Rotary Service Trip to Nepal

by | Jul 27, 2026 | Socials & Trips

Associate member Marie Press invites Global Travelers to join her Canadian club for a meaningful trip of service ( combined with some sightseeing) to Nepal in November 2026.

🇳🇵 Rotary Service Trip to Nepal: November 2026Join a 14-to-16-person team for a meaningful journey combining impactful hands-on community service with an unforgettable cultural experience. The trip includes 6–7 days of humanitarian work alongside a 3-day safari in Chitwan National Park.📅 Important Dates & Schedule

  • Oct 30-31: Depart Canada (Group leaders depart from Toronto).
  • Nov 2: Arrive in Kathmandu (Option to meet the group here directly).
  • Nov 3–7 (Bhairahawa / Marchawar): Fly to Bhairahawa. Core service projects include a Cataract & Eyeglass Camp, Women’s Health Camp, wheelchair distribution, school washroom builds, and community farming projects with iDE Global. Participants can rotate and help at all projects.
  • Nov 8–10 (Chitwan National Park): Drive to Chitwan (2–3 hours). 3-day all-inclusive Safari plus a half-day volunteering at a Rotary-funded daycare.
  • Nov 11–13 (Pokhara): Drive to Pokhara -2-3 hrs. Visit Women’s Training Centres, see 3D arm prosthetic project, partner with the Pokhara Fishtail Club (meeting Friday evening), and volunteer at a girls’ human trafficking rescue center. Free time for hiking and shopping.
  • Nov 14: Fly back to Kathmandu; optional visit to Namo Buddha Monastery.
  • Nov 15: Return flight to Canada OR stay for an optional 3-day excursion to Bhutan (approx. $1,800- $2000 CAD) with possible visit to the newly formed Rotary club there.

Estimated Trip Costs (CAD)

  • In-Country Package: ~$2,900 (Includes: $500 project donation, 10 nights single accommodation, meals, domestic transport/bus, 2 domestic flights and mini-bus transportation, and the all-inclusive Chitwan safari).
  • International Flight: $2,400 – $3,000 (Estimate, transiting via Asia and not the Middle East).
  • Additional Personal Expenses: Visa on arrival ($70), travel clinic vaccines/medications, water filtration system ($50–$100), team shirt ($50), and personal spending money.

📝 Tax Advantage: The Rotary Clubs of Peterborough Foundation will issue a Canadian tax donation receipt for the international flight, as well as working-day meals and accommodations (totaling between $4,500 and $5,000).

📋 General Requirements & Logistics

  • Who Can Apply: Open to Rotarians, family members, and non-Rotarians.
  • Expectations: Must be reasonably fit, a team player, culturally adaptable, and highly flexible to changing local conditions.
  • Health & Visas: Participants are independently responsible for visiting a Travel Clinic, completing a mandatory team health questionnaire, and filling out the online visa pre-application to expedite arrival.

📩 How to ApplyThere are approximately 8 spots remaining. The goal is to have all participants registered with deposits submitted and flights booked by the end of August 2026.

🎬 Want to see what it’s like? Watch this 5-minute Cataract Camp Video showcasing a recent camp hosted by our Rotary partners and a Canadian NGO.