After many months of planning and preparing, the wait is finally over! Please make your way to Adelaide airport to meet at the designated point for your flight to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu you will be met by a representative of World Youth Adventures and transferred to your hotel located in Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu Hotel Manaslu

Meals:  L

This morning over breakfast you will have a full trip briefing with your guide. Over the next 4 days we will take part in a joint community service learning program with the Texas International College who Pulteney have an existing relationship with. The program is organised by Apurba Subedi and will involve the students of both schools. This morning our group will start our cultural learning program at 08:30 with a visit to the Swayambhunath, also known as the eyes over the city or the monkey temple. The Swayambhunath is one of the oldest religious sites in Nepal and one of the most important in the whole country for the Buddhist population however is revered by Buddhist and Hindu alike. Walking to the top of the temple also provides wonderful views across Kathmandu. We visit UNESCO World Heritage listed Durbar Square, the central meeting place in Kathmandu surrounded with spectacular architecture and royal palace dwellings, some dating back to the 3rd century. We then travel to Suryodaya Secondary School where we will have an orientation and lunch. Today we will be welcomed to the school and formal introductions made. We will be at the school until this afternoon when we return to our hotel just after 15:30. Overnight in Kathmandu Hotel Manaslu

Meals:  B,D

This morning we will continue our service program at Texas international College starting at 9:15am. This afternoon we shall join in with the students at Suryodaya Secondary School in a cultural activity and presentations. This afternoon return to hotel for dinner. Overnight in Kathmandu Hotel Manaslu

Meals:  B,D

This morning we continue our service program visiting Bul Bul School before meeting with Prem Oli for lunch. Prem Oli has long been in contact with Pulteney and we continue to support the great work he is doing in Nepal. This afternoon we will join in on a cultural activity with the local students.

Meals:  B,L,D

This morning we continue our immersion program at Bul Bul School before breaking for lunch. This afternoon we visit the cultural and historical highlights in Kathmandu. Lunch organised by Bul Bul School

Meals:  B,L,D

This morning we take a flight west to Pokhara, Nepal’s second largest town (820m). In good weather we are greeted with stunning sights of the entire Annapurna Range. On arrival we will transfer to our permanent campsite and spend the afternoon exploring this laid back village town set on the beautiful Phewa Lake. We have the opportunity this afternoon to hire canoes and row across the lake and trek up to Peace Pagoda to gain stunning views over the town. Overnight Permanent campsite

Meals:  B,L,D

This morning we wake to the sound of birds as we have breakfast before preparing to head off on the first day of our trek. After a final gear check we board our coach and drive to the road head and the start of our trail. Our destination today is the attractive Gurung village of Ghandruk, As we trek up the staircase, we enjoy the beauty of Himalaya at a relatively close range. It really is a magnificent location and a photographer's delight. On our approach along these ridges we savor the magnificent scenery with fine mountain views. Ghandruk is the second largest Gurung settlement in Nepal and provides a further insight into the lifestyles of villages that have traditionally provided the backbone of the famous Gurkha regiments. The afternoon we can take a tour of the old village including visiting the museum, health clinic and National Parks HQ gaining an insight into how the local mountain peoples are looking after their country as well as their people. Overnight: Private eco-camp,

Meals:  B,L,D

We rise to stunning views and a hearty cooked breakfast before hitting the trail. We pass through small villages with people greeting us with the familiar cry of Namastee. The trail then ascends steeply to a walk via a stone staircase to Chhomrong (2170m). Chhomrong is a village which offers spectacular views of Annapurna South & Machapuchare.

Meals:  B,L,D

Our destination today can be seen across the valley. We first descend to the river floor and trek along the bottom of the valley before crossing a bridge and rising up a steep staircase. It is important we take our time and not rush this section. You can see the curated fields on the slops of the hill as we trek through farming communities. The mountain views are stunning as we walk into Landruk. This afternoon can be spent exploring Landruk and the surrounding communities. We have time to explore the village and visit the nearby waterfall before we overnight at our private eco camp site. Overnight private eco-camp

Meals:  B,L,D

Our trek today takes us down the valley before gradually easing to the small settlement at Dhampus, located near to site of our community service project at Prithivi Narayan Higher Secondary School. The trail descends from magnificent rhododendron forest into Bamboo clusters. Villagers greet us with “Namaste”, the traditional Nepalese greeting, as we pass their homes and continue to the ridge top where at the crest the scale of the mountains astounds us. Machapuchare (6993m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and Annapurna South (7219m) can be seen from our immediate viewpoint. 80% of Nepalese people live in rural areas and depend on subsistence farming and tourism for their livelihood. In some areas close to 50% of the villages live below the poverty line. On arrival at Prithivi Narayan Higher Secondary School we will be greeted by the students and school heads and start our program. Prithivi Narayan Higher Secondary School is located in Deurali, Dhampus.. There are total 275 students from Nursery to Standard 10 servicing students from the surrounding farming communities and villages in the area. The school is the only school in this area hosting classes to standard 10. There are currently 19 teachers at the school which relies mostly on government funding. Overnight eco lodge, located near the school

Meals:  B,L,D

The next 2 days will be a working side by side the local students at the Prithivi Narayan Higher Secondary School on our community service project. Overnight eco lodge

Meals:  B,L,D

This morning we bid farewell to our Nepalese crew and new found friends as we drive the 2 hours to Pokhara and board our flight to Kathmandu. On arrival you will be met in our private vehicle and transferred to your hotel. Tonight we celebrate the end of our trek with a meal at the famous Rumdoodle restaurant in Kathmandu. This is a restaurant that has been frequented by some of the best mountaineers and adventurers in the world and all have left there signature scribble on the wall. Our group to will be able to immortalize our adventure with a group signing to leave our mark. Overnight in Kathmandu Hotel Manaslu

Meals:  B,L,D

This morning we travel to the College located in Kathmandu and participate in sporting activities with the local students. This afternoon we will visit the local markets in Kathmandu for the students to try their hand at bartering for trinkets and souvenirs. Tonight we will enjoy a farewell dinner and cultural show with the members of the various schools and centres we have been involved with. Overnight in Kathmandu Hotel Manaslu

Meals:  B,L,D

This morning is free in Kathmandu and we may venture out for some sightseeing and last minute shopping before traveling to the airport for our flight to Singapore.

Meals:  B

This morning we arrive early in Singapore and have the day to explore the highlights of the city. We can join a tour from Singapore Airlines from the airport to be decided by the students and can spend the afternoon exploring Singapore.

Meals:  Nil

Meals:  Nil