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Day 1 :
Welcome to
Nepal,
introduction to the program help in Kathmandu, safety
issues, basic culture and history about Nepal. Also
learn about your weeks program and details about your
volunteering program in Nepal to follow after this week.
Day 2:
History, culture and traditional insight about Nepal
followed with Nepali
language class for 2 hours. Learn basic letters and
words of welcoming, greeting, short expressions, as well
as learn about important and handy words which would
help you while at work in your placement. You would get
a chance to explore by yourself around Kathmandu in the
evening. Your coordinator would guide you about the best
places to go and visit.
Day 3:
Nepali language class
continues for 3 hours, more extensive words, sentences
and expressions. Explore the local markets in the
evening time .
Day 4:
Discover Kathmandu -
Go on a
guided tour to Kathmandu's most visited tourist spots. This
would be a full day tour of New Kathmandu included with a
lunch at a restaurant. The places you would visit are:
Swayambhunath (Samhengu):
Listed as a world heritage site, this is one of the
world's most glorious Buddhist sites in Nepal. Its
established is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu
Valley out of a primordial lake. Three km west of
Kathmandu this site is situated on a hillock about 77 m.
above the valley. Painted on the four-sides of the spire
bases are the all seeing eyes of Lord Gautam Buddha, the
founder of Buddhism.
Bouddhnath:(Khasti
or Dew Drops) Lying some 6 km to the east of Kathmandu,
this colossal and ancient stupa is one of the biggest in
the world, and the largest in the valley. A world heritage
site, Bouddhnath is supposed to have been built by using
dew to mix the mortar as Kathmandu was reeling under a
severe drought during its construction. The stupa looms 36
meters high and presents one of the most fascinating
specimens of stupa design.
Kumari
Ghar:
Situated in the vicinity of Hanuman Dhoka Palace is the
temple of Kumari - the living Goddess, the goddess
acknowledges the greetings from her balcony. With
profusely carved wooden balconies and window screens, the
building is simply majestic.
Day 5:
Nepali
language class 3 hours, covering more words and vocabulary
to help you in daily use. In the evening explore along
with your coordinator to the local markets and then go for
shopping around Kathmandu along with the coordinator.
Day 6:
Discover Kathmandu (Day 2)
-
go on a guided historic trail to visit Kathmandu and see
beautiful historic sights, with lunch in a tradition Nepali
restaurant.
The temple of lord Shiva -
Pashupatinath
is a richly ornamented pagoda with two tiered golden roof
and silver doors
Patan Durbar Square :
It is an enchanting row of palace buildings, artistic
courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. Listed as a World
heritage site, the former royal palace complex is the
center of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a
museum containing an array of bronze statue and religious
objects. One remarkable monument here is a 17th century
temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely
of stone.
BHAKTAPUR
Durbarsquare :
Once you
enter the big gate you find the unique art and
architecture and the special layout here. The 15th century
Palace of 55 windows, situated to the left as you enter
through the city gate, inspires admiration. The national
art gallery is also housed inside. The palace entrance,
the Golden gate, is a masterpiece. This is the square full
of various designed temples.
Day 7: End of program and visit to volunteer project. |
