Cultural exchange tour

Cultural exchange tours help students and interested from all over the world to learn better about new and foreign cultures, languages and lifestyle.

No-shopping | Group Tour
10 Days
Nepali | English | Hindi

Overview

Nepal is a unique country, a one of a kind in this vast world. In a small area of 1, 47,181 square kilometers, Nepal has the most parts of world Himalaya (the toughest and highest mountain ranges) and the culture of the people from Himalaya. That is not all though, Nepal is physically divided into Mountain region, hilly region and plains. And culture and ways of life from each reason is completely different from the other. Nepal is one of the best countries in the world to come to cultural exchange tour especially if you want to see how climate affects culture and lifestyle, and how compactly rich a small nation can be regarding nature and culture as well. If you are a University student who needs to research and report, this Nepal culture exchange tour by Eco Himalaya treks and travels is the best one for you.

Highlights of the Cultural Exchange Tour:

Duration: 10 days
Places: Swaymbhunath or the monkey temple, an ancient and yet functioning village near Kathmandu, Khokana in Bungmati, Patan, Ghale Gaun in Lamjung ( a typical Gurung village, Gurungs have rich cultural identity and are known as the brave warriors), Pokhara, Chitwan etc.
Attraction: Rural lifestyle, different languages, cutoms, costumes, cuisine, way of life, architecture etc of Tharu, Gurung, Magar and Newari (differentethnicities) people of Nepal.

Itinerary

Day 1Kathmandu

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

Day 2Kathmandu

An informed guide takes you to Swaymbhunath or the Monkey temple and to a tour to Khokana Bungmati. Swaymbhunath is worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists, this is one of the best examples if religious tolerance you can witness. Khokana Bungmati like said earlier are old rural villages not far from the capital city.

Day 3Pokhara

We leave for Pokhara from Kathmandu by a tourist bus. It is almost a 7 hour ride and therefore you will spend the remaining time realizing at your hotel.

Day 4Ghalegaun

Drive to Ghalegaun ( Gurung village), sightseeing of the village and sitting down for local food and cultural dances and other shows.

Day 5Ghalegaun

Fun filled activities, from short hikes,walkingaround the village, completing any survey, interviews or questionnaire you might have.We get to Pokhara from Ghale Gaun via road. The remainder of the day will be spent sightseeing in Pokhara valley. It is a major tourist spot as it is the central spot for any Annapurna trekking routes.

Day 6Pokhara

We get to Pokhara from Ghale Gaun via road. The remainder of the day will be spent sightseeing in Pokhara valley. It is a major tourist spot as it is the central spot for any Annapurna trekking routes.

Day 7Chitwan

We drive to Chitwan from Pokhara. After you relax for a while we will take an afternoon walk as well as see Tharu cultural shows.

Day 8Chitwan

We will start by canoeing on Rapti River, taking you to a visit to elephant breeding center. Baby elephants are very friendly and cuddly, might want to stay on your lap. The rest f the day and evening will be spent jungle seafaring on the back of an elephant.