Is it safe to travel Nepal?
Nepal has been suffering with political unrest since the Maoist insurgency started. This is, so called public movement that is being campaigned for constituent assembly. According to rebel chairman the current constituent is not able to address 25 million of people in Nepal. The mission of this insurgency is to reform a constituent assembly on round table talk with all parties and leaders of civil society.

Rebel’s politburo has declared that they are not terrorizing to aid worker, volunteer, travelers etc. There is no a single evident that proves a foreigner has been abducted, made hostages and any other human casualties.

Past few years there were an agitating tension between government and political parties. The royal regime has paralyzed human rights, fundamental rights since the country has been coup by king. Recently the people protested against royal regime. Eventually the regime has kneel down inffront of public voice then resurrected the parliament. Now people of Nepal are optimist the revived parliament will be able to form a constituent assembly then bring to rebels in political main stream.

Our previous volunteer has had an experience during insurgency and agitating time please see then what they say about the political situation of Nepal.

What sorts of Program do you offer?
Currently we are carrying out following program
1. Teaching program
2. Orphanage disable assistant
3. Health post and health education program
4. Environment and conservation in rural community
5. Community school and infrastructure maintenance
6. Internship for various topics related with Nepal and Nepalese.
If participant require any special program then please do let us know it can be tailored.

Will I be eligible to be a volunteer for your projects?
Yeas, at least you need communicative English language and high school diploma for teaching program and you must be related with medical background for health program. For other program you must have a strong zeal to render your contribution to the projects. Please see our programs.
When should I arrive in Nepal?
Participants must arrive in Kathmandu at least one day earlier in advance the orientation program begins. Depending on your departure point, you may experience jetlag or "culture shock" for a couple of days after your arrival; therefore, we recommend arriving in Kathmandu at least three days before your training starts.
How do I get from the airport to the Cus-Nepal office?
For those who are traveling with aero plane, our staff member will come to pick you up at the Kathmandu airport with holding a placard stating your name then you will be escorted to either guest house or Cus Nepal head office. Incidentally if staff member fail to come there then please give us a call. Please provide us your flight itinerary after making a confirmation of your arrival then punctual pick-up can be assured.
For People who are traveling by overland they can be picked up from any point within Kathmandu valley.
Why do I have to pay program fee as I am volunteering?
Our program is run with the help of program fee. We don’t get any financial support from government and donor agency so there is a program fee associated with our program that is affordable and less than international and some local organizations.
How can I pay for the program fees?
The program fee can be paid in cash with dollars or equivalent Nepali rupees. We also accept traveler check, money order etc. Due to the resource constrain we don’t accept credit cards. For detail please go to our program fee page.
Is there any ATM machine in Kathmandu? Can I bring credit card?
Yeas, there are ATM machine in Kathmandu and Pokhara and other major cities. You can bring credit card for your personal expenses there are some shops, departmental store and hotels they accept credit cards.
Can I bring my mobile phone?
There are two telecommunication companies, spice(meromobile) and NepalTelecom. Both company sell sim cards, postpaid and prepaid. You can visit their web site for further information regarding reception, price and network coverage.
How long does your orientation go and what sort of course associates?
The orientation will be held appropriate to the length of your stay. Basically it goes for 1 hour to two weeks.
The orientation course covers
1. Communicative Nepali language training
2. Culture adjustment dos and dos not in Nepal
3. Personal safety, bathing, laundry washing etc
4. Project and travel description
5. General medical system and most disease in Nepal
6. Intensive course according to project
How can I contact to my family/ friends or they during my placement?
In rural locations your host families do not have telephone line. Most of the locations where we are working, where at the tea shops, mini groceries may have a public telephone that could able to dial international call and receive call back for nominal price. In addition, most of our placements are located an hours drive far from major cities where email, internet, telephone, fax services are available.
In emergency case, your family, friends, staff members may contact us with most rapid way. We are committed to do our best in delivering messages to the individuals as quickly as possible. You have to understand that the Nepal does not have well set up communication infrastructure as reliable as other developed countries.

If you have any furthere queries then please write us info@cusnepal.org.np