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At a glance: For those with an interest in nature and who prefer lowland jungles to icy mountains, a placement in Chitwan (Terai) will be just the thing.
Chitwan: Teaching in Schools, Health Clinic, Construction
Chitwan(Terai) means ‘heart of the jungle’ and is the name given to one of Nepal’s most visited National Parks. This lowland area of jungle and reclaimed arable land is the center of Nepal’s agricultural production. On top of this, people flock here to see elephants, Bengal tigers, and the famous one-horned Rhino in the parks.
We offer teaching or health placement in Sauraha (Terai), the jumping-off point for Chitwan National Park. The town is a thriving tourist centre, but you will be placed around 20 minutes’ walk from the middle in a rural area. Your homestay will be simple with a pit toilet and cold running water, but with proximity to the tourist infrastructure of Sauraha, you can always head into town for an occasional night of pizza and beer.
Placements are in Sauraha, the main town near Chitwan National Park, about 20 minutes walk from the tourist center in a rural homestay setting.
VSN offers teaching in schools, health clinic placements, and construction work in the Chitwan area of the Terai region.
Chitwan National Park is home to one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, and a wide variety of bird and jungle wildlife.
Your homestay will be simple with a pit toilet and cold running water, but Sauraha town is close by for restaurants, internet, and other conveniences.
Yes, this placement is ideal for volunteers who prefer lush jungle landscapes over mountain or hill environments.
Yes, Sauraha is the main entry point to Chitwan National Park, giving volunteers easy access to jungle safaris and wildlife experiences on days off.