School Treks

Nepal Sanctuary Treks offers unique and meaningful school trekking trips. Specifically, we design the program to fulfill the requirements of the Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) component of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program. These CAS trips provide students with an opportunity to engage in experiential learning, outdoor adventures, and community service in the breathtaking Himalayan region of Nepal. Some highlights of Nepal Sanctuary Treks’ school trekking CAS trips could include:

1. Educational and Cultural Experiences: Nepal Sanctuary Treks’ school trekking CAS trips incorporate educational components that provide students with insights into the local culture, history, and environment. Students can interact with local communities, learn about traditional livelihoods, explore ancient temples and monasteries, and participate in cultural exchange activities.
2. Adventure and Physical Activity: Nepal Sanctuary Treks’ school trekking CAS trips offer students the opportunity to engage in physical activities such as trekking, hiking, and camping in the Himalayas. These adventures promote physical fitness, teamwork, resilience, and personal growth, providing students with memorable and rewarding experiences.
3. Service and Community Engagement: Nepal Sanctuary Treks’ school trekking CAS trips emphasize service and community engagement, allowing students to contribute positively to local communities. Students can engage in community service projects such as environmental conservation, education, and sustainable tourism initiatives, making a meaningful difference in the lives of local people.
4. Personal Development: Nepal Sanctuary Treks’ school trekking CAS trips foster personal development in students by promoting self-awareness, leadership skills, and global citizenship. Students can develop qualities such as adaptability, resilience, cultural sensitivity, and social responsibility.
5. Safety and Well-being: Nepal Sanctuary Treks prioritizes the safety and well-being of students throughout the trip. We provide experienced guides, well-maintained equipment, safe accommodation, and nutritious meals, ensuring that students have a safe and comfortable trekking experience.
6. Customized Itineraries: Nepal Sanctuary Treks can tailor school trekking CAS trips according to the specific requirements, interests, and age groups of students. We customize the trip duration, trekking route, accommodation options, and activities to suit the needs and preferences of the school and students.

Nepal Sanctuary Treks’ school trekking CAS trips provide a unique and holistic educational experience. The trips combine adventure, service, and personal development in the spectacular Himalayan landscape of Nepal. These trips are designed to inspire students, foster their personal growth, and create lifelong memories while fulfilling the CAS requirements of the IB Diploma Program.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Increased awareness of their strengths and areas for development.
• Undertaken new challenges.
• Planned and initiated activities.
• Worked collaboratively with others.
• Showed perseverance and commitment.
• Engaged with issues of global importance.
• Considered the ethical implications of their actions.
• Developed new skills.

The program aims to develop students who are:

• Reflective thinkers – who understand their strengths and limitations, identify goals, and devise strategies for personal growth.
• Willing to accept new challenges and new roles.
• Aware of the fact that they are members of communities with responsibilities towards each other and the environment they live in.
• Active participants in sustained, collaborative projects.
• Balanced—they enjoy and find significance in a range of activities that involve intellectual, physical, creative, and emotional experiences.

Our well-thought-out school treks are challenging but at the same time enjoyable, resulting in a personal journey of self-discovery. For many students, our activities prove to experience that it is profoundly influential and life-changing.

Why CAS Trips with Nepal Sanctuary Treks?

• Our guides and staff are well-trained, friendly, professional, and responsible, with years of experience in providing customized services. They also speak very good English.
• Guides are competent and know how to cope with the mountainous terrain. Also, how to ensure the safety of the students. In case of an emergency, they can deal with it appropriately.
• Emphasis on eco-friendly trips.
• Personalized itineraries and school trip planning is done by keeping in mind the needs of both the teachers and students.
• Provide an environment porter for each organized trek. This ensures all the non-biodegradable items are brought back with them.
• Providing enough/ warm equipment and clothes, and insurance to staff/porters.
•  Conservation of biodiversity and support the local economy.
• Promote and preserve the social and cultural values of the local communities.
• Follow the rules, and codes of ethics set by the travel industry.
• With safety in mind, we provide PAC (Portable Altitude Chamber), Oximeter, and satellite phones.

School reviews about CAS Trips

Feedback on Nepal Sanctuary Treks services

Whether trekking in the Annapurna region or organizing community projects at Katja House, Nepal Sanctuary Treks always provides the highest level of service. Nepal Sanctuary Treks are acutely aware of the inherent risks when taking large groups of school children on such ventures and offer a very personalized service to ensure that the students enjoy a safe and meaningful experience.

When trekking they use modern and high specification equipment. Further, Nepal Sanctuary Trek’s long-standing relationships with local communities throughout Nepal ensure that trekking trips and community projects are well organized, appropriately resourced, and sustainably managed.

Paul Harris, Teacher, Island School, Hong Kong

I have used Nepal Sanctuary Treks’ service for the past six years and highly recommend it. They are perfect for the kinds of experiences we want to offer students. Their local guides are always helpful, courteous, and friendly. They clearly enjoy being with the students and openly share cultural insights, Nepali songs, and even give Nepali dancing lessons! Arrangements for hotels, local lodges, or camping are great and hassle-free. Local transportation, whether by air, bus or van, is also well arranged and convenient.

Richard Fredericks, Teacher, Hong Kong International School

Nepal Sanctuary Treks have directed our ‘ adventure’ aspect of the trip for many years now and they have always been brilliant. Each year we have had quality guides who cannot do enough for us and we have been looked after really well. Nepal Sanctuary Treks always try to find the best value for money in the travel arrangements, jungle lodges, tea houses, and river rafting experience. I would thoroughly recommend them as someone who has now been traveling with young people to Nepal for 15 years.

Keith Muller Teacher, Birkdale School

I am Deputy Principal at Island School Hong Kong and for many years the school has organized an annual Himalayan trek using Tulsi’s company. Additionally, he organized my own expedition from Kathmandu to Lhasa (Tibet) in 2001. He is also a trustee of an orphanage and school that we at Island School sponsor.

Tulsi has been an honored friend of our school for many years. He can be relied upon absolutely to provide a high level of service. His reputation for honesty is beyond reproach. He is a delight to work with: a real gentleman.

I know that if you charge Tulsi with responsibility for organizing an expedition into Nepal and Tibet the preparation will be impeccable. We went equipped with equipment to guard against altitude sickness, the drivers and guides were first rates, and all the accommodation and food arrangements went according to plan.

As far as it is possible to guarantee safety in this region, it can be guaranteed by Tulsi.

I cannot recommend him highly enough and I am appreciative that you have chosen to use his company as times have not been good for Tulsi and the Nepali travel industry in recent years. Do not hesitate to contact me if you wish to know more.

Regards and have a great expedition. I know from experience that you will find this type of adventure awe-inspiring.

Chris Forse, Island School, Hong Kong

OSU Student Field Trip

Dear Tulsi
I would like to thank you once again for a well-organized trip. We all had a great time. I am sure you will have some return customers. I specifically would like to thank you for the special consideration you gave to Patrik.

Best regards
John Nabelek
College of Oceanic &
Atmospheric Sciences
Oregon State University
104 COAS Admin Bldg
Corvallis, OR 97331

Nepal Sanctuary Treks is a terrific guide company! They arranged a recent trek for me for 12 Dartmouth College Singers. They had a fantastic time and everything was organized extremely well. Furthermore, it was safe from every standpoint. I highly recommend them and the family owners are great too.

Mary C. Carroll PO Box 654, Naalehu, HI
96772. The USA We have the fondest memories and I think that for all of us it was a wonderful and enriching experience. We are so deeply appreciative of the kindly generosity of all the people on your staff who
helped us and made it such a resounding success. Tim Hardingham, Steading West End
Wendens Ambo, Saffron Walden
Essex, CB11 4UJ, UK

On behalf of everyone in the group, I would like to thank your team for the superb job they did on a trek.  We were very well supported and looked after.  Chandra and his group were amazing.  We couldn’t have done it all without them.

Thank you once again for your very warm welcome.  See you next time.

Antoinette Yarak

Head of Faculty – Religious Education

Saint Ignatius’ College, River view

Over the past four years, I’ve been leading tours to Nepal for high school students from Hong Kong International School. Since we go to the Pokhara area, we call our group “Annapurna Pranam” or “At the Feet of Annapurna.” Each group of sixteen students and two teachers have focused on visiting schools and children’s homes.

Our week-long trips would not be possible without the expertise and experience of Nepal Sanctuary Trekking. From planning before the trips with Prasant and Tulsi to the on-the-spot attention to detail by the Sherpa guides and porters, the organization is smooth and flexible to our needs.

We have nothing but praise and gratitude for the professionalism and personal care provided by Nepal Sanctuary Treks. I have been recommending that my friends, my colleagues – and anyone I hear is going there – contact Nepal Sanctuary Treks for any type of visit to fascinating Nepal!

Annapurna Pranam 2012: An Annual Visit from Students from Hong Kong International School, Hong Kong.

Why Nepal Sanctuary Treks?

We have used Nepal Sanctuary Treks from the year that it was set up. The owner of the company, Tulsi Gyawali was known to the staff at Island School through the previous company he worked for and we have come to trust him completely. He and his staff are very experienced in catering to the needs of school parties, and their willingness to go the extra mile to look after us has been exemplary and gratefully received through the years. Many of the Sherpas, guides, and porters work loyally for the company as they are treated well, and our teachers have come to look forward to seeing those familiar faces year after year. They are a professional outfit of the highest caliber and they are passionate about serving their clients.

Pak Chan Island School teacher

Annapurna Pranam 2012: An Annual Visit from Students from Hong Kong International School, Hong Kong

Over the past four years, I’ve been leading tours to Nepal for high school students from Hong Kong International School. Since we go to the Pokhara area, we call our group “Annapurna Pranam” or “At the Feet of Annapurna.” Each group of sixteen students and two teachers have focused on visiting schools and children’s homes. And each time we have tried to help Nepali students gain access to sources of information our students take it for granted. We have provided laptops, Internet service, funds for computer labs, and part of the salary for a full-time computer teacher. It is a mere drop in the bucket, but perhaps a few students have benefited. 

Our week-long trips would not be possible without the expertise and experience of Nepal Sanctuary Trekking. From planning before the trips with Prasant and Tulsi to the on-the-spot attention to detail by the Sherpa guides and porters, the organization is smooth and flexible to our needs. We have nothing but praise and gratitude for the professionalism and personal care provided by Nepal Sanctuary Treks. I have been recommending that my friends, my colleagues – and anyone I hear is going there – contact Nepal Sanctuary Treks for any type of visit to fascinating Nepal!

Richard Fredericks