Itineraries

All of our tours are based on twelve-day schedules, although it is possible to extend this schedule if you would like.  Below is a sample itinerary based on our project in Nepal.  Itineraries, including exact dates can be provided when you have chosen the group in which you would like to participate.

Day 1- Afternoon flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara.  Dinner in Pokhara and overnight.  (Transportation, meals and lodging included.)

Day 2-  Breakfast then morning flight to Jomsom.  Tea and treats in Jomsom while you acclimate to the altitude.  11:00 am- Two-hour easy walk to Chairro visiting the town of Marpha along the way.  Tour of worksight and orientation.  (Accommodations in local village of Marpha and meals provided.)

Day 3 thru 5- 8 am, Morning work projects.  Work alongside the local crew, working with traditional tools and techniques.  Noon, Lunch with the crew.  One more hour of work and then afternoons are free for more work or to visit local communities.  (Accommodations and meals provided.)

Day 6 and 7- Site seeing of other local gompas.  The Chairro area is rich in history of unique gompas and sacred sites.  Guided tours of these sites will be conducted on Saturday and Sunday.  All sites are an easy to moderate trek, participation in these visits is optional. (Accommodations and meals provided.)

Day 8 thru 10- 8 am, Morning work projects.  Work alongside the local crew, working with traditional tools and techniques.  Lunch with the crew.  Afternoons are free for more work or to visit local communities. (Accommodations and meals provided.)

Day 11- A morning farewell celebration at the restoration site.  After lunch we walk back to Jomsom for an overnight stay at a guesthouse.  (Accommodations and meals provided.)