Dental Project in Nepal 2016
Booklet 1st March to 15th March 2016
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MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANIZERS NAMASTE! On behalf of the organizers, Sairam Dental Care Pvt. Ltd, International Association of Dental Students and the supporter Bharatpur Government Hospital, Dental department, I would like to welcome attendees to Dental Project Nepal 2016. I would also like to convey my gratitude to International Association of Dental Students, organizing committee staffs and the organizations who helped bring this event to you As seen from the success of the event in 2015, I assure you that you will have a memorable event with lots of learning opportunity working with the community. If you require any assistance, or have any comments during the program, our organizing committee staff will be delighted to assist you. All of our team look forward to meeting you where you will be assured of a warm welcome. We trust your visit to Nepal proves worthwhile and rewarding. Best regards, Dr. Ajay Neupane Senior Dental Surgeon Head of Dental Department Bharatpur Government hospital Chitwan, Nepal
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MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANIZERS It gives me immense pleasure to welcome all attendees to Dental Project in Nepal 2016 In underdeveloped country like ours, large portion of populace are deprived of access to primary dental care. At Sairam, our mission is to provide primary dental care to these poor and underprivileged people living in remote areas of Nepal. In an attempt of realizing our mission, we have successfully conducted over 200 dental camps reaching out to over 10,000 people in the last 10 years. With Dental Project in Nepal 2016, we hope to provide the attendees an insight into the oral health problems of people living in remote Nepal. This event provides attendees a platform to learn, share and exchange ideas, discuss new challenges and voice your thoughts. All this while creating a positive impact in the community. It will be a amazing fortnight that brings smiles to a lot of faces, this I assure you. We would like to give our special thanks to International Association of Dental Students, Bharatpur Government Hospital, Dental Department and all who have helped and contributed to make this event possible. Best regards, Dr. Saru Thapa Executive Director Sairam Dental Care Pvt. Ltd.
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MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANIZERS It’s not every day we travel with a cause. Dental Project in Nepal 2016 presents a unique experience to witness the incredible landscapes, stunning Himalayas, diverse cultures, and wildlife of Nepal. At the same time, it provides a real hands-on experience to help people from poor community and put healthy smiles back to their face. As a Project Manager, it is my great pleasure to welcome all participants to the Dental Project in Nepal 2016. We feel very privileged and exited to host this event once again this year. I would like to thank the International Association of Dental Students and my team colleagues for their efforts in bringing this project to reality. My sincere thanks and love to the participants of ‘Dental Project in Chitwan 2015’ for making the last year’s event a phenomenal experience. I am confident the Dental Project in Nepal 2016 will leave you with fond memories, a good learning experience and a fulfilling holiday in Nepal. We will do our best to have you return from this event with unforgettable memories. Manogya Bhattarai Project Manager Dental Project in Nepal 2016
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MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANIZERS Traveling to a new places is always great fun. Learning while doing so, is simply an icing to the cake. With Dental Project in Nepal 2016, we plan to deliver a memorable fortnight to the attendees where they can make a real impact on the dental health of communities. Listed by National Geographic Traveller as one of the must-see destinations in 2016, Nepal provides voluntourism with an adventure holiday in a stunning landscape. There is so much to see and experience in our small mountainous country. We strive to provide the participants with memories they will cherish for a lifetime. My sincere thanks to International Association of Dental Students and the organizing committee at Sairam Dental Care for their hard work in bringing this event to life. Cheers, Bishal Sapkota Project Coordinator Dental Project in Nepal 2016
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MESSAGE from President of the International Association of Dental Students In our Association, we think that being a dentist is not just a job and profession, It has also its human side in a world where humans must help each other to survive. So, we all have a responsibility to volunteer somewhere and today you are lucky to have the opportunity to be part of one of our mains International Voluntary Project in Nepal. The international Association of Dental Students is honored to welcome you in this amazing and impactful life experience “Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.� ― H. Jackson Brown Jr. Malek Ghorbel President of the International Association of Dental Students
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MESSAGE from Chairman of voluntary commitee I am Rowan Faisal from Sudan honored to be the representative of IADS in this year Nepal’s international voluntary project and as a chairman of voluntary committee in The IADS and ever since its inception, IADS has been actively organizing events and projects to promote and implement the importance of the oral health of people in various ages, cultures, religious , accessibility to treatments around the world. These events help ameliorate the dental health of people with little or even no access to dental health which is our first motivation to gather on holding those projects on an annual manner . There is no greater service than volunteering for social good. It also helps connect dental professionals and students with the global community. We would like to encourage our members to help the people in need and put a healthy smile in their faces. Kudos to the organizer, Sairam Dental Care, for their effort in bringing this event to us with collaboration with the IADs. We wish to the organizers and participants a successful project . Rowan Faisal Humeda Chairman of voluntary commitee -IADs
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NEPAL Nepal is a beautiful country due to its unique geographical position and altitudinal variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60 m above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8,848 m, all within a distance of 150 km resulting into climatic conditions from sub-tropical to Arctic. Nepal occupying only 0.1% of the total landmass of the earth is home to: 2% of all the flowering plants in the world 8% of the world’s population of birds (more than 848 species) 4% of mammals on earth 11 of the world’s 15 families of butterflies (more than 500 species) 600 indigenous plant families 319 species of exotic orchids Area : 147,181 sq. km Location: Situated between China in the north and India in the south, east and west Capital: Kathmandu Population: 27.8 million (2013) People: Nepal has more than 101 ethnic groups and 92 spoken languages.
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NEPAL Language: Nepali is the national language; travel-trade people understand and speak English as well. Religion: Nepal is a secular state with a pre-dominance of Hindu and Buddhist population. Currency: Nepali Rupee (approximately US$ 1 equals Rs. 105 as of January 2016) Political System: Federal Democratic Republic Climate: Nepal has four major seasons (1) Winter: December-February, (2) Spring: March-May, (3) Summer: June-August, (4) Autumn: September-November. Monsoons are from June till mid September. Nepal can be visited the whole year round.
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Visa Information Visa can be obtained on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. Visa can also be
For further information: Please contact
obtained at the nearest Nepal Embassy or Diplomatic Mission. Visa can also be obtained (renewal purposes) at Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu. A valid passport and one passport
Department of Immigration
-size photo with a light background is required.
Kalikasthan, Kathmandu Tel: 00977-1- 4429659 / 4429660 / 4438862 / 4438868
Immigration
E-mail: dg@nepalimmigration.gov.np, mail@nepalimmigration.gov.np Web site: http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np
Visa can be obtained only through payment of cash in the following currency:Euro, Swiss Franc, Pound Sterling, US Dollar, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar, Singapore Dollar and Japanese Yen.Credit card, Indian currency and Nepali currency are not accepted as payment of visa fee.
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WORLD HERITAGE SITES There are four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal. Two are in cultural category and two are in natural category. World Cultural Heritage Sites of Nepal are: Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha, and seven monuments of Kathmandu valley within a radius of 20 km (together counted as one Heritage Site). The World Natural Heritage Sites are Chitwan and Sagarmatha National Parks. Kathmandu valley World Heritage Site comprises of three historical palaces – Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares; two Buddhist stupas – Swayambhunath and Bauddhanath; and two Hindu temples – Pashupatinath and Changu Narayan. Nepal offers incomparable scope to connoisseurs of art and culture to see and study different aspects of fine arts in its paintings, sculpture, wood carving and architecture.
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Adventure & Activities Outdoor Attractions & Activities Few destinations in the world can match Nepal in the variety of world-class experience - be it mountaineering, trekking, mountain biking, nature tours, culture tours, pilgrim tours, white-waterrafting, canyoning (cascading), kayaking, canoeing, mountain flights, pony trekking, jungle safaris, bird watching, fishing/ angling, paragliding, ultra-light aircraft ride, bungy jumping. Special interest tours like orchid tours, culture trek, honey hunting, village tours, fossil hunting, meditation courses, Shamanism-Panimism tour, cave tours, snow leopard and blue sheep trek and other kinds of tours are carried out for select groups throughout the year. Trekking Nepal is the ultimate destination for the trekking enthusiast – offering a myriad of possibilities from the short and easy to the demanding challenges of the snowy peaks. Easy, moderate or rigorous – there is something for every one. Nepal has aptly been called “A Trekkers’ Paradise” as her terrain – mountains, hills and the Terai – offer some of the most spectacular trekking routes in the world. The immense contrasts in altitudes and climates found here support an equally spectacular mix of lifestyles, vegetation and wildlife. Trekking in Nepal is as much a cultural experience as a Himalayan adventure. In the shadows and foothills of the icy pinnacles of the Himalayas, one passes picturesque charming villages inhabited by diverse ethnic groups. Treks vary from expeditions, high altitude treks to simple easy paced walks.
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Mountaineering With eight of the highest peaks in the world, including Mt. Everest, it is hardly surprising that Nepal has been the stage for some of the most outstanding achievements in the world of mountaineering. The dauntless icy peaks have since decades challenged the bodies and spirits of the daring ones. Rafting/Kayaking/Canyoning Few rafting rivers in the world can match the thundering course of the rivers of Nepal originating from the snow meltdown of the Himalayan terrain. The rivers gush through the twisted canyons, winding through calm valleys where small settlements are perched on the banks, taming out only as they spill out into the Indian plains to merge with the Ganges. A river-trip is one of the best ways to explore the typical cross-section of the country’s natural as well as the ethno-cultural heritage with massive doses of adrenaline buzz on our world-class white-water thrills. An extreme sport popular in Europe, canyoning is now available in Nepal. It involves abseiling, jumping, sliding, climbing along waterfalls and steep cliffs to deep pools, giving the canyoneer the freedom to explore beautiful under-water landscape.
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Village Tours Village tours allow visitors to experience a stay in a typical Nepali village. This gives visitors an opportunity to observe the rich Nepali cultural tradition from the closest quarter and intermingle with the locals. Besides, any expenses made at that level directly contribute to the welfare of the local community, hence giving the visitor a sense of satisfaction. Village tours are conducted in Sirubari, Briddim, Ghalegaun, Ilam and other places. Other Activities For those who cannot withstand the rigorousness of mountain climbing there are mountain flights which fly around Mt. Everest and other summits providing a close-up view of the top of the world. For others, Pokhara, the lake city of Nepal provides endless opportunities for fishing, swimming, canoeing and boating along Phewa Lake. Air sport options like paragliding and flying in ultralight airplanes to see the spectacular views are also available in Pokhara.
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Jungle Safari Chitwan National Park, Bardiya National Park, Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve and Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve offer exciting safari holidays. Jungle activities here include venturing into deep jungle on elephant back or four-wheel drive to view wild animals in their natural habitat, canoe rides along the jungle rivers, nature walks, bird watching and village tour excursions. Thanks to Nepal’s extensive and effective parks and reserves system, the country has managed to preserve more endangered species of flora and fauna than any other area in Asia. Nepal has a network of nine national parks including 11 buffer zone areas, three wildlife reserves, three conservation areas and a hunting reserve. Nepal’s protected land cover 28,998.67 sq. km., or 19.70 percent of the country’s total land.
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KATHMANDU Kathmandu is popular for its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, historical monuments and cultural splendour
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CHITWAN Chitwan is popular for jungle safari and Terai-life experience.
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POKHARA Pokhara is famous for its close-up mountain views, pristine nature, sparkling lakes, limestone caves, deep gorges and waterfalls.
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Program Details Date 1st March to 15th March 2016 Venue Kathmandu Chitwan Pokhara Fees 750 USD Includes: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Weekend in Chitwan (Elephant bath, Jeep Safari or Jungle safari) Sight seeing in Pokhara (Additional cost for paragliding) Sight seeing in Kathmandu Transportation
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Program Schedule 2nd March, Wednesday
1st March, Tuesday Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu Rest in Kathmandu followed by Dinner
Day 02
Day 01
8:30 to 9:30 Breakfast 10:00 Head towards Chitwan 1:30 to 2:30 Lunch on the way to Chitwan 3:00 Arrival at Chitwan 3:00 to 5:00 Freshen Up at Hotel 5:00 to 8:00 Opening Ceremony and Introduction 8:00 to 9:00 Dinner
Day 03 & 04
Dental Project in Nepal 2016 (1st March to 15th March 2016)
3rd and 4th March, Thursday & Friday 8:00 to 9:00 Breakfast 9:30 Head towards the site of camp 10:00 Start of Dental Camp 1:00 to 2:00 Lunch 2:00 to 5:30 Dental Camp Continues 5:30 to 6:00 Return to Hotel 6:00 to 7:00 Rest 7:00 to 8:00 Social activities 8:00 to 9:00 Dinner
6th March, Sunday
7:00 to 8:00 Breakfast
2:00 to 2:30 Move to Sauraha
8:00 to 9:00 Breakfast
8:00 to 8:30 Head towards the Base of Maula
(Chitwan National Park)
9:00 to 10:00 Visit to Government School
Kalika
2:30 to 3:30 Lunch at Motherland
8:30 to 10:00 Hiking to the top of the hill
Resort, Sauraha
10:00 to 11:00 Back to base of Maula Kalika
3:30 to 6:00 Rest at Hotel
11:00 to 1:00 Sightseeing at Devghat
6:00 to 7:30 Cultural Program
1:00 to 1:30 Return to Hotel
8:00 to 9:00 Dinner
1:30 to 2:00 Check out from Hotel
Day 06
Day 05
5th March, Saturday
10:00 to 1:00 Dental Education Program 1:00 to 2:00 Lunch 2:00 to 4:00 Dental Education Program 4:00 to 5:00 Games and Fun with kids 5:00 to 6:00 Back to Hotel 6:00 to 7:00 Social Activities 7:00 to 8:00 Rest 8:00 to 9:00 Dinner
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Program Schedule Dental Project in Nepal 2016 (1st March to 15th March 2016)
Sauraha 12:00 to 12:30 Return to Hotel 12:30 to 1:30 Lunch 2:00 to 7:00 Cycling and visit Elephant breeding centre
9th March, Wednesday
8:00 to 9:00 Breakfast
8:00 to 9:00 Breakfast
9:30 to 12:30 Elephant Safari at Chitwan
9:30 Heading to the site of camp
National Park 1:00 to 2:00 Lunch 2:00 to 4:00 Boating in Rapti River 5:00 to 7:00 Village Walk 7:00 to 8:00 Rest
7:00 to 8:00 Rest at hotel
8:00 to 9:00 Breakfast
1:00 to 3:00 Beach walk 3:00 to 5:00 Closing ceremony 5:00 to 7:00 Rest in Hotel 7:00 to 12:00 Cocktail Dinner Party
Day 11
11th March, Friday
8:00 to 9:00m Breakfast 12:00 to 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 Lunch 2:00 - 5:30 Dental Camp Continues 5:30 - 6:00 Return to Hotel 6:00 - 7:00 Rest 8:00 to 9:00 Dinner with BBQ
10th March, Thursday 9:00 to 12:00 Dental Seminar
10:00 Start of Dental Camp
7:00 to 8:00 Social activities
8:00 to 9:00 Dinner
8:00 to 9:00 Dinner
Day 10
8th Marrch, Tuesday
9:30 Checkout 9:30 to 12:30 Travel to Trisuli River 1:00 to 2:00 Lunch 2:00 to 5:00 Rafting 5:00 to 8:00 Journey to Pokhara 8:00 to 9:00 Dinner
12th March, Saturday
Day 12
9:00 to 12:00 Elephant Bath at Rapti River
Day 08
Day 07
8:00 to 9:00 Breakfast
Day 09
7th March, Monday
8:00 to 9:00 Breakfast 9:00 to 12:00 Boating at Fewa Lake 12:00 to 1:00 Lunch 1:00 to 5:00 Paragliding or City Tour 5:00 to 6:00 Back to Hotel 7:00 to 9:00 Dinner
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Program Schedule 14th March, Monday
8:00 to 9:00 Breakfast
8:00 to 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 Heading to Kathmandu 12:00 to 1:00 Lunch on the way to Kathmandu 1:00 to 4:00 Travel to Kathmandu 4:00 to 5:00 Rest at Hotel 5:00 to 7:00 Kings way and Thamel tour 7:00 to 8:00 Dinner
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9:00 to 1:00 Sightseeing in Kathmandu 1:00 to 2:00 Lunch 2:00 to 5:00 Tour of Ancient Patan Durbar Square 5:00 to 8:00 Shopping and Sightseeing 8:00 to 9:00 Dinner
Day 15
13 March, Sunday
Day 14
Day 13
Dental Project in Nepal 2016 (1st March to 15th March 2016)
15th March, Tuesday 8:00 to 9:00 Breakfast Checkout from hotel to airport
Accomodation
Marcopolo Business Hotel, Kathmandu http://www.acehotelsnepal.com/marcopolo/ (tripadvisor.com) Trek-O-Tel, Pokhara Marcopolo Business Hotel, Kathmandu
Trek-O-Tel, Pokhara
http://www.acehotelsnepal.com/trekotel/ (tripadvisor.com) Bharatpur Garden Resort, Chitwan http://www.bharatpurgardenresort.com/ (tripadvisor.com) Motherland Resort, Saurha, Chitwan (tripadvisor.com)
Bharatpur Garden Resort, Chitwan
Motherland Resort, Sauraha, Chitwan
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Dental Project in Nepal 2016 Phone : +(977) 98450 66 291 +(977) 56 571828 Email : info@sairamdental.com www.dpn.sairamdental.com
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