Nepal's culture is greatly influenced by its music, architecture, religion and literature. Your first sight of Nepal may leave you speechless, the great quantities of temples, churches, monasteries and other religious buildings. Nepal has about thirty-six different ethnic groups. This cultural study and exchange programs not only exchange their culture and intermingle to each other but also provide opportunity to participate in different trekking and tours to remote and  Himalayan areas with life time experience. 

Detailed Itinerary 20 Days

On arrival at Katmandu airport, our representative will be at airport with Vehicle and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at hotel. (D)

Kathmandu sightseeing (Swoyambhu, Bouddhanath) (B.L.D)

The group will wake up early morning and have breakfast. After breakfast Bus leave to Dhading Jyamrung from where we see the panoramic view of Mt Manasulu and Mount Ganesh himal. The group will stay in Gyamrung at a local house or camp in forest. (B.L.D)

The group will trek to downhill to reach in Achane School where Himalayan community project support. Overnight at family houses or camp at school. (B.L.D)

Rest day in Achane by doing school programs, singing, dancing, etc. Overnight at family houses or camp. (B.L.D)

Group will go for fishing swimming in river and evening time see culture dance with women group. Overnight at family houses or camp (B.L.D)

The group will trek to Fhulkharka from where we see good view of Mt. Ganesh Himal. Overnight at family houses or camp. (B.L.D)

Rest Day in Fhulkharka by doing social programs in schools and other different activities like visiting buffalo, cow farms, farming places and cultural program (dancing, singing). Overnight at family houses or camp. (B.L.D)

Fhulkharka to Ganga Jamuna ( Ganga Jamuna is view point from where you can see Mt. Ganeshhimal and Mt. Manaslu very closely. Overnight at family houses or camp. (B.L.D)

Ganga Jamuna to Khare. Overnight at local guest house. (B.L.D)

Khare to Gorkha 5/6 hrs by bus.Sightseeing in Gorkha palace. Overnight at hotel. (B.L.D)

Gorkha to pokhara 4/5 hours by bus. Overnight at hotel. (B)

Drive to Phedi and trek to Dhampus. Overnight at Hotel Greenland. (B.L.D)

Trek to Sarangkot. Overnight at Hotel Mountain Garden. (B.L.D)

Trek back to pokhara & Sightseeing & Boating in Pokhara(B.L.D)

Pokhara to Chitwan by bus 5/6 hours. Welcome drinks and have lunch. After lunch, we will enjoy with different programs. (Tharu village visit, Tharu cultural dance, Elephant Safari, Elephant bathing, Canoeing, Birdwatching etc..) (B.L.D)

Rest Day (B.L.D)

Chitwan to Kathmandu by bus 5/6 hours (B.L.D)

Interaction programs among students/ teachers with cultural programs (B.L.D)

Farewell departure!! (B)

Inclusions/Exclusions
Included
Accommodation as per Itinerary
Experienced English speaking Guide and other necessary staffs.
All meals as per itinerary
Private bus/transportation,
All activities in Chitwan (Elephat ride, Bird Watching, Tharu Cultural Dance, Jungle walk )
Interaction and cultural programs
Not Included
Sightseeing Entry fees
Cold and alcoholic drinks
Lunch and dinner that are not mentioned in the itinerary
Personal Expenses
Departures & Availability
Your information is kept confidential and secure

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Important Information

Cultural Exchange Program dialects and also there are numerous festivals, cultural shows, rituals and includes rites which collectively represent civilization. We also have a number of cultural and religious festivals that are celebrated throughout the year in traditional style highlighting enduring customs and beliefs. Cultural Exchange Program is design for those who have a keen interest in Nepali culture. After the completion of intensive Nepali language training, volunteers will stay with Nepali family in village through participation in village life. Volunteers will experience the different local culture while exchanging their own culture and custom. Main result of culture influence volunteers gain cross-cultural experience through cultural exchange programs. Fundamentally, Cultural Exchange Program is significant in the sense that the students can have an absolute portrait of cultural, linguistic or religious, socio-economic, geographic backgrounds of a particular society which strengthen mutual harmony and the feeling of fraternity through cross- culture. You can get the opportunity to know the social economics status, social psychology, social sociology, and social anthropology of Nepali peoples. You will experience how people of different religions, castes and ethnic groups living in a complete harmony and enduring religious tolerance.

18 Days (excluding arrival and departure day)

Need good physical efforts, so you should be in good health. We just expect our volunteers to be flexible, enthusiastic, having positive attitude be patient and an open mind. Culture exchange program is open to worldwide participants, families, couples and individuals and one need to be above 10. One doesn’t need any training about cross-culture. Upon your arrival in Nepal, students will be given a short orientation regarding Nepali Culture and Society.

A remote village of Ganesh Himal trekking trail of Dhading district, around 130 km. north-west from Kathmandu.

We can get there by road transportation. There is no domestic and international airport nearby project location area. Either the students have to go by private jeep or local bus. Students can hike form Dhading Besi, the middle point from Kathmandu to Achane Village School. For hiking it takes 5-6 hours to get the project area. Our primary focus on hiking from Dhading Bensi which will absolutely be pleasing like the people of different ethnic groups, hills and landscapes, mountain view like of Manasalu, Ganesh Himal, Annapuran and Fishtail.

The students will stay in tents and local houses. If the students want, they can stay with local people as home stay. They will be enjoying organic local products grown in the same locality.

Foreign students spend their time with Nepali students and exchange their culture They are supposed to be intimate, friendly and co-coordinating each other while exchanging their culture They should try their best to meet the objective If the foreign students want, they can take Nepali students to their country through legal procedures

This cultural exchange program is fundamentally designed to strengthen mutual understanding among the students of distinct cultural backgrounds in order to enhance cultural tolerance. Hence, most hopefully this program will absolutely be effective. Hope everything will be all right during your visit here in Nepal. Wish you all the best.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cultural Exchange Program dialects and also there are numerous festivals, cultural shows, rituals and includes rites which collectively represent civilization. We also have a number of cultural and religious festivals that are celebrated throughout the year in traditional style highlighting enduring customs and beliefs. Cultural Exchange Program is design for those who have a keen interest in Nepali culture. After the completion of intensive Nepali language training, volunteers will stay with Nepali family in village through participation in village life. Volunteers will experience the different local culture while exchanging their own culture and custom. Main result of culture influence volunteers gain cross-cultural experience through cultural exchange programs. Fundamentally, Cultural Exchange Program is significant in the sense that the students can have an absolute portrait of cultural, linguistic or religious, socio-economic, geographic backgrounds of a particular society which strengthen mutual harmony and the feeling of fraternity through cross- culture. You can get the opportunity to know the social economics status, social psychology, social sociology, and social anthropology of Nepali peoples. You will experience how people of different religions, castes and ethnic groups living in a complete harmony and enduring religious tolerance.

18 Days (excluding arrival and departure day)

Need good physical efforts, so you should be in good health. We just expect our volunteers to be flexible, enthusiastic, having positive attitude be patient and an open mind. Culture exchange program is open to worldwide participants, families, couples and individuals and one need to be above 10. One doesn’t need any training about cross-culture. Upon your arrival in Nepal, students will be given a short orientation regarding Nepali Culture and Society.

A remote village of Ganesh Himal trekking trail of Dhading district, around 130 km. north-west from Kathmandu.

We can get there by road transportation. There is no domestic and international airport nearby project location area. Either the students have to go by private jeep or local bus. Students can hike form Dhading Besi, the middle point from Kathmandu to Achane Village School. For hiking it takes 5-6 hours to get the project area. Our primary focus on hiking from Dhading Bensi which will absolutely be pleasing like the people of different ethnic groups, hills and landscapes, mountain view like of Manasalu, Ganesh Himal, Annapuran and Fishtail.

The students will stay in tents and local houses. If the students want, they can stay with local people as home stay. They will be enjoying organic local products grown in the same locality.

Foreign students spend their time with Nepali students and exchange their culture They are supposed to be intimate, friendly and co-coordinating each other while exchanging their culture They should try their best to meet the objective If the foreign students want, they can take Nepali students to their country through legal procedures

This cultural exchange program is fundamentally designed to strengthen mutual understanding among the students of distinct cultural backgrounds in order to enhance cultural tolerance. Hence, most hopefully this program will absolutely be effective. Hope everything will be all right during your visit here in Nepal. Wish you all the best.