Gap Year India Expedition Program
We provide 6, 8 and 12 weeks Gap Year Project with
a great cultural and volunteering experience of a lifetime. For each
duration of the program the first 3 weeks would be absolutely for
Indian expedition and the later weeks of selected duration for would
be 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 night 4 days Himalayan Trekking.
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-Rohatang Pass 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.
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Program Overview |
| Volunteering Project Location :
Dharamshala |
| Volunteer Work Options:
English & Computer Teaching or
Child Care |
| Age Limit: Participants on the
program may be minimum 16 years old. |
Program Start Date:
Winter: 10th January
Summer: 10th May
Spring: 10th September |
Duration and Cost:
06 weeks @ $3440 $2752 *
08 weeks @ $3690 $2952 *
12 weeks @ $3990 $3192 *
* Given discounts are applicable for programs
starting on 10 Sept 2010 |
| Cost includes |
Cost excludes |
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 programme relevant materials
Delhi sightseeing
Visit to Taj Mahal (Agra)
Jaipur sightseeing during the orientation
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 including River Rafting
Flight back to Delhi from Dharamshala
Drop off at Delhi airport |
International Airfare
Visa Fee
Insurance
Travel Insurance
Meals during the tours
Internet Access
Phone calls
Mobile Phone |
| How to apply and signup: |
| Fill out and submit the application
form and when your application is approved, you will receive a
request money email to deposit $200 as an application fee.
See detail |
Apply
Now
Submit the form below for comprehensive information on this project
IMPORTANT
Incase you have sent a request by the above form and
have not received any response within 24 hrs then please
contact at
volunteersindia@live.com
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