Community Service in Nepal
Nepal is a situated between India and Tibet. Home to the Himalayas and Mount Everest, this country is known throughout the world as a spiritual, ancestral land that attracts many travelers who return time and again. JOR chose Nepal as its preferred destination because of the country’s natural beauty, people, and rich culture, which all provide the perfect environment for us to connect with ourselves, others and nature in profound ways.
We partner with Clinic Nepal for our community service activities because of its reputation and invaluable service to the Nepalese people.
Hari with his sister in Nepal.
Clinic Nepal
In 1997, Hari Bhandary founded Clinic Nepal because he saw his people were suffering due to the lack of healthcare services. Today, Clinic Nepal supports over 50,000 people in Megauli, Chitwan District through different projects designed to provide the community with basic health care, education, and sustainable livelihoods.
Hari recently received an award from the President of Nepal for his community work and was named one of Rotary International's 2016 THE ONE Humanitarian Award recipients.
Trip Itinerary
Day 01
Depart from SFO.
Day 02
Half to day layover either in: Seoul, Hong Kong or Bangkok.
Day 03
Arrival in Kathmandu Airport Pick up and transfer to hotel.
Day 04
Rest at hotel – afternoon visit Boudhanath Temple. Return to hotel, the rest of the evening is open for you to enjoy the Thamel area.
Day 05
In the morning, visit the Swoyambunath Temple and in the afternoon visit the BIA Disability organizations. Return to Thamel area, rest, eat an early dinner and in the evening visit Sandup’s orphanage.
Day 06
Drive to Pokhara and arrive at the hotel mid-day. The evening is open to shop, eat out, etc.
Day 07
Transfer to trek and start trek.
Day 08
Trek and overnight.
Day 09
Trek and overnight.
Day 10
Trek to Pokhara transfer and time permitting take a canoe ride on the lake.
Day 11
Transfer to Chitwan National Park. Time permitting, activities in Chitwan National Park.
Day 12
Activities in Chitwan National Park and visit to Medical Clinic and Untouchable Village.
Day 13
Volunteer in Chitwan National Park and visit to Wolfgang Kindergarten. Cultural night dance in the evening.
Day 14
Volunteer in Chitwan National Park and visit Wolfgang Kindergarten. Cultural night dance in the evening.
Day 16
Leave for Kathmandu early morning and if time permitting, sight-seeing in Bhaktapur and/or Patan.
Day 17
Early morning transfer to airport and flight to San Francisco.