Bhutan small group holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
Clean Drinking Water Supply Project
Some rural areas in the Chitwan and Annapurna trekking regions were found to be lacking in clean drinking water supply due to the drying up of underground water sources and streams. Untimely rains and lack of funds with the local village development committees had further aggravated the problem as a result of which, the locals as well as private and public organizations were facing a lot of problems. As a step towards resolving the water crisis, we sponsored supply of clean drinking water to local primary schools in Chitwan and on the Annapurna trekking route.
Community
We are well aware of our social responsibilities and sponsor a number of projects to meet this obligation. We have identified a list of specific and worthwhile community projects for rural people in the areas of education and community support programs having both immediate and long term benefits.
Shree Panchakanya Higher secondary School Project, Belkot, Nuwakot
Belkot, a tiny village located north of Kathmandu en-route to Langtang region, has a secondary school whose building was in a dilapidated condition. It had a leaky roof and was in desperate need of more furniture. This village is relatively isolated and predominantly inhabited by the Tamang ethnic community. We have sponsored this school as a part of our philanthropy program and have provided new furniture and necessary stationery material. We have also refurbished the class rooms and constructed a new building as well as some toilets.
Home Stay Project
We have helped in strengthening sustainable local economic development in Panauti, Bungamati and Lubhu through home stay program for visitors. The project has empowered 20 low-income households of these rural areas by giving them the training and materials they need to start and run their own bed & breakfast businesses. Under the home stay project, local households, after suitable training, have improved the quality standards required to host guests and have been successful in raising revenue to not only support their families but also to run age-old handicraft businesses. There has been a marked decrease in rural unemployment in these areas after the commencement of our programs.
Teacher Support Project
We have supported a skilled teacher for Kokar Singh Primary School at Panglang village development committee close to the Nepal-Tibet Friendship Highway.
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