| Nepal's
Treasure
Fewa
Lake is a famous and popular tourist destination in Nepal, and
all the resorts in the area are of high standards. The volunteers
may view the Resort's wensite at www.basecampresort.com.
Our Nepal program is on hold until the following situation eases or changes:
- The political situation in Nepal remains tense and unpredictable and levels of violence remain high across Nepal . There is a possibility of further violence and disturbance in coming weeks with flashpoints around forthcoming strikes and blockades.
- There has been an escalation of Maoist violence and attacks throughout Nepal since the Maoists ended their ceasefire on 2 January 2006 . Since then, the Maoists have carried out a campaign of bombing attacks and armed assaults on security forces and Government targets across Nepal . Some of these bombings have occurred in public areas, killing and injuring civilians.
- On 1 March 2006 , clashes between the Maoists and the army in Palpa (south west of Pokhara) killed approximately 11 security force personnel. Civilians were also killed in the fighting. On 5 March, the Maoists attacked several government offices in the district headquarters of Ilam, in Eastern Nepal . Numerous security force personnel and civilians were killed and injured.
- Mobile phone networks are partially operating, though pre-paid mobile phone services are still disrupted. Land-lines are working at present.
- Blockades in Kathmandu and other regional centres are taking place from 14 March 2006 onwards. A further, indefinite nationwide bandh is also planned from 3 April 2006 onwards. All of these events are likely to cause significant disruption, including to transport. We advise you to take extreme caution if travelling in Nepal during this period, expect disruption to your journey, and avoid demonstrations and large gatherings of people.
- The majority of problems encountered by British tourists in Nepal are trekking accidents and drug-related incidents. You should use a reputable travel agent and only trek with an experienced guide and in a group. If you plan to travel to out-of-the way areas, please contact the British Embassy in Kathmandu on arrival for latest advice on the security situation in the area.
Work
Project
Construction
on the Alakapuri SAHARA Peace Home, first aid, hygiene, and sanitation
training. Some
of our Super Volunteer Coordinators
Leisure
Activity
You
will take a trip to Mahendra Cave, Gupteshwor Cave, Davies Fall,
walk along lakeside, sightsee beautiful snow capped mouintains,
visit the Tibetan Refugee Community, Paragliding, Ultralight flights,
walk to the Japanese Peace Camps, boating on Lake Fewa, and take
a walk to Sarangkot Height sightseeing the facinating Fidhtail
and Annarpurna Range
Food
and Lodging
You
will be staying at the Base Camp Resort nearby the popular Lake
Fewa. Volunteers will stay for a week. Two volunteers will share
one room (if same sex). Hot and cold water, showers and flushing
toilets are available at the resort. There will be ample foods
and drinks available to the volunteers, such as fruit juice, bottled
water, soda's, tea, and coffee. Apple(Jomsom), orange, banana,
papaya, guava, pomegranate, and others depending on the season.
Nepali local food (rice, lentils, vegetable curry, bread). Green
vegetables including mushroom, Pulse, Gundruk (a typical Nepali
soup made od dried spinach), mutton, buff, chicken, and fish.
Items
that are needed: stationary
and sports item, first aid items, clothes, and teaching materials.
Safety and Security We advise against all but essential travel to Nepal during the current period of enhanced tension as there is a risk of being caught up in violence on the streets. The political situation in Nepal remains tense and unpredictable and levels of violence remain high across Nepal. On 24 April 2006 the King announced the reinstatement of the parliament following a three week programmed of nationwide political demonstrations and street agitation by the political parties and the Maoists. The Royal Government subsequently lifted all curfews and the ban on public gatherings. Many of the large scale demonstrations from 6-24 April 2006 had turned violent as security forces opened fire on crowds, beaten protestors with batons and made hundreds of arrests. A number of people were been killed and it has been estimated that up to 2,000 people have been injured in Katmandu Valley since the demonstrations began, with another 2,000 people injured in the rest of the country. More on Safety and Security
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