India Experience

An unforgettably adventurous and cultural experience! This 4 week trip will squeeze in the best of India from the historical wonders of Jaipur to the beaches of Goa and the deserts of Himachal Pradesh!

General Info

Week 1

Giving a whole new meaning to sightseeing, your first week will take in India Gate, Parliament House and a trip to a Sikh temple in New Delhi including, the Taj Mahal in Agra and Amber Fort and a camel safari in Jaipur, phew!

Week 2 and 3

After a temple-tastic tour of the steps to the Holy Lake and creator God for the Hindu’s, Lord Bramha’s temple in Pushkar, it’s time to take your pick of two amazing options in the Himachal Pradesh region;

Volunteer option- Spend your mornings chilling out and toning up with professional yoga sessions, master the art of Indian cooking and choose to work with assist with childcare, community development and renovation projects!

Adventure option-Get taste of local life in Dharamsala, home to the Dalai Lama and strap on you hiking boots for13 km mountain trek through beautiful forests and landscapes, with a panoramic view of the Himalaya to reward you at the top!

Week 4

Two more choices for your final week in Goa:

Volunteer option- Get to know the locals and lend a hand with education, care and organising fun activities at before taking a well deserved break on Goa’s work famous beaches!

Adventure option- Blaze a trail through Goa with trips to Palolem Beach, Cotiago Wildlife Sanctuary, an Indian Spice Plantation and The Dudhsager Falls with a few days left for relaxing on the sand before you jet home!


What's included?

* Pick up from Delhi airport
* Some meals
* Excursions and activities as stated in programme itinerary
* English speaking local guide
* Train tickets in sleeper category as per programme itinerary
* Local transport as part of your planned itinerary to volunteer work or activities

What's not included?

* International Flights
* Travel Insurance
* Tourist Visa
* Telephone calls/Internet use

Benefits:

Prices range depending on activity and duration. Volunteering starts from £389 for 2 weeks, Adventure Travel starts from £799 for 2 weeks and our Paid Work options start from £299 for up to 12 months. All trips come with, accommodation, some food, transfers, support and back up in-country and 24/7 emergency contact numbers. Before you leave full comprehensive information is provided through an Online Accounts and our expert travel advisers are always available to give help and advice.

Requirements:

There are no specific qualifications or requirements needed to take part on this trip. We do however require that all travellers have a sense responsibility for other travellers, project staff and local community and most importantly... a sense of fun and adventure!

Info

Activities:

Gap year / Career break / Travel Tours / Childcare Work / Orphanage Work / Community Projects

Location:

Various locations across India

Countries:

India

Duration / Dates

Duration:

4 weeks

Start Dates:

Real Gap Experience offer gap years, career breaks and adventure travel from 2 weeks to 2 years with weekly/monthly departures for most trips that aren’t dependant on seasons or weather to operate. Set departure dates means you’re always together with other young like-minded travellers and making new friends is guaranteed.

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