Interns in Nepal can thoroughly explore and experience this mountain destination through our Language and Cultural immersion program. IFRE offers an interesting week of exposure to Nepali languages and cultures. Our program includes a week of learning Nepali (aka “Nepalese”) and introduces interns to varied and exciting cultural practices of Nepal . A Kathmandu tour is included in this weeklong program. See the city through the eyes of experienced guides. Gain useful insight that will improve your internship experience. Rural sites are also featured in this program. The following is a schedule for the program:

Day 1: Orientation at IFRE's Katmandu Office:

International interns arrive and are transported to our Kathmandu offices. A structured and detailed orientation will review Nepal 's religion, culture, history, customs, politics and geography. Participants will also be briefed on necessary health and travel precautions. Interns will also have free time to explore the nearby colorful Kathmandu bazaar after orientation.

Day 2: Nepali language and culture program continues in morning with afternoon free.

Day 3: Nepali language and culture program continues in morning with afternoon free.

Day 4: Nepali language and culture program continues in morning.

Later in the day, interns will transfer to a quaint, lovely rural village located in northeast Kathmandu . Interns will learn firsthand about the unique ways of rural by staying with a lovely Nepali host family. Daily life in this charming village is untouched by modern civilization. Its people still practice the traditional ways of farming, cooking and working in the varied activities of the village. Interns will continue to practice their language skills while sharing cross-cultural experiences. In their free time, interns can explore nearby villages.

Day 5: Nepali language and culture program continues in morning.

Throughout their stay, interns can practice new language skills they have learned in the past few days with host family. During free time, our local guide will take host a hike in the village, to experience village life and the working people, farming systems and traditions of Nepali life. If the weather is clear, the village is an excellent vantage point to take in the imposing and legendary silhouette of Mount Everest , the world's tallest peak.

Day 6: Sight-seeing in Kathmandu valley includes a guided tour of - organized to further familiarize our interns with the heritage of Nepal . We will visit historic wonders of the Katmandu Valley , which is named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 7: Closing of Language and Cultural immersion program. Interns depart for respective placements.

This is just sample itinerary and subject to change.