Kathmandu: For this summer, Nepal will welcome 200 young people from Spain and other countries as the landscape of Ruta Inti, a cultural and educational expedition that has become one of the largest youth adventure and learning programs in the Spanish-speaking world.
The expedition will take place in Asia. Under the title “Echoes of the Himalayas”, the participants will spend 28 days travelling across Nepal, learning about the country’s history, cultures, communities and natural heritage through direct experience and cultural exchange. The journey will begin in Kathmandu on July 14 and will take participants for four weeks through three of Nepal’s most emblematic regions: Kathmandu Valley, Mustang and Chitwan. During its itinerary, the expedition will visit places such as Bhaktapur, Simpani, Lamjung, Pokhara and Lubra.
Ruta Inti stated that throughout the expedition, participants will explore the historical and spiritual heritage of Kathmandu Valley, discover the unique Himalayan landscapes and traditions of Mustang, and experience the biodiversity and environmental importance of Chitwan. Through workshops, lectures, field activities and interaction with local communities, the young participants will gain a deeper understanding of Nepal’s rich cultural and geographical diversity.
According to the organizers, Nepal was chosen not only for its extraordinary landscapes, but also for its unique position as a meeting point of cultures, religions, traditions and ways of life. “Many young Europeans know Nepal through the Himalayas, but we want them to discover a much deeper reality: its people, its heritage, its history and its cultural diversity,” said the Ruta Inti expedition team. “This journey is an opportunity for hundreds of young people to learn directly from Nepal and to build lasting connections with the country and its communities.”
The expedition represents a milestone for the organization, becoming the first Spanish academic expedition to develop a program of this scale in Asia. Since its creation, Ruta Inti has organized educational journeys across Europe, Africa and the America, bringing together more than 1,200 young participants
Lastly, the organization stated the program combines adventure, cultural immersion and environmental education through what organizers describe as a “travelling university”, where learning takes place not only in classrooms but also through daily experiences, dialogue and coexistence. The 2026 edition is supported by several Spanish public institutions and universities. Journalists from major Spanish media outlets will accompany part of the expedition, helping introduce Nepal’s cultural and natural heritage to audiences across Spain.
