giving something back to the society while having fun

Social Journeys offer Western travelers a deep insight into the culture of remote Nepalese communities through our history of working within the area, providing development solutions. With every project we work on, we offer you the opportunity to trek with us, to actively participate in the work, learning skills, sharing cultures and making new friendships. It is tremendously satisfying to work alongside a Nepalese villager, helping on community development efforts which will make such a positive enhancement to the life of the community as an integral part of multifaceted approach to the alleviation of poverty. The treks provide a good source of income to communities visited, as we source the majority of our trekking resources directly from the local area. Village home-stays encourage intercultural exchange, mutual understanding, and learning, all of which foster the sense of a 'global family.' We encourage communities to provide services for travelers and help them to develop their resources, skills and linkage between tourists and the communities.

Socio-Adventure Makes A Difference!
• Multifaceted approach to the community development
• Support sustainable resource management.
• Minimize the negative impact from tourism.
• Provide maximum benefit to the villagers.
• Promote local culture and traditions.
• intercultural exchange between host and guests

Trip highlights
• small group size range from 8 -12 participants, of all ages and nationalities
• trek through pristine countryside "off the beaten path" far from populated tourist routes,
• Several trekking options and itineraries tailored to your interest and needs
• different community with different cultural groups ,
• stay with the local family, explore typical Nepali village life,
• accommodation: in village guestrooms (Homestay) and in tents along the way camping,
• experience typical Nepali food “Daalbhaat” prepared by your host family.
• explore community development projects, managed by the communities,
• active participation in work, either refurbishing a project, or by volunteering your specialist skills
• excellent landscape, superb views of mountains,

What to expect in the villages:
Village life is simple and basic, but Nepalese hospitality is very warm. You will stay in a separate guestroom with a Nepalese family. All houses have a toilet and a water tap close by, but electricity, flush toilets, and hot showers are not available in villages. Your hosts will serve you typical Nepali food "Dalbhat" (rice, lentils and farm-fresh vegetables)or some other food items they normally use. You might be entertained provided by the community, this will be in the form of traditional Nepali dancing and singing and community may ask you to join them. During your stay you will be able to see and feel what it is like to live the life of a Nepali villager - walk with your family while they go about their daily activities, tending animals, tilling the fields, going to school with the children etc. At the end of your stay, you will be overwhelmed by the farewell that your new family will give you. If you never come this way again the village and its people will remain in your heart forever.

Remember, Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world! Be prepared that the facilities and hygienic conditions are below Western standards. There are also differences in traditions and norms (see below). The people's desire to welcome you into their community, however, is genuine and sincere. Having a foreign guest is a great joy and honor for them. Pleasing you as much as possible is their gift to you.

Who travels with US
Anybody who wants to make a difference and interested to contribute to the rural society while having fun is ideal. If you want to get away from the regular tourist routes and see exactly what the lifestyle is really like behind the colorful tourist brochures, then this is your ideal opportunity. Our original and exclusive travel activities give you the opportunity to connect with Nepali culture in a personally meaningful way, while showing you the best of the beautiful natural and cultural treasures for which the country is famed across the world.

When to go for trek
The best time to visit Nepal is September to November just after the monsoon has washed away the dust and the air turned clear again. Another good season is February to May after the winter has passed. Dependent on this natural or the Nepali cultural cycle or independent from the seasons you might complement your community trek with one of the season.

	Trip Overview
	Trip duration: As per your time Accommodation: Hotel, Homestay, Tent/Lodge Trip grade: Easy to Moderate Best season: Spring and Autumn Maximum altitude: 3000 m Transportation: Private vehicle Group size: Minimum 8

The Price Includes: Hotel accommodation on B & B, twin share basis (unless single has been requested) for the nights listed in the itinerary, welcome dinner, sight seeing tours as specified, all entry fees of heritage sites and  shrines,  all trekking arrangements, , all meals during the trek, guides, porters and all surface transportation on tourist standard or private vehicle, community incintives.

The Price does not Include: International and domistic airfares and airport taxes, personal expenditure, bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, etc., all meals in Kathmandu and main cities other than breakfast, travel insurance, optional trips, charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Social Journeys control, anything not specified in the price includes section.
 

Single Supplement : Single supplements are payable if you specifically request to have a room to yourself. If you are a single person booking the trip you do not have to pay single supplements, if you are happy to share with another single client of the same gender.