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Nepal: Culture and Development

Program Highlights

The SIT Nepal program is based in the colorful and dynamic Kathmandu Valley. The program house is conveniently located in Naxal, right in the center of the city, and provides a safe and quiet haven for students in the midst of the busy urban activity.

Meet Influential Experts

The program takes full advantage of the countless academic resources located in the Valley, including visiting scholars, a plethora of NGO and INGO headquarters, and a wealth of important world-famous cultural heritage sites.

Students have direct exposure to some of the most inspired and important Nepali people in the development arena, such as activists for ethnic rights, women's issues, education reform, press freedom and responsibility, and urban renovation.

Explore the Kathmandu Valley

Numerous excursions take place within the Valley, and students often take advantage of free weekends to explore such places as Nagarkot, Kopan monastery, NamoBuddha and Duhlikhel, and Nagarjun Hill.

Experience Rare Opportunities

Past Culture and Development Seminar activities have included working with traditional stone carvers in their Patan workshop and tours of the Bahals of the ancient city near Kathmandu Durbar Square.