Lakeside, Pokhara, Nepal
061-462089
Lakeside, Pokhara, Nepal
061-462089
Play with the children, teach English, help with homework, work in the office—we welcome all kinds of volunteers and ideas.
No, we welcome volunteers from all countries.
Individuals must be 18+, but families or groups with younger children are welcome.
English or Nepali is highly recommended for effective communication.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide financial support to volunteers.
Please consult your doctor as it depends on your home country.
Nepal is generally peaceful, and we take steps to ensure volunteer safety.
Pokhara is temperate. Pack layers and rain gear, especially during monsoon season.
Trekking, boating, paragliding, yoga, and sightseeing are all close by.
Some emails are listed on our site. Contact us for more.
Learning a few of the basics really opens up a country to the traveler. Just a little of the language will help you get around, meet people, and deepen your cultural experience. Start with these basics! Note: Underlined words are samples only—you should substitute as needed.
| Nepali | English |
|---|---|
| Namaste | Hello / Greetings |
| Namaskar | Casual version of Namaste |
| Hajur | Yes? / Pardon? / Excuse me? |
| (Tapaiilai) Kasto Cha? | How are you? |
| (Malai) Thik Cha | I am fine |
| Khana khannu bhaiyo? | Have you eaten? |
| Dhanybhad | Thank you |
| Tapaiiko naam ke ho? | What is your name? |
| Mero naam Ann-Marie ho | My name is Ann-Marie |
| Nepali | English |
|---|---|
| Mahango / Sasto | Expensive / Cheap |
| Ramro / Naramro | Good / Bad |
| Thulo / Sano | Big / Small |
| Tato / Cheeso | Hot / Cold (food) |
| Garmi / Jaado | Hot / Cold (weather) |
| Nepali | English |
|---|---|
| Ke | What |
| Kahaang | Where |
| Kati | How much |
| Kina / kinabhane | Why / because |
| Kasko | Whose |
| Kahile | When |
| Kun | Which |
| Kasari | How |
| Kasto | How (of quality) |
| Nepali | English |
|---|---|
| 1 / ek | 6 / cha |
| 2 / dui | 7 / saat |
| 3 / tin | 8 / aath |
| 4 / char | 9 / nau |
| 5 / panch | 10 / das |
| 15 / pandhra | 50 / pachaase |
| 20 / beece | 100 / ek saye |
| 200 / dui saye | 1000 / ek hazar |