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Nepal and Tibet

From November 2007

By Jenn Bain

Visit two captivating Himalayan destinations—splitting time between volunteering and sightseeing—on this three-week tour. Projects include accompanying the child of your homestay to his or her school to participate in teaching English, social studies, and science; and working on a village farm. The rest of the trip is dedicated to exploring Bengal tiger-filled jungles, Buddhist monasteries, and bartering with locals in the lively markets.
Trip Tip: Make sure to pick up Mala beads or a handmade colorful wall hanging at the Tibetan markets.
Luxury Level: Travelers stay in pairs in a hostel in Kathmandu, followed by a week with a Nepali family, and in local jungle lodges.

Key Cultural Immersion, Voluntoursim: i-to-i; 800/985-4852; i-to-i.com; three-week trips from $2,195 per person.

The information in this story was accurate at the time it was published in November 2007 but we suggest you confirm all details and prices directly with any establishments mentioned. The quality of offerings and services tends to change over time.