Nepal will captivate you with it’s ancient mystic traditions mixed with a mishmash of modern day conveniences.  It will tantalize your senses with the beauty of the hills, valleys and majestic Himalaya Mountains.  Most importantly, it will open your heart to the beautiful Nepalese people…especially the wonderful children of the EcoHome in the Saankhu Valley!!

From the moment you walk out of Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met by a member of our support team from Mission Himalaya.  You’ll be driven to your comfortable accommodations at either the Hotel Tibet in Lazimpat or the Maya Manor in Naxal where you will be warmly greeted.  That night you will be treated to a typical Nepali dinner….and dancing!

Day 2 offers a city tour with stops at World Heritage sites like Swayambhunath and the Durbar Square.

Day 3 — you are off to the EcoHome for Orphans to meed 28 wonderful children and their very caring staff.

Your mission — should you choose to accept it….is to talk with, laugh with, play with and teach these kids who are so eager to learn and make you their new friend.  When they are in school, there are a multitude of ways to help:

Visit/ observe, teach, assist at a local school (one that has a deaf classroom… if you know sign language)

Help at the village clinic located just above the EcoHome

Assist the staff with cooking, sharing your ideas and learning theirs

Learn to milk a buffalo!

Visit the Namo-buddha Monastery to help young Monks practice English

Teach trafficking to local schools and villagers….

and more….Your talents and desire to participate will greatly shape your experience!

You will also get to stay at the beautiful new Happy Shepherd’s Cottage….a gift from a former volunteer built in loving memory of her mother.  This cottage offers 3 bedrooms, two with attached bath upstair, a bedroom with access to a bath downstairs plus a comfortable living/ding area, and kitchen.  This cozy cottage will comfortably sleep 6. See a video of the dedication of Happy Shepherds cottage 

2018 Program dates are:

March 14-26

April 18-30

May 16-28

September 6 – 18

October 4 – 16

October 25-November 6

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The cost for the Nepal AI experience is $1060 and includes:

Transportation in Nepal (including airport)

Room and breakfast in Kathmandu

City tour

Welcome and Farewell dinners.

Room and board at the EcoHome

A wonderful guide from Mission Himalaya as your escort, guide, interpreter and friend.

Volunteers have described their time at the EcoHome as:  “Incredible”, “Amazing” and “Life-changing”.

To REGISTER for a TRIP and make a payment click on one of the following links:

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.  I promise, you will have an unforgettable and very worthwhile experience!!!!

 For questions contact me at drkatejewell@yahoo.com or 360-376-98245

 Kate Jewell, ND

Here are more recent pictures of Happy Shepherds Cottage: