By women. For women.
Empowering women. Our trips celebrate the strength and resilience of women. Through a mix of visits, talks and workshops, you'll gain a unique insight into the challenges facing Nepali women and the resourceful ways they are changing the future for their children. You'll contribute to these futures, with $500 from your trip supporting care, education and employment opportunities for survivors of trafficking and violence. Join our community of women who believe travel can be a force for good. |
Date |
Itinerary |
Wednesday 3 March |
Arrive in Kathmandu |
Thursday 4 March Kathmandu |
Spend the morning recovering from jetlag in the peaceful garden of our hotel, a former house of the Nepali royal family, followed by an afternoon at the UNESCO World Heritage listed Durbar Square, the heart of the old city. In the evening get to know your fellow travellers over a delicious Tibetan hotpot at our welcome dinner. |
Friday 5 March Phakding (2,610m) |
We're up before the sun rises to take the spectacular flight, with views of the Himalayas, to Lukla, the start of our trek. On our first day you'll notice the altitude, you might need to walk slower than you normally would on our climb through Sherpa villages to our first teahouse set above the roaring milk-white Dudh Koshi River. |
Saturday 6 March Namche Bazaar (3,440m) |
Today's trek takes us to Namche Bazaar, the traditional trading centre for the Sherpa people who migrated from Tibet many centuries ago. This is the most challenging day of the trek. We'll walk for 5 to 7 hours, with most of the day a steep climb up to Namche Bazaar. We'll be rewarded with views of Lhotse, the 4th highest mountain in the world, and the impressive Everest. |
Sunday 7 March Namche Bazaar (3,440m) |
Today we start early with a short climb above Namche Bazaar to watch the sunrise over Everest, reaching our highest point of the trek. We'll spend today and the next exploring Namche Bazaar or taking a day walk to a neighbouring village. |
Monday 8 March Namche Bazaar (3,440m) |
Namche Bazaar is set into the side of the mountains, surrounded by the majestic snow-capped Himalayas, an amphitheater of teahouses and little shops selling everything from trekking gear to yak bells. As the first rest stop for trekkers and climbers making their way to Everest, it is always humming with the start of adventures and stories of great expeditions. Today we'll explore the town, visit its Buddhist Monastery or let our trekking legs rest, sit and watch the mountains with a cup of tea. |
Tuesday 9 March Phakding (2,610m) |
Today we descend steeply, taking in our last view of Everest, through forests of juniper, rhododendron and fir to the beautiful riverside village of Phakding. |
Wednesday 10 March Lukla (2,860m) |
Our last day trekking! Arrive in Lukla in time for a coffee and a chance to explore the town. Tonight we'll celebrate our trek, with a small party to thank our trekking crew! |
Thursday 11 March Kathmandu |
In the morning, we take a flight to the small town of Ramechhap. From there we will take a private bus back to Kathmandu (approximately 5-6 hours). We will then have the evening to relax and unpack in Kathmandu - and enjoy a celebratory drink! |
Friday 12 March - Sunday 14 March Kathmandu |
Over the next 3 days learn you'll meet with artisans, changemakers and entrepreneurs working for brighter futures for women and girls, see your impact in action with a visit to our local partner, where we'll prepare our own Nepali feast with the mothers of our family based care homes for survivors of trafficking and abuse, visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Bouddhanath, one of the holiest Buddhist sites, explore the vibrant Asan Tol markets, and much more! |
Monday 15 March |
Depart Nepal |
Amount |
Payment schedule |
$250 |
Deposit to secure your booking. |
$500 |
3 October 2020 - your contribution to strong futures for women and girls in Nepal. Payable to Project Didi Australia. |
$3,945 (or $4,445 if selecting single supplement) |
3 January 2021. Payable to World Horizons. |
Operated by World Horizons, a specialist in adventure & community based travel with 20 years of experience running trips abroad. |
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Project Didi Australia is a partner for Project J1082N
Futures of Dignity and Opportunity with Global Development Group (ABN 57 102 400 993). For more information please visit GDG projects: www.gdg.org.au. |