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Nepal: Volunteer Medical Trek
Trek Summary
Our popular "Moving Medical Camp" provides basic healthcare and medical treatment. Anyone is encouraged to participate in our treks; medical experience is not mandatory. Our volunteer team will trek deep into the rural countryside on the Langtang Trail and bring along with us the equipment and supplies needed to stay several days in villages and conduct health clinics. On this trip you will see the beautiful countryside of Nepal as well as many of the unique and exciting sites around Kathmandu.
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COST: $1,550. Includes virtually all of your in-country expenses such as hotels, transportation, food, tents, etc. Airfare to Nepal is not included. Our sponsor, Himalayan Trekking & Travel, will arrange your flights at very good prices.
TRIP DATES: October 5 - October 19, 2010
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About Nepal
Rural Nepal is reachable only on foot. 80% of Nepal is rural and an agrarian society. 85% of Nepali people have no access to healthcare. The average income in Nepal is only $200 a year. Constructing physical clinics and staffing them is costly. Finding trained staff isn't always easy, and due to the remote areas in which clinics need to be located, finding staff who will stay and live in rural villages is a challenge.
Our clinics will address simple health matters (i.e. basic eye, ear, nose and throat exams), provide basic treatment on the spot and refer those needing ongoing care to clinics in the region or regional hospitals. Some of the most common health problems in the area are acute respiratory infections and intestinal worms. We will address these issues to the extent possible and refer severe cases to the clinic or hospital for follow up. We will have a real focus on disease prevention and conduct public health training to the villages as well as hand out soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste and other disease preventing products similar to these.
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Itinerary:
October 5: Arrival at Kathmandu airport. We will pick you up and take you to a hotel in Thamel where you can get some rest and relax. Group dinner that evening.
October 6: See some of Kathmandu, last minute shopping for the trek, group dinner.
October 7: Leave for Kalika Community Hospital. Approx 4 hours travel time. We'll set up tents at the hopsital and have dinner there.
October 8: Clinic day at Kalika Community Hospital. Camping again in tents.
October 9: Leave the hospital early (no breakfast, just coffee and some cookies) drive to Dunche and have a late breakfast/early lunch there. Travel on to the trailhead. From the trailhead we will hike 4-5 hours to Thulo Syabru. We'll stop on the way for tea and snacks. We will stay in a trekking lodge in Thulo Syabru.
October 10: Today we will take a 2 hour hike from Thulo Syabru to visit a 350 year old monastery that is being restored. Sack lunch at the monastery.
October 11: Clinic day at Thulo Syabru.
October 12: Back on the trail. We have a 6 hour walk to get to Thambuchet. We'll stop for lunch on the way near Syabru Bensi. Overnight in trekking lodge at Thambuchet.
October 13: Clinic day in Thambuchet.
October 14: Trekking 4-5 hours to Tatopani. Lunch stop on the way. Tatopani is home to hot mineral baths (bring a modest swimming suit) Overnight in trekking lodge
October 15: Free day in Tatopani. Time to take in the mineral baths, soak, relax an enjoy.
October 16: Trekking 4-5 hours to Nagthali and overnight in lodge. Nagthali is our high point at 10,000ft.
October 17: Arise early to take in the panoramic views from Nagthali of peaks in both Tibet and Nepal. After breakfast we have 5-6 hours of trekking to reach Syabru Bensi where we overnight in a hotel.
October 18: Depart for Kathmandu. It's an all day trip and we'll stop for lunch at Trisuli on the way. Overnight in Thamel hotel.
October 19: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or sightseeing. Group dinner to celebrate our trek.
Option: After Day Fourteen, if you wish to extend your time in Nepal, trekking or volunteering, we will be happy to make any arrangements you may need. Please just let us know 2-weeks in advance.
INCLUDED: All in-country transportation; guides; sherpas; porters; trekking permits; accommodations; meals; and sightseeing fees; free internet and use of Mountain Fund "clubhouse" in Kathmandu.
NOT-INCLUDED: Alcoholic beverages; personal expenses and personal activities; and staff gratuities.
REQUIRED: Travel Insurance is required for all Trek4Good travelers. The Mountain Fund recommends using MEDEX as your travel insurance provider. Click here to visit the MEDEX site.
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Travel Insurance Notice
Travel Insurance is NOT included with either The Mountain Fund Charity Trek or Volunteer Placement Program. However, Travel Insurance is REQUIRED for all Trek4Good travelers, and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for all volunteers. The Mountain Fund recommends using MEDEX as your travel insurance provider. Click here to learn more about the services and coverage offered by MEDEX.
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