Volunteer in an Orphanage in Nepal

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Immerse yourself in the rich Nepalese culture amongst breathtaking Himalayan scenery and volunteer in a care center or children’s home depending on your skills and local needs at that time. Nepalese traditions are an important part of local life that have remained largely unchanged in centuries, allowing you to fully experience life in this amazing country. U...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Nepal's beautiful city of Pokhara and volunteer alongside an international team
    • Volunteers provide the local teachers critical support
    • Visit traditional Hindu and Buddhist temples and embrace your adventurous
    • Enjoy home cooked meals in your home stay

What's this trip about?

    Immerse yourself in the rich Nepalese culture amongst breathtaking Himalayan scenery and volunteer in a care center or children’s home depending on your skills and local needs at that time. Nepalese traditions are an important part of local life that have remained largely unchanged in centuries, allowing you to fully experience life in this amazing country. Upon your arrival into the beautiful country of Nepal, volunteers will have an orientation in the second largest city of Nepal and visit traditional Hindu and Buddhist sights. During this time, you have the chance to explore the area, live with a host family, learn some basic Nepali and visit many of the local sights.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityPokhara
End CityPokhara

Travel Themes

  • Transformative
  • Volunteering & Community Service

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Nepal

Attractions

  • Pokhara

Activities

  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Rafting
  • Trekking
  • Volunteering & Community Service

Trip includes

    • Pre-departure support and discounted services
    • 24-hour emergency phone
    • Airport pick-up (unless otherwise stated)
    • Long term experienced staff
    • Welcome meeting
    • Location orientation
    • All necessary project training by experienced staff
    • All necessary project equipment and materials
    • 24-hour in-country support
    • Alumni discount - 20% off if booking at the same hub within 3 months, 15% off if booking at a different hub within 3 months and 10% off thereafter
    • Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared)
    • Shared accommodation within a local family home
    • A two day orientation, including an introduction to the Nepali language and culture

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Project Life

Monday to Friday

You will play sports, lead games and activities and create art projects with the children at your placement care center where you will spend the majority of your volunteering time. Evenings are free time for you to relax and get to know your fellow volunteers.

During orientation and program you will enjoy home cooked meals in your home stay.

Field Conditions

Your accommodation will be shared bedrooms and bathrooms in a local family near to your volunteer placement, giving you the rare opportunity to truly experience life inside a Nepalese community. Typical food will include fresh vegetables, beans and rice for breakfast and evening meals, both of which are provided for you.

Accommodation Upgrades

If you would prefer to stay in private accommodation while on this project, this location does offer upgrades. Contact us for more information, or mention to your Country Expert who will be able to assist you.

Project Details

Nepal is a naturally and culturally beautiful country, but the unfortunate truth is that the streets of Nepal’s cities and towns are where a lot of children end up when their families can no longer support them. Hundreds are found each year in this situation.

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Free Time

Volunteering with GVI not only allows you to participate on programs assisting disadvantaged communities or endangered ecosystems but it also offers wonderful opportunities to travel in the local area in your down time or further afield either before or after your pro...

Project Details

Nepal is a naturally and culturally beautiful country, but the unfortunate truth is that the streets of Nepal’s cities and towns are where a lot of children end up when their families can no longer support them. Hundreds are found each year in this situation.

T...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,213
Price per day$87
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Flights
    • Medical and travel insurance
    • Visa costs
    • Personal kit
    • Additional drinks and gratuities
    • Extra local excursions
    • International and domestic airport taxes
Cancellation policy

For Programs with a deposit of $358.00 or equivalent the Participant will be entitled to cancel this Agreement at any time up until 16 weeks before departure. For Programs with a deposit of $1075 or equivalent , the Participant will be entitled to cancel this Agreement at any time up until 20 weeks before departure. In the event of timely cancellation, the Participant shall not be entitled to a refund of the deposit, but will be entitled to a refund of any other monies paid. All refunds are subject to an administration fee of $14, or equivalent. In the event of cancellation after the deadlines above, the Participant shall not be entitled to a refund of any monies paid.

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Age Requirements
12 years and up
Optional Activities

Optional Side Trips

In Nepal, you are in a true adventure region. Don’t worry if you forget to pack your adrenalin, with these options, there are ample opportunities to top it up!

From a two day rafting or kayaking trip on the white-water of the Trisuli or Seti Rivers, to paragliding over incredible scenery to mountain biking, canyoning and bungee jumping, you could spend weeks here and still not do everything.

But if the adventure side of things becomes too much, Nepal will continue to provide and surprise you. Besides sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara, you could try a three-day/two-night elephant safari in the Chitwan National Park staying at the Royal Park Hotel, chancing upon tigers and rhinos out on drives. Also, if throwing yourself off of high places attached to a kite is not your thing, Nepal boasts some of the best hiking trails in the world. Embark on a four-day trek in the Annapurna Mountains, where you will immerse with the villages and communities of the High Himal.

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