Discover Nepal & Tibet + Community Development Volunteer: bespoke group trips

  Nepal

• Kathmandu: 
Kathmandu

  Tibet

Lhasa,  Rural Areas

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Bespoke groups - many dates possible - contact us with your request & requirements

Description: Do something different - make a difference: Spend a week in Nepal, seeing the highlights of mystical Kathmandu and helping on local community projects in the village of Nuwakot. Next, join us for the journey of a lifetime, crossing the Himalaya by aeroplane, where you will fly past Everest en-route to the ancient Tibetan capital of Lhasa. Finally, return to Kathmandu in a 4WD adventure across the arid Tibetan plateau, surrounded by some of the world's highest peaks and most impressive scenery. Cross some of the world's highest passes (reaching heights of 5200m), view huge glaciers at close quarters, cross the arid Tibetan plateau, and view the snowy summits of peaks which climb to 7500m! Stay in Tibet's second largest city, Shigatse, and visit vibrant markets, thriving monasteries, ancient forts and colourful Tibetan villages.

Highlights: * Experience enigmatic Kathmadu - the living museum and capital of Nepal
* Spend time in ancient Lhasa, capital of Tibet and the ancient spiritual capital of Tibetan Buddhism
* Spend time working on local development projects helping some of Nepal's poorest communities
* Fly over the Himalaya, seeing Everest from the air
* Enjoy a breathtaking journey along the Friendship Highway between Lhasa and Kathmandu
* Responsible voluntourism - your trip doesn't exploit the environment or the local people
* Carbon-neutral

For more information, send us an email.

Qualifications: No requirements, specific skills, education or certifications are necessary to book - just a desire to do something different and make a difference.

Only people permitted to work with children unsupervised in the UK (and who can supply the relevant paperwork to prove this) will be permitted to work unsupervised with children on our projects - and then at the discretion of those who run the projects.

Cost in US$: 3250

    * Return flights from London on scheduled airline
    * 11 nights in hotels
    * 4 nights homestay accommodation
    * All breakfasts, 3 lunches and 6 dinners
    * Tour escort and local guides
    * All sightseeing and entrance fees (as included in itinerary)
    * Internal flights and local transport
    * Carbon offset
    * Project donations

Cost Excludes:

    * Nepalese Visa (£20 for UK residents)
    * Meals not mentioned above

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Anyone can be eligible: Our trips are for any group who want to have a great time and do something positive, altruistic and with a meaningful purpose.

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Other

Different Travel's Mission Statement: We are a volunteer and adventure travel and tourism group specialist, set up in the wake of the Asian Tsunami on 26th December 2004, offering bespoke group challenges and volunteer opportunities to work alongside local people on international development projects abroad combined with responsible travel and great accommodation. We make sure we work to meet the needs of the communities who welcome us into their world - and at the same time offer our travellers amazing experiences which will stay with them a lifetime.

Year Founded: 2004