Fact
of the program
Trip duration :
16 days
Accommodation :
Hotel/ Home stay
Price : USD
640.00
Itinerary
Day 1 Kathmandu
Receive at Tribhuwan International airport, Kathmandu and
taken to the hotel. After a briefing about the program,
there will be a welcome dinner
Kathmandu
The historic capital of Nepal, Kathmandu has long captured
the imagination of travellers worldwide. It is a living museum,
with a unique experience around each corner! Literally hundreds
of Hindu temples sit alongside Buddhist stupas and Tibetan
monasteries, with their evocative prayers flags flapping in
the breeze.
Day
2 Kathmandu
8:00 – 9:00 Break fast
9:00 – 11:00 Survival Nepali language and Cultural Class
11:30 – 17:30 Sight seeing trip to Swoayambhunath Stupa
and Durbar Square. The afternoon is free to explore at your
leisure (B)
Swayambhunath
stupa and Durbar Square
The Swayambhunath Stupa is situated 4km outside the Capital
on a hilltop and is believed to date back to around 500BC.
Legend has it that a sage named Manjushree, who is credited
with the creation of Kathmandu saw a celestial lotus in bloom
on the hill top and bressed it. Swayambhu is an important
pilgrimage site as well as a centre of art, architecture,
religion and culture of Mahayana Buddhism. Durbar Square is
Kathmandu’s focal point. Durbar Square holds the places
of the Malla and Shah Kings who once ruled the city. Along
with these palaces, the square also contains a series of temples,
the oldest dating back to the 16th century. The square is
also known as Hanuman Dhoka, a name derived from the statue
of Hanuman , the monkey god, near the entrance of the palace
Day
3 Kathmandu – This day we embark on
a full days’ exploration of some of major tourist sites
in the Kahmandu valley such as Pashupatinath Temple, Baudhanath
Stuap and Patan’s Durbar Square. (B)
Pashupati
Nath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa
Pashupatinath is one of the world’s most sacred Hindu
temples. During the annual Shivaratri pilgrimage, thousands
of Siva Devotees come here to pay homage. On the other side
of the sacred Bagmati River is a sacred funeral site, where
bodies are taken to be cremated before the charred remains
are swept into the waters that ultimately flow into the Gangas.
The Boudhanath Stupa is thought painted in pastel colours
and adored with colourful prayers flags. The Stupa is set
in a Mandal design (the diagram of the Buddhist cosmos) with
nine levels. Altogether108 Buddha images and 147 insets of
prayer wheels adorn the base pf the huge circular edifice.
Boudhanath is also home to Nepal’s largest Tibetan community
with twelve thousand in all.
Day
4 Kathmandu Chitwan National Park
After break fast, we depart the Nepal’s capital for
Chitwan National park. Upon at the lodge there will be a briefing
for the next day and a chance to explore the national park
(BLD)
Day
5 Chitawan National park.
Today’s activities will include and elephant
safari, conae trip and the cnance to enjoy a Tharu Culture
BLD
Chitawan
national park
The Royal Chitwan National Park established in 1973, provides
3 great wildlife experience with its rich flora and fauna.
Chitwan has over 50 different species mammals, 400 different
species of birds and 65 different types of butterflies in
its hard wood forest, lush vegetation and elephant grass savanath.
The most famous wildlife in Chitwan is perhaps the single
honed Asian rhinoceros. A fully-grown animal can be as tall
as 180cm. The park also contains around 150 Bengal tigers.
Other wild mammals you might get to see are leopards, various
types of deer. Monkey, sloth bear, and antelope
Day
6 Chatawan National park – Pokhara
After break fast, we leave Chitwan for Pokhara where the remainder
of the day is free B
Pokhara is a remarkable place of natural beauty. Situated
at an altitude of 827m above sea level and 200km west of Kathmandu,
this enchanting city of around 95000 people has several beautiful
lakes and offers stunning panoramic views of Himalayan Peaks.
Day 7 Pokhara
We have morning of sight seeing in Pokhara. The rest of the
day is yours to explore as you wish (B)
Day
8 Pokhara
Today we have another great day of sight seeing as we hike
up to Sarangkot (1592m) for some breathtaking views of the
surrounding mountains. Upon our return to Pokhara we take
a boat rid on Lake Phewa en rout the Peace Stupa (B)
Day
9 Pokhara Kathmandu
We spend the day travelling back to Kathmandu.
Day
10-15 Bhaktapur
For
the next 6 days, we will be taking part in Teaching program
in the school and orphanage Project at Sanothimi, Bhaktapur
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Teaching
Project |
As
English is an international language, it is becoming
more and more of a required skill for job placement,
educational advancement and future success. Many classes
are delivered in English by Nepali teachers, who frequently
have only a basic knowledge of English themselves.
Therefore, there is limited opportunity for Nepali
students to expand their knowledge and use of the
English language without direct contact with a teacher
fluent in English.
In
this, program volunteer teachers participate in teaching
activities in Nepali schools by delivering conversational
English and reading classes to Nepali children. Volunteers
do not need to have formal teaching qualifications
to teach at Nepali school. You will need a good command
of written and spoken English, plenty of enthusiasm
and a lot of patience.
Inventive
Panorama Treks provides intensive teacher training
by the training experts. After the training, the first
three days of volunteering are spent observing the
Nepali teachers or other overseas volunteer teachers’
classes. After observing a few classes, volunteers
will start supporting the local teachers and take
part in some classes.
Volunteers,
who are professional certified teachers or have previous
teaching experience and TEFL certification, may train
the local teacher as most of the Nepali teachers lack
training and experience.
Children
are approximately between five and 16 years of age
and volunteers will teach three to four hours per
day. Schools are open six days a week, Saturday being
the day off. Class sizes range from ten to fifty students.
Besides formal teaching, volunteers may get involved
in organising activities, which encourage the personal
development of students, using their initiative to
learn life skills.
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Day
15 In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner
Day
16 Leave
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Cost
Includes
• Food and accommodation in the project or host family
• Valley Sightseeing with English speaking tour guide
• English Speaking trekking tour guide and porter
• All ground transportation as per itinerary
• Trekking permits or national park entrance permits
• Insurance for Nepali staffs
Cost Excludes
• Airfare domestic / international
• Visa Fee US $ 30.00
• Airport tax domestic / international
• Hard / Soft Drinks like alcohol and coke and mineral
water
• Personal travel and medical insurance
• Tips for guide / porter
• Any room/ food before after (program will be once
volunteers are dropped off at either the airport, train, bus
• Water, juices, and any drinks other than the items
of normal meals during the project
Note: This itinerary is merely samples
and may change to meet the needs of the volunteers and field
conditions. Confirmed and revised itinerary will be given
during the orientation.
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