Take a gap year in India for diverse gap year travel experiences and worthwhile volunteer projects.
Areas of India greatly need volunteer work, a lot of the region remains extremely poor. Volunteer in India to give invaluable help to children and adults in deprived communities. There are many different volunteer India travel projects on which you can offer your help and skills.
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Make a real difference to the lives of people in Himalayan India. Your work in orphanages, day centres and schools will have a direct impact and will be much appreciated. Cultural activities and a trip to the Taj Mahal included.
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Combine trekking, a stay in a tribal village, a yoga course and volunteering with children or adults. You’ll get a real taste of India and help areas that haven’t benefited from international money.
Work in a school, a childcare centre or a school for children of snake charmers! Your time in any of these places will be rewarding and gratefully received. Excursions including camel and tiger safaris are included.
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Give some much-needed help to social or labour projects in Indian villages. You might carry out restoration work or raise awareness of AIDS, and will get a real feel for village life. Trips to top attractions are included.
If you are seeking a rewarding and meaningful experience set in a fascinating country rich in colour and culture, why not volunteer with children in Rajasthan’s beautiful ‘Pink City’ Jaipur.
Carry out work that will benefit an entire Indian community. Your role will be to empower an isolated community and give them the means to tackle poverty, social stigma and lack of education.
A varied programme that sees volunteers working on childcare projects in the Rajasthan Desert then on a community project near Goa’s beautiful beaches. You’ll change people’s lives while soaking up the scenery. Cultural activities included.
Animal lovers can play an active role in caring for mistreated cats, dogs, monkeys, camels and other creatures. Your duties could also include touring with the animal ambulance, manning the rescue hotline and helping with the vaccination programme.
Discover why so many travellers love this part of the world! Volunteer in India, spend eight weeks in Thailand and work with the wildlife in Malaysia. You’ll get to see things many people miss.
Experience India from different angles, through the sights of Delhi, the ‘yoga city’ of Rishikesh, the Taj Mahal, pink Jaipur, a tiger safari, a volunteer placement in West Bengal and more.
Countries don’t come much more colourful or chaotic than India. On this tour, we show you the
hustle and bustle, in Delhi and Jaipur, but also the tranquil and serene spots, like the Taj Mahal
and the Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary.
See the best that Southern India has to offer with this fantastic tour! Starting and finishing in Kovalam, you will experience the best beaches, the backwaters of Kerala, ancient temples and stunning National Parks with a group of like minded travellers.
Immerse yourself in India’s multitude of different religions and cultures on this tour from Delhi to Kolkata. You will visit famous pilgrimage centres and religious sites during this unique tour of some of the most fascinating places in India.