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Programme Overview
From the World Heritage palaces of Kathmandu to the tropical jungle of the Royal Chitwan National Park, this is a wildlife adventure and global learning programme for both conservation enthusiasts and geography students to learn about:
- Conservation: biodiversity, ecosystems, sustainable tourism and anti-poaching programmes
- Global and National Development: post-earthquake reconstruction and poverty reduction
- Community Development: support a poverty-reduction project
- World Religions and personal development: Buddhism, Hinduism, meditation and mindfulness
The Country
Nepal is landlocked between the Tibet Autonomous Region and India
The country has the greatest altitude variation on Earth, from the Terai lowland plains (Chitwan) at almost sea-level, to the hills and mountain region of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest at 8,848 metres. In fact, Nepal has 8 of the 10 highest mountain peaks in the world.
Nepal is the second poorest country in Asia after Afghanistan. It is also home to some of the friendliest people you will ever meet! Kathmandu hosts many development agencies and charities working in poverty reduction, conservation and social justice. As a Global Action school team you will visit staff working in the field to learn more about wildlife conservation and development solutions in Nepal.
The Experience in a nutshell
Our Chitwan programme is designed to give you an outstanding wildlife adventure, with a global learning focus on conservation and poverty reduction in post-earthquake Nepal. Because our Global Action Directors have lived and worked in Nepal, you’ll enjoy a programme built around personal experience and professional contacts.
Students will learn about conservation and development challenges in expert-led seminars at international organisations and Nepalese charities such as the UK government’s DFID, World Wildlife Fund or the Gurkha Welfare Scheme. The team can also get stuck into a community development project, and will enjoy a jungle wildlife safari in the Royal Chitwan National Park. The programme is topped off with a workshop on Buddhism, meditation and mindfulness at a beautiful monastery just outside Kathmandu.
Check it out!
Booking your trip
We appreciate how busy Teachers are, so we’ve made the booking process as simple as possible! There are four easy steps:
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Contact Us
Call or email us to book a meeting or phone call at your school. We will listen carefully to what interests you, and your requirements.
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Tailored Proposal
We will then email you a tailored proposal, which will include a full itinerary, all-inclusive price, and key documents for the Senior Management Team (SMT).
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SMT Approval
Once you get approval from the SMT, we will send you key marketing material, including posters, to help promote the trip.
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School Presentation
We visit your school to deliver inspiring presentations in a short Morning Assembly and a longer Parents’ Presentation 10 days later.
A blessing from the lama
After a lesson in Buddhist philosophy the lama presents students with a blessed knot
Chitwan greater one-horned rhino
Nepal has a zero tolerance policy on poaching since the 1960s, bringing this rhino back from the brink of extinction in the Chitwan National Park
Elephant time!
Litter pick in Chitwan
Every little helps - cleaning up the national park environment
It's all in the detail
Even a random passer-by is willing to take the time to explain the finer details of this Kathmandu temple to a Global Action student
Teacher tikka
Made from red turmeric, this red dot is a ritual blessing made by the Hindu temple priest bringing good luck and long life to the wearer
Nepal news
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Don't just take our word for it
Hundreds of students, teachers and parents give us glowing feedback every year.
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An amazing, life-changing experience for students and staff. The most organised, beneficial educational trip you could ever experience – I have never come across a company with such an extensive programme, where you feel you are positively making change in the world. The learning that took place throughout the programme was beyond outstanding
Head of Outdoor Education – Bede’s Senior School
Nepal
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We are so happy with how the trip went and know that it has fundamentally affected the girls, with many now wanting to develop their careers in human rights, poverty reduction and development which is fantastic. I think the expedition definitely opened hearts and minds.
Head of Geography – Croydon High School
Nepal
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Thank you for organising such an educative and inspiring trip which the students thoroughly enjoyed. Your meticulous planning ensured everything did go to plan. It has been a once in a lifetime experience - we will never forget it!
Head of Geography – Lancing College
Nepal