Langtang Valley: School Rebuild
Over 14 treks to Nepal’s Langtang Valley, Trek Relief volunteers helped rebuild a school and other vital infrastructure after the 2016 earthquake—restoring hope to communities where aid had yet to reach.
14 Completed Trips
99 Trekkers
LANGTANG VALLEY, NEPAL
Post-Earthquake Rebuild
$134,281 Raised
There are no upcoming trips for this project.
After a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake and avalanche in 2015 buried Langtang Village, Trek Relief was founded with this project to support long-term recovery efforts in the Langtang Valley—home to 4,500 Tamang and Tibetan people.
Over the course of 14 trips, volunteers helped rebuild teahouses, supported displaced families, and partnered with the community to reconstruct Komin Shyamey Wangphel Secondary School. The Langtang Valley project created local jobs, followed earthquake-safe standards, and restored access to education. Through fundraising, trekking, and hands-on service, volunteers helped bring resilience and hope back to the valley.
Rebuilding Langtang Valley
Disaster Response | Post-Earthquake Rebuild
Background
Langtang Valley, nestled in the Nepalese Himalayas near the Tibetan border, is home to around 4,500 Tamang and Tibetan people. In April 2015, a catastrophic 7.8-magnitude earthquake triggered an avalanche that buried Langtang Village under a sea of rock and ice. The disaster killed an estimated 310 people, including residents, tourists, and rescue personnel, with more than 100 bodies never recovered. The destruction and loss extended throughout the valley, leaving behind immense grief and uncertainty. Witnessing the devastation a year later, Trek Relief Founder Candice Young was moved to create a volunteer-led initiative focused on aid, sustainable rebuilding, and tourism revival through compassionate, service-minded travel.
The Mission
Since 2017, Trek Relief has returned to Langtang Valley for 14 volunteer trips, working alongside the local community to rebuild lives and restore hope. Volunteers helped remove rubble, rebuild family-run teahouses, and provide support to displaced families. Most notably, Trek Relief adopted and reconstructed the Komin Shyamey Wangphel Secondary School at the trailhead of the valley—a $50,000 project made possible through fundraising, donations, and volunteer labor. With guidance from local architects and leaders, the school was rebuilt with earthquake-safe standards and five classrooms, creating jobs and reviving educational access for the children of Langtang.
Project Impact
Langtang Valley: Rebuild a School
$134,281 Funds Raised
1
School Rebuilt & Supplied
6
Orphanages Rebuilt
3
Community Halls Rebuilt
69
Teahouses Rebuilt & Supported
116
Displaced Families Supported
1,460+
Pounds of Children’s Books Donated
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![2019 | Creating local jobs with the school rebuild in Langtang Nepal]()
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![Completed post-earthquake school rebuild in Langtang Nepal]()
2021 | Completed Komin Shyamey Wangphel Secondary SChool Rebuild
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![Nepali children receive donated books at school in Langtang Valley]()
2021 | Nepali children receive donated books at school in Langtang Valley
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![Volunteers distribute MPowered solar lights to local community in Nepal post-earthquake]()
2017 | Volunteers distribute MPowered solar lights to local community in Nepal post-earthquake
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![Displaced family assisted by post-earthquake relief efforts in Langtang Valley]()
2017 | Displaced family assisted by post-earthquake relief efforts in Langtang Valley
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![Oprhaned children saying thanks in LangtangValley Nepal]()
2017 | Orphanage rebuild supported by Trek Relief
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![Volunteer moves earthquake rubble for new school rebuild]()
2018 | Volunteer moves earthquake rubble for new school rebuild
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“When you combine a breathtaking adventure with a meaningful positive impact on communities in need, you get something that's more than just fun and exciting.
It's profound and life changing.”
— Marc M., 2019 Trip Participant
Past Trip Details
Langtang Valley School Handover Ceremony
There are currently no upcoming trips for this project.
Last Trip: Nov 27—Dec 8, 2021 | 12 days
General Itinerary
Nov 30: 4 PM welcome briefing followed by dinner in Kathmandu.
Dec 1: Volunteer work.
Dec 2: Volunteer work.
Dec 3: Volunteer work and fly to Pokhara at 11 AM, followed by a drive to Ulleri to start the Dhaulagiri trek.
Dec 4: Trek to Swotha village.
Dec 5: Trek to Khopra Ridge.
Dec 6: Hike to Holy Khair Lake, overnight stay at Khopra Ridge.
Dec 7: Trek to Tato Pani (Hot Spring).
Dec 8: Drive to Pokhara, overnight stay in Pokhara.
Dec 9: Fly back to Kathmandu.
Dec 10: Departure.
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ASAP: Please let us know your intent to join us by signing up below.
October 30, 2024: Donate/raise the deposit of $500.
November 15, 2024: Donate/raise the remaining minimum contribution of $3,000.
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There are currently no upcoming trips for this project.
Project Scope
The Langtang project focuses on providing infrastructure rebuild and financial relief through job creation and fair wages for communities deeply impacted by the earthquake.
A key milestone of the trip is the School Handover Ceremony, celebrating the completion of Komin Shyamey Wangphel Secondary School—rebuilt through the efforts of 81 Trek Relief volunteers across 13 trips. Additionally, volunteers will reconnect with our partners at The Small World, supporting their ongoing medical and food relief efforts with over $25,000 in funding.
Charitable Partner
The Small World is a locally led charitable organization rooted in Solukhumbu, Nepal—advancing girls’ education, removing systemic barriers, and empowering communities in alignment with Trek Relief’s mission and values.
U.N. Sustainable Development Goals
This Trek Relief Nepal project is aligned with the following:
