Kathmandu, Nepal

5.0
(58 reviews)58

Explore and trek Nepal as a local while helping with social media and promotion!

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Immerse yourself in the local culture
38 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals
36 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

7h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Photography
Take, edit and provide amazing photos.
Video Making
Create, edit and publish digital videos.
Social Media
Maintain and update social media channels.
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

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Amount

US$ 8

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers

Description

Volunteers are supposed to contribute 8 dollars per day for the facility of food, lodging and accommodation and hot shower and everything else we have to offer. The workload is not so much, and they can be as involved as they would like to be.

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What you get

3

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Support
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Availability

Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
2 months

The Experience

I am Shiva, I am a government licensed mountain and city tour guide as well as a tour operator. So I need volunteers who can help me improving my website (SEO experts are welcome) social media, do web promotion, writing blogs, I am really open to any new ideas. Important: I have been offering 2 FREE WALKING TOUR in Kathmandu everyday at 9am and at 2pm. You are welcome to join the tour. I can organize for you any trek, tour at discounted price.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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58 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Trekking Company

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 38 Immersing in the local culture
  • 36 Meeting locals
  • 23 Meeting international travelers
  • 17 Practicing English
  • 13 Get in touch with nature
  • 13 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 7 15. Life on land
  • 5 6. Clean water and sanitation
  • 4 1. No poverty

Mexico

5

No words can describe how great my time at Shiva's place was. I am really grateful about every minute spent with every member of the family. They are all kind and will definitely make you feel part of the family. Enjoying nature, local culture and the most delicious food ever was an unforgettable experience. I can proudly say I have a Nepali family now. Love you guys! I'll be back 🙏 take care of Haru hehe ❤️

13 days ago

Brazil

5

I had the best experience in Kathmandu staying with Shiva and his family! It was a complete immersion in the local culture and I felt at home. Everyone in the family is incredible in their own particular way. Shiva is an excellent guide who has a wealth of knowledge about the history of Nepal, Buddhism and Hinduism. Sabinaya has a heart bigger than the world, it's a friendship I'll carry with me for life. Sharmila is a firm and welcoming woman, we had the best time of my stay cooking momo for a whole day. Sidharta is a bright child, very smart and full of energy. I am so grateful for all!

about 1 month ago

Italy

5

I loved my time at the host! Shiva and his wife Sol are amazing, welcoming and warm people. The first days I was there, Shiva gave us a walking tour of Kathmandu, which was a perfect introduction to get a better idea of the culture and traditions. Even Shiva's sons were super friendly and they make you feel immediately at home. The food was amazing and plenty! One of my favorite nights at the house, Shiva told us about traditional folk music and even played for us amazing tunes on the traditional folk flute and drums! Thank you so much to the whole family!

about 1 month ago

France

5

Shiva's family was very welcoming and kind. It was great to be able to assist to Shiva's walking tour and get to know the culture and city of Kathmandu at the same time, along with getting recommendations from them as well as the other volunteers there. You'll be fed delicious Nepali food by Sol, Shiva's wife, and get to know their two lovely sons! Would highly recommend :)

about 1 month ago

Colombia

5

We had a wonderful experience! Shiva and Sol are two incredible hosts; we learned a lot about them alongside their children! Shiva has a great knowledge about Nepali culture, history, architecture, buddism and hinduism. He is also a great misician. Sol is a fantastic cook, she even taught us how to make traditional Nepali Momos from scratch. It was a wonderful way to experience Nepal with a local family and learn about its culture! Thank you for everything, family! Vladi & Mar

about 1 month ago

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