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No. 1087/061/61 |
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Upon
volunteers' arrival, they will be picked up
at the airport in Kathmandu and taken to either
a hotel or a host family, where they will have
your orientation appropriate to length of volunteering
and needed.
During this time, they will participate in a
5day volunteer orientation designed to ensure
a smooth transition into Nepali culture life
and a productive contribution to the local community.
The orientation will provide you with extensive
information about their new work situation,
as well as tips on handling intercultural issues.
After completion their training and orientation
they will be taken to your placement.
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Introduction about placement/ volunteer responsibility
- Nepali
cultural orientation / does and dos not in
Nepal
- Basic
Nepali language classes
- Personal
safety/health /communication system
- Sightseeing/
travel and tours information
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The
language and cultural class will be run for
3 hours a day and rest of the day participants
will taken for sight-seeing of some of the most
famous cultural sites in the city of Kathmandu,
as well as hiking in the outlying areas of Kathmandu
by experience tour guides. |
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| Home
Stay and Community Service Project (15 days) (Day
7, 8, 9.10,11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
20, 21) |
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22 Preparation for Trekking |
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| Mount
Everest Base Camp Trek 12 days |
Mount
Everest Base Camp has been a popular destination
for trekkers since the very first expeditions
to the Nepalese side of Everest in the 1953.
To reach this part of the Himalaya within a
limited time, we have devised this two week
trek to Everest Base Camp which runs directly
to and from Lukla.
The
Everest Base Camp trek, a very well known
mountain trek, starts at the upper Phakding
and follows the Dudh Kosi valley which climbs
up to the Sherpa capital of Namche, a bustling
bazaar that’s a junction for trekkers,
the local Sherpa and expeditions en route
to the mighty Mt. Everest. All along this
part of the trail, villages are interspersed
with magnificent forests of rhododendron,
magnolia and giant firs. In both the early
autumn and late spring, the flowers on this
portion of the trek make it the kind of walk
you will remember for a long, long time.
From
Namche, we trek along a high traversing path
where we have our first good views of Everest
and then head towards Thyangboche Monastery,
which is a 2 hour climb. The monastery sits
at 3867m in a clearing surrounded by dwarf
firs and rhododendrons. The monastery is structurally
located on a ridge top with commanding views
of the Everest landscape. The view from this
spot, seen to best advantage in the morning,
is absolutely mesmerizing and stunning and
is rightly deemed to be one of the most magnificent
in the world.
We
then descend to the Imja Khola and continue
to the villages of Pangboche and Pheriche
before finally approaching the Khumbu Glacier.
We then follow the glacier, first to Lobuche,
a vantage point for some spectacular views
of the Ama Dablam, Taweche and other peaks
and then hike to Gorak Shep for a breather.
We
also have the opportunity to ascend Kala Pattar
[5554m] from where we can get some awesome
views of the Himalayan giants which literally
numb your senses with breathless admiration
that beholds the eye; and makes up for the
lung-bursting climb that took you up there.
You soon realize it was absolutely worth it.
This also includes fantastic views of the
south west face of the colossal Mt. Everest.
We then trek down to Everest Base Camp at
the foot of the Khumbu ice fall before finally
making our way back down to Lukla.
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23: |
Kathmandu
- Pokhara: Transferred by tourist bus for your
6 -hour drive to Pokhara, a beautiful town set
on the banks of the Phewa Lake. It is smaller
and much less hectic than Kathmandu and is the
perfect starting point for our trek. Your first
day in Pokhara can be spent just relaxing or you
may enjoy a visit to the Tibetan Refugee Camp
and Devi Falls. The remainder of the time is yours
to enjoy either doing last minute shopping for
the trek or packing your kitty bag for the following
day's departure O/N Hotel B&B.
The following morning you begin your your trek
North of the Himalayas. You will climb gradually
along the ridges that are the foothills of the
Annapurnas. Remember, however, that you are in
the Himalayas and that 95 percent of the country
is hilly and criss-crossed by numerous trails.
There is very little flat land. If you take it
slowly and walk at an even pace you should not
experience any problems. You will pass through
many villages where you will have ample time to
take photographs and chat with the local people.
Language is not a big problem as many of the local
people speak English, your Guide will be happy
to translate for you. There are many different
ethnic groups along the trail, but the predominant
people in this area are the Gurungs. Together
with the Magar and Chetrie people, the Gurungs
are famous as soldiers in the British Army, better
known as Gurkhas.
Along the trail the views of Machapuchare and
the Annapurnas are magnificent. The various trails
from which we can choose lead us towards such
Himalayan giants as Dhaulagiri (8167m), Lamjung,
Annapurna II, and Machapuchare (6993m). Climbing
higher, the winding trail passes through magnificent
forests of oak and rhododendron that line the
southern foothills of the Himalaya. The terrain
varies from sub-tropical valleys with banana trees
and rice paddies to high ridges clad in thick
rhododendron forest. In January and February these
may well be covered in snow, while during March
and April they will be a blaze of red rhododendron
flowers.
You will visit the famous Poon Hill where you
will hopefully be blessed with a fantastic sunrise
and 360 deg view of all the Annapurna Range including
Annapurna South (7272m) Annapurna I (8091m) with
imposing views of the Mt. Dhaulagiri(8157m) and
the Dhaulagiri Range to the West. The views here
are breath taking as you sit and sip on a hot
chocolate before heading down the main trail to
Pokhara. Here you will be able to see how things
have changed over the years since western man
started visiting the Himalayas. One of the added
advantage of lodge trekking is being able to sit
and chat to the Sougi (Inn Keeper), whilst he
spins you yarns about life in Nepal.
After Dovang, you will be walking through alpine
meadow and breath taking views of mountains. The
can be some avalanches problem in spring near
Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Once You arrived at Annapurna
Base Camp, you will be surrounded by snowcapped
mountain sanctuary. The altitudes of this trek
vary between about 915m at Pokhara to approx.4200m
at Annapurna, going up and down will test the
best pair of knees. The secret is, take it SLOWLY!
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24: |
Pokhara
- Birethanti - Ulleri: Drive to Birethanti (1140m)
from Pokhara. Walk through the lush, green Modi
river valley, past waterfalls with plunge pools
that invite you to swim. Ascend steep staircase
to Magar village of Ulleri (2070m,) where you
will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the
valley below and the peaks of Annapurna South
and Hiunchuli. |
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25: |
Ulleri
- Ghorepani: A gentle climb through pasture and
cultivated fields. As the trail climbs higher,
you walk up beside the cascading river through
refreshingly cool oak and rhododendron forest
to Ghorepani (2840m.) |
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26: |
Ghorepani
- Tadapani: A short early-morning climb to the
Deurali pass for a spectacular panorama over Dhaulagiri
and the Annapurnas, and all the way south to the
plains of India. Trail descends steeply through
dense moss-covered forest rich with birdlife to
Tadapani (2540m) for beautiful sunset views of
Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare. |
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27: |
Tadapani
- Chhomrung: The trail drops down from Tadapani,
through dense rhododendron forest. From Ghandrung
there are good views of the upper Modi valley.
The route starts the long ascent high above the
west bank of the Modi Khola, and continues up
to the village of Chhomrung (2040m.) Towering
above the village is the mighty peak of Annapurna
South, with the Fishtail facing it across the
valley. |
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28: |
Chhomrung
-Himalayan Hotel: We walk through the forest to
Kuldi Ghar , before the route goes steeply down
a bank of rock and then levels out, running through
riverside bamboo thickets along the base of the
gorge. Then the track winds steeply up through
deep bamboo and rhododendron forest to the village
of Doban. We camp above Himalaya Hotel (2680m.)
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29: |
Annapurna
South Glacier Basin : The track remains on the
west bank of the Modi, now flowing through a more
open valley, and eventually emerges into the Sanctuary.
Straight ahead is the high lateral moraine of
the South Annapurna glacier and the Modi follows
a deep cliff to the right. This is the site of
Machhapuchhre base camp (3480m) from which can
be seen a spectacular panorama of mountains. We
either camp here or continue north west, staying
above the glacial moraine. |
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30: |
Annapurna
South Base Camp Visit: The route begins on a broad
grassy path, before climbing over lateral moraine
and down to the beautiful ablation valley. We
soon reach the British Expedition Annapurna South
Face Base Camp (4234m.) The best views are probably
obtained from the crest of the moraine, which
we follow until it is cut through by the glacier
flowing down from Himal Chuli to the north. |
| Day
31: |
Annapurna
South Base Camp- Dovan: Descend and follow the
same route to a pleasant camp spotat Dovan, which
lies on the boundary of the Sanctuary. |
| Day
32: |
Dovan
- Modi Khola: The trail passes the small village
of Khuldi Bikas, before continuing through rhododendron
and bamboo fields to the Alpine-style village
of Chhomrung. Stony steps climb steeply to Kabre
Chautara and soon after we turn off for Landrung,
leaving the Ghandrung path dropping away towards
the river. |
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33: |
Modi
Khola - Dhampus: After an easy descent to the
Gurung village of Landrung, the trail crosses
a pass before arriving at the tiny village of
Dhampus, perched high on a ridge. |
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34: |
Dhampus
- Pokhara: It's a short climb down to Phedi, where
we meet the road and drive back to Pokhara. Sadly
this is the last day of your trek you return to
Pokhara for a further 2 nights. Pokhara will seem
like a teeming metropolis after the serenity of
the hill trails. You're last night in Pokhara
is a great opportunity to throw a party for the
Sherpas and porters. |
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35: |
Drive
to Kathmandu |
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Program
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Volunteer
Society Nepal, GPO Box. 8975, EPC:1589, Kathmandu Nepal, Email
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vsnnepal@ntc.net.np,
Phone
097716222136
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