Here is what Kanad from New Jersey had to say: "Our trek was a wonderful and exciting experience. We had the opportunity to participate in the lives of people who don't often see tourists. It is certainly a worthwhile venture to see the beautiful and wild areas of this country, but to be able to experience the people's hospitality and hopefully give them something back in the process is something special indeed. We left with the hope that our presence planted the seed in the minds of the people of Patale that their way of life is something valued by people of other nations. May all subsequent Service Treks meet with the success that ours enjoyed!"
Here is what Lisa from Phoenix had to say:
"We are absolutely overwhelmed by the hospitality of our hosts who have made us feel incredibly welcome. Last night we were treated to a Sherpa song and dance presentation and this morning we were visited by children from the village school, to whom we presented backpacks donated by our friends Maya & Arnold. Our stay has gone by very fast. We have some extra baggage due to the generous offerings of dozens of kata (scarves which are a cultural symbol of hospitality.) Our backpacks are decorated with fresh flower garlands made by local sherpa children and given to us by their mums as a going away present. "
These photos were taken on our recent successful trek where we visited local clinics, schools, sanitary and environmental projects. Photos in slideshow: Elselien te Hennepe, Murari Sharma, Lisa McClellan, Dan Mazur, John Vavruska, & Morris Prokop. For caption information on these photos, please visit our Service Trek photo gallery.
We welcome all members to join this trek, including medical practitioners, educators, farmers, gardeners, technicians, builders, foresters, renewable energy professionals, and everyone else. You don't have to be an expert to make a difference.
Trek to visit remote health clinics, schools, sanitary and environmental projects.
Walk on snow-free paths at low elevation in the foothills near Mt. Everest through green terraced villages, rushing rivers, suspension bridges, ancient old-growth forests, stay in rustic local travelers inns and camp in verdant meadows.
Visit a beautiful, quiet, and pristine remote region on the "wrong side" of Everest where no tourists go.
See how local farm families are helping themselves.
This low-altitude trek may represent the most affordable low budget trek you could do in Nepal.
We help you buy and rent inexpensive mountain climbing, trekking, hiking, and walking gear, equipment, clothing, boots, shoes for sale, purchase and hire at affordable, cheap, low prices.
We offer 5% discounts for teachers, medical practitioners, environmental, energy and sanitation engineers who perform service work along the trek.
Enjoy this trek with our western leader and top quality sherpa staff who are with you all of the way.
Add on an extension of volunteer work at the beginning or end of the trek in Kathmandu.
Leader: Daniel Mazur, trekking in the Khumbu valley since 1991;
Dates and Cost:
17 to 29 November or 15 to 27 June. 13 Days in Nepal.
Price - Donation: $1450, £950, €1050 (100% of your contribution for the trek and your international flight are tax deductible). GBP & EUR conversions as of {30-Jan-12}.
Our June Service Trek just returned from a successful trip to rural Nepal. Please check the news for recent dispatches and updates from the trek. Please also visit MEFNews.org and our "Archived News" for more stories of past trips.
What questions do you have? Please ask as many questions as possible. This helps us to have a proper conversation so we can better understand one-another's expectations, so you will have a very safe, enjoyable, and successful trek. Thank you. Before completing the application forms, please be sure to carefully study the Service Trek "Questions" website for information regarding flights, payment, team members, application forms, insurance, etcetera: Service Trek Frequently Asked Questions .
Below you should find a pdf or MS document containing the application pro forma. Are you able to read it? When all of your questions have been answered to your satisfaction, please print out the application and return it to us with your refundable ten-percent deposit, to hold your place in our team. Would you please just post it to us at the mailing address you will find on the form? Thank you very much. If you decide not to go, your deposit will be refunded according to our refund policy. Your registration and the final payment must be completed two months prior to the expedition starting date. Thank you very much.
Here is a checklist of what we need to have in your file at least two months before the trip begins. We encourage you to send an electronic scan of all of the below documents, please be sure they are signed. Thank you:
[ ] Completed Payment,
[ ] Trip Registration Form (part of 4 page form), [ ] Signed Participant Release and Acknowledgement of Risk (part of 4 page form), [ ] Signed Terms and Conditions of Booking (part of 4 page form), [ ] Signed Medical Form (part of 4 page form), [ ] 2 Passport-Sized Photos (name printed on back side), [ ] Exact photocopy of passport identification pages, [ ] Exact photocopy of complete flight itinerary, [ ] Proof of mountain rescue and repatriation insurance, [ ] Proof of travel, accident, and repatriation insurance (cancellation and trip interruption insurance is advised).
Please do let us know what further questions you may have about the registration process, or anything else for that matter. Thank you.
