Total Duration:3- 4 weeks 

✅ What’s Included in the Fee

❌ Not Included

Arrival Airport:
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu, Nepal

Pickup Details:

• Complimentary airport pickup is included in your program fee.

• A friendly representative from Third Eye Foundation Nepal will meet you at the arrival gate holding a sign with your name.

• Please provide your full flight details (arrival time, flight number, airline) at least 7 days before your arrival to help us coordinate smoothly.

After Pickup:

• You will be transferred directly to your accommodation in Kathmandu (homestay ).

• Our team will assist you with settling in and provide an orientation schedule.

Contact on Arrival:
If your flight is delayed or you experience any issues, you can reach our emergency contact number (provided after booking) for immediate assistance.

During your volunteer journey with Third Eye Foundation Nepal, you will stay in a combination of homestays, volunteer houses, and teahouses, depending on the phase of your program.

🏙️ In Kathmandu – Homestay or Volunteer House

• You’ll stay with a carefully selected Nepali host family or at our comfortable volunteer guesthouse in a peaceful residential area of Kathmandu.

• Rooms are private or twin-shared, based on availability.

• The home is equipped with:

  • Western-style toilet and clean bathroom

  • Wi-Fi access (limited speed)

  • Hot water (solar or gas-heated)

  • Basic furniture and bed linens

• 3 traditional Nepali meals are provided daily (vegetarian options available).

• You'll enjoy a welcoming and safe environment where you can learn Nepali customs, language, and family culture firsthand.

🏔️ In the Village – Local Homestay

• During the village volunteering phase, you’ll live with a local family in a rural Himalayan village.

• Accommodations are simple but clean and cozy, providing an authentic lifestyle experience.

• Rooms may be private or shared (same-gender volunteers), with:

  • Basic bed and bedding

  • Squat toilet or eco-toilet (depending on location)

  • Limited or solar electricity

  • Bucket or solar hot water for bathing

• Meals are home-cooked and eaten together with the host family, offering a true cultural exchange.

• You’ll experience local farming life, festivals, and warm hospitality.

💡 This is a beautiful opportunity to live as the locals do—simple, connected to nature, and full of heart.

🥾 During the Trek – Mountain Teahouses

• While trekking to Annapurna Base Camp, you’ll stay in local mountain teahouses (lodges).

• Rooms are basic twin-shared with common toilets and showers.

• Meals are purchased in the teahouses, offering a variety of Nepali and international dishes.

• Cozy blankets are provided, but you should bring or rent a sleeping bag for extra warmth.

• Electricity and Wi-Fi are available in some locations (small fee may apply).

🧼 Hygiene & Safety

• All accommodations are safe, hygienic, and regularly checked by our local team.

• Host families are trained in hygiene, safety, and cultural sensitivity.

• Clean drinking water is available (boiled or filtered), and vegetarian diets are easily accommodated.

At Third Eye Foundation Nepal, we believe that food is an essential part of cultural immersion. During your stay, you’ll enjoy fresh, home-cooked meals prepared by your host family or in local teahouses, depending on your location.

🍽️ Meals Included

• 3 traditional Nepali meals per day are provided during your time in Kathmandu and the volunteer village.

• Meals are mostly vegetarian, healthy, and cooked using local organic ingredients.

• Typical meals include:

  • Dal Bhat (rice, lentil soup, vegetables)

  • Tarkari (vegetable curry)

  • Achar (pickle)

  • Roti (flatbread), noodles, or seasonal dishes

  • Occasional local treats like momo (dumplings) and sel roti

💡 You’ll often eat together with your host family, making every meal a cultural experience.

🥗 Dietary Requirements

We cater to most dietary preferences, including:

• ✅ Vegetarian

• ✅ Vegan (on request)

• ✅ Gluten-free (options)

• ✅ No spicy food (on request)

Please inform us about any allergies or restrictions in advance so we can make arrangements.

💧 Drinking Water

• In Kathmandu and villages, filtered or boiled drinking water is provided daily.

• While trekking, bottled or purified water is available in teahouses (small extra cost).

• We recommend bringing a refillable water bottle and purification tablets or a filter to reduce plastic waste.

☕ Beverages

• Local tea (chiya) is served daily—don’t miss the delicious masala tea!

• Coffee is available in cities and some teahouses.

• Cold drinks and bottled beverages are available in tourist areas (at own expense).

• Alcohol is not served in host homes but available in restaurants or teahouses during free time.