South Asia: Summit - Hiking the Himalayan Trails In the remote mountains there are many unreached people groups. Millions are untouched by the transforming impact of the gospel, simply because no one has taken it there, yet! Time spent on trek will help you see, and be a part of, what God is doing to expand His Kingdom to the least reached peoples of the Himalayas. When you join Summit for five or nine months, a significant part of your time is spent in the mountains. Treks are varying in length from one to three weeks. While travelling in pairs through the villages, you will hand out books, share the gospel and sleep at local homes. You can pray for people and encourage and support our local workers too. Dates Cost (excluding flights, insurance & any necessary vaccinations) Apply by 9 month option - August 2024 Sunday, 25 August 2024 - Wednesday, 28 May 2025 £6,465 30 June 2024 Ages 18+ Suitable for Ministry Details Your first month will have a set schedule with practical teachings, language study, Summit outreaches, team activities, and a short trek. This will prepare you for trekking. We have weekly Bible studies and on most weekends we attend a local church. Five month members will be sent on trek four times. Participant Profile You are ready and most welcome to join when you: have a basic understanding of English language; will be flexible with any changes or circumstances and are passionate about sharing His truth with others. Accommodation Your new home will be in the nation’s capital. Together with other international team members you share a flat and live close to where the rest of the team lives. You will be responsible for practical things like shopping, cooking and cleaning. On trek, you will stay at local homes or churches. Be prepared to sleep on whatever you bring or whatever is provided for you. Food Local Asian food will be served, especially during trekking (lots of rice!). Be ready to enjoy the food served for the team. Please advise of dietary restrictions. Travel You are responsible to arrange and pay your own flight. We will pick you up at the airport. All other travel within the country will be taken care of. Unfortunately it's not possible to stay longer, as your visa will expire. Please do not book any flights unless you have received an official acceptance email from the Short Term Missions team. Health Participants will need to be in good health both physically and emotionally. Be prepared for bumpy bus rides, long hikes in mountainous areas and interaction with local people. Please inform us if you have any health issues. Visa Please check with your local OM office or the nearest embassy for visa requirements. Majority of nationalities can get visa upon arrival. Notes Applicants must be 18 or over. This placement is tailored towards participants aged 18-45. Price excludes flights, insurance, visa & any possible vaccinations and is subject to change according to the exchange rate and will be finalised 2 months before you go. As part of our Safeguarding policy, you may require a valid enhanced DBS certificate, which may cost an additional £15. We highly recommend you join OM in the UK’s Getting into Gear weekend (GiG) which you can attend either 26-28 April 2024 or a weekend in October (dates tbc). This is a weekend of training and orientation which will be conducted in Shropshire and will cost an additional £75. There is an information packet available after accepting your application. This will contain all the necessary details about what to bring and not to bring. To apply, please use the button below to request an application form and note which option you would prefer. We will then send you the relevant application form. Taking the Next Step I'm ready to apply I've got a question Return To All Outreaches Manage Cookie Preferences