Nepal Volunteers and Cultural Youth Exchange (NCYE-Nepal) is a non profit and non-governmental cultural exchangee program affiliated with the International Cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE) program to promote global intercultural learning, social and personal development, peace, and friendship.

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Language and Culture (2 weeks)

language_culture Start intercultural learning process by joining 2-week language program. Our language program offers a unique opportunity to get in-sight of Nepali culture, language, way of life, and related information before you start your project. Speaking local language is the best way of cultural learning. So NYCE-Nepal recommends volunteers to join the unique program and give a surprise to your host family and friends. Even basic local language skills enrich your stay, help to make many friends, and finally make your stay a memorable experience. After completion of this program, you will arrive at your placement with a basic understanding of Nepalese culture, ready to make the most of your time in Nepal.
Program Itinerary:
  • Day 1:   Orientation in Kathmandu office. Orientation covers lectures on religion, culture, history, custom, politics, geography, necessary health precautions, women issue in Nepal, and various other topics will be included (diversity of Nepali life) by show and, participants can express a need for additional information or an interest.
  • Day 2:   Nepali language program starts (4 hours a day)
  • Day 3:   Nepali language program continue (4 hours a day)
  • Day 4:  Nepali language program continue (4 hours a day)
    • Explore dazzling city of Kathmandu before and after the language program or stay in the office and enhance your language proficiency.
  • Day 5:   Valley Sightseeing: Join a guided tour of Katmandu valley and explore cultural and religious heritages of Nepal. Travel covers most of the famous tourist centers of kathmnadu, and patan.
  • Day 6:   Nepali lanague program continues
  • Day 7:   Closing of first week program
Second Week
  • Day 1: Leave for village after lunch, introduction with village and villagers, discussions on days activities with more informations about Nepali religion, culture, people, way of life, etc. Enjoy evening village walk.
  • Day 2: Village Hiking: Leave for hiking trip and explore green serenity, magnificent landscaping. Visit local religious places and temple, see the real picture of Kathmandu valley from the top of the hill.
  • Day 3: Join local services project (if any). In the evening join local ethnic dance program. Volunteers can join the cultural dance program and dance with the local people.
  • Day 4-7: Recreational phases – In the last four days volunteers will join white Water Rafting and Visit of Royal Chitwan National Park (3 nights- 4 days). Activities of these four days comprise of elephant riding, tharu village visit, bird watching visit elephant breeding center, museum, jungle walk, canoeing etc.