A 5-day curriculum-linked cultural expedition to Kathmandu for secondary school groups. UNESCO World Heritage Sites, living Hindu and Buddhist traditions, artisan communities and a structured debrief programme linking to geography, RE, history and global citizenship.
What makes this trip different
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Three Durbar Squares, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath — all with structured educational visits.
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Curriculum links
Geography (urbanisation, development), RE (Hinduism, Buddhism), History (ancient civilisations), Global Citizenship.
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Reflective journals
Guided daily reflection journals linking observations to learning objectives — usable as coursework evidence.
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Full documentation
Risk assessments, safeguarding policy, emergency protocols, DBS-checked local guides and a pre-departure teacher pack.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive TIA, transfer to hotel. Evening orientation walk with your local guide — first impressions of Kathmandu.
🏨 Overnight: Kathmandu hotel
Morning at Pashupatinath — the sacred Hindu cremation ghats on the Bagmati River (structured observation from respectful distance with guided explanation). Afternoon: Boudhanath stupa — the centre of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal.
🏨 Overnight: Kathmandu hotel
Full day in Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Squares — the best-preserved medieval cities in Nepal. Lunch in a traditional Newari restaurant. Pottery Square workshop.
🏨 Overnight: Kathmandu hotel
Sunrise at Swayambhunath. Afternoon: artisan quarter visit (thangka painting, metalwork, weaving) with interactive demonstration. Group debrief and reflection journal.
🏨 Overnight: Kathmandu hotel
Morning: group presentation of journals and reflections. Transfer to airport.
Included
All accommodation (hotel/lodge)
All meals throughout
Ground transport
Licensed local guide (Nepal)
Accompanying teacher liaison
National park and entry fees
Pre-departure staff briefing pack
Risk assessment and safeguarding documents
24/7 emergency contact in Nepal
Not included
International flights
UK-side travel insurance
Nepal visa (approx £30/student)
Personal spending money
Optional activities not in itinerary
School group questions
Yes — a full UK-standard risk assessment, emergency protocols, medical information forms and a pre-departure teacher briefing pack are provided for every school booking.
Minimum 1:8 on all activities. Our local guide team supplements your school staff throughout.
Kathmandu is a well-managed capital city. We have operated school groups here since 2024 without incident. All activities are assessed and supervised.
Geography (urbanisation, development indicators, cultural diversity), Religious Education (Hinduism, Buddhism, lived religion), History (ancient trade routes, empires), Global Citizenship.
