Northern India Volunteer & Tour - Bespoke trip for groups of 10+

  India

Agra,  Delhi,  Jaipur

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks and 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Many dates available for bespoke group requests

Description: Travel from Delhi to the foothills of the Himalayas to assist on a variety of projects before experiencing the wonders of the Golden Triangle, comprising the three famous cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, on this tour through Northern India. Witness the natural beauty of the mountains before visiting the man-made wonders of the Taj Mahal and the Amber Fort.

The volunteer project
You will be working alongside a local NGO endeavouring to create opportunities for the rural communities in the foothills of the Himalayas. These communities suffer from poor health, a low standard of primary education and rely heavily on agriculture for their income. You will be either teaching, or assisting, at a local school in Almora, helping in a local hospital or assisting in a herbal plantation unit where you'll have the opportunity to learn about, and help in, manufacturing products from the local herbs found in the Himalayan foothills. If you have a particular skill that you would like to share we will endeavour to ensure that your requests are met.

Highlights:
    * Do something different - small group discovery adventure travel
    * Make a difference - volunteer in India in the foothills of the Himalayas
    * Explore Old and New Delhi
    * See breathtaking panoramic views
    * Experience enticing Almora and its rich cultural heritage
    * Sightseeing tour of Agra and the enchanting Taj Mahal
    * Visit Jaipur and its pink Amber Fort by elephant
    * Carbon offset responsible tourism
    * Great trip for an organisation's corporate or charity challenge

Qualifications: No requirements, specific skills, education or certifications are necessary to book - just a desire to do something different and make a difference.

Only people permitted to work with children unsupervised (and who can supply the relevant paperwork to prove this) will be permitted to work unsupervised with children on our projects - and then at the discretion of those who run the projects.

Cost in US$: from 2300

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Anyone can be eligible although we are not targeted at the student "gap year" long term placement market. Our holidays are for anyone who wants to use their vacation time to have a great time and do something positive, altruistic and with a purpose.

Age Range: 18-80

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to India in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 8-12

Application Process Involves:

• Other

Different Travel's Mission Statement: We are a volunteer and adventure travel and tourism group specialist, set up in the wake of the Asian Tsunami on 26th December 2004, offering bespoke group challenges and volunteer opportunities to work alongside local people on international development projects abroad combined with responsible travel and great accommodation. We make sure we work to meet the needs of the communities who welcome us into their world - and at the same time offer our travellers amazing experiences which will stay with them a lifetime.

Year Founded: 2004