Volunteering India offers an exciting opportunity for the volunteers with a combination of volunteer programs and weekend excursions in beautiful Kangra Valley in Himalayan Mountain Range in North India. Escape the summer heat and join this amazing summer program.
Palampur enjoys a very tourist friendly climate throughout the year. The summers are mild with occasional showers unlike the hot summers in the plains.
Program Location
The program is based in Palampur which is based 550 Km North of New Delhi in the State of Himachal Pradesh. The area is well known for its beautiful tea gardens and close proximity to Dharamsala, which is the regional home of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. Palampur is also close to the startup points of very interesting trekking routes through the Dhauladhar Mountain Ranges which are snowcapped mountains with ample scenic sites. Palampur is blessed with natural water streams flowing from the mountains besides thick forest cover, culture, and tradition promoted by the tribal herdsmen the Gaddis and also by the urban population which does not exceed 50,000 in this small hill city.
Palampur enjoys a very tourist friendly climate throughout the year. The summers are mild with occasional showers unlike the hot summers in the plains.
Program Location
Volunteers will be given 5 hrs working for 5 days a week at various day care centers and schools where volunteers can teach as well as take care of small children in the age group of 2years to 5 years.
Details of program are as follows.
Volunteers will be staying in the volunteer house during the program. During the weekend trips accommodation will be provided in hotels with all meals included. The volunteer house is located 4km from the city limit right in the scenic mountains to accommodate volunteers on a twin-sharing basis. All bed linens are provided and the house is fully equipped with all the comforts of home. The rooms are spacious with attached bathroom and basic amenities such as hot water, in house kitchen to make your stay as comfortable as possible. A local cook prepares delicious Indian food daily.
Program Cost for a single person – USD 855 per person
Program Cost for a person traveling with 2 – 4 people– USD 825 per person
Program Cost for a group of 5 or more people – USD 785 per person
Day 1
Orientation Session- Welcome to India, introduction to the program in Palampur, safety issues, basic culture and history about India. Also learn about your program schedule and tour program to follow.Day 2
Volunteer starts the work in field. A tentative schedule will be as follows:-- Morning Tea: - 8:00am
- Breakfast: - 9:00am
- Departure to work area: - 9.30am (preferably a day care center or a school)
- Lunch - 1pm to 2pm
- Evening tea - 3:30pm
- Field work preparation - 4pm onwards.
- Dinner: - 7:30pm
Excursions (included in the Program Cost)
A) Trip to Manali
The beautiful hill station of Manali lies in the Beas river valley and is one of the most popular tourist places in north India. Manali is located at a height of 6398ft and offers some spectacular views of the Himalayan mountain range. Volunteers will go on this trip on the first weekend of the program Volunteers Group while trekking in Manali on weekend trip A two day trip to Manali will be included in this package .- Duration - 2days / 1 night.
- Starting date - Saturday morning.
- Distance - Palampur to Manali (204 km)
- Departure time - 6 am
- Day 1 - Palampur to Manali (night stay)
- Day 2
- Manali sight seeing
- Hadimba Devi Temple
- Vashist Temple (Hot Water Spring)
- Solang Nala (Winter Sport Location)
- Local market trip (Manali)
- Return journey to Palampur.
B) Trekking trip to Triund
Two day trekking trip to Triund is included. Volunteers will go on this trip on the second weekend of the program. Details of program are as follows.- Duration - 2days / 1 night.
- Departure Time- Saturday 6 am
- Distance - Palampur to McLeodganj (50 km)
- Day 1
- Palampur to Mcleodganj (by car)
- Mcleodganj to Triund (2900metres) 9 km trek
- Night stay at Triund.
- Day 2
- Triund to laka Got (snowline 3350 meters)
- Back to Triund and Mcleodganj
- Mcleodganj to Palampur (by car)
c) Sightseeing Trip in Palampur
Sightseeing includes local visits at art gallery, old Shiva temple, Buddhist monastery. Details of program are as follows.- Duration - 1 Day
- Starting Time - 9 am
- Places to Visit:
- Baijnath Temple
- Andreta Art Gallery
- Visit to Tea garden and Tea factory
- Neugal Café
- Neugal River
Accommodation & Food
Program Cost for a single person – USD 855 per person
Program Cost for a person traveling with 2 – 4 people– USD 825 per person
Program Cost for a group of 5 or more people – USD 785 per person
An Application Fee of only USD 150 / GBP 101 is required at the time of application. This would confirm your spot and would be refunded if we are not able to provide placement in India.
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