AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY
OF IMPACT & DISCOVERY
An Oxford-Led Diplomatic & Cultural Expedition
Nepal 2026 Delegation – Spring Break
April 8 – 18, 2026
Join an exclusive Oxford-led delegation for an immersive 13-day experience in Nepal. Engage with entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators shaping Nepal's future while trekking through the Himalayas and experiencing vibrant cultural traditions.
About Us
This initiative is coordinated by a dedicated volunteer team bringing experience and expertise in various cross-cultural and policy-oriented activities. A key on-the-ground organising partner is the Institute for Rural Development (IRD), a voluntary non-profit in Nepal focused on sustainable development, community engagement, and rural policy. The programme is conducted with the close guidance and support of the Britain Nepal Society, ensuring meaningful access and local insight, and allowing delegates to engage with both the realities of urban diplomacy and rural development.
Why Us?
We invite you to experience a country that is a living classroom for the themes that define our world today. Yes, Nepal has eight of the world's fourteen highest peaks, a fact that speaks to its grand physical scale. But its true majesty lies in its unique position at the crossroads of ideas.
Here, ancient spirituality, where Lord Buddha was born in Lumbini, meets modern economic ambition. It is a strategically neutral nation, actively navigating its place between regional powers, making it a compelling case study in contemporary diplomacy. Beyond the halls of government in Kathmandu, a vibrant spirit of entrepreneurship is taking root, offering fresh perspectives on sustainable development, technology, and social innovation.
We have designed this trip for those who see travel as an opportunity for deeper understanding and connection. Nepal, with its profound heritage and forward-looking energy, is the perfect place to engage with leaders, thinkers, and communities. This is a chance to explore how policy, culture, and enterprise intertwine, and to build the relationships that turn insight into impact.
Leadership Access
Private meetings with senior government officials, entrepreneurs, and institutional leaders.
Innovation Focus
Connect with Nepal's growing priorities across development, business, technology, sustainability, and tourism.
Deep Cultural Exchange
Unique experiences with the British Gurkhas, a traditional village visit, UNESCO World Heritage tours, and local celebrations.
Adventure & Network
A curated 3-day Himalayan trek combined with professional networking among a selective group.
Our Confirmed Plans
Here's a confirmed look at what we have planned across our ten days in and around Kathmandu. More details will be shared with delegates closer to departure.
- ✓Dinner reception at the British Ambassador's Residence
- ✓UNESCO World Heritage Site visits and guided heritage walks across Kathmandu
- ✓Policy dialogues at leading think tank IIDS
- ✓Alumni networking dinner with Oxford, Cambridge, and LSE graduates in Nepal
- ✓Meeting with MP Gagan Thapa at Nepali Congress Central Office, and briefing with the Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank
- ✓ Meeting with Chargé d'Affaires Scott Urbom and Public Affairs Chief Mike Harker at the U.S. Embassy Nepal
- ✓UNRCPD briefing and visit to British Gurkha Nepal
- ✓3-day trek to Kalinchowk followed by a Nuwakot community visit and Nepali New Year celebrations
- ✓Session with Dolma Impact Fund and visit to Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa
Quick Details
Dates: April 8 – 18, 2026 (inclusive)
Destination: Kathmandu, Nepal
Detailed Schedule
Schedule is confirmed. Timings may be subject to minor adjustment as final logistics are coordinated.
Timing is Everything
April is one of the best times to visit Nepal. The weather is clear and warm, the skies offer perfect mountain views, and the famous rhododendrons are in bloom—ideal for our planned day trips and outdoor activities.
We have also strategically chosen this timeframe to follow Nepal's national elections in early March 2026. This allows us to engage during the optimal travel season while gaining unique insight into a newly mandated political landscape, where fresh economic and social development agendas are taking shape.
ENGAGEMENT TYPES
Policy & Leadership
Meetings with Parliament, the Prime Minister's Office, Nepal Rastra Bank. Engage directly with senior officials shaping Nepal's economic and diplomatic future.
Entrepreneurship
Sessions with founders, innovation hubs, and university exchanges. Connect with Nepal's emerging tech ecosystem and startup community driving change.
Culture & Tradition
UNESCO sites, traditional village experience, Gurkha Mess visit, British Embassy reception. Immerse yourself in Nepal's rich cultural heritage and traditions.
Adventure
3-day trek in the Kalinchowk and Nuwakot region. Experience the majesty of the Himalayas while building lasting bonds with fellow delegates.
What to Expect: Building on Last Year
Last year's group had an incredible time. Their schedule included meetings with MPs and government officials, a roundtable at the EU Delegation, a reception at the British Embassy, and visits to places like a rural municipality and the British Gurkhas. They also had briefings with UN agencies, the SAARC Secretariat, and international think tanks like ICIMOD and IIDS, balanced with a cultural trek and tours of a few UNESCO World Heritage sites. Read More About Last Year's Trip
2025 Highlights
Glimpses from our previous delegation
Dinner at the British Embassy
British Council
British Gurkha Nepal
British Radio Service
Delegation of EU in Nepal
Dolma Impact Fund
Heritage Walk of Kathmandu Durbar Square
IIDS
Kalinchowk Trek
Meeting with a Mayor in Rural Nepal
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
MP Gagan Thapa
MP Shishir Khanal
Pulchowk Campus
Raithane Market Visit
SAARC
UNICEF South Asia
UNRCPD
Visit of Swayambhu
What's New for 2026?
This year's programme marks a thematic evolution from pure exploration to focused engagement. While the 2025 trip provided a broad introduction to Nepal's political and cultural landscape, the 2026 trip will adopt economic and social development as its central theme.
We are concentrating our itinerary on a more in-depth exploration of the Kathmandu region. This focused approach allows us to delve deeper into the engines of Nepal's growth: investment climate, social entrepreneurship, sustainable tourism, and development policy. We will still venture into surrounding valleys for community engagement, but with a lens on grassroots economic models and rural innovation.
This concentration enables richer dialogue, more targeted meetings with business leaders and development agencies, and a cohesive narrative that connects high-level diplomacy directly to on-the-ground economic realities and opportunities. New for 2026, we have also secured engagements with the U.S. Embassy Nepal and expanded our alumni networking dinner to include Oxford, Cambridge, and LSE graduates based in Kathmandu.
2026 Focus Theme
Entrepreneurship in Nepal's New Era
Express Your Interest
Spaces are limited. If you are a current Oxford student or recent alum interested in entrepreneurship, policy, and cultural exchange, we invite you to express your interest.
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