Nepal
Himalaya
The Himalayas form the border between the world's two largest nations; China and India. Here lies Nepal. Since the peace agreement in 2006, Nepal is a democratic republic, with 30 million inhabitants spreading from the Gangess, up the foot of the Himalayas to the highest peaks and over to Tibet.
Pokhara
Pokhara is Nepal's second largest city with around 230,000 inhabitants. The city has been an important point on the trade route between India and China. And later for mountain tours in the Himalayas, and as a starting point for mountain trips to the Annapurna Massif. From Pokharas tropical climate you have a stunning view of 8000 meters of high snowy mountains.
Accomodation
The programme fee includes accommodation, and breakfast all school days. The student houses are located in close proximity to each other in the centre of the city, near the lakeside. The students mainly stay in double or quadruple rooms. It is however possible to pay more and stay in a single room. You can also choose to arrange your own accommodation and get a deduction in the fee.
The food in Nepal is in general both delicious and cheap, reflecting both old and new trade routes.
Picture galleries
Travel in India and Nepal
Many students take the opportunity to explore the region before and/or after the study period. The studies and life in Nepal will be the natural focus during the semester, but there will be opportunities for short weekend trips.
Student blog from Nepal
On this blog you will find posts with great photos from student life in Nepal.
Climate
The climate in Pokhara is subtropical. So it is generally hot except for mid winter. Please find average temperatures and rain per month on Wikipedia.
Kulturstudier means new perspectives
—Studying with scholarship students is a great asset. They contribute with extremely good insight in class and when doing fieldwork, and they always know something the other students cannot read in their books. But the best part is how they contribute culturally and socially, and you really get to connect with the social surroundings and society through them, says previous student Mia Strand.
Flights
You arrange your flights yourself. But we recommend that you buy flexible tickets. Plans often change when you make new friends. Many students decide to combine their studies with travelling before or after their study period. Our travel agent can organise joint departures for those who wish to travel with fellow students. If you have registered for a course you will receive more information on this in due time. You should not buy tickets before you receive a go ahead for this from Kulturstudier.
Financing
With Kulturstudier you can study in Nepal, with fully transferable credits (ECTS - European Credit Transfer System), which will qualify for financing from many European state educational loan funds.
In addition to the programme fee (that includes accommodation) you will need at least 3000 Euro for travel, books, pocket money and other expenses.
Courses in Nepal
Facts on Nepal
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Area
147.181 sq km
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Population
30 mill
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Capital
Kathmandu (1,2 mill)
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GDP per person
2.500 USD
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Currency
Nepale rupee: 100 NPR = 1 USD
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Religion
Hindu 81.3%, Buddhist 9%, Muslim 4.4%, Kirant 3.1%, Christian 1.4%
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Official anguage
Nepali
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Life expectancy
71
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Litteracy
64 %
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Population below poverty line
25 % (2011)
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Government
Democratic republic
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Source
CIA factbook
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