Clinic-Only Itinerary: $1,220 (based on double occupancy)
Call our office for single-occupancy rates.
After the clinic, volunteers continue to renowned Chitwan National Park for a 2-night/3-day jungle safari. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime jungle activities including a sunrise and sunset safari, educational class on elephants, nature walks and elephant bathing. We are staying at an elephant sanctuary – at no time do we ride elephants or participate in other activities detrimental to their well-‐being.
Volunteers may opt out of the sightseeing portion of the project and head home after the clinic.
Project Dates
- March 6 – 20, 2025
- November 13 – 27, 2025
- March 5 – 19, 2026
- October 1 – 15, 2026
What’s Included?
- 9 nights accommodation in a basic guesthouse in Pharping and three-star hotel in Kathmandu; in Chitwan National Park— 2 nights full board staying in a jungle cabin
- Three meals a day while working in the clinic; other days, breakfast only
- Airport transfers
- Round-trip ground transport from Kathmandu to Pharping
- Round trip flight from Kathmandu to Baratpur
- Signature GDR T-shirt and water bottle
- Celebratory farewell dinner
Plus, you will get all this too:
- A small group of 12 international volunteers
- The chance to make connections and create lifelong memories with new friends from all over the world
- GDR Return Volunteer Discount on all future projects
- Two GDR designated trip leaders
- A Project Coordinator in the office to answer questions and ensure you are prepared for your trip
- All tips for guides and drivers (except arrival and departure airport transfers)
Sightseeing Itinerary
Day 1: Depart U.S.
Day 2: In transit to Nepal.
Day 3: Arrive Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu you are met and transferred to your guesthouse. Overnight in Kathmandu. (B)
Day 4: Kathmandu. Sightseeing in and around the Kathmandu valley. Overnight in Kathmandu. (B)
Days 5: Kathmandu – Pharping.Depart this morning for Pharping, approximately 2 hours driving. On arrival, join clinic orientation and final set–up. Enjoy dinner at the guesthouse and overnight in Pharping. (B/L/D)
Day 6: Pharping. Full day working in the clinic. (B/L/D)
Day 7: Pharping. Full day working in the clinic. (B/L/D)
Day 8: Pharping. Partial day working in the clinic, with time off in the afternoon for a local hike or relaxation. (B/L/D)
Day 9: Pharping. Full day working in the clinic. (B/L/D)
Day 10: Pharping. Full day working in the clinic. Assist in packing clinic. (B/L/D)
Day 11: Pharping – Kathmandu – Chitwan. Return to Kathmandu and transfer to the airport for your flight to Baratpur. Continue overland to Tiger Tops in Chitwan National Park. On arrival get checked in and briefed on safari activities. Overnight in Chitwan Jungle. (B/-/D)
Day 12: Chitwan JungleFull day of jungle activities including a sunrise and sunset jungle safari, educational class on elephants, nature walks and elephant bathing. We are staying at an elephant sanctuary – at no time do we ride elephants or participate in other activities detrimental to their well-being. Overnight in Chitwan Jungle. (B/L/D)
Day 13: Chitwan Jungle – Baratpur – Kathmandu.After breakfast and sunrise safari, depart the national park and board your flight back to Kathmandu. Arrive in Kathmandu in the early afternoon. The balance of the day is at leisure to shop or relax! Overnight in Kathmandu. (B/L/-)
Day 14: End Kathmandu.Transfer to the airport for your international flight home.
Arrive home on day 15.
Clinic-Only Itinerary
Day 1: Depart the US.
Day 2: In transit to Nepal.
Day 3: Arrive Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu, you are met and transferred to your guesthouse. Overnight in Kathmandu. (B)
Day 4: Kathmandu. Sightseeing in and around the Kathmandu valley. Overnight in Kathmandu. (B)
Day 5: Kathmandu — Pharping. Depart this morning for Pharping, approximately 2 hours driving. On arrival, join clinic orientation and final setup. Enjoy dinner at the guesthouse and overnight in Pharping. (B/L/D)
Day 6: Pharping. Full day working in the clinic. (B/L/D)
Day 7: Pharping. Full day working in the clinic. (B/L/D)
Day 8: Pharping. Partial day working in the clinic, with time off in the afternoon for a local hike or relaxation. (B/L/D)
Day 9: Pharping. Full day working in the clinic. (B/L/D)
Day 10: Pharping. Full day working in the clinic. Assist in packing the clinic. (B/L/D)
Day 11: Pharping — Kathmandu. Morning return to Kathmandu with a visit to the World Heritage Site in Patan. Arrive in Kathmandu mid-afternoon. Overnight in Kathmandu in the Boudhanath area. (B/L/-)
Day 12: End Kathmandu. Transfer to the airport for your international flight home.
Physical Demands
Volunteer dental clinics are fast paced and include a moderate amount of physical activity each day. On our Pharping service trip, you will be expected to:
- Walk approximately 30 minutes daily (15 minutes each way) to and from the clinic site.
- Be able to stand and/or walk (including climbing stairs) for approximately two hours at a time during sightseeing tours.
- Sleep with street noise (dogs, car horns, chickens, etc.) and have weak or no hot water at times.
- After orientation, be able to navigate the walk to clinic location and local restaurants.
- Be okay having limited or unstable access to Wi-Fi/internet.
- Be willing to eat primarily local Nepali food.
