Volunteer & Trek in Nepal: Build a School for the Deaf
by Trek Relief
Program Overview
Join Trek Relief for a 13-day volunteer and trekking expedition in Nepal this November — combining hands-on school construction with a remote high-altitude trek through the Annapurna foothills. The first half of the program takes you to the Kavre School for the Deaf, just east of Kathmandu. Serving 92 students, the school's kitchen doubles as a classroom every day — disrupting learning for every ...
Join Trek Relief for a 13-day volunteer and trekking expedition in Nepal this November — combining hands-on school construction with a remote high-altitude trek through the Annapurna foothills. The first half of the program takes you to the Kavre School for the Deaf, just east of Kathmandu. Serving 92 students, the school's kitchen doubles as a classroom every day — disrupting learning for every child on campus. Working alongside local builders and directly requested by Principal Krishna Nakarmi, you'll help construct a permanent kitchen and dining hall on the school's top-floor terrace, freeing up a dedicated classroom below. Permanently. After the build, fly to Pokhara and trek the remote Sikles Circuit — ancient rhododendron forests, Gurung villages, and the dramatic Kori Danda ridgel...
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What's Included
Quick Details
- Hiking
- Homestay
- Mountaineering
- Trekking
Updated Aug 12, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Pokhara, Nepal
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered: 2026
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language: English
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Starts At
- 2 Weeks: $3,500
Payment Terms
- Payment Plan
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No experience is required for either part of the program. The school construction work is guided by a local crew of professional builders — your role is to assist with materials, masonry, and logistics alongside them. For the trekking portion, a moderate to good fitness level is recommended as the Sikles Circuit involves 6–8 hours of hiking per day with elevation up to 4,100m. If you can manage sustained uphill walking and are comfortable with un
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