Discover Nepal in a Unique Way : The Humanitarian Walk
Discover Nepal in a Unique Way : The Humanitarian Walk
The Humanitarian Walk is a 21-day trek in Nepal, which starts from November 17 this year, that will make you live a once in a lifetime humanity and sightseeing experience. During this trek, you will be meeting with communities in 15 remote villages in the magnificent Gorkha region, most of which were destroyed in the 2015 earthquake and are still rebuilding infrastructurally and lack access to quality education as well as proper sanitation.
Together, we will bring them 16,000 kg of stationary, agricultural and medical equipment to support educational, agriculture and wellness development in these secluded areas.
You will also experience an exceptional 6-day adventure to discover Dudh Pokhari lake, perched at 4600 m of altitude, during which we will be sleeping in caves and cooking on fire. Our last stop is Maya Universe Academy, a small independent school with a unique model facing the astonishing Himalayas mountain range.
80% of the amount paid for this trek will be used to buy the 16 000 kg of donations and transport them by jeep, truck and donkeys to the 15 villages of our itinerary.
Overview
Destination : Nepal
Region : Gorkha District, Tanahun District
Activity : Humanitarian trek
Walking distance : 130km
Accommodation : Hotels, Homestays, Tea Houses (small local hotels, often ran by families),outdoor camping during the Dudh Pokhari trek from Day 10 to Day 15 of the itinerary
Start point/End point: Kathmandu/Pokhara
Trek Start Date : Autumn 2024
Duration : 21 days
Max. Altitude : 4600m
Meals included : All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) from Day 1 at dinner until day 21 at breakfast
Meals excluded : Breakfast and lunch on Day 1 (Kathmandu), Lunch and dinner on Day 21
Group size : 10-15
Activity per day : Approx. 3-6 hrs walking
Difficulty : This is a challenging trek, not vertigo-friendly especially during Day 5. You need to be adventurous and in good health but not particularly sporty.
Transportation : Bus, Jeep
Join us to become a part of The Humanitarian Walk and make a difference in lives of Nepali People.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Kathmandu to Village 1 (Approx. 9h drive)
Embark on a scenic journey from Kathmandu to Gorkha on a tourist bus, enjoying picturesque views along the Trishuli river. The bus will stop on the way for a lunch break before reaching Gorkha. Continue by a second bus to reach Village 1 (Approx. 4h drive) near the Budi Gandaki river.
Overnight at a hotel with dinner included. Ensure to have breakfast before boarding the bus in Kathmandu, and a lunch stop is provided on the way to Gorkha.
Day 2 – Village 1 to Village 4 (Approx. 5h walk)
After breakfast in Village 1, trek to Village 2 (3h uphill) for lunch. As Village 2 is already developed, proceed directly to Village 3 (1h walk), the first village and school in our donation itinerary. After a tea break, head to Village 4, another stop in our donation itinerary, for dinner and overnight stay in a homestay.
Overnight in a homestay with included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 3 – Village 4 to Village 6 (Approx. 4h walk)
Commence the day with breakfast in Village 4, then trek uphill to Village 5 (3h walk) for school visits and lunch. Proceed to Village 6, Kashigaun (1h walk), a beautiful village with mountain views, for dinner and an overnight stay in a homestay.
Overnight in a homestay Included meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4 – Village 6 to Village 7 (Approx. 4h walk)
After breakfast in Village 6, walk 4 hours to reach Village 7, Village 7. Lunch, school visits, and afternoon rest.
Overnight in a homestay Included meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 5: Village 7 to Village 9 (Approx. 5h 30min walk)
Start your day with breakfast in Village 7. Walk to Village 8 (1h 30m walk) to visit the school and enjoy tea and snacks. Then, embark on a challenging, steep path (approx. 5h) to Village 9, navigating along a cliff. Not recommended for those with vertigo! Rest for the remainder of the day and night in Village 9.
Overnight stay in a homestay
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Village 9 to Village 10 (Approx. 4h walk)
After breakfast in Village 9, walk to Dobhan (1h) for a refreshing swim by the river. Then, head to Village 10, a high hill village with stunning views, fresh breeze, and rich cultural traditions.
Overnight stay in a homestay
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 – Village 10 – Village 11 (approx. 4h walk)
From Dungla, we will walk down to Dobhan and start walking on a challenging path by the river, leading to Village 11, a tiny tourist village on the trekking way to the Manaslu Himal.
Overnight stay in a hotel
Included meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Village 11 to Village 14 (Approx. 5h walk)
After breakfast in Village 11, visit the small school in Village 12 (small school with 40 students). Walk to Village 13, the central village with government buildings, for lunch (a school supported by the Japanese government). Descend to Ghatte Khola and Village 14, two neighboring riverside villages.
Overnight stay in a homestay
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Village 14 to Village 15 (Approx. 2h 30min walk)
After breakfast in Village 14, walk to Village 15 — a charming village with a waterfall and river. Relax for the day; no school in Village 15 as children attend Jagat’s school, 30 min downhill.
Overnight stay in a Jagat hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 10-15: Spiritual Lake Trek
Guided by locals from Village 15, explore the spiritual lake at 4600m, a unique spiritual site rarely visited by outsiders. It has never been visited by strangers before our organization. Our amazing guides will carry food, cooking and eating equipment, allowing us to make fire and cook in the middle of nature. We will camp in caves.
Day 16 – Relaxing day at Village 15
Overnight stay in a hotel
Included meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 17: Village 15 to Village 17 (Approx. 8h drive)
After breakfast in Village 15, take a jeep to Village 16 and a bus to Village 17 — a scenic uphill village with traditional Newari houses. Ideal for rest, delicious food, and walks offering panoramic views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Langtang peaks.
Overnight stay in a hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 18 – Relaxing day in Village 17
Overnight stay in a hotel
Included meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 19: Village 17 to Maya Universe Academy (Approx. 5h walk)
Experience Village 17’’s stunning sunrise at Thanimai (40 min walk). Proceed to Village 18 for breakfast (1h 30 walk). After a beautiful forest walk, reach Chaabdi Barahi (1h30 walk) for lunch by the stream. A bus will then take you to Maya Universe Academy – Aapsawara Branch (1h drive).
Overnight stay at the school
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner sourced from the local garden
Day 20: Full Day at Maya Universe Academy
Explore Maya Universe Academy Aapswara Branch, a free school providing quality education to underprivileged children. The school’s unique model involves parents contributing two days of voluntary work for their children’s education. Join activities like the morning circle, help in the vegetable garden, or engage in construction projects.
Overnight stay at the school
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner from the local garden.
Day 21: Maya Universe Academy to Pokhara
The final day of our adventure! Travel from Damauli to Pokhara, a city by Phewa Lake with stunning Annapurna views. Pokhara offers various outdoor activities, including biking, paragliding, and more. It’s a tourist hub with yoga centers, restaurants, bars, and serves as the starting point for Annapurna treks.
Overnight stay at a hotel
Included meal: Breakfast
Equipment donated
80% of the cost of this trek will be used to buy the following donations and transport them to 15 villages
Medicines: Headache pills, Diarrhea pills, Worm pills, Cotton, Earbuds, Skin Cream, Anti-Infection Cream, Burn Cream, Bethadin, Handiplast, Bandages, Anti-pain Balm, Thermometer, Sanitary Pads
Stationary: Thin-Medium-Thick copies, Pencils, Pen, Markers, Ink, Sharpener, Eraser, Ruler
Agriculture: Spinach seeds, Cabbage seeds, Cauliflower seeds, Coriander seeds, Radish seeds, Carrot seeds, Beans seeds, Corn seeds, Tunnel Plastic, Polybags, Gloves, Scissors
The equipment will be transported by bus and jeep until the end of the roads. Human and donkey porters will then be hired locally.
What is included:
- A day three meals (Breakfast: tea, coffee, eggs, roti ; Lunch and Dinner: dal bhat (lentil soup with vegetables, rice roti, pickles), chow mein (fried noodles and vegetables) , Snack: noodles), except on Day 1 and Day 21
- All transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara
- Accommodation
- Guides
- Donations to villages
What is excluded:
- Alcoholic drinks and other drinks outside of lunch times
- Extra food items
- Personal expenses as like the phone & camera charging, hot shower, wifi
- Breakfast and lunch on Day 1, Lunch & dinner on Day 21
- Tips to guide & porter
- Travel insurance.
Equipment needed:
Hiking shoes and hiking socks, raincoat, down jacket, hiking pants, flip-flops, night lamp,
sleeping bag
Presentation of Mutual Development Organization
education standards, modernize organic agriculture, develop women and child health, reduce risks of natural calamities and eradicate poverty.
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