Nepal is an outstanding destination for school, college and university group travel. The country's extraordinary combination of cultural heritage, wildlife, Himalayan trekking, adventure activities and genuine development challenge creates educational opportunities across geography, biology, history, religious studies, social sciences and adventure education curricula that few other destinations can match in a single programme.
We have been organising student group travel in Nepal for many years. Our student programmes always begin with a conversation about curriculum objectives and educational outcomes rather than itinerary selection. Typical student programme elements include: geography fieldwork (Himalayan geology, river systems, monsoon climate, altitude zonation); ecology learning (biodiversity transects in Chitwan, altitude ecology on trekking routes, conservation policy discussion with park rangers); cultural exchange (school visits, village homestays, guided heritage sightseeing); development education (poverty indicators, community development programmes, gender and education issues); and adventure education (trekking, rafting, team challenges in natural environments). For student trekking specifically, Getaway Nepal's student trekking programmes include structured educational content for geography and environmental science curricula.
This trek combines some of the most spectacular mountain scenery, providing a fascinating insight into the modern hill life of Nepal. view trip
Our Cultural Exchanging Holiday is all about learning local’s culture, their life style, festivals and celebrations. view trip
Everest Base Camp, enjoy the breathtaking scenery, climb Kala Pattar (5545m) experience unique Sherpa culture by visiting monasteries and museums along the way. view trip
With this Nepal Expedition program you get a chance to get into the great outdoors and challenge yourselves in a new adventurous environment. view trip
“Learn by doing” - the exhilaration of navigating a high ropes course, learning to abseil, or snorkelling for the first time will produce courage and confidence. view trip
Team building dventures is all about building self-esteem and confidence for both at a personal level and a team level–students through challenge. view trip