The Pathfinder program is a 2 Nights 3 Days adventure designed for students in Grade 8 and above. This tour is structured as a team-based activity where students must “path find” their way through various destinations in the Nagarkot and Shivapuri regions, emphasizing independence and teamwork.
Self-Sustained Adventure: Students are responsible for cooking their own breakfast on the first day and managing their belongings throughout the trek.
Independent Navigation: Participants receive instructions to navigate to Nagarkot via local bus and must hike between designated checkpoints.
Community Service: The itinerary includes dedicated time for community service activities while stationed at Dhaap Cottage.
Safety Monitoring: Each team is accompanied by a “shadow individual” who monitors for safety and manages emergencies without interfering in the team’s pathfinding.
Day 1
- 06:00 AM: Students arrive at school to cook their own breakfast and receive travel instructions.
- Morning: Take a local bus to Nagarkot and begin the hike toward Jhule via Kartike and Jarsing Paua.
- Midday: Stop at Aahar Chowr to cook lunch.
- Evening: Arrive at Jhule to pitch tents and prepare snacks; dinner is served on-site.
Day 2
- Morning: Wake up, pack tents/belongings, and cook breakfast before beginning the hike to Dhaap dam.
- Afternoon: Proceed to Dhaap Cottage to pitch tents and engage in various activities and community service.
- Evening: Prepare snacks and have dinner at Dhaap Cottage.
Day 3
- Morning: Pack tents and belongings for a hike down to Sundarijal via Mulkharga.
- 12:00 PM: Reach Sundarijal for lunch.
- Afternoon: Take a bus from Sundarijal back to the school.
Includes
- Transportation & Fees: Money for local transport and National Park entrance fees.
- Equipment: 3-person tents, sleeping bags, and mats.
- Catering: A total of 10 meal services: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 snacks, and 2 dinners.
- Staffing: Two complimentary teacher spots and safety shadows for each team.
- Pricing: NPR 12,000 per person (without VAT) or NPR 13,600 per person (including VAT), based on a minimum of 30 students.
Excludes
- Personal Costs: Personal sundry expenses such as extra food, water, or soft drinks.
- Risk & Security: Liability against theft or loss of goods, and any rescue-related costs.
- Administrative: No refunds are provided for leaving the tour midway.
- General: Any other items not explicitly mentioned in the “Includes” list.