Gap Year India Expedition

India Travel and volunteering

We provide 6, 8 and 12 weeks Gap Year Project with a great cultural and volunteering experience of a lifetime. Out of the selected duration of the program the first 3 weeks would be absolutely for Indian expedition and the remaining weeks would be for volunteer work in Dharamshala region with some weekend excursion.

Gap Year Project: India Expedition (First 3 Weeks)
The India expedition is perfect adventure expedition in Asia. It combines travel, adventure and volunteer work, so this Gap Year is full of rewarding experiences and action. The India Expedition begins in Delhi with all its magnificent contrasts between old and new India. You will visit Gandhi Memorial, India Gate, and try out some of their famous markets. After Delhi it is onto Agra, to see the Taj Mahal's outstanding beauty. Tiger Safari at Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve Park will be seen enroute journey to Pink City (Jaipur). From Jaipur the journey starts to visit Sun City of Rajasthan (Jodhpur), and then to Jaisalmer with full night supported Camel Safari, you'll enjoy the outstanding atmosphere of desert.

Then you will take a journey to fascinating Pushkar with Ajmer sight seeing. Pushkar is one of India's most holy cities. You will take an overnight train from Aimer to Dharamshala, where you take a visit to McLeod Ganj and then to 3 days Himalayan Trekking adventure.

Gap Year Project: Volunteer Work
The volunteer work takes place in a small village near Dalai Lama city of Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh. Here, the group becomes part of the community by teaching or child care or women empowerment projects and taking part in any local festivals and celebrations. Volunteers can bring their own skills, resources and ideas to aid their volunteer activity, with suggestions for extra curricular activities welcomed. During the volunteering period on alternate weekends you will take a memorable trip to Golden Temple, Amritsar (5th weekend) and visit to Kullu-Manali including River Rafting (7th weekend).

At the end of Gap Year Project you will provide flight from Dharamshala to Delhi to catch a flight to home or volunteers are free to individual journey.

 

Age Limit: Participants on the program may be minimum 16 years old. Volunteer Work Location: Dharamshala Volunteer Work Options: English Teaching • Child Care Program Start Date: Winter: 10th January Summer: 10th May Spring: 10th September Application Fee: $200 The application fee secures your place on the program and it’s included in your total program fee. Duration & Cost: 06 weeks @ $3440 $2752 * 08 weeks @ $3690 $2952 * 12 weeks @ $3990 $3192 * * Given discounts are applicable for programs starting on 10 Sept 2010 Fees Include: Application fee Airport (Delhi) transfers Accommodation & meals All Hotel stays during the programme All transport during the programme A week long orientation at Jaipur office Assistance in work area All program relevant materials Delhi sightseeing Visit to Taj Mahal (Agra) Jaipur sightseeing during the orientation Visit to Ayurveda Resort including Kerala Massage Tiger Safari in Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve Park Camel Safari in Jaisalmer desert Jodhpur sightseeing Pushkar and Ajmer sightseeing Dharamshala and McLeodGanj Trip Himalayan Trekking Visit to Golden Temple Trip to Kullu-Manali-Rohatang Pass including River Rafting See other Volunteering and Travel program: • Work at Travel • Summer Program 2011 Request Volunteer Information Click here to receive comprehensive information on Gap Year India Expedition program.

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Choose your volunteer program and destination and then fill in the online application. The form will ask you about your personal information, choice of volunteering program, location, duration and others.
You can submit your deposit together with the application (optional) and Sankalp team will precede your application to further.