Trek Nepal 2018

Arrive in Pokhara (direct from Kathmandu)
Duration: 30 minute fligh
Height: 895m

Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul
Trek to Tikhedhunga
Duration: 1.5 hour drive, 3 hour trek
Height: Nayapul 2070m, Tikhedhunga 1540m

Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
Duration: 6 - 7 hours
Height: 2840m

Trek from Ghorepani - Poon Hill - Tadapani
Duration: 5 - 6 hours
Height: Poon Hill 3210m, Tadapani 2700m

Tadapani to Jhinu Danda
Duration: 4 - 5 hours
Height: 1600m

Jhinu Danda to Tolkha
Duration: 4 - 5 hours
Height: 1350m

Tolkha to Australian Camp
Duration: 3 - 4 hours
Height: 1760m

Drive from Australian Camp to Pokhara via Phedi
Duration: 3 hour drive

Early flight to Kathmandu.
Visit to WYI School and the Sapana Dreaming children's home.
Duration: 30 minute flight, 1 hour drive
Height: 1400m

“The kids at this school have such unconditional joy and love for their teachers; for the orphaned children they are the closest thing they have to parents. The bond between them was incredibly powerful.”

“The privilege of just being born in a place where an education is a given, really hit home - where it’s available to every kid regardless of background or money. The simplicity of the lives of these children was incredibly humbling. They showed us genuine and absolute gratitude for what we had done to help them get an education.”

“Seeing the school brought it home as to why I was there, and really made me value what I’ve got. The children and teachers were so genuine and happy and made the day so much fun.”

“It was so inspiring to see how grateful, happy and enthusiastic the kids were. Hearing their giggles, seeing them run to help their teachers in the tug-of-war against Computershare and dancing with them at the closing party were moments I will never forget.”

“The warmth and happiness of the Nepalese people in the face of quite high poverty was uplifting, and a reminder to us in more fortunate circumstances that wealth isn’t just measured in capital possession, but in happiness. This is the thing I will remember most from my time in Nepal.”

“Visiting the WYI school was amazing, seeing how happy and contented the children and teachers were when they had so little compared to us really opened my eyes. It has given me a different outlook on what’s important in my day to day life when you see people so happy in theirs.”

“The pride of the children in their school was obvious and hugely humbling given the basic facilities. The sheer joy of the children was infectious and uplifting, amazing to see and feel, and the perfect end to our trek.”

“It’s rare when you do fundraising projects, often thousands of miles from the beneficiaries, that you get to see the true value that the money brings to the community. The students demonstrated their appreciation of our support, and in turn made us ever more grateful for the opportunity to be part of it.”

“Slowly, slowly”, the advice from the Sherpa twice my age, as he walked past with a bag on his head and a smile on his face, and I held onto to tree, crying inside! It’s a little bit up, it’s a little bit down, step after step, watching the ankles in front. Its gruelling, but the rewards never stop, even 6 months later. Nepal is epic.