Nepal
IDIS 195
2024 Cancelled: Engaging Nepal
January 1, 2024 to January 10, 2024
Course held Fall II 2023
Embark on a 10-day journey through Nepal, starting in Kathmandu. Explore the rich cultural heritage of the city, visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ancient palaces, and Buddhist stupas. Journey to serene Sundarijal, hike to Chisapani for breathtaking mountain views, and trek through national park forests to Nagarkot. Witness a mesmerizing sunrise over Mount Everest, trek to Changunarayan, and end the day with a celebration dinner featuring Nepalese folk songs and cultural dances. Finally, conclude your adventure with two days of exploration in Kathmandu before flying back to the US.
Staff Facilitators
Dr. Sandy Bardsley
Professor of History
Dr. John Black
Professor of English
Cost
- Program Fee: $900
- Airfare & Transportation: $1,700
- Self-Pay Total Cost: $2,600
- Elevate Total Cost: $0
- For all travelers:
- Insurance Fee: $75 charged directly to your Student Account
- Recommended for Personal Funds: $300
- Tuition: None, if taken in course load.
Quick Facts
- Application Deadline: September 15, 2023
- Program Length: 10 days
- Units: 1
- Eligibility: Successful completion of the coursework in Fall II 2023. Sophomore standing or higher.
- Language: English
TENTATIVE Itinerary
All the landmarks mentioned in this itinerary will be visited. Some changes may be made in the order they will be visited depending upon the weather.
Day 1: Travel from the US to Kathmandu, Nepal
Day 2: Heritage tour of Old Kathmandu City (a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the royal palace of the former Kathmandu Kingdom), Patan City's ancient palaces, temples and shrines and Swoyambhunath Stupa, one of the holiest, oldest Buddhist stupas in Nepal with a panoramic view of the city.
Day 3: Heritage tour of the 5th century Pashupatinath Temple complex, the world's largest stupa, Bouddhanath, and Namobuddha Monastery learning about the rituals and Buddhist ways of life.
Day 4: Sightseeing of ancient UNESCO World Heritage site Bhaktapur, local Village Gundu to visit a sustainable organic farm and a village hike and drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 5: Drivefrom Kathmandu to serene Sundarijal and hike to Chisapani (Height: 2200m), a Sherpa village with grand views of the mountains. Overnight will be in a teahouse.
Day 6: Trek 5-6 hours through the national park forest to Nagarkot (Height: 2156m). Lunch in Chauki Bhanjyang or Jhule and end the trek with a sunset view of the Himalayan peaks. Overnight will be in Nagarkot.
Day 7: Nagarkot sunrise tour, seeing the peak of Mount Everest, and make a four hour trek to Changunarayan, an ethnic Newari town with traditional Nepalese buildings and temples. In the afternoon, travel by vehicle to Kathmandu for a celebratio dinner, cultural dance and Nepalese folk songs.
Day 8: Explore Kathmandu
Day 9: Explore Kathmandu
Day 10: Fly from Kathmandu, Nepal to the US
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