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Country: NEPAL
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The Ironyard
64-66 Market Place
Warks
UNITED KINGDOM
CV34 4SD
Phone: 01926 411 122
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Program description: |
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Nepal contains eight of the world's ten highest peaks, but there’s more to this narrow sliver of land than just huge mountains. Combining project work and high altitude trekking, this Venture blends awe-inspiring mountain trails with unforgettable encounters with extraordinary Sherpa and Terai people.
Cultural Orientation, Kathmandu Valley:
(Weeks 1 & 2)
With more than fifty ethnic groups, most of whom still live in traditional ways, each region of Nepal has its own distinct ethnic group. The first two weeks are spent exploring the Terai Plains and Kathmandu Valley. A visit to Chitwan National Park brings you close to its prolific wildlife, including tigers and the rare one-horned Rhino. There's no greater thrill than to spot these remarkable mammals from the vantage point of an elephant!The villages and temples in the Kathmandu Valley offer a fascinating insight to local life and staying with families in the Valley introduces us to their language, music and crafts.
The Aid Project, Nepal:
(Weeks 3 & 4)
The inconsistent infrastructure outside the main towns often means that rural people suffer from poor education and ill health. Much of our project work in Nepal is in support of the Mount Everest Trust, an independent NGO which works in the Kathmandu Valley and outlying regions to improve school buildings, sanitation and to provide safe drinking water. This mutually rewarding work reveals a way of life that’s more deliberate and considerate than the hectic pace of the West.
Expedition. Everest Base Camp Trek:
(Weeks 5 & 6)
The trail leads through the Solu-Khumbu range, the Sherpa heartlands, to the world’s highest peak. We make steady progress through the towering peaks to the Sherpa “capital” of Namche Bazaar: following in the footsteps of Hillary and Tenzing through villages and past remote monasteries. Walking in the company of local guides and over-nighting in wayside Teahouses provides both economic benefit to the local people and an insight to Sherpa culture. Finally reaching Base Camp (5,300m) and Kala Patar ridge (5,600m) we are rewarded with the stunning sight of Lhotse, Nuptse and Everest itself.
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
Age range: Gap Year: 17-20. Career Gap: 21 and over
Travel to site: Group Travel
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Group
No. in group: 8 to 16
Living arrangements on the program: Varies, Tents/Rustic Accommodation, Group living
How long does the program last?: 1-3 Months
What are the dates of this program: There are 2 Everest & Nepal Summer Ventures each year, departing in April/May and September/October.
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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This is travel with purpose:
Learn the about the culture and language.
Give something back to the local community by working directly with them.
Explore the backcountry and neighbouring lands on an expedition that requires all 16 team members to work together. Guided by experienced leaders you will learn about high altitude trekking and wilderness craft.
After 6 weeks you will possess the confidence, language skills and knowledge to undertake independent, onward travel.
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Cost or price of this program: |
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£2385 (6 weeks)
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