Nepal 03.09.2015 - 15.09.2015
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03.09.2015 Kathmandu |
Morning- Introduction and Program Briefing
Learning Nepali language and Culture
Explore Patan Durbar Square (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Welcome Group Dinner in authentic Nepali-Restaurant with Anil Chitrakar (Founder of environmental camps for conservation awareness (ECCA) & co-founder Himalayan climate initiative) & Mahabir Pun |
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04.09.2015 Kathmandu |
Travel to an organic Farm area in Karve on the Nepalese countryside
Visit school in Phoolbari
Walk to community from school (30 Min walk)
Welcome in Community and Introduction |
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05.09.2015 Kavre |
Go to Everything Organic Farm and listen to Ms. Judith Chase
Learn some farming skills together with community members
Go back to community and plant nut-trees
Learn about rainwater harvesting project
Cultural program |
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06.09.2015 Kathmandu |
Morning: Community project continues
Evening: Travel back to Kathmandu
Explore Bhaktapur and Dinner at Bhaktapur |
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07.09.2015 Bhadaure Village |
Learn about how Niti Foundation is working in policy in Nepal
Workshop with Youth Leaders & with Youth Politics. Meeting with Association of Youth Organizations Leader to learn how they are working and especially how youth worked during the emergency during the earthquake |
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08.09.2015 Panchase Hill |
Travel to Pokhara
Short Trek to Gurungvillage Bhadaure |
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09.09.2015 Trekking |
Four hour hike to Panchase Hill
Explore the local village and the household organic farms.
Cultural Night |
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10.09.2015 Countryside |
Trek to Saathi Bio Farm (3-4h)
Tent- or Homestay |
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11.09.2015 Pokhara |
Morning Yoga on the Farm
Meet with local youth (socio-economic development discussions). Share your experience about organic living.
Local organic BBQ |
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12.09.2015 Pokhara |
Travel to Pokhara
Be a tourist in Pokhara: activities like paragliding, boat rent, short hike to the Peacepagoda or Saragkot etc.
Meeting with local entrepreneur |
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13.09.2015 Kathmandu |
Busride back to Kathmandu Bouddhanath. |
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14.09.2015 Kathmandu |
Meet with Jürg Merz, Internatioal Advisor Helvetas Nepal
Be a tourist in Kathmandu: activities like shopping in Thamel, trips to Sundarijal, Pashupatinath etc. Guided tour.
Review and Farewell dinner |
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15.09.2015 Kathmandu |
Goodbye breakfast
Flight back home / End of the trip
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Please note that the program is non-binding and still subject to change.