Nepal: Mountains and Mantras
Program Overview
Situated between India and Tibet is the Kingdom of Nepal, home to Mount Everest and known as the Shangri La of the East.
Nepal is known for its rich history of spirituality, culture, design and much more! Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal and is rich with temples.
The valley in Nepal has seven World Heritage Sites. Upon your arrival, you will imme-diately witness how the city uniquely blends culture with the modern world.
Program Type
Learning Level
Activity Level
Moderate
What You Will Learn/Do
Learn about Buddhism at sacred Buddhist Tibetan Monasteries
The history and view of the world’s largest Buddhist stupa, Boudhanath
Tibetan Buddhist Thangka Painting Workshop
Singing Bowl Workshop
Cooking Class with Local Family
Choice of Learning Experience at Dwarika’
Experience Everest Base Camp via Helicopter Charter
Participation in sacred Aarti Ceremonies
CNN Hero of the Year-Visit Mati Nepal and learn about their fight against human trafficking
Why This Program Is Unique
During your time in Nepal, you will get an immersive learning experience into the sa-cred history of Buddhism through monastery visits, guided tours, and even through wit-nessing the world’s largest stupa, Boudhanath!
You will learn of philosophy and religion through intricate hand-made paintings at the Tibetan Thangka Painting Workshop, and witness first-hand the sacred Kora (circumbu-lation of stupa by Buddhists with prayer’s wheel and rosary in their hands) and hear the strength in the monks preaching “OM MANE PADME HUM”.
How This Program Benefits The Local Community
Nepal as a country is hugely depended on tourism, for your information, 25% of the GDP comes from tourism & related activities.
While we promote tourism we are generating employment for the society.
Not only that while we participate in the workshops, our participants are getting first-hand experi-ence on the way of life & religion of the people.
Participants also get to experience the social activities which the locals are doing to help & uplift their society.
The activities incorporated in the program is to bring in a positive change in the society.
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