Nepal Teaching Project
10 Days, 9 Nights
Nepal boasts an abundance of culture and heritage. Its snow-capped mountains, Buddhist monasteries and lively population make it an incredible destination to immerse yourself in. Despite the sometimes chilly climes up in the mountains, you will receive a warm welcome from the Nepalese. Nepal may be one of the world’s financially poorest countries, but it is a culturally and spiritually rich and a place where the locals demonstrate contentment.
This project primarily focuses on teaching kindergarten-age children to nurture their growth and development. As well as spending time teaching, you will also get to experience the fun side of Nepal with whitewater rafting, canoeing, a jungle safari, and visiting an elephant breeding center.
Prepare yourself for the adventure of a lifetime!
Day 1: Arrival
You will be picked up at the airport by your tour manager and taken to the project center. Once you have had time to settle in, the afternoon will be dedicated to the program orientation, letting you know what to expect over the next few days.
Overnight: Accommodation provided by the project in Kathmandu
Day 2: Kathmandu
Over the next three days, you will be helping teach in the kindergarten class. Activities will include: assisting the teachers with lesson preparation, playing games with the children, getting insights into the local way of working, and acquiring some insight into teaching practices. After a day spent teaching, there will be a quiz related to the education system in the evening.
Overnight: Accommodation provided by the project in Kathmandu
Day 3: teaching
This morning, you will have a meditation class to help you relax and prepare for the day ahead. The rest of the day will be spent with the children. In the evening, you will make a presentation about your own culture and traditions.
Overnight: Accommodation provided by the project in Kathmandu
Day 4 Cooking Class and Teaching
At first, Nepalese food may seem similar to the rest of the Indian sub-continent, but it has its own distinct flavors, ingredients and culinary traditions. This morning, you get to extend your culinary repertoire with a cooking lesson so you can show off your skills back home.
You will have your last session with the children and say your goodbyes as you are then going on a visit to Swayambhunath, an ancient religious complex in the Kathmandu valley.
Overnight: Accommodation provided by the project
Day 5: whitewater rafting
After all your hard work, you will head to the Trishuli River for a day of whitewater rafting. An expert guide will take you down the picturesque river surrounded by stunning scenery. In the evening, you will make a bonfire on the banks of the river and set up camp for the night (or head to the resort for dinner - depending on the season).
Overnight: Camping or Resort
Day 6 Village Tour and Jungle Safari
There is more whitewater rafting in the morning and a local village tour before beginning a jungle safari. The Chitwan National Park is renowned for protecting rhinos, Bengal tigers and Gharial crocodiles. The park is home to more than 60 species of mammals, over 50 species of reptiles and amphibians, and the largest land mammal on earth: the wild elephant. To round off the day, a canoeing trip in a traditional dug-out canoe along the River Rapti, followed by a jeep ride through the park.
Overnight: Resort in Chitwan
Day 7: elephant center & Local dance from the indigenous tharu
Another morning of wildlife adventure awaits as you return to The Chitwan National Park for a guided birdwatching tour. Then in the afternoon, you’ll head to the Elephant Breeding Center which was opened to protect the endangered elephants in the region. You will be instructed on how to prepare their meals and receive lessons on the nature and behavior of these magnificent animals. In the evening, you will be treated to a dance performed by the indigenous Tharu people.
Overnight: Resort in Chitwan
Day 8: Kathmandu
This morning, you will return to Kathmandu. Once you arrive back at the accommodation, there will be an opportunity to explore the city with your tour manager, taking in yet more of the sights and enjoying one last evening meal together.
Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 9: Departure
On your last day in Nepal, you will go to the Asan Bazaar in Kathmandu, the historic central market - the perfect place to pick up a souvenir! In the afternoon it is time to head to the airport and say Alavidā to Nepal.
What is included:
Activities:
Whitewater rafting
Safari
Canoeing trip
Jungle Trek
Elephant Breeding Center
Birdwatching
Visit to Asan Bazaar
Tours:
Kathmandu
Chitwan National Park
Elephant Breeding Center
Accommodation and services:
A 24/7 tour manager accompanying you throughout the trip
Private transportation throughout the trip
Accommodation in 3 or 4* hotels post project & project accommodation center
All meals (please note we can cater to all dietary requirements)
Medical insurance up to $50,000 and baggage insurance
Not included in this Trip:
International flights not included (we can arrange these for you)
Visas, where applicable
Any vaccination required
Cancellation insurance (Medical insurance up to $50,000 and baggage insurance are included)