Nepal Pokhara Expedition School Trips
GVI
GVI equips a new generation with highly relevant skills, throughfresh and innovative approaches. With us, bright young students become bold future leaders.
Holistic Personal Development:
We follow a holistic approach to ensure students get the skills they need to be successful in their studies and careers – all while making a positive impact in the world. Our goal is to equip them to lead bold lives that will positively influence critical global challenges.
Life changing ethical experiences:
GVI is focused on achieving long-term impact in collaboration with local partners to ensure the sustainability of all our community and conservation projects
These itineraries have been carefully developed to meet certain goals and learning outcomes.
Global leaders in health & safety:
Our proven emergency protocols allow rapid resolution and
communication. And our permanent in-country teams enable us to navigate emergencies more effectively than remote organizations.
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Example Itineraries
Day 1:
Arrival in Nepal
Religious symbols and society
Traditional Nepali dinner
Day 2:
Orientation and training
Women's empowerment
Day 3:
Community development and context
Language privilege
Day 4:
Continue community development
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Day 5:
Continue community development
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Day 6:
Final day of community development
Day 7:
Local customs and cuisine
Buddhist principles and peace
Day 8-12:
Climate change and Himalayan glaciers
Day 13:
Tibetan shrine and refugees
Final celebration
Day 14:
Depart from Nepal
Arrival in Nepal
Religious symbols and society
Traditional Nepali dinner
Day 2:
Orientation and training
Women's empowerment
Day 3:
Community development and context
Language privilege
Day 4:
Continue community development
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Day 5:
Continue community development
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Day 6:
Final day of community development
Day 7:
Local customs and cuisine
Buddhist principles and peace
Day 8-12:
Climate change and Himalayan glaciers
Day 13:
Tibetan shrine and refugees
Final celebration
Day 14:
Depart from Nepal
Which Curriculum Subjects do we cater for?
Geography
Climate Change and Himalayan Glaciers
Learn how climate change is impacting the Himalayas as you trek through stunning scenery to Australian Base Camp. Spend the night in a tea house and wake up to a breathtaking sunrise. Your local guide will share their perspective on ecotourism and the changes they've seen.
Outcomes:
Climate change
Environmental awareness
Languages
Language privilege
Learn about language privilege – the benefits and advantages a person receives due to the language they speak – and reflect as a group on the barriers and obstacles people face due to language. You'll also learn some basic Nepali phrases.
Outcomes:
Privilege
Learn Nepali
Citizenship Click to expand
Community development and context
Work alongside communities on local initiatives. Your group will reflect on debates around volunteering and engage with local community members to understand the local context.
Outcomes:
International development
Equality
Your group will take part in a local construction project designed around community needs and requests.
Outcomes:
Teamwork
International development
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Learn the key principles of recycling: reduce, reuse, recycle while working with the local community to upcycle discarded items into toys for local schools. You'll also discuss local views on recycling and associated environmental issues.
Outcomes:
Environmental sustainability
Inclusivity
Women's Empowerment
Staff at a local NGO will teach you how to make Nepali- and Tibetan-style dumplings, aka momos. While wrapping your momos, the SASANE staff (an organisation that combats human trafficking) will talk about their organisation's work and their views on women's rights.
Outcomes:
Cultural sensitivity
Religion
Nepali Cultural Dance
Learn about the rich multi-ethnic culture of Nepal through a Nepali dance class. As part of the class, you'll learn about Nepali values, culture, history and traditions.
Outcomes:
Cultural sensitivity
Self-awareness
Cultural
Expedition
What size groups do we cater for?
30
Access for visitors with disabilities?
Location dependant. Your dedicated enrollment manager will help you find the best solution for your needs.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
No.
Anything else?
What's included?
- Highly experienced and well-qualified field staff – one dedicated pre-trip coordinator and
one on-site group leader
- Pre-departure support (webinar, resource list, packing advice and visa support)
-Comprehensive pre-departure online hub which supports student in preparing for trip
- Airport and in-country transportation
- All accommodation, meals, and cultural immersion activities and excursions
- Entry fees and transportation for pre-arranged excursions
- Guest speakers and lectures
- Community service work and materials
- Comprehensive health and safety procedures
- One free placement for a chaperone for every 12 paying students
What's not included?
- Visas and vaccinations
- Spending money (maximum of $200/equivalent allowed)
- Personal gear and kit
- Pre-departure withdrawal insurance
- Cancellation insurance
- Personal belongings insurance
- Travel insurance – unless otherwise stipulated
- Medical insurance – unless otherwise stipulated
- Flights – unless otherwise stipulated
- Highly experienced and well-qualified field staff – one dedicated pre-trip coordinator and
one on-site group leader
- Pre-departure support (webinar, resource list, packing advice and visa support)
-Comprehensive pre-departure online hub which supports student in preparing for trip
- Airport and in-country transportation
- All accommodation, meals, and cultural immersion activities and excursions
- Entry fees and transportation for pre-arranged excursions
- Guest speakers and lectures
- Community service work and materials
- Comprehensive health and safety procedures
- One free placement for a chaperone for every 12 paying students
What's not included?
- Visas and vaccinations
- Spending money (maximum of $200/equivalent allowed)
- Personal gear and kit
- Pre-departure withdrawal insurance
- Cancellation insurance
- Personal belongings insurance
- Travel insurance – unless otherwise stipulated
- Medical insurance – unless otherwise stipulated
- Flights – unless otherwise stipulated
Who are GVI?
GVI has over 20 years experience in over 40 countries and is one of the top rated organizations offering experiential education opportunities across the globe. We specialise in volunteering, internships, apprenticeships, fellowships and school service learning ewpeditions.
At GVI, all project work is community lead and guided by out team of impact directors.
All program goals are directly aligned to the United Nations Social Development Goals.
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