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Free 2009/2010 brochure

India Himalaya Volunteer and Adventure

Trip code: INHP

Based in a beautiful region of North India, the Himachal Pradesh volunteer programme is an excellent placement if you wish to work and travel India, discovering regions often overlooked by other backpackers.


Overview
from £1199
Location:

Himachal, India

Duration & Price:
from £1199. Full price list
Deposit:

£195 (balance due 12 wks before departure)

Accommodation:

Included

Meals:

Included

Dates:

2010: Aug 30; Sept 27; Oct 25; Nov 22; Dec 20.
2011: Jan 17; Feb 14; Mar 14; Apr 11; May 9; Jun 6; Jul 4; Aug 1; Aug 29; Sep 26; Oct 17; Nov 14; Dec 12

Volunteer group in Himachal Pradesh


Programme Details

You can volunteer in India on a number of different community projects including education, orphanages and childcare. With each of these community volunteer placements, you will be able to work with and help under-privileged children.

The support system we have in place ensures that your volunteer placement is interesting and varied as well as using your skills to the communities' best advantage. International volunteers have made a direct impact on the region and the work with the Indian communities has benefited many disadvantaged people.

  • Teach in India volunteer placement
  • Childcare in India volunteer placement
  • Special Needs School volunteer placement
  • Orphanage in India volunteer placement

What’s Included in the Programme

  • Personally met at Delhi airport
  • One-day visit to Taj Mahal
  • A selection of volunteer projects
  • All meals and accommodation (Delhi- just breakfast)
  • All transport between projects, sightseeing, excursions and airport transfers
  • Detailed orientation and sight seeing tour of Jaipur
  • Trekking in the Himalayas for two nights and two days with overnight camping inclusive of all meals and necessary gear.
  • Two-day, one-night excursion to Amritsar, the holy city of Sikh religion (eight-week option only)
  • Dedicated on-site assistance from English speaking guides
  • Free workshop lesson: Yoga or Indian cooking (one workshop on four-week option and two workshops on eight-week option)
  • Use of facilities including, DVD player, stereo, television, board games and internet and telephone
  • Free time to explore local area and assistance with planning independent excursions
  • All material required for various activities during the volunteer work like colour pens, paper, sports equipment etc

What’s not included in the Programme

  • Tourist Visa
  • All items of a personal nature such as gifts, clothes etc
  • Flights
  • E-mail and telephone calls made
  • Personal insurance cover for the duration of your placement

Prices and Durations

India Himalaya Volunteer and Adventure - Himachal Pradesh - 4 weeks £1,199
India Himalaya Volunteer and Adventure - Himachal Pradesh - 8 weeks £1,699

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