High School Summer Travel programs

Students participating in high school summer travel programs experience their most exceptional adventure in Nepal's stunning natural beauty. The Annapurna foothill treks and Kathmandu street explorations offer youths exceptional opportunities to experience diverse cultures while developing their personal skills.

Students engage in community service at local schools while they study Buddhist customs and experience the genuine hospitality of Nepali people. The experience develops three essential skills through three different outcomes, which include resilience and thoughtfulness, together with deep cultural understanding.

The high school summer travel programs in Nepal provide youths who want to experience something exceptional with unforgettable experiences, which lead to developing meaningful relationships and receiving global knowledge that will shape their future.

Are you a student and planning to travel during your summer vacation?? Where and which country? If you are thinking about Nepal, what does Nepal offer students? Nepal is naturally, culturally, and historically enriched; it's the country that offers amazing travel activities, which range from day tours to daredevil activities. In addition, you can also engage in an internship or volunteer in rural villages; whatever you do, make a difference in your life and get out of your comfort zone with any of these summer travel programs. Himalayan smile treks will fully support you to make your holidays successful and meaningful.

Optional Adventure Activities:
1. Rock Climbing
2. Paragliding
3. Mountain Flight
4. Zip Flying

1. Rock climbing

Rock climbing is an adventurous activity where one has to climb up, down, or across the natural rock formations. The climber has to maintain strength, agility, balance, and endurance in order to perform an effective task. In modern days, artificial rock walls are also available in urban areas (indoor and outdoor climbing). These are designed for beginners, and it is also time-consuming, as you won’t have to drive along the valley. But nothing is better than natural treasures.

So, before you start this physically and mentally demanding sport, follow the guidelines of professionals. Each climber has to wear a safety helmet, belay gloves, and climbing shoes. Equip the climbing gear like rope, cord, webbing, carabiners, harnesses, quickdraws, belay & rappel devices, ascenders, slings, etc. Perfect! Now, get ready to rock the climb.

There are a few places where rock climbing is popular, such as

Nagarjun Rock Climbing

Nagarjun rock climbing lies in the Shivapuri National Park, 3 km away from the tourist hub Thamel. The main entrance of the gate is Phulbari. Before you enter the forest, every visitor has to pay an entrance fee. Walk 10 minutes to reach the rock climbing zone; it is one of the best rock climbing places to start for beginners or experienced climbers.
The climbing consists of about 22 routes ranging from 4a to 7b+ grades. The rock is around 50 to 80 feet high. Especially for climbers who want to train or practice, there are many multi-pitch 65m and single-pitch 12m routes. Besides rock climbing, you can do a hike up to the summit of Jama-Cho, cycle, birdwatch, and visit the spiritual cave of Saint Nagarjuna.

Haitian rock climbing.

Hattiban is located in the southern part of Nepal, approximately 26 km away on the way to the famous Hindu pilgrimage site "Dakchinkali Temple." The Hattiban rock climbing center is a highly skilled and professional climbing site in Nepal, so it is a physically challenging and adrenaline-filled activity for adventure seekers. The climbing grade ranges from 6a to 7a, and the best seasons are autumn and spring.

Bimal Nagar Rock Climbing

The Bimal Nagar rock climbing spot is located southwest of Nepal, approximately 140 km away from Kathmandu. If you are coming from Pokhara, it is closer than Kathmandu, which is just 60 km. Bimal Nagar Rock offers climbing on a few fixed routes up to 55 meters in the natural rock. Bimal Nagar rock climbing is one of the hot climbing centers in Nepal.
Bimal Nagar is one of the hot climbing spots in Nepal. Not only the locals, but foreigners also love this spot for climbing. Once you reach the top, enjoy the sanctuary of Mt. Manaslu and the Mardhyandi River flowing in the Terai region.

2. Paragliding
Have you ever wished you had wings so you could fly? Well, you wish, and we’ll make that happen. In other words, college fellas, we’d like to introduce you to paragliding, which is the recreational adventure of flying paragliders. Unbelievable, right? Here’s how: the pilot sits in a harness suspended below a fabric wing, whose shape is maintained by the suspension lines. The pressure of air entering vents in the front of the wing and the aerodynamic forces of the air flowing over the outside are making you fly like a bird. Looking back, most likely you won’t regret it. Looking back, most likely you won’t regret it.

Pokhara is one of the best paragliding destinations in the world. If you are in Pokhara, don’t miss it. It has perfect components for paragliding, which are stable thermals, convenient take-off and landing zones, the safety of a large lake, and great mountain views.

3. Bungee Jumping

Bungee jumping can be done in two places in Nepal. One is Nepal’s first bungee jumping site, which is located close to the Nepal-Tibet border—approximately 160 m away, a three-hour drive by bus from Kathmandu. The jump was designed by New Zealand’s leading bungy consultants and is operated by highly trained professionals; they take safety first very seriously. This thrilling fall is 500 ft (160 m) down into the Bhoti Kosi River Gorge; it is one of the longest free falls in the world. The Second Bungee Jump is operated in Pokhara, which is made from an 80 m high tower where people dive 20 m down into the pond.

4. Zip Flying

Zip flying in Nepal is one of the most thrilling activities in Nepal. It is the world’s longest, steepest, and fastest zip line, which is 1.8 km long and provides 140 km per hour. The zip flyer is. However, due to the advanced technology and professional trainers, they will provide you with the best confidence and motivation so that you can enjoy this moment to the maximum. Zip flying in Nepal has been operating since June 2, 2012. Safety and security are their major concern.