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The journey
Discover meaningful travel in Nepal with this 7-day volunteering and cultural immersion experience in Sasaha Village, Dhading. Stay with a local host family, enjoy home-cooked meals, and support a government school through simple English lessons, creative activities, games, and student interaction - no teaching experience required. Alongside volunteering, take part in farming, traditional cooking, village walks, and cultural exchange in a peaceful rural setting. With transportation, coordination, and on-ground support included, this program offers a rewarding insight into Nepali village life while contributing to sustainable community development.
Stay with a local host family, enjoy home-cooked meals, and support a government school through simple English lessons, creative activities, games, and student interaction - no teaching experience required.
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At a glance
Day by day
Meet and greet by a Khushi Travels representative.
Enjoy a scenic 3-4 hour drive to Dhading district.
Receive a warm welcome from your host family and an introduction to the homestay.
Take an evening village walk and attend an orientation on the volunteering program.
Dinner with your hosts.
Breakfast at the homestay.
Introduction at the local government school, including teachers, students, and the schedule.
Begin light activities such as interaction, games, and storytelling.
Lunch at the homestay.
Evening cultural sharing with elders and youth.
Assist teachers with English conversation, drawing, and arts and crafts.
Organize simple sports or fun learning sessions.
In the afternoon, learn traditional cooking at the homestay.
Enjoy a sunset walk to nearby fields or the river.
Join local farmers in seasonal farm activities such as planting, harvesting, and feeding livestock.
Learn about sustainable rural agriculture.
Participate in a community meeting or women's cooperative session.
Enjoy an evening cultural exchange with music and dance.
Support classroom learning or school improvement activities such as painting, cleaning, or garden setup.
In the afternoon, join a handicraft or cultural skills workshop, such as weaving, cooking, or language exchange.
Free time to interact with children and your host family.
Take a short village hike to nearby hills, streams, or viewpoints.
Learn about local flora, community lifestyle, and traditions.
Enjoy a farewell dinner and receive a certificate of appreciation from the village or community.
Breakfast and heartfelt goodbyes at the homestay.
Drive back to Kathmandu with a Khushi Travels representative.
Drop-off at your hotel or the airport, as per plan.
The route
The fine print
Arrival and departure transfers
Private transportation Kathmandu to Dhading and back
Homestay accommodation with 3 meals daily
Volunteering coordination and school placement
English-speaking guide/field facilitator
Village activities (cultural programs, farming experience)
Drinking water
Certificate of Volunteering Participation
All government and local taxes
International flights
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (snacks, laundry, tips)
Additional activities not listed
Donations to the school/community (optional but appreciated)
Clothing
Light, comfortable clothes for warm days
Modest outfits for school volunteering (long pants, covered shoulders)
Warm jacket or fleece for evenings
Rain jacket/poncho (seasonal)
Comfortable walking shoes
Sandals/slippers for the homestay
Hat/cap for sun protection
Socks (extra pairs)
Personal Essentials
Reusable water bottle
Small daypack for daily village walks
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Basic toiletries (toothpaste, soap, towel, etc.)
Wet wipes and hand sanitizer
Insect repellent
Personal medications and basic first-aid items
Travel documents (passport, insurance)
Volunteering Materials (Optional but Recommended)
Notebook and pens
Simple storybooks or coloring books
Flashcards or small learning tools
Light sports equipment (soft ball, skipping rope)
Small gifts such as stickers (not mandatory)
Electronics
Mobile phone and charger
Power bank
Universal travel adapter
Camera (optional)
Farming and Village Activities
Clothes that can get dirty during farming
Lightweight gloves (optional)
Quick-dry towel
Comfort and Homestay Items
Sleeping mask and earplugs (optional)
Personal hygiene products
Small flashlight or headlamp
Optional Items for Cultural Exchange
Small souvenir from your home country
Photos to share with the host family
Notebook for journaling your experience
No teaching experience required - just willingness to help.
Respect local customs, dress modestly, and communicate kindly.
Bring personal medicines, a reusable water bottle, and comfortable shoes.
School and farming tasks depend on the season and local needs.
This program directly supports sustainable community development.
Logistics
Your 7 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.
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