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11 Gap Year Programs in Nepal,Chitwan

International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
9.5728 reviews

International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

Incredible Volunteering in Nepal: Costs from USD 250

Trusted by 120,000+ volunteers, IVHQ offers the world's most popu...

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Where There Be Dragons
9.119 reviews

Where There Be Dragons

Nepal Semester: Himalayan Studies (Gap Year)

The Himalayas. Since time immemorial, these colossal peaks with t...

Volunteer World
00 reviews

Volunteer World

Best Volunteer Programs in Nepal

Looking for a unique experience in one of the most diverse countr...

Gapforce
00 reviews

Gapforce

Nepal & India Adventure with Gapforce

It doesn't get more epic than a 2000-mile tour across the Indian ...

Projects Abroad
9.41296 reviews

Projects Abroad

Global Leader In Meaningful Travel. Trusted By 130,000

At Projects Abroad, we’re passionate about travel with a purpose....

Volunteering Journeys
102 reviews

Volunteering Journeys

Teaching, Women Empowerment, Medical & Animal Care in Nepal

Our volunteer abroad programs in Nepal are centered in and around...

The Dragon Trip
00 reviews

The Dragon Trip

Nepal Adventure Trip:Culture, Wildlife & Annapurna Base Camp

Go all out with our 19-day Nepal adventure tour – the ultimate, b...

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A Life-changing 3 Months

December 20, 2023by: Rowan Carr - United StatesProgram: Nepal Semester: Himalayan Studies (Gap Year)
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I spent 3 months in Nepal with Where There Be Dragons. On my trip I spent a week at a buddhist monestary learning philosophy and medication and living alongside monks as they went about their daily lives. I lived for 2 weeks with a family in a rural village. During my time there I experienced life as a local while also having daily language lessons and group activities with the rest of my group. The family I stayed with spoke very little english and, at the time, I spoke very little Nepali, despite the language barrier I was able to connect so beautifully with my 3 siblings, my mother, and the slew of other single months and their children that often hung out at our house. They all made me feel so welcome and loved and J would say it was the most rewarding and special experience of my whole trip. I then spent a week trekking in the Himalayan mountains from village to village with my group. This was another beautiful experience, not only because of the views, but because of the connections I made with my fellow students and my instructors. Next I spent 3.5 weeks living with a different family in the city of Patan. Once again the group met daily for language classes and to explore the city. We also partook in independent study projects where we each got to choose a different Nepali skill to learn, I chose silver jewelry making and I came home with many pieces to share. The city itself was beautiful and had endless things to see but also my family was once again so welcoming and made me feel at home. I was fortunate enough to be there during two large festivals and I got to experience them first hand with my family, going to family gatherings and hosting as well. I felt so immersed in the culture. The last thing we did was another trek, this one was 2 weeks. We reached 5,106 meters (17,000ft) during this trek. Our team and guides were incredible and it was such a rewarding and incredible experience. I have never seen such views or connected so closely with my peers. I will be forever grateful that I attended this trip and I highly recommend it for anyone who has the opportunity. The only negative thing I can say is that it is fairly expensive and while they offer great financial aid, a spot is not guaranteed unless you are paying full price so the program could fill up before they process your financial aid. I recommend applying to a couple different programs just in case. Anyways, happy travels!!

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