Culture and Environment (Faculty-led Study Abroad Program)

Nepal Community Service Learning Program

Overview

Discover Nepal through an unforgettable educational adventure designed for school/university students. This immersive journey combines hands-on service work, outdoor exploration, and cultural discovery. From supporting rural schools and tackling plastic waste in village communities to rafting Himalayan rivers and spotting wildlife in Chitwan National Park, students gain real-world insight into global issues, teamwork, and sustainability. Guided by experienced facilitators, this program connects classroom learning with meaningful action building confidence, empathy, and a lifelong global perspective.

7 Days

Program Duration

Destinations

Kathmandu & Balthali Village

Group Size

10-50 Students + Educators

Best Season

Any month except July & August

Safeguarded

Secure. Supported. Ready.

Includes

UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Cultural Orientation
Village-Based Community Service Learning
Guided Hikes

Optional Addons

Chitwan Wildlife & Cultural Immersion
Bhotekoshi White-Water Rafting

Engage Locally

Learn about Nepal through cultural and logistical orientation in Kathmandu
Spend 4 days in Balthali working on either waste management or school infrastructure improvement
Work alongside local cooperatives, women’s groups, and youth clubs.
Build relationships with local students, families, and changemakers
Reflect deeply on service, identity, and global citizenship
Visit UNESCO sites and guided nature hikes

Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Welcome session, program orientation, and visit Bouddhanath Stupa (UNESCO). Cultural briefing & buffet dinner.

Day 2: Sacred Sites and Cultural Foundations

Start the day with a group orientation, covering program logistics, health and safety guidelines, and cultural insights. A guest lecture will introduce Nepal’s approach to community and environmental protection. In the afternoon, explore Bouddhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where a Buddhist monk will explain the symbolism of the stupa and its ties to nature. Later, visit Soyembhunath (the Monkey Temple), a hilltop site offering sweeping views of the city.

Day 3–5: Full days of community service learning

(waste management or school improvement). Daily cultural immersion (cooking, crafts, music) & evening reflections.

Day 6: Wrap up service work

Hike and explore local landscape. Final group sharing and celebration.

Day 7: Return to Kathmandu

Farewell dinner in Thamel. Depart or continue to Add-on program.