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Habitat staff will be on the ground ready to meet the team on the 7th. If arriving on the 7th we can assist you with getting a cab to the Hotel Holy Himalaya from the airport. We will start the week off by sharing a meal and welcoming the team over dinner, and the next day we will learn about the local culture with our friends at local Social Enterprise, Seven Women.

Transport to and from Nepalgunj will be by air. This will be organised by Habitat.

Click here to view itinerary

We have been working with Habitat for Humanity Nepal and have finalised your in-country expenses for the week. These costs cover your accommodation, meals, snacks, transport (including in country flight) and cultural activities. For a full breakdown please follow the link below.

The costs are:

Single – $1,195.00 pp

Twin/Double – $1,065.00 pp

Please click here for the build week cost payment page.

This payment is due by 07/02/2020.

• Signed Waiver Form (Over 18 Form, Under 18 Form)
• Signed page 14 of the Child Protection Code of Conduct (Safeguarding the communities we work in)
• Police Check
• A scanned copy/ jpeg of your passport with the file named

Once your flights are booked, fill out online Your Details Form online and attach the above documents before 11th Jan.

Please remember to organise your own visa. To enter Nepal you can a) obtain a visa from your closest embassy in Australia by visiting them in person or b) get a visa on arrival. If you apply for a visa upon arrival you will need to obtain a spare passport size photo and print/fill out the form linked here.

Official Government Website:  http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/page/tourist-visa

Periods of validity: 15 days, 30 days, etc

Type of Visa: Tourist Visa

Reason for visit: “Donor Visit”

Arrival address: Hotel Holy Himalaya, Brahmakumari Marg, Kathmandu, 44600

You will be staying in the following accommodation, organised by Habitat:

• Hotel Holy Himalaya in Kathmandu, 7th March
• Cygnett Hotel in Nepalgunj, 8th-13th March – check out 14th

If you are arriving before the 7th, or require accommodation from the 14th onwards you can book additional nights stay at the Hotel Holy Himalaya directly through their website or choose accommodation of your choic

Please see below for your accommodation allocation. If you selected a twin room and have been allocated a single this is either due to the person you chose to room with has selected a single or there were no other volunteers who requested a twin share.

If you have been allocated a single room and would like to be in a twin room with another volunteer please email us with your chosen roommate (cc’d) and we will allocate you a room together.

Your build has been confirmed. You can now book your flights.

• Please arrive in Kathmandu on or before the 7th March
• Habitat staff will be on the ground ready to meet the team on the 7th, either Dan or Jesse will be at the airport on the 7th to assist with catching a cab from the airport to the Hotel Holy Himalaya, Kathmandu
• The team will stay in Kathmandu for one night before heading to Nepalgunj on Sunday (approx 55min flight)
• So you can continue travels or arrange your own activities, accommodation in Kathmandu on the 14th is NOT arranged by Habitat or covered in your build week costs. Please arrange your own accommodation on this night 14th March
• We recommend booking international travel to depart on or after the 15th of March. This allows for any potential travel delays in returning to Kathmandu (E.g. poor weather could delay arrival from Nepalgunj)
• STA Travel know and understand our programs and can give you the best possible flight information. You can either contact them at habitat.au@statravel.com or call them on 1300 733 035
• Please insert your flight details when filling out the ‘Your Details Form’ once they are confirmed.

Please click here for downloadable airport procedure file

By Registering to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity Australia you have agreed to adhere to our important policies. Please read through these carefully and do contact Jesse Zarb, Global Village Manager directly should you have any questions.These policies ensure we are doing as much as possible to ensure the safety of our volunteers, staff and the communities we work with.

Volunteer Code of Conduct

Child Protection Policy

Photos and Stories Policy

Gift Giving Policy

Cancellation Policy

Habitat’s insurance will cover you in the event of emergency medical situations during the build week, however we strongly recommend you take out an additional travel insurance policy to cover you for other occurrences, including cancellation of flights and trip, loss of personal effects and changes to your travel plans.

Unfortunately Habitat for Humanity Australia is unable to provide you with any medical advice as we are not trained professionals. Please see your local GP for advice on vaccinations or any travel medication you may need to take.

https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/nepal

Your minimum fundraising requirement is $1,800. Please be sure to reach this minimum amount no later than 22nd February. Your fundraising page will remain open until after the build, should you wish to increase your impact by fundraising even more than this!

You do have the option to pay part or all of the donation yourself instead of fundraising through your fundraising page.

For any fundraising ideas, tips or resources please  refer to the Fundraising Toolkit , contact us directly or reach out to other volunteers on the Facebook group page.

IMPORTANT: There are luggage restrictions in place for our internal flight return to and from Nepalgunj. You are allowed 25kg checked luggage and 5kg carry on, so please do adhere to these guidelines for your international flights too.

Please find here a list of important items to remember:

• What to pack

To reduce our footprint in the communities we work in, we ask all volunteers to bring their own  refillable water bottle with them- sometimes even two is helpful on the site, so one can keep cool in the esky while you build.

Habitat Nepal require long pants to be worn at all times on the build site- this is both for safety AND respectful toward cultural sensitivities (Men and Women). Tip: go to a second hand store, like St. Vinnies and buy clothes which you won’t mind if/ when they get ruined.

Please join the Facebook group if you haven’t already done so, and introduce yourself to the rest of the team.