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Nepal: Traditions of the Himalayas (Summer)

by: Where There Be Dragons

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Terraced rice paddies, fluttering prayer flags, dew-drenched mornings: discover the beauty of the Himalayas, experience life in remote mountain communities, participate in a meditation retreat, and study traditional arts with local masters. Since ancient times, travelers, monks, merchants, artists, and warriors have passed through Kathmandu in their journeys across the great Himalayan range. So...

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Program Highlights

Delve into a broad introduction to the philosophy and spiritual practices of Tibetan Buddhism and Hinduism, including an investigation of yoga, meditation, iconography, and symbolism.

Look at ethnic and cultural diversity, religious traditions, artistic traditions, and current development issues.

Experience renowned Nepali hospitality Nepali in both rural and urban homestays.

Choose a topic of interest & dive into a relationship with a mentor, with options including music, dance, stone carving, jewelry making, bronze casting, religious traditions, and traditional cooking.

Examine environmental issues, tourism, the preservation of traditional culture, concepts of ethnicity, land management, education, gender issues, and healthcare.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Kathmandu, Nepal
Availability
Year(s) Offered2024Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Community Service & Volunteering
  • Experiential Learning
  • Language Immersion
  • Outdoor Education
  • Student Exchange
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.83

Total Reviews

1

I miss Nepal, and my dragons, but they will always be with me. When I sit down to tea with someone, they are with me. When I practice compassion and love, they are with me. When I force myself to remember that all people are the same, I am with the monks who taught me but also with my friends who are now across the globe. When I get someone's back they are with me, because we all had each others back, and always will. Loved this program, it was full of spirituality, so if that is what you are lo...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Kathmandu , Nepal

Types & Subjects

  • Community Service & Volunteering
  • Experiential Learning
  • Language Immersion
  • Outdoor Education

Availability

Years Offered: 2024

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accomodation Options

  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

  • High School Freshman (1st Year)
  • High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)
  • High School Senior (4th Year)

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Online Application

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