Nepal 2022
This expedition will be open to all young people aged 14 and over on 1st August 2022.
A fantastic opportunity to train in the UK with experienced and qualified Scout leaders leading up to a two week trek to the Base Camp of Everest! All pre-camps, fundraising support and kit included.
Travel and Information
- Return flight from the UK to Nepal
- On or around August based when flights are booked!
- Internal travel included
- All food and accommodation included
- Nepal Trek will be hosted by insured and qualified local guides, porters provided.
- All specialist Kit provided
- All pre camps included
- Unit necker, t-shirts and necker provided
- Joint Unit fundraising opportunities provided
- GCSE and Exam periods have been avoided. Leaders will provide full support and time off at events if required for revision or relaxation
- Fully Insured
- Sightseeing/Tourist sites entry fees in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Pre-camps:
Parent Night – 5th July 2020 |
Camp 1 – 11th Sept 2020 – Weekend in Wales |
Meet Up Day – 15th Nov 2020 -Local venue |
Camp 2 – 12th Mar 2021 – T1 – Peak District |
Camp 3 – 11th June 2021 – T2 – North Wales (This date may shift depending on publication of GCSE Timetable) |
Camp 4 – 15th October 2021 -T2 – Exmoor or Lake District |
Camp 5 – 9th to 15th April 2022 – Lake District or Scotland |
Camp 6 – 17th to 19th June 2022 -TBC |
Programme:
DAY 2: Explore KATHMANDU
DAY 3: PHAKDING (2652M)Trekking 3 hours
DAY 4: NAMCHE BAZAAR (3446M)Trekking 6 hours
DAY 5: NAMCHE BAZAAR Acclimatization
DAY 6: THYANGBOCHE (3875M) walking 6 hours
DAY 7: PHERICHE(4240M)Trekking 6 hours
DAY 08: PHERICHE Acclimatization walk
DAY 09: LOBUJE (4930M)Trekking 6 hours
DAY 10: Kala Patar (base camp) (5160M)Trekking around 10 hours
DAY 11: Tengboche (3875M)Trekking 6 hours
DAY 12: NAMCHE BAZAAR (3446M)Trekking 5 hours
DAY 13: LUKLA (2800M) Trekking 61⁄2 hours
DAY 14: Explore KATHMANDU
DAY 15: DEPARTURE
Finance
Cost £4000*
Deposit of £85 due on application
DEADLINE 13th May 2020
CONTACT: NEPAL@SCOUTSHW.ORG.UK for further details. Funding may be available. Grants for part payment available under certain conditions
Roadshow Dates
Meet the leaders and watch a presentation with a Q&A Session on these dates at the following locations all at 7pm:
22/03/2020 | Worcester | PYPLC, Droitwich Road, Worcester |
23/03/2020 | Redditch/ Bromsgrove | 6th Bromsgrove, Catshill, B61 0JL |
25/03/2020 | Wyre Forest | Rhydd Activty Centre, Kidderminster |
29/03/2020 | Hereford | Scouts Corner, Eign Road, Hereford |