Program Overview
Everest view trek is a short Everest trekking for superb view of Everest and a close look at Sherpa culture. This is an ideal trek for those who have a short holidays or for those who want to see Everest as well as experience the Sherpa culture without climbing high. Our trek starts with a spectacular mountain flight to Lukla , Nepal's busiest mountain airstrip at 2800m, which serves as the gateway for Everest region. From Lukla, our Everest view trek continues through the lush vegetation of Sagarmatha National Park, with pine forests, rhododendron flowers and an abundance of wildlife to Namche Bazaar . The following days trekking will bring you to the Tengboche monastery at 3860m which is one of the highlights of Everest view trek.
Most expedition groups to Everest seek the blessing from the Lama of this monastery. Similarly, a visit to Syangboche will offer you perhaps the most stunning view of Everest and other Khumbu mountains in the whole Everest region .
This is not a trek for the faint of heart, but a spectacular experience for the adventurous in good physical condition.
Program DATES & PRICING
| Start Date | End Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-09 | 2020-05-04 |
Custom Dates and Prices Available.
Program Summary
Namaste! A profound journey awaits you
Welcome to Kathmandu! As soon as you landed in this mystical city, you will be amazed by the site it offers. Your journey to the Himalayas has just begun but you will find yourself feeling you are in this country for many months now. Our representative then will drive you to the hotel at the central Kathmandu where you will be spending comfy nights.
Home of the living goddess
The home of living goddess Kumari; Kathmandu Durbar Square used be also a palace of royalties. Out of three durbars square Kathmandu Durbar square is one of the UNESCO listed cultural sites. The palaces and the pagodas are rich in arts and the superior examples of wooden craft that flourished in 14th century. Spending plenty of quality time now you will head towards the Swayambhunath or monkey temple. Monkey temple is not just home to many monkeys but also it is the perfect example of religious harmony between Hinduism and Buddhism.
Culture and Nature
Nepal has such a unique culture, the cremation process usually is a private and family affair but today you will see it live. Take pictures and videos but make a good distance. From here you then move to Boudhanath; one of the tallest stupa in Nepal. Try some good lunch in one of the roof top café before you head towards Nagarkot cause its 2 hour journey through the winding road. Nagarkot is popular hill station for sunrise, sunset and viewing of mountains. Get an early nap since you will be waking up before the dawn.
Culture and Nature
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is located in the town of Bhaktapur, known variously as the 'City of Devotees', 'City of Culture', and 'Living Heritage. Along with Kathmandu and Patan, Bhaktapur is one of the three royal cities in the Kathmandu Valley. The city of Bhaktapur reminds you going to the past. Heading towards Kathmadnu its free time. Explore Thamel or try some local delights.
Ride with the tide
The thrilling journey that takes approximately 3 hours from Kathmandu to rafting starting point is adventurous as well as filled with lots of fun. Get soaked with the tide that you encounter in every rapid. Trishuli river rafting is for all. The mixture of lazy paddle or the high rapids it suits for the new rafters or the frequent rafters. Late afternoon prepare yourself for river side camping. Enjoy the evening with great meal, music
and your favorite drinks.
One horned rhinos and sleek tigers await you
It’s time to start your journey through the water highway, the remaining journey is again filled with obstacle, high rapids and lazy river gorges. After the immense hard work and paddling it’s now time to head towards Chitwan Jungle adventure. Get filled with amazing lunch at the resort then rest for a couple of hours. In, the evening head towards the village tour, sunset view and Tharu cultural program. Evening spend the time leisurely.
Continue with your Chitwan jungle adventure
Your morning starts with various activities, such as jungle walk, bird watching and canoe ride are the most popular activities that Chitwan program offers.
To the city of nature
Pokhara is a sub metropolitan city and is the second destinations and third large city of Kathmandu. It takes around 6 hours by bus and 198 km west of Kathmandu. This is the most famous place for trekking and other activities. Pokhara is one of the popular tourist destinations of Nepal. Many tourists visit Pokhara Valley in order to view the stunning Himalayan range and gorgeous lakes. In addition to that, Pokhara is also famous for boating, trekking, rafting and thrilling adventurous sports. You can see most of the hotel near to Phewa Lake
Under the sky and over the lake
Pokhara is a city of leisure and adventure activities. You will be guided to the major places of interest in Pokhara such as Phewa lake, Davi’s fall, Mahendra Cave, Bat cave, Tibetan refugee camp and museum Optionally, Being an adventure city you could cross your limit paragliding above the city, traveling 160km/hour in Zip flyer or if you are daring and love adventure Sky diving is recently added adventure. Mountain biking is another added assets of this tranquil city.
Embark on your first trek
The sunrise and a 360degree view of the mighty Himalaya—one of the best viewpoints in Nepal. From here, you’ll be able to see the entire Annapurna range. Descending back down for breakfast, you will warm up and recharge for the rest of the hiking. A village with spectacular views of Machapuchare. Here, monkeys run wild, so keep your cameras and snacks out of sight!
The city of lake
This should be a lazy day to start. Since it is a free day in Pokhara you can engage in various activities that suits your interest. Cycling around the lake side or paragliding; you can sit down and relax or test your limit with various adventure sport.
Back to the city of temple and pagodas
After such a luxurious slumber in your hotel bed and a sumptuous breakfast, you'll be heading back to Kathmandu today. Evening relax with your favorite drinks but before you can explore the Touristic Mecca Thamel.
Follow your own steps
Its free day today so follow your step where it leads to you. Try places where tourist never go or try local delights. Kathmandu has lots to offer. Prepare yourself for the next day for trekking to the Everest Base Camp.
Top of the world
Especially mountains hold a great potential for personal challenge. Nepal is home the highest peaks of the world, Mount Everest, with 8848 m (29,029 feet) being the highest. The trek towards the base of this ancient giant is one of the greatest and most rewarding challenges you could possibly imagine.
Rest because you need it!
Enjoy your day today on your own. Gap Year Nepal suggests you to stroll around the local areas where normally tourist won’t go. Try local delights that suit your taste bud. The list of to do things in your free are more than you have imagine, get some information from our expert.
Live like a local, at a Nepali homestay
Our work includes helping rural communities develop their infrastructure, capacity building and education, creating awareness about and developing information communication and technology, improving literacy, building economically self‐sustaining activities, working on various women, children, and gender issues.
Nepalese Community is one of the well-coordinated communities. The traditional way of life distinguishes these communities from the rest of the world. Above all, the pure and undisturbed nature provides you with the integration opportunities at its best form of tranquillity, peace and happiness. We pride ourselves on our approach to life in a peaceful manner.
Our Community Integrations Programs are designed to provide you with the best opportunity of a local life in which you live like a local and embrace the culture. You will eat local food with the local people in a traditional fireplace. Imagine a morning where you yourself will try to milk a cow or carry the milk pot up to the kitchen. The opportunity is still there to clean the cowshed and take part in making compost fertilizer, work in the organic field and know how the vegetables are produced. Excited? This could be your next adventure.
Reflection of the great work at the community
Your precious time in the community and your expertise in building the communities have and will prove to be one of the best experiences in your life. Reflect the moment that you had spent in the community surely it will enlightens you in many aspect.
Take back a glimpse into your soul
Transfer to the Airport for the flight back to your home with sweet memory of Nepal, Kathmandu, different temples, mountains, nature, peoples and smile.
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My 12 week internship with VolNepal has been an invaluable experience, giving me an important insight into how grassroot charities operate and serve their communities. The team at VolNepal worked hard to find projects which would be most beneficial to me and my career plans and gave me the responsibility to work independently, which I really enjoyed and learned a lot from. The two projects I completed during this time were a grant proposal and a project impact case study, and Shiva and the team gave me a lot of guidance, support and feedback. Gaining this internship experience alongside my Master’s degree has also opened up lots of further work opportunities which I wouldn’t have had otherwise, and working with VolNepal to support their community has been such a worthwhile way to spend my time. I would recommend it to everyone who would like to gain experience in international development and the charity sector.
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Dec 07, 2020 | Virtual Internship Program
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United KingdomDuring the uncertain time of 2020, I embarked on a remote internship with Himalayan Circuit. Whilst this has been a challenging year all-round, I found comfort and hope in my internship connecting with beautiful people from Nepal. At the same time, I was juggling my master’s thesis. Still, the frequent meetings and friendships I developed made the summer far more enjoyable. I worked primarily on treks surrounding sustainable development and tourism for Nepal. Although my internship was due to end in September, I made the decision to extend and continue into the winter months. The people at Himalayan Circuit are so accommodating and passionate about their organisation. It was one of the reasons I decided to extend. I have never been to Nepal, the closest I have been in India and Malaysia. Still, I have learned so much about Nepal and the beautiful people who live there. I can’t wait to be able to visit myself.
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SpainI have worked for 3 wonderful months as a volunteer for Volnepal. I was tutoring a fantastic group of children during the pandemic. At first it was not easy for me, because I was in Spain and they in Nepal had to do it online with what that means. It was the first time that I did it online and in another country, another language, another culture ... and other needs. But in the moment I met my children, I saw their faces, their desire to learn, their affection for me, their love and their nobility, my fears were removed. They helped me to adapt to their rhythm, from the love, the innocence, the respect and the joy that every week I received from them.At the end of classes, I felt that I was getting closer to them, and my week started with much more force, wanting to prepare the next class and counting the minutes to see them. Every day I remember them and everything that I have learned with them, of what without imagining, they have taught me.I am looking forward to working for Volnepal again and continuing to contribute and help Nepal in whatever way I can
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USAI had a great time working with the team leaders at Gap Year Nepal and VolNepal. The staff are very friendly, and they treat you like their family. I was able to serve as a volunteer coordinator by managing various projects and recruiting new volunteers. It's such a rewarding experience, especially when you're stuck at home during the pandemic. You can truly make a change despite being remote!
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IrelandI really enjoyed my internship with VolNepal. I am currently studying law so this internship allowed me to work in a new area and learn new skills. The team at VolNepal were very friendly and helpful and provided abundant guidance and assistance throughout my four weeks working with them. We had video calls once or twice a week so I could update them on my work and obtain an outline of instructions for new tasks.The tasks I completed were varied and immensely interesting. I applied for a grant from the UK Department of International Development and this involved a lot of researching and drafting. I really enjoyed completing this project as the topic of helping women to implement innovative farming methods and display entrepreneurship was stimulating and was really impactful for the people in rural communities that VolNepal aims to assist. I also got to write and review policies for the company and their website. For an intern, this is a lot of responsibility, which I very much appreciated, as it allowed me to develop really important drafting and policy formulation skills. The level of duties and trust placed in me is something that I valued a lot in this internship.The virtual aspect of the internship operated smoothly and effectively. I was in constant communication with my supervisors and had access to lots of documents which I needed for my work. There were also weekly video calls to coordinate our views on ongoing projects and to provide an update on progress. I strongly believe that I gained all the knowledge and skills development that would have occurred in a non-virtual internship.I would highly recommend the virtual internship at VolNepal. The projects are challenging and exciting and are great for a young person who is determined to learn new skills and advance their career. The team at VolNepal are really friendly and helpful and I enjoyed working with them. Overall, I think that it was a great internship and really worthwhile.
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USAMy time with VolNepal as a virtual intern has been extremely accommodating! The work is flexible and allows me to have some freedom when approaching projects. I mainly worked in the social media team and grant writing team this summer. Additionally, I appreciate that they provide roles that are tailored to each intern, based on our interests and skills.
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SpainMy experience volunteering with Anish and its local NGO its been really great. It was my first experience in international volunteering, and I cant be happier after all, even tough I did online volunteering and couldn’t get to travel and know the country and its people as I wished initially. I hope not very late I will be able to complete my experience in person with all the team, as I feel really involved in the project already.I was really interested for a long time on getting involved on clean energy projects in developed countries through local NGOs, willing to apply my experience on the field in small projects where the social and human benefits would be bigger than the profitability and financial aspect.To be honest every time I feel more interested on this way of focusing solar energy projects and the relationship between my work and the social targets involved on it have been really boosted through the experience with Anish , and all the different lessons learnt on how to use clean energy to have a great human impact on the life conditions of people out of the sight of global investors . I think I will focus on this side of the industry more and more since I feel there is much to do on people needs through clean energy.
