October 19
Depart Europe to fly to Kathmandu
October 20
Early afternoon arrival in Kathmandu - welcome by members of Alsace Nepal and Ethic Himalaya - transfer to hotel https://sampada-garden-hotel.business.site - Welcome dinner with authentic Nepalese cuisine and cultural dances.
October 21
Discover the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal's political and religious capital, and its monuments, such as the seat of the national deity Lord Pashupatinath, the Boudhanath Stupah and Swoyambunath or the Monkey Temple. We'll be guided by someone who speaks English and French.
October 22
9-hour drive by 4x4, through natural valleys and magnificent views of some of Nepal's peaks, to Laprak. We sleep in typical Nepalese trekkers' lodges, with meals prepared for us by the locals.
October 23 to 25
Teach & Learn" experiences in secondary schools (ages 8 to 16) in Laprak - visits from families and children supported by the Alsace-Nepal association (scholarship holders).
October 26
4h 4x4 drive to Gorkha, the birthplace of Prithvi Narayan Shah, who unified the kingdoms of Nepal in 1769, and where the charm of the Durbar palace, from which the whole village can be seen, is still present. Our hotel: https://gorkhagardenhotel.com
October 27 to 28
Teach & Learn" experiences at Kamis' primary and secondary schools in Gorkha - evening visit to Durbar palace
October 29 to 30
Return to Kathmandu by 4x4 - Day in Kathmandu - discovery and shopping
October 31, 2024
After breakfast - transfer to Kathmandu airport and return flight to Frankfurt or other city
1848€ TTC (1540€ HT)
Excluding : Return flight, travel insurance, drinks
Guaranteed trip for 10 people or more
There are 5 options for you to choose from, either on your own or in a small group:
OPTION 1 - SPORTS WEEK
4-day trek to Mardi Himal base camp at 4500 m altitude, Jeep tour to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu, overnight stays in lodge during trek.
OPTION 2 - NATURE WEEK
Visit of Tilaurakot, discovery of Bardia National Park and activities in the jungle then return to Kathmandu, overnight stays in hotel and ecolodge.
OPTION 3 - SPIRITUAL WEEK
Discover the high places and practices of Eastern spirituality in the
"Osho meditation center near Kathmandu
OPTION 4 - CONTEMPLATIVE + SPORTS WEEK
4-day trek around Panauti - mandala trek - discovery of the high places and practices of spirituality through the mandalas + visit to schools in the mountains
OPTION 5 - CULTURE AND CUISINE WEEK
5 days, two locations, Kathmandu and Panauti - accommodation with host families to participate in their daily lives and learn the basics and practices of Nepalese cooking - including cooking for students in an evening school.
PRICES for Options on request and depending on the number of participants