Your Typical Itinerary
Days 1-2
On arrival in Delhi you will stay overnight and then be
transferred to Agra the next morning.
Day 3
The day will start with a group visit to the Taj Mahal. In the
afternoon the group will proceed to the project.
Day 4
Today there will be an introduction to the village and
project orientation.
Days 5–9
This time will be spent taking part in the work allocated
to you at the village. You will have the chance to take part in an evening cookery
workshop.
Days 10–11
Rajasthan volunteers: You will be taken on a two-
day/one-night excursion to Ranthambore National Tiger Reserve, which includes two tiger
safaris.
Himachal volunteers: You will go on a two-day/one-night trip to
Amritsar, the holiest town of Sikh religion. Visit the Golden Temple and border closing
ceremony, between India and Pakistan, at Wagah.
(Please note: Ranthambore Park is closed from July-September. During
these months an alternative trip to Jaipur will be arranged).
Days 12–14
Working at the village.
Days 15–16
For people on the two-week programme there will be a
village meeting and farewell before returning to Delhi. On Day 16, the group will arrive in
Delhi to fly home or continue on their trip.
People on a three-week programme will continue working.
Days 17–18
Rajasthan volunteers: The group will go on a two-
day/one-night trip to the Hindu religious town of Pushkar, where you can enjoy a camel ride
in the spectacular desert surroundings (for three-week participants only).
Himachal volunteers: You will be taken on a two-day/one-night excursion
to McLeod Ganj, home to the Dalai Lama and base of the Exiled Tibetan government (for three
-week participants only).
Days 19–21
Working at the village.
Days 22–23
For your final day at the village you will attend a
village meeting to say goodbye before returning to Delhi and flying home (or continue with
independent travelling).
Please note: Itineraries and activities are subject to change.
