BE MORE THAN A TOURIST! Wander through bazaars, trek to sacred villages, and become a part of Nepalese village life on this rigorous cross-cultural program. Along the way, you’ll contribute through community-driven service and take in the sites under the peaks of the Himalayas. This is Nepal.
Nestled in high-altitude valleys and in close harmony with the land, small communities practice timeless agricultural and pastoral lifestyles. At the “roof of the world,” Nepal’s Langtang amphitheater is the looming backdrop for your village stay and community service project. The rich cultural and spiritual fabric of Nepal and the warm hospitality of the Nepalese people interweave to create an awe-inspiring appreciation for life’s beauty. On this once-in-a-lifetime program with Global Routes, you’ll trek through breathtaking scenery but become even more enchanted by the fortitude, generosity of spirit, and resilience of the Nepalese communities we visit. More than just a trip, this is an opportunity to dive deeper and immerse yourself in a challenging summer-long experience that will transform how you think about the world around you.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Explore the rich cultural history and architecture of the ancient cities of Bhaktapur and Bodhnath.
- Trek for nine days to sacred, jewel-like lakes beneath breathtaking peaks in the Himalayas passing through timeless Tibetan villages along the way.
- Wander through the bazaars, temples, and cobblestoned streets of Bhaktapur and Kathmandu.
RECENT TESTIMONIALS
“Going to Nepal with GR was the best decision I’ve made for so many reasons. It pushed me past my comfort zone to realize that my comfort zone was holding me back. Unlike most programs, GR includes a homestay portion into the trip. Learning how to form meaningful relationships with people who do not speak the same language as you do is such an amazing experience and one that has already helped me in my day-to-day life. Going on a Global Routes trip is truly the best investment and a life-changing experience.” - Nina, Nepal, Student
“Our son's experience was transformational. He gained maturity, confidence, and a new perspective on global concerns. He even gained a love of hiking in the mountains. We sincerely thank the staff for that experience.” - Susanna, Nepal, Parent
$7895. *International airfare is not included in the tuition. Roundtrip airfare from New York to Kathmandu will be between $1,100 and $1,900.
Everything about this trip is incredible, the hiking, the views, the people, but the what changed my life the most was when we stayed with our host families. Living with them for two weeks helped me appreciate everything I had that I taken advantage of before. I also learned about how they lived, got to go to school and hang out with the kids of the village. We played games together, had dance parties, and they helped us with our construction project. The most incredible thing I did was spend a day with my family in the fields helping them with their day to day work and planting rice with them. I became very closer with my Nepali host family and miss them everyday, and I am still in contact with them through facebook. As well, my biggest accomplishment that I will never forget was making it to base camp of Annapurna after all the hard work it took us all to get there. I could not be more grateful for the opportunity Global Routes provided me.