What immunizations will I need?

No vaccinations are compulsory fro travelling in Nepal, but we do recommend you are covered for diphtheria & TB, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, *malaria, typhoid, polio and tetanus. We also recommend: · A dental check-up prior to travelling. · That you know your blood group in case of emergency. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions which might affect you on tour, you make these known to your tour leader and Ace the Himalaya at the time of your booking.

What essential documents do I need to bring with me on tours?

Here are some documents that you will need to carry with you: · Valid Passport – must be valid for up to 6 months after you return from your tour (Keep a separate photocopy) · Travel insurance (Keep a separate photocopy) · Cash and Traveller’s Cheques (Keep numbers and proof of purchase separately) · Flight tickets · Emergency contact numbers for T/C’s, banks, insurance, family contacts

Are the Ace the Himalaya's staff insured?

Our company insures all our staff members, including guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters. Please browse though Company Information pages to view insurance details.

How much additional money do I need per day?

You don’t need much money in the village. You need to change the USD in Kathmandu into local currency before going into the village or the mountains. You can change the money easily from the banks and money exchange counters nearby your hotels.

How is toilet facility in the village?

During your stay in a tented camp in village, we will provide you a common tented toilet. While in Kathmandu, the hotel will offer the room with attached toilet and bathroom.

What are the bathing and laundry facilities like in the village?

In the village area, there are no private facilities for bathing and washing clothes. There are spring water creeks, rivers and communal water source available for bathing and washing. While in Kathmandu, the hotel offers the attached bathroom with hot and cold water. We will provide the shower tent for those who want to have private shower near by the camp especially for our female volunteers. Depending on the weather our kitchen team will prepare the bucket of hot water for the shower.

Do I need to tip my guide and driver? How much would that be?

Tips are always expected. It is a small gesture of thanks to the field staff towards the end of the tour.

Is there any electricity/communication/Internet while we are in the village?

Only recently has the village started receiving electricity but after the deadly earthquake the hydropower has been damaged and charging facilities are not possible in the village of Gorkha. But the local authority is trying their best to repair the damaged so they can offer electricity to the village. Our guide will have the local mobile phone with him and he will be in contact with us frequently. In Kathmandu, the hotel provides the free Wi-Fi service and electricity. During the trek, the local mobile phones work almost every day. Some towns do offer the Internet service but you have to pay for it. The electricity charging facilities are available in Annapurna trekking route. We also recommend our volunteers to buy an NCELL Sim Card so that they can use internet and phone calls from their own mobile phone. USD 50 is sufficient for this entire trip. Our guide from Ace the Himalaya will be more than happy to make this arrangement for you so please do coordinate.

Do your guides have Tour guide certificates from the Hotel Management and Tourism Center?

Yes, they have all received a 45-days training from the Hotel Management and Tourism Center in Nepal. The guides have also received high altitude first aid training from KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Education Project). Please check our Guides Profiles and Training Certificates.

What is the language preference?

The main language is Nepali. English is the official second language of Nepal, but despite this, young students in the village speak only broken English, and the older generations will not speak at all. It is for this reason that we recommend you learn some basic Nepali phrases before arriving in the village. It will help you communicate and get to know the villagers, as well as explain basic rules in your workshops.

Nepal Rebuild Volunteer Program

8 days

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Start and end in Kathmandu

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This was a fantastic trip, superbly organised and so efficient. It was excellent value for money and I couldn't fault the trip in any way.
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Operator: Ace the Himalaya
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 30
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Landmarks
Tribhuvan International Airport
Day 2
Kathmandu to Gorkha Villages
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel to earthquake-affected Gorkha villages via 4WD jeeps
Days 3 - 6
Gorkha Village Rebuild Activities
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Participate in village house rebuilding activities
- Assist with carrying and transporting construction materials
- Help with mixing sand and cement
- Participate in painting walls
- Salvage and identify reusable resources from damaged houses
Optional Activities
- Assist building professionals with technical construction work (if you have skills)
Day 7
Return to Kathmandu and Farewell Dinner
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant with cultural dance performance)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at a Nepali restaurant with cultural dance performance
Day 8
Departure from Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Tribhuvan International Airport

Landmarks
Tribhuvan International Airport

Landmarks
Tribhuvan International Airport

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Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

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peter
November 2nd, 2016
5
Ace the Himalaya tour group was fantastic. This tour was not to climb mountains but as a volunteer group to build...
Ace the Himalaya tour group was fantastic. This tour was not to climb mountains but as a volunteer group to build houses after the recent earthquake. We spent a week up in the Gorka Valley camped on a hillside digging ditches, carrying bricks other labour during the day and having a great time at night. A lot of fun. We got to know the locals quite well and they are beautiful, genuine people doing it pretty tough. The kids were great and had some fun with us and the setting was absolutely magic. They are a resilient and happy lot the Nepalis. If you get the chance highly recommend this tour.Show more
Traveled in November 2015
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Elizabeth
November 1st, 2016
5
This was a fantastic trip, superbly organised and so efficient. The guides were so knowledge and the whole team were...
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Traveled in December 2015
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David
October 27th, 2016
5
ACE the Himalaya has over the years organised multiple adventures for myself, my partner and friends. This is because...
ACE the Himalaya has over the years organised multiple adventures for myself, my partner and friends. This is because ACE is organised and understands your needs. They have excellent tour guides and can offer solutions if something untoward occurs. They were still able to still manage an adventure trip for 13 of us during the 2015 oil/gas embargo by India. Show more
Traveled in October 2015