TRAVELING TO PROGRAM

We're excited to have you join us on our program in Nepal! 

Volunteers are responsible for getting to and from the program on their own. Please be sure to factor in costs when planning your journey. You will find more information about how to travel to the program by reading the information on this page. 

For security reasons, we do not disclose the exact location of our base on this website. However, once you’ve applied and have been accepted, you’ll receive a detailed step-by-step guide on everything you need to know to plan your journey. In the meantime, don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions! 

While planning your journey please make sure you familiarise yourself with visa and entry requirements. As visa regulations vary depending on nationality, and are subject to frequent change, All Hands and Hearts can not offer guidance. We strongly recommend speaking with your local embassy or looking at your government's website for the most accurate and up-to-date information. 

Please, take the time to familiarize yourself with any medical or vaccination requirements, such as for COVID-19 and other restrictions in your destination country and other countries you may travel to before or after your time on the program as these could be different to the All Hands and Hearts requirement.

Please read our full COVID advice document to learn more about our safety measures, and guidance for staying safe while traveling to the program. You can read more about our safety measures on the Health, Safety and Security page.

Visit the Nepal Government Ministry of Home Affairs Immigration Office office to find out what are the entry requirements for your country. 

Our Volunteer Coordination Managers will be processing your application and providing all the information you need to prepare for the program. These managers work remotely and can be contacted via the program email account: ahahnepalrelief@allhandsandhearts.org

Prior (14-21 days) to your arrival, the Volunteer Relations Coordinator for your program will be reaching out to answer any last-minute questions and provide any last-minute support. Please be sure to download the WhatsApp app on your phone as this is not only the primary means of communication before the program. It is also the primary source of communication while on the program. 

Volunteers will need to arrange ground transportation from Kathmandu to Jhunga village of Dudhauli Municipality in the Sindhuli District. We recommend taking the Jeep (also known as Tata Sumo) from Kathmandu to Jhunga village.  The travel time is approximately 6 to 7 hours (including pit stops) and costs approximately 1200 - 1500 NPR or $11 USD. The price varies depending on the number of passengers in the Jeep (up to 11). It leaves between 6 AM - 2 PM; however, we recommend volunteers to depart Kathmandu in the morning hours as we ask them to arrive at the base by 5 pm at the latest. 

We will provide more detailed information about traveling to our base when you have been selected to volunteer on our Jhunga Program.