THE PERFECT 7-DAY TRAVEL + VOLUNTEERING PLAN FOR FIRST-TIME VISITORS
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THE PERFECT 7-DAY TRAVEL + VOLUNTEERING PLAN FOR FIRST-TIME VISITORS
Planning your first Nepal trip?
Here’s a simple yet unforgettable 7-day itinerary designed by Karma Nepal.
DAY 1 – Welcome to Kathmandu
• Airport pickup by our team
• Explore Thamel streets
• Evening temple visit (Swayambhunath or Boudha)
• Dinner with Karma Nepal family
DAY 2 – Begin Your Volunteering Journey
• Orientation & culture briefing
• Start volunteer activities (teaching, childcare, conservation, etc.)
• Walk around the community
• Sunset chai with host family
DAY 3 – Full Volunteering Day
• Morning volunteering
• Afternoon project work
• Learn Nepali phrases
• Evening family time and local dinner
DAY 4 – Village Experience Day
• Visit a nearby village
• Explore farms, traditions, and daily life
• Optional short hike
• Experience Nepali hospitality at its best
DAY 5 – Travel to Pokhara
• A beautiful scenic drive or flight
• Lakeside Pokhara walk
• Relax by Phewa Lake
• Sunset view
DAY 6 – Adventure & Exploration
Choose your adventure:
• Sunrise at Sarangkot
• Boating
• Paragliding
• Waterfall visits
• Cultural sightseeing
Return to Kathmandu in the evening.
DAY 7 – Farewell & Reflection
• Visit local markets
• Enjoy one last dal bhat
• Karma Nepal farewell tea ceremony
• Depart with memories forever
A perfect beginner-friendly experience that blends culture, adventure, and meaningful volunteering.
WHAT IT’S REALLY LIKE TO LIVE WITH A NEPALI HOST FAMILY
If you want to understand Nepal—not as a tourist, but as a human—live with a Nepali family.
You become part of the household
From day one, they treat you like their own.
You’re not a guest—you’re family.
You’ll hear:
“Babu, khanu!” (“Child, come eat!”)
“Didi, are you tired?”
“Where are you going? Eat before you leave!”
The warmth is real.
Food that tastes like love
Dal bhat. Curry. Pickles. Fresh vegetables.
Food cooked with care, shared with everyone.
You learn that meals in Nepal are more than food—they’re moments of connection.
Community life
You’ll see kids playing, neighbors visiting, families laughing, and people helping each other without asking.
It’s simple. It’s beautiful. It’s peaceful.
You learn things no guidebook will teach you
• How Nepalis celebrate traditions
• How families support each other
• How happiness can be found in togetherness
• How kindness is a daily habit, not an occasion
By the time you leave, you’ll have a second family waiting for your return.