Nepal
Food, Globalization & Sustainability
Nepal is best known for its mountain peaks (home to eight of the world’s highest mountains, including Mt Everest) and hospitable people. Nepal also has rich and diverse food practices founded on organic farming and local, seasonal eating that is both highly nutritious and community-oriented. Being primarily an agricultural society, the majority of the population derives food security from its land. Both globalization and climate change present challenges to the stability and sustainability of Nepal’s food system. This project will focus on understanding current challenges and identifying organizations promoting community development, agricultural production and innovative practices in Nepal.
Sample Itinerary
| Day | Activities |
|---|---|
| Day 1: Travel to Kathmandu/Patan | Orientation and group walk to local food seller’s market |
| Day 2: Lecture on Food, Globalization and Sustainability in Nepal | Visit Kathmandu’s old city, Durbar Square, Swyambhunath |
| Day 3: Excursion to Lamatar | Introduction to “Asha” project and village life challenges Visit Changunarayan, oldest temple in Nepal |
| Day 4: Excursion to the medieval town of Bhaktapur | Lecture on New Agricultural Movement |
| Day 5: Travel to Bandipur, ancient crossroads town of Tibet and India | Meet with local historian in Bandipur |
| Day 6: Travel to Pokhara | Sustainable Agricultural Development Project, local NGO Eco (agro) tourism and agricultural sustainability |
| Day 7: Day excursion of Gandaki Rainbow Trout Fish Farm | - |
| Day 8: Travel back to Kathmandu | Dinner with homestay families |
| Day 9: Kertipur heritage site (Newari Bhoye at Newa Lahana) | Lunch at SASA restaurant Homestay |
| Day 10: Tour of Pashupati and Bouddhanath | Cooking class (momo, daal, bhaat and tarkari) Evening celebration |
| Day 11: Travel back to Gettysburg | - |
Contact Us
Email cps@gettysburg.edu or call 717-337-6490.