantastic trip. Getting the opportunity to live in a village for a week was so incredibly special, and all of our hosts quickly became like family. The work itself was challenging at times but very rewarding, and I felt like we were making a difference within the communities that we worked ...
The team of us who were placed in Moala were instantly taken in by the family we were living and were made to feel part of the family. I am grateful for this experience, for the people I met and for the wonderful people who cared for us throughout the 2 weeks. This trip has inspired me to pursue ...
What an incredible experience to be able to live in amongst the island community, fully immersed in village life. I really really enjoyed my stay and it was so amazing to explore the island in my free time. In the classroom, it was mostly helping kids one on one with the work assigned by the ...
I am so blessed to have been lead by amazing dietician and naturopathic professionals who have inspired what I hope to be in this field one day. Words and pictures could never capture how life changing this experience was, and what beautiful souls these people hold. Pictures also don’t capture how ...
There were so many highlights to this trip! However the one that stood out the most was living in Moala village for one week. The team of us who were placed in Moala were instantly taken in by the family we were living and were made to feel part of the family. The people we visited in Moala, Yako ...
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I had such a great time in Zanzibar. The accommodation is really good, it’s clean, you have a very sweet balcony and the bedrooms are good. Also the roommates and coordinators are were really nice 🥰 I really enjoyed my time at the school and I loved to work with the kids 🥰 I made so many ...

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