Clinic-Only Itinerary: $1,050 (based on double occupancy)
Call our office for single-occupancy rates.
After the clinic, volunteers continue to renowned Bardiya National Park for a 3-night/4-day jungle safari. Bardiya National Park is the largest and most undisturbed national park in Nepal’s Terai region. There are 30 different species of mammals – including the elusive Bengal Tiger, and over 230 species of birds in the park.
Volunteers may opt out of the sightseeing portion of the project and head home after the clinic.
Project Dates
- March 6 – 21, 2025
- November 13 – 28, 2025
What’s Included?
- 9 nights accommodation in a basic guesthouse in Pharping and three-star hotel in Kathmandu; in Bardiya National Park— 3 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 Nepalgunj
- 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. Enjoy sightseeing of the Kathmandu valley and time to adjust before heading to the clinic tomorrow. 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 – 7: Pharping. Full day working in the clinic. (B/L/D)
Day 8: Pharping. Half 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 – Bardiya. This morning return to Kathmandu. On arrival you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Nepaljung. Continue overland to Bardiya National Park. On arrival enjoy an evening of jungle activities before dinner. Overnight at guest lodge in Bardiya National Park. (B/L/D)
Day 12: Bardiya National Park. Early morning River Safari. After breakfast, enjoy a full-day of safari activities. Return to lodge for dinner, overnight in Bardiya National Park. (B/L/D)
Day 13: Bardiya National Park. After breakfast, enjoy a jeep safari to visit Chisapani Bridge. Evening a cultural dance. Overnight in Bardiya National Park. (B/L/D)
Day 14: Bardiya National Park – Kathmandu. Morning excursion, return to lodge for breakfast, afternoon transfer to Nepalgunj airport for return to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu. (B/L)
Day 15: End Kathmandu. Transfer to the airport for your international flight home. Arrive home on day 16.
Clinic-Only 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 — Pharping. Depart this morning for Pharping, approximately two hours driving. On arrival, you will have lunch and then travel to the clinic location for setup and a clinic briefing. Enjoy dinner at the monastery guesthouse. Overnight in Pharping. (B/L/D)
Days 5-8: Pharping. Full day working in the clinic. (B/L/D)
Day 9: Pharping. Full day working in the clinic. Assist in packing clinic. (B/L/D)
Day 10: Pharping — Kathmandu. Morning return to Kathmandu with a visit to the World Heritage Site in Patan. Lunch in Patan, arrive in Kathmandu in the late afternoon. Overnight in Kathmandu in the Boudhanath area. (B/ L/-)
Day 11: End Kathmandu. Transfer to the airport for your international flight home. Arrive home on day 12.
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.
