Why a TEFL Course in Nepal?
‘Draped along the spine of the Himalaya, Nepal is a land of sublime scenery, time-worn temples, and some of the best hiking trails on earth. It's a poor country, but it is rich in scenic splendour and cultural treasures. The kingdom has long exerted a pull on the Western imagination…………………….’ - Lonely Planet.

A nation that is home to eight of the 14 highest mountains on earth, including Mt. Everest is unquestionably lofty in its bearing. The majestic Himalayan expanse coupled with an illustrious royal lineage has presented Nepal with a mystic quality that can hardly be resisted by any wanderer. Be it trekkers in pursuit of adventure trails or pilgrims on progress towards the antiquated temples preserved in quaint beauty; Nepal pulls all to its satiated core of activities. Nepal is as much in the swirling wheels of the Casinos as in the bustling bazaars. Compared to its neighbors, Nepal is a minuscule landscape which is uncommonly diverse. Touching ‘Sagarmatha’ (Mt. Everest) on the Chinese border Nepal rolls southwards to merge with the humid Terrais of the Indo-Gangetic lowlands. The nation is an enticing fusion of green paddy terraces and marshy grasslands, dense forests and glaciers, perennial rivers, springs and lakes.

The country has emerged out of a glorious long history of absolute monarchy that continued till 1990. Despite being a predominantly Hindu nation, Buddhism with all its glory and vigour has flourished and expanded in Nepal the birthplace of Gautama Siddharta or Buddha – the enlightened one. Religion and its elaborate practice has throughout been the crux of Nepalese lifestyle. Nepal’s artistic exuberance and deft craftsmanship has therefore found expressions in its exhibition of temples, shrines, architecture, fountains and innumerable religious objects. Paintings, bronze figures, jewellery, pottery of Nepal are touched with colour and intricacy that best describe the people. The inhabitants of Nepal are a motley mix of diverse ethnicities that include Tibetan speaking Sherpas of the North to the Darais and Kumhals of Terrai, fluent in Maithili and Bhojpuri dialect. But what connects all is the spirit of life, the festivities and imposing traditions that can so strongly be identified with Nepal.

A TESOL Program conducted by ATI in Nepal promises to transport you to the land of serenity in vivacity. The cultural diversity of Nepal complements the thorough technical learning that the TEFL learners acquire through the TESOL Program. The status of global acclamation that ATI’s TESOL enjoys guarantees to hone your teaching skills while you indulge in unbridled exploration of the land of magical multiformity.

The Kathmandu, Nepal location has correctly been chosen by American TESOL Institute especially for those who love wandering and exploring the world. This is a unique opportunity to travel to world’s one of the most adventurous location and at the same time earning a globally acclaimed TESOL certificate course which is going to be with you for the rest of your life. An intensive 4 week TESOL certificate course would inculcate in you the technical know how and empower you with the relevant knowledge required to prosper in the world of ESL teaching industry. The American TESOL Institute’s TESOL program in Nepal is designed in such a way to help its trainees acquire a TESOL certificate which is of international standard and widely recognized worlover. It gives you a chance to explore a new country which is so culturally rich by sharing its proximity with neighbouring country India; the name itself is enough to make it presence felt through out the world. Getting into a country like Nepal which is famous for unlimited adventure and breath taking scenario and acquiring an internationally recognized TESOL certificate which would open up plethora of job opportunities in front of you soon after the completion of the course, would undoubtedly give your career a new dimension.

What is the attraction of Kathmandu, Nepal?
Kathmandu – the capital and largest city of Nepal forms the nexus of all activities that pervade the Kathmandu Valley, at an approximate elevation of 1,300 meters. Kathmandu is a lively city that rightly stays in the thick of things. The snow clad mountains and the verdurous agricultural hills that fringes the city on all sides encircles a throbbing centre. What catch you instantly in Kathmandu are its carved rose-brick temples replete in archaic intricacies. The narrow alleys and the cobbled streets of the heritage city heave with all sorts of smell, sound, vehicles and pilgrims, trekkers and shops, eateries and handicraft sellers, beggars and monkeys – all jostling with each other. But what captivates is the imposing religious fervor that the city revels in. Temples and shrines of all dimensions and features crowd the streets of Kathmandu which is also the cultural, political and commercial centre of Nepal. However, the city that has been included in the list of cultural World Heritage Site melds culture with the concurrent and is also the perfect gateway to the wonders of the Himalayas.

What is in Kathmandu for you?
Temples, temples and more temples…….Kathmandu is the city of a quintessential Asian experience enveloped in a mythical aura. Its cobbled streets, bewildering alleys, ancient looking houses that stand plastered to the immediate neighbour and oblique eyed faces that peer out of the carved windows create and ambience that’s gripping. Life bubbles in every molecule of the city. All of Kathmandu’s offerings are sourced from its tradition, culture and religion – starting from the living goddesses and reincarnate lamas to the engraved prayer wheels and bronze Buddhas with their ornate head gears. The leading destination in Kathmandu is the Durbar Square for the Swoyambhunath Stupa, the Pashupatinath temple, Bouddhanath and Changunarayan.

The Durbar Square is a spirited congregation of temples, shrines, statues and courtyards erected by ancient monarchs of Nepal during 12th to 18th century. The walls of the Old Royal Palace here display a 17th century stone inscription composed in 15 different languages. Locally known as Hanuman Dhoka, the palace houses a museum celebrating king Tribhuvan’s lifeand works. The Swoyambhunath Stupa with its towering golden spire symbolizes the essence of Kathmandu. The origin of the Stupa is narrated in Buddhist legends. The white Bhimsen Tower (Dharahara) that resembles a minaret holds a tiny Shiva shrine on its top and poses to be an important landmark of Kathmandu. You may also explore the lanes of Freak Street whose history can be traced back to the hippy days of 1960’s and 70’s.

Kathmandu on the tourist map
Kathmandu’s appeal is not dependent upon its individual tourist locations. It is an all encompassing omnipresent ambience that distinguishes Kathmandu from its surrounding serenity. Life coexisting in multiple layers in Kathmandu forms an exotic intoxicating concoction that drags. However, Kathmandu can also be explored through the places considered as prominent tourist destinations. The Indrachowk square is the bustling market avenue that also contains the Akash Bhairab temple. The Freak Street lined up with inexpensive hotels, small lodges, taverns, eateries and trinket shops smells of the hippy era in Kathmandu. Thamel has flourished in the recent times as a popular tourist hub owing to its cluster of budget options for eating, lodging, shopping. The three-storied Annapurna temple demarcates Asan, a junction of six roads. The Balaju Water Garden located at a distance of 5 km to the north-west of Kathmandu is identified for its manicured beauty and a number of ponds filled with a variety of fishes. Kathmandu is also vibrant in the other locations like the five storied Pagoda temple of Kumbheswar, the Jagat Narayan temple with its spire, the terracotta layout of the Mahaboudha temple, the Siddha Pokhari water tank etc.

Transport Connectivity in Kathmandu
On the congested roads of Kathmandu that suffers a hectic traffic daily, hiring taxis is a cheaper and better option compared to renting a car. Taxi fare ranges between 20 to 150 rupees on meter. Buses are inexpensive but uncomfortable modes of transport. Oversized auto rickshaws called Tempos follow the bus routes and are marginally better than the buses, with a similar fare structure. However, the wisest way to explore the city and the valley is to walk or hire a mountain bike or ordinary bicycle or motorbike. Thamel, Rani Pokhari and Jhochhen are places where you can strike a decent deal.