Namaste - welcome to Nepal! Upon landing and clearing customs you will be met by your Nepalese guide and transfer to your hotel in the city. This afternoon you will have a full trip briefing where you can ask any questions and prepare your gear for the upcoming project and trek. Overnight Kathmandu

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This morning you will head out with your Guide to explore Kathmandu. This is a great opportunity to introduce yourself to Nepalese culture and history. You will get to meet some Nepali people at the main meeting place, Durbar Square as well as taking in the Bodhinath Stupa at the Pashupatinath Hindu Temple. Kathmandu has more World Heritage sites than any other city in the world. This afternoon you will have an opportunity to explore at your leisure before making your final preparations for your trek tomorrow. Overnight Kathmandu

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This morning we take a flight west to Pokhara, Nepal's second largest town (820m) (2460 ft). On arrival you are greeted with sights of the mighty Annapurna Range. We will transfer to our accommodation where we will stay tonight. This afternoon we will go for a walk down to the lake and catch a row boat across the lake to a sacred temple before stretching our legs and walking up to the peace pagoda vantage point. This gives us a spectacular view across the whole of the stunning Annapurna Range. Accommodation in Pokhara

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The drive to the road-head at Khara takes around one hour. Our trail then winds uphill through terraced fields and mixed oak and rhododendron forest. There is no need to rush. This is a short day with plenty of time to reach camp. We trek through sparse villages, farm terraces and cover a short stretch of forest to reach Dhampus (1650m)(4950 ft). Stunning views of Annapurna and surrounding peaks greet us on reaching our campsite. Dhampus is not only a great view point but also a small, ethnic Gurung village. An optional walk will give us an opportunity to watch the daily lives of the villages from milking the buffaloes to their daily work on the farm. From the camp, we enjoy an amazing sunset on the Himalayas and weather permitting an equally stunning sunrise. Accommodation in Wilderness Camp Walking time: approximately 3 hours

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The views from our campsite are excellent, and morning generally offers the best opportunity to view the huge peaks. As we walk, the peaks of the Annapurnas will be visible through the scattered rhododendron forest, offering a sample of the trek to come. After our longer uphill morning session, this afternoon will be a more gradual. We descend towards the Mardi Khola, trekking through dense forest of rhododendron, oak and birch until we reach the terraced fields of Landruk. We have time to explore the village and visit the nearby waterfall before spending the night at our private eco camp site. Accommodation in Private Eco-campsite Walking time: approximately 5 hours

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After leaving the village, the trail levels out to Landruk village which is situated on the east canton wall above the Modi River. From the picturesque village of Landruk, the views of the fishtail mountain, Machapuchare, Annapurna South (7273m) (21,819 ft) and Hiunchuli are magnificent as they dominate the skyline. After lunch, we make a steady descent to the Modi River where we cross to take the many, many steps up to the village of Ghandruk. There is ample time to explore this ancient village and you may wish to visit a privately owned Gurung village that provide a further insight into the lifestyle of villagers who have traditionally provided the backbone of the famous Gurkha regiments, a local medical centre or even a museum to understand more about this amazing part of the world. Accommodation in Private Eco-Campsite Walking time: approximately 6 - 7 hours

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Today we begin the last substantial days walk and gain stunning mountain views. We get way of the main trails and walk through small Nepali villages on single track trails. The mountains tower over us as we trek downhill to Jhobrang, the village we will complete our serve program. This afternoon we will visit the project site and meet the local labor force who will help us for the coming days. The local villages heads and students will be waiting to greet us and work side by side on the project with us. Accommodation in Wilderness Camp Walking time: approximately 5 hours

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Over the course of the next two days we will work with the local crew and village community as we help renovate a school in need. More specific details of the project work will be available prior to departure. Accommodation in Wilderness Camp

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After absorbing even more spectacular views of Annapurna South we head down the Modi Khola valley along a secluded village trail that is rarely followed by other trekking groups. After lunch at the scenic village of Dansing we complete a short, steep descent to the village of Birethanti along the Modi Khola. We cross a substantial bridge before making our way to Naya Pul where our bus will be waiting to take us to Pokhara Accommodation in Pokhara Driving time: 2 hours Walking time: approximately 5 - 6 hours

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A day has been included to explore this beautiful village town at a leisurely pace before returning to Kathmandu. Accommodation in Pokhara

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After breakfast we transfer to the airport for our flight to Kathmandu, a spectacular mountain flight along the face of the Himalaya. On arrival we transfer to the hotel. You will have some free time in the afternoon to explore with your teachers and peers. Accommodation in Kathmandu

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This morning following breakfast at the hotel we transfer to the international airport for the flight home.

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