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Trek to India and Nepal - Our Itinerary

[fusion_builder_container backgroundcolor=”” backgroundimage=”” backgroundrepeat=”no-repeat” backgroundposition=”left top” backgroundattachment=”scroll” video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” bordersize=”0px” bordercolor=”” borderstyle=”” paddingtop=”20px” paddingbottom=”20px” paddingleft=”0px” paddingright=”0px” menu_anchor=”” equal_height_columns=”no” hundred_percent=”no” class=”” id=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_title size=”3″ content_align=”left” style_type=”double solid” sep_color=”#3968a0″ class=”” id=””]October 21, 2015[/fusion_title][fusion_text]The team of volunteers from Orphans to Ambassadors, including myself, will be stepping on the plane in Seattle, WA that takes to Hyderabad by way of Dubai on United Emirates Airlines.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_title size=”3″ content_align=”left” style_type=”double solid” sep_color=”#3968a0″ class=”” id=””]October 23, 2015[/fusion_title][fusion_text]After a long flight including one layover in Dubai the team arrives in Visakhapatnam, India at 08:00.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_title size=”3″ content_align=”left” style_type=”double solid” sep_color=”#3968a0″ class=”” id=””]October 24 – 31, 2015[/fusion_title][fusion_text]The team will be working with the Rural Life Development Society in Biswanathpur, Kalahandi District India to build a chicken coop for the orphanage to increase their sustainability.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_title size=”3″ content_align=”left” style_type=”double solid” sep_color=”#3968a0″ class=”” id=””]November 2, 2015[/fusion_title][fusion_text]After a great time in India working with the Orphans and getting the chicken coop in order we will be heading to Nepal and arriving in Kathmandu.

The Orphans to Ambassadors team will be working with the Karma Trek team to install solar panels for a village in Arnakot Nepal so that the children can have access to computers and internet.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_title size=”3″ content_align=”left” style_type=”double solid” sep_color=”#3968a0″ class=”” id=””]November 3, 2015[/fusion_title][fusion_text]The team will be leaving bright and early for Pokhara where we will be meeting up with the Karma Trek team to get to know one another and visit the Karma Trek headquarters.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_title size=”3″ content_align=”left” style_type=”double solid” sep_color=”#3968a0″ class=”” id=””]November 6-12, 2015[/fusion_title][fusion_text]The team will be working with Karma Trek to install the solar panels, setting the computers and internet up for the school, and getting to work with the kids in the village.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_title size=”3″ content_align=”left” style_type=”double solid” sep_color=”#3968a0″ class=”” id=””]November 13-15, 2015[/fusion_title][fusion_text]The Orphans to Ambassadors team heads back to Seattle, WA via Dubai.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

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