Nepal

BioGas Program

Introduction

What to Expect

Basic Itinerary

Gallery

Goals

Discover Nepal

Trek high in the breathtaking mountains of Nepal to assist a remote village in need of sustainable sources of fuel.

Location:

Nepal

Arrival Airport:

Tribhuvan International Airport

Seasonality:

All Year Round (except July and August)

Duration:

5-9 days (7 days standard)

Age Range:

15-18 years old

Program Balance:

Service

Adventure

Cultural

Service

Adventure

What To Expect

Villages in remote areas rely on collecting firewood from Nepal’s national parks for cooking fuel, but this practice is time-consuming, dangerous, and threatens biodiversity. Alternative sources are costly, including transporting it from cities. This project introduces and provides the biodigester to villages as a sustainable source of household fuel. A biogas digester uses animal manure to convert methane into a carbon neutral and odorless cooking gas. Participants will learn from rural families who have already adopted the technology and construct a biogas plant for one household. Constructing a biodigester involves digging the site, mixing cement, plastering a dome, and other steps that require care and effort.

Expect to trek in the mountains, be embraced by a local community with a unique culture and history, learn about how science and technology can be applied to daily living, experience strong teamwork skills on the project site, and take in breathtaking views throughout the trip.

Sample Itinerary

Day

Activities

More Details

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu

Explore the capital city, visit important Buddhist sites, enjoy a Nepali dinner.

Day 2

Journey to village

Take a bus into the mountains and trek to our project site in remote village, meet our hosts, learn about the biogas project.

Day 3

Project work

Learn the steps involved to construct a biogas tank: Dig, mix cement, construct a brick walk, and perform plastering, all under the supervision of a mason.

Day 4

Project work and cultural activities

Return to the project site for another full day of work, including an evening chat with village elders and local performances.

Day 5

Project work and cooking class

Complete our project work by forming the dome tank, and learn to cook the primary meal in the village, dal bhat.

Day 6

Return to Kathmandu

Trek back down the mountain and take the bus back to the city, where we visit the markets and debrief on our week.

Day 7

Departure day

Say goodbye to Kathmandu and travel to the airport.

Addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals

SDG #7. Affordable and clean energy: Biogas reduces the need to clear and collect logs reducing reliance on natural resources. Burning biogas created from recycling animal, human, and plant waste produces affordable, clean, and renewable energy.

SDG #12. Responsible consumption and production: Biogas establishes alternative sources of energy that enables the continuous availability of burnable substances, promotes recycling of pre-existing waste, and reduces the destruction of natural resources.

SDG #13. Climate action: Developing biogas initiatives reduces deforestation and GHG emissions. Biogas is also a carbon-neutral product ensuring no negative impact on the environment. Shifting to biogas as an alternative energy source allows individuals to continue their burning practices but protects the environment simultaneously.

Customise Your Program

All of our programs are fully customizable. Co-create your program together with WV to match your curriculum, educational goals, and travel plans. Contact us with your requirements and and will be in touch to assist.