Nepal Trekking and Volunteering – 16 Days

14 Days
Moderate

Max. Altitude

4630m

Best Season

Oct -Dec & March-May

Activity

Trekking

Start / End Point

Kathmandu/Kathmandu

Overview of Nepal Trekking and Volunteering – 16 Days

Trekking generally is an adventure tourism activities and longer form of hiking in any area of the world, where as volunteering means to serve the needed people in their places.

Life Himalaya Trekking one of the authorized and renowned trekking agencies in Kathmandu, Nepal- is providing better opportunities for the trekker who wants refreshment with volunteering in the mountains of Nepal especially in Ganesh Himal trekking route.

Life Himalaya Trekking is directly linked up with Ganesh Himal Community Foundation, foundation which has been established to develop the life style of the people in the rural areas of Dhading district. Our trekking will start from Kathmandu and you can mixed voluntary either before, mid and end of the trek in the Satyadevi village of Dhading district on the lap of Ganesh Himal.

This is the special package designed by Life Himalaya Trekking for the kind hearted people who have interest in volunteering activities. The main aim of designing this package is to help in the development of society and villages in the trekking route and rural areas of Nepal.

Life Himalaya trekking is a leading company among competitors due to its social responsibility and working for the developments of country people. So let’s trek in the Ganesh Himal trails with Life Himalaya trekking for enjoying the mountain, peaks, forest and charming villages along with volunteering opportunities and interaction with local people.

Nepal Trekking and Volunteering – 16 Days Itinerary

day 01 Arrival Kathmandu

After you land on Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu, A representative from life Himalaya trekking will welcome you with garland and transfer to hotel. Our representatives will help you until the check in procedure ends and also provide a brief description about the trekking along with next day’s programme.

day 02 Trek to Chisapani

After breakfast we will take a 1 hour drive to Sundarijal, a famous water spot in Nepal then the trekking will start inside shivapuri National Park enjoying the natural beauties, dense forest, wild animals and birds with variety of flora and fauna. It would take around 5-6 hours to reach chisapani (2300m) for overnight stay.

day 03 Trek to Kutumsang

Our trek will head towards Kutumsang from Chisapani via Pathibhanjyang and Gulbhyanjyang passing charming villages, terraces, jungle and opportunity to learn and be familiar with the culture and lifestyle of local Tamang people. The ascend way till Kutumsang for overnight will take around 5 hours. Kutumsang is a bigger village with lots of house and hotels where we have option in choosing the right hotel.

day 04 Trek to Thadepati

After breakfast we will start our adventure trekking towards Thadepati (3510m), we pass Fir and Rhodendron forest with stunning view of Himalayas. On the way to Thadepati we cannot found permanent settlements and the trail is steep and rocky which take around 5-6 hours to reach Thadepati for overnight stay.

day 05 Trek to Phedi

Our trek will start after breakfast following dense forest with steep and rocky trails, enjoying cold and hot drinks on the way at Ghopte where there are several tea houses. Our trek will end at Phedi which would take around 6 hours to pass the adventure trail.

Trek Duration

6 hours Trek

day 06 Trek to Gosaikunda Lake via Lauri Binayak pass

From Phedi our trek will head towards holy Lake Gosaikunda via Lauribinayak Pass, where one can enjoy the tantalizing view of Glittered White Mountains. The superb view of holy Lake Gosaikunda will also be a great memory of this day, as the best time to visit the place is end of March and early of April when we can see rhododendron and different orchids everywhere in the hills. Our trek will end at local lodges in Gosaikunda.

Maximum Altitude

4,630 m.

day 07 Trek to Dhunche

Dhunche is the ending points of the trek; it would take around 8 hours to reach Dhunche from Gosaikunda with beautiful view of landscape, mountains and flora fauna. Dhunche (2030m) is famous place in rasuwa district with availability of major facilities, so we will have option in choosing the lodges for overnight.

day 08 Drive to Satyadevi

After completing trekking now we will be heading for some social works at Satyadevi village in Dhading village. From Dhunche it would take around 3 hours to reach Trishuli Bazzar, again our trip continue to Kintang(biggest tamang village) with Ganesh Himal & Mount Manaslu scenery and many other natural and cultural attraction on the way. In the four wheelere jeep it would take total 6 hrs to reach Satyadevi for overnight stay.

day 09-13 Volunteering

In this trek you will got a chance to volunteer in the rural village of Dhading district i.e. Satyadevi. Satyadevi is very charming and interesting villages with unique culture and tradition where one can interact to the local culture and tradition during period of volunteer. Buddhist Monastery, Rubi cave, Viewpoints and Bachhala (trading center and mini restaurants) are the major attraction in the satyadevi villages.

The trekkers will conduct their volunteer activities in the school and villages and their lodging and fooding will be managed in the local people house with traditional Nepali style. Tamang, Brahmins, Magars, Kami and Damai with many other casts are the major residence group in this area.

Here the trekkers can learn Nepalese language, art and culture by interacting with the local people. So these 4 days volunteering opportunities in Satyadevi will make the trek more memorable and inspirable.

day 14 Drive from Dhading to Kathmandu

After completing the volunteering at Satyadevi village our journey leads to Dhading through off roads on four wheeler jeep and for reaching Kathmandu it would take around 8 hours drive. On the way we pass beautiful villages, landscape, hills and driving on the belt of river. Our drive ends at the Kathmandu and overnight in a hotel which you have preferred and you will be free for personal activities.

day 15 Free day at Kathmandu

This day will be free in Kathmandu for rest after a long time in a rural village of Nepal; you can buy souvenir and gift in the market around Kathmandu especially in Thamel area. We also have option of sightseeing, cycling and one day hiking around Kathmandu in this day.

day 16 Departure

A representative from Life Himalaya Trekking will drop you at International Airport in appropriate time i.e. 3 hours before your flight with farewell and some cultural gifts from Nepal.

Note: The itinerary can be changed according to your choice and duration of holiday as per you request.

What's Included

All ground and air transportation throughout the trek.
Best available local home stay accommodation and full board meals throughout the volunteering.
One highly experienced helpful and friendly guide and his food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance.
Necessary paper work Please bring 2 passport size photos for permit.
All return local transportation to the volunteering place and back to Kathmandu.
Government taxes & office service charge

What's Excluded

Meals not quantified in the ‘Meal Inclusions’ in the itinerary’
Travel insurance
International airfare
Nepal entry visa charge.
All beverage and others personal expenses.
Snacks and other personal expenses
Personal trekking equipment’s.

Important Notes:

The itinerary could be changed or modified as per your requirements, interest and length of your holiday. Weather, political, transportation and other disturbing factor are the main reason to make change in itineraries which are beyond our control. So, the guide or leader will provide you the best alternative during your trek. The price of the trip will be according to standard of hotel, group size, duration and date of travel for the tailor made programme.

Nepal Trekking and Volunteering – 16 Days - Essential Information

Regarding flight in the mountain region

Mostly twin otter is the most common means of air transportation in the Nepalese sky and during the flight in the Himalayan region of Nepal the flight schedule is cancelled and change from time to time due to poor visibility, weather condition and many other technical problem. In such case we would charter helicopter for our guest regarding schedule of their international flight and for the different problem arise in the trek. The charter cost should be paid at head office of Tourist link Trek at Thamel and later on you can claim with your travel insurance.

As per Nepal Civil aviation rules the helicopter will fly, if the visibility is up to 1500m and visibility should be 5000m for flying Twin Otter in Nepalese sky.

Volunteering Hand of Life Himalaya Trekking

Ganesh Himal community foundation is a voluntary organization running by Life Himalaya Trekking for the development of people life style, education and villages in the rural village of Dhading district Nepal. An amount of 10% from every trip booking at Life Himalaya will go in the account of Ganesh Himal Community foundation. So this shows that we are liable for the social development of Nepal along with tourism business.

Major community work and partnership

The main job of the Ganesh Himal Community foundation is to construct the school and libraries in the rural areas of Nepal, in the needed place after a proper study. Conduct programme for the skill development, health and sanitation, village development with a joint effort of local people.

For further look at Ganesh Himal Community Foundation website www.ghcfnepal.org

Option 2

Non tourist area Nepali traditional life style culture and volunteering fun

Day 01:Arrival Kathmandu

Day 02:Drive to Dhading

After breakfast we will drive towards Dhading which will take approximately 8 hours on the four wheeler jeep. On the way we pass villages, famous town, high hills, rivers, and many attractions with off road drive.

Day 03 to 11:Volunteering at Satyadevi Dhading Nepal

In this trip you will got a chance to volunteer in the rural village of Dhading district i.e. Satyadevi. Satyadevi is very charming and interesting villages with unique culture and tradition where one can interact to the local culture and tradition during period of volunteer.

Buddhist Monastery, Rubi cave, Viewpoints and Bachhala (trading center and mini restaurants) are the major attraction in the satyadevi villages. The trekkers will conduct their volunteer activities in the school and villages and their lodging and fooding will be managed in the local people house with traditional Nepali style. Tamang, Brahmins, Magars, Kami and Damai with many other casts are the major residence group in this area. Here the trekkers can learn Nepalese language, art and culture by interacting with the local people. So these 4 days volunteering opportunities in Satyadevi will make the trip more memorable and inspirable.

Day 12:Drive Satyadevi to Kathmandu

Day 13:Free day at Kathmandu

Day 14:Departure

A representative from Life Himalaya Trekking will drop you at International Airport in appropriate time i.e. 3 hours before your flight with farewell and some cultural gifts from Nepal.

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   Jessica M 
 
 
 
 Verified An Incredible Trek with the Best Team!
I completed the Manaslu Circuit with Saugat and Aunil, and it was an absolutely incredible experience! The trek was breathtaking, the organization was perfect, and the views were simply stunning. Saugat’s knowledge, professionalism, and expertise as a guide, together with Aunil’s help, kindness, and support as a porter, made the whole experience even more special. I couldn’t have asked for a better team! I will definitely come back to Nepal, and I will choose this agency, Saugat, and Aunil again without hesitation. 10 stars for my new friends! Thank you both for making this adventure unforgettable!
  
 
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   Louis L 
 
 
 
 Verified Outstanding experience with Life Himalaya Trekking
We have just returned from a 12-day trek to Everest Base Camp with Life Himalaya Trekking (plus 3 days in Katmandu). From start to finish, Shiba—the owner of this prestigious agency—delivered service that far exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Birsha Rai, provided exceptional support throughout what is a very demanding trek. We were consistently impressed by the quality of his guidance, his attitude, and his services; we truly appreciated how fortunate we were to have his support every step of the way. The trek turned into an exceptional human experience. Louis L.
  
 
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   Scott F 
 
 
 
 Verified Outstanding Everest base camp experience
Outstanding trekking company. Shiba was great to work with. He handled all our questions and changes in our itinerary with no problem. We had the best guide and porter anyone could ask for. We enjoyed all the places we stayed. I would highly highly recommend this trekking company. If you wanna trek to Everest Base camp.
  
 
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   Andrew T 
 
 
 
 Verified Mardi Himal Trek
A life changing experience! Milan and Bhim were the best guide and porter for our very first trek in the Himalayas. Although the weather wasn’t always on our side, we got to see the most spectacular views, stayed in the best hotels/ camps and definitely got to tick off an item on the bucket list. Thank you Milan, for your wealth of knowledge and for guiding us safely through some rather wet and rainy conditions. We will definitely be back!
  
 
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   Stefano G 
 
 
 
 Verified Beautiful travel experience
Excellent, serious, and reliable agency. We did a private Upper Mustang trek combined with a visit to Kathmandu. Everything perfect. Fantastic guide Badri with experience and great professionalism. Porter Dan was very good. Furthermore, they always showed great empathy. Very good
  
 
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   Sharon D 
 
 
 
 Verified Dream EBC + exceptional visit to Kathmandu.
Thanks to Life Himalaya Trekking, my husband and I were able to realize a dream. From the moment of organizing from Italy, Shiba proved to be extremely available and quick in communications. And, once here, we were able to immediately verify how efficient the entire team that makes up the company is. Shiba is infinitely sweet and friendly; he pampered us, guiding us through all the organizational aspects of our trip, from the trek to Everest Base Camp to cultural visits in Kathmandu and surroundings, covering all types of transportation we needed. Thanks to him, we had the pleasure of spending our time in Nepal with unique people, who allowed us to get to know this wonderful country and its inhabitants up close. Tika was our guide during the hike to EBC, and thanks to him and our porter Podam, we experienced a wonderful and authentic adventure! Both very knowledgeable, they were excellent at taking care of us, thanks to their attention to even the small things, the advice and information they provided us, but especially due to their friendliness, which allowed us to approach even the most difficult situations with ease. Tika is an exceptional entertainer and a great photographer; he was our family for more than a week, and we are very grateful to him. The entire experience of reaching Everest Base Camp was all-encompassing; it captivated us in every aspect, both scenic and human. It was exciting to reach the destination after a journey that lasted about a week. But it was equally incredible and moving to fly by helicopter from Gorak Shep to Lukla, retracing from above every step taken and every place experienced during the previous days. We would like to thank Promot, Raj, Rajan, and especially our exceptional tour guide Ajya, who accompanied us through the most iconic places in Kathmandu, sharing their history and every cultural aspect. The passion and love for one's work allowed us to immerse ourselves in a world that, otherwise, we would have understood and experienced only halfway. Thanks also to all the other members who contributed to the success of our trip. This is a goodbye; we look forward to returning to Nepal!
  
 
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   Inspiration763559 
 
 
 
 Verified Unforgettable life experience
We were extremely satisfied with our Everest Base Camp trek with Life Himalaya Trekking. From the moment we were picked up at the airport, everything was organized perfectly. Due to weather conditions, the company arranged a helicopter flight for us, which made the start of our adventure even more special. Our guide, Rabin, was exceptional. He was kind, caring, and looked after us every step of the way. Whenever we felt unwell, he made sure we were comfortable and helped us recover. His knowledge of the mountains, careful approach to acclimatization, and genuine care for our well-being allowed us to continue the journey safely. Most importantly, he treated us like family, making the entire trek feel like a trip with friends rather than a guided tour. Our porter, Arjun, was equally amazing. He was always cheerful, funny, and incredibly helpful. During acclimatization hikes and challenging moments, he even helped with our backpacks when we were struggling. His positive attitude made every day more enjoyable. Both Rabin and Arjun are true gems and a huge asset to the company. We cannot thank them enough for everything they did for us. A special thank you also goes to Shiba, the owner of Life Himalaya Trekking. He was friendly, professional, and made our experience truly special from beginning to end. I also had a unique experience during this trip as I participated in the Everest Marathon. Rabin and Arjun came to support me, pace me, and cheer me on during the final kilometers, helping me reach the finish line. It meant so much to me and is something I will never forget. Thank you, Life Himalaya Trekking, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We are incredibly grateful for the memories, friendships, and support we received throughout this unforgettable adventure. With love and gratitude, Dominika
  
 
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   Dawn G 
 
 
 
 Verified Awesome experience with Life Himalayan
I had a wonderful time trekking EBC. Birsha Rai was an awesome guide he made sure I had anything I needed. He made sure my accommodations were good and I had plenty of water and snacks for the trek. Dhan Kajl was my porter and he took extra care of my things my bag was always clean and dry when delivered to my room. He even carried my day pack the last stretch of EBC trek. Life Himalayan took care of me from the moment I landed and was without one bag to making sure I made all my helicopter connections. Someone was there every step of the way. I am so grateful that I chose to travel with Life Himalayan. Thank you! 😊
  
 
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   Roving04696555305 
 
 
 
 Verified 5 Stars!
Life Himalaya Trekking gave us an amazing experience! We had the most wonderful guide, Jal Tamang. Not only did he provide amazing conversation, high spirits, and tons of great information about the Everest region, he went above and beyond when a member of our party got altitude sickness. He worked tirelessly to bring food & water to them during their hospital stay, but also coordinated their time in Lukla after they had had to descend. I still made it to Base Camp, and throughout our journey he made the entire experience unforgettable. The accommodations were also truly top notch, with the earlier tea houses offering hot showers, readily available charging, and even heating pads under the mattresses. Highly recommend, thank you Jal!
  
 
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   Cynthia C 
 
 
 
 Verified Base Camp Everest.
What a beautiful experience! Life Himalaya trekking and their team are truly great. Our guide Rabin Ray is a mountain professional. He took great care of us throughout the journey. Our porter Tik as well, always there to help us. Shiba, the owner, is a professional and he makes sure to meet us and ensure that everything goes well before our departure. The transportation, hotel, and others, everything was perfect. Thank you very much to everyone!
  
 
  
  
 
 
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