Compared to other North American, European and Australian volunteer programs in Nepal, Community Upliftment Society Nepal offers the most affordable program fees. Our program fee is 200-400% cheaper than international organizations. This organization relies on volunteer contributions to manage program for volunteers, stay alive, and attain its goals - empowering local communities and bringing westerners to meet eastern traditions. With these fees, we support our volunteers by covering as much of the volunteers' costs as possible.

Cost and Dates:

Dates* Duration Cost
Throughout the year Short Term each week US$150
  1 Month US$550
  Each additional month US$150
  8days Himalayan Trek US$300

*The program is to be paid in cash. Due to the resource constraint we do not accept credit cards.

The Program Fee covers

  • Transport Airport and placement pick-up and drop-off
  • Nepali food and accommodations during the orientation and volunteering
  • Two days sighting seeing in Kathmandu
  • Nepal language and culture orientation and other training
  • Himalayan Trekking, food and accommodation during trekking, trekking permit, trekking guide.


    The program fee does not cover
  • Personal expenses
  • Food and accommodation out side volunteering and orientation
  • Visa purchase and extension fee
  • Medical and insurance
  • Transportation to and from Trekking point
  • Beverage and additional porter for trekking
  • Laundry services, communication with your friends and family to your country
  • Trekking gears such as shoes, rock shack, cloths, first aid kit, etc.

Refund policy

Community Upliftment Society Nepal is not liable to refund, if one paid to other organizations and individuals. We have not authorized any individuals and organizations to collect money.
75% refund before start orientation
50% refund before commence to volunteer
25% after start to volunteer
No refund can be made after two weeks

: :   Mini Adventure

The Kingdom of Nepal is a South Asian country with a rich cultural heritage. Situated in the lap of the central Himalayas, most spectacular trekking trails, Nepal is a land of ancient history, unique cultures and people of warm hospitality.

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: :    Internship

Community Upliftment Society Nepal organizes several internship programs in Nepal this program is ideal for students and professionals who are looking to improve their skills and learn about how their discipline is practiced in Nepal.
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