Members’ Trip to Nepal

Members’ Trip to Nepal: A Painting and Cultural Trek and Volunteering Adventure to Solukhumbu, Nepal

April 1-14, 2026

Available spots: 13

Total Trip Cost: $8,500 (including airfare, transportation, accommodations, and meals)

Deposit Due at Booking: $4,250

Exertion Levels: Easy to Strenuous

Mode of Trekking Tour: Hiking, Flying, Camping, 4-star Hotels, Jeep, Bus 

Led by Lhakpa Sherpa & Hike for Help Team, Janet Nunn, and Foothills Art Center.

Join us for a 14-day cultural and creative journey through the Himalayas, led by Lhakpa Sherpa, the Hike for Help team, and artist Janet Nunn. Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Everest country while connecting with local Sherpa communities through art, volunteer projects, and cultural exchange.

Along the way, Janet Nunn will guide participants in watercolor painting, capturing the beauty of Nepal’s mountains and villages in luminous colors. Stay in welcoming homes and guesthouses, hike between remote villages, and take in views of Mt. Everest, Mera Peak, and Numbur.

The journey concludes in Kathmandu, where you can explore its ancient temples and UNESCO World Heritage sites. A transformative mix of art, adventure, and community—set among the world’s most awe-inspiring peaks.

If you have any questions or reservations about this, please email Maura Adamson at maura@foothillsartcenter.org.

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Includes:

•  Round-trip international airfare from Denver to Kathmandu. We can arrange round flights to other US cities, but if there is an additional price it will be passed on to the traveler.

•  Round-trip airport transfers in Nepal

•  Domestic flights: Kathmandu to Lukla and back, including domestic airport tax

•  Scheduled hotel nights in Kathmandu (home stay or hotel)

•  Scheduled restaurant meals during city tour days in Kathmandu

•  All meals and overnight accommodations during the trek (Note: Please bring your own sleeping bag and personal toiletries)

•  Porter and trekking staff services

•  Insurance coverage for trekking staff

•  TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System permit)

•  Cultural programs, local village entry coordination, and guide fees

•  Ground transport for sightseeing and city excursions

•      Volunteer project materials and coordination support in the villages

•      Janet Nunn Painting Instruction 1-2 hours per day

 

Not Included:

1.  Personal items (e.g., gear, phone calls, laundry, etc.)

2. Gratuities for guides, porters, and drivers (suggestion $100-$150 per traveler in USD)

3. Non-scheduled meals outside the program

4. Beverages (alcohol, bottled water, soft drinks)

5. Personal clothing and trekking gear

6. Medical evacuation or rescue insurance (required – must be purchased separately)