Program Reviews

I came to Nepal because of the it´s natural beauty, but I am coming back because of it´s people!

During my stay I was nurtured with wonders in the shape of mountains and temples, great guides, and support from the staff that I couldn´t possibly have imagined.
The greatest experience of all was my stay at the orphanage which provided me with valuable lessions, new perspectives, and gratitude. In return I gave the children a lot of fun memories, academic support, and new school bags!
To summarize: Nepal is wonderful, especially it´s people, and the staff got your back - for sure!

Indeed I have many stories, but you should join the program and write your own story☺ I have joined the team just after the earthquake, so rather usual circumstances. The beauty, the people and the high spirit to raise again was an incredible experience. I have travelled all over the country and it’s hard to put in to words how interesting it was. Nepal has so much to offer, come see it and feel it for yourself. Namaste and see you soon!

I joyed the Project in July of 2015, a few months after the earthquake. I saw a beautiful country trying to rebuild their buildings and their lives after such a cruel event. I'm glad I've had the change to help, even though I know how much it needs to be done. I had the chance to know the country, but at the same contribute with such a great team. They all want to make a difference in their communities and their overcome any financial barrier to ensure the reconstruction of the villages. They provide all the infrastructure, such as food and a room to sleep. They are 24 hours available and you are free to do some sight-seeing while you participate on the Project. You actually collaborate, with you hand work and ideas. They give you space in their Project, so you fell very welcome. And the most important thing: you see the project happening and you witness it. I definitely recommend to participate!

When I was in Nepal, I worked with Volnepal during the reconstruction of a school in Duwakot, which was destroyed because of the earthquake.
We were with a group of about 7 volunteers and had a really great time. The second day a new earthquake hit and almost knocked down some walls we rebuilt before. Despite the loss we worked big time and cleared all the rubble in a couple of days. That's the beauty of it: if you're able to work hard and at the same time chill even harder.
During one of our (neccesary) baths at the local washing place we even saw THE LEGENDARY SOAPY GUY, believe me you've never ever seen anyone that soapy. But alas, as it goes with legendary figures, we never saw him again.

I came to Nepal a few days after the second major earthquake back in May 2015. I had no idea what i was doing, or why i was coming; after one month i was put in touch with Gap Year Nepal. I'm so grateful for their help and support during their programme, as their hospitality really put the icing on top of the programme.

I mainly worked in Admin, and helped write their funding proposals, and did some project research. Alongside this, i spent some time out in the field with various projects. I personally helped with some building, and field research.

When we were in the villages we slept in tents and village houses. It definitely was an authentic experience, alongside the hearty Dal Bhat meals home cooked by our host Didi. The work was tiring but extremely rewarding. We had breaks and were told not to push ourselves.

We had lots of down time whilst in the villages to do as we wished - Play with the kids, explore the area or chat to the locals.

Getting to the villages was sometimes tricky. Because Gap Year Nepal works with pretty rural areas (giving a more authentic experience) you can only go so far by bus/car. We walked for many hours to the villages, which i both enjoyed and hated at the same time! Despite being incredibley hot and tiring - it gave me a chance to do some simple trekking and see the nature (which given the circumstances, it would have been difficult without their aid)

When not staying in the villages, they have an apartment block in Nayabazaar, just a few minutes walk from Thamel the tourist area in KTM. There is an in house Didi who cooks delicious meals, and depending on the group size, you'll have a room to share with either yourself, or max 2 people. It is a homely place, and you're definitely well looked after. The only downpoint i found about staying in their appartment was that the door was locked at 10pm, and i felt bad ringing the door to wake Didi up to let me in at night!

They are an extremely well connected organization, who can personalize your experience to a degree as to how you want it. All in all i had an amazing couple of months with them, and can't wait for my next visit!

These months had been really the moments of life that I can recall the most and can’t believe all sorts of different experiences I could have in such a short time.

Nepal, the land with highest peak of world is one the adventure destination. It is not possible explain the beauty of these Himalayas in words and the mention in words. These are the places where one feels like keep coming and definitely I will be here for the next time.

Taking part in the teaching activities and spending the times with locals have been also one of the most life changing experience. Though it may be somehow culturally difficult at the starting, but with the span of time these beautiful natural communities will certainly make you feel to remain there for long.

So needless to say, Trek in the Everest and not only trek but also teach the locals is one of the most recommended Nepal adventure for anyone who is looking for a off the beat proven adventure experience in Nepal.