To organise your own Charity Trek we can suggest you be in touch directly with our Nepalese Tour & Trekking partner, Birendra Adhikari, who will help you arrange all your travel and trekking needs in Nepal specific to your group’s requests and needs. Birendra will liaise directly with our Hands with Hands projects for you to visit directly with your…
It is a very complex situation regarding volunteering in Nepal at the moment. Since the earthquake we have suspended all of our (HandswithHands) volunteer postings, as it is simply too much stress on our local Nepali counterparts.
However if your wish to come and volunteer in some way with the rebuilding in Nepal is sincere then we can recommend two…
Read more: I would like to offer my skills to volunteer in Nepal
Please refer to (above) Hands with Hands is not currently offering a volunteer program directly. Contacting the organisations we have recommended directly will ensure that they will advise you on what is required for their programs. In general you will need to be 18 yrs. of age and above, in good health, financially responsible and familiar with living in simple…
Read more: What skills and experience do I need to volunteer?
Yes, Visas are required for foreigners (except Indian citizens) For the latest details on costs and application procedures visiting the Nepal Immigration website: http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/content/visa-info.htmlwill give you the most updated information necessary. Generally you will need passport photo(s) for your application and also for any trekking permits, so it is helpful to come prepared with some in…
In the past few years Nepal has been undergoing a major transition from a Kingdom ruled by a Monarchy to a democratic republic. This process is still underway and there is significant progress towards this end including a recently ratified democratic constitution. In the recent weeks (October/November 2015) there has been unrest at the border of Nepal/India – this is…