STUDENT TRAVELLERS
Dharamshala Program
Trip Details
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
21-Days Total
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Start and finish at New Delhi International Airport
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Director, Coordinators and field staff provided in package
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Full services available to visiting international faculty/staff at a nominal cost/day
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BE staff is 1:6 Ratio
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Fully supervised
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Dedicated home base for our groups only
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Gender segregated accommodations
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Curfew at night
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Translators/Interpreters included
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DEI trained staff
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No Public transportation used
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Community based and community driven
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Gender sensitive accommodations made on request
LECTURES & DEMOS
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Cooking classes – Indian and Tibetan food
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Bollywood night or kids plan a dance night
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Intro to Yoga/Meditation
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Lectures on Tibetan and Indian culture, history and current events
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Group activities and games by coordinators in their free times
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Introduction to Hindi and/or Tibetan
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Movie nights
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Daily guidance and checks provided by Director to students
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Optional participation available for daily chores with local staff
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Reflective time 4 times a week
ACTIVITIES & VISITS
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Day hike to Triund and nearby mountain villages
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Visit to local historical sites on the weekends
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Visit to Norbulingka College of Tibetan Arts
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Visit to the Dalai Lamas residence
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Amritsar visit at the beginning of the program
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Taj Mahal Visit with a guide at the end of the program
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
We have a wide choice of opportunities for participants to work with and learn about local efforts to address problems faced by our local communities. To narrow down the choices, we have our participants fill out a Skills and Interest Form. THis information enables us to suggest a smaller list to choose from. We design the program for at least 20 Hours a week (4 Hrs/day) of participating in a working CBO to get the most out of your experience. You will get paired with a local expert to develop your experience. Organizations may include:
Included Services
Airport transfers
All meals cooked in premises freshly, menu will be mixed
Laundry Service (twice in program)
All permits, entrance fees and tickets
Flights inside India
Feedbacks and evaluations of participants provided at end of program
Boxed lunches provided where needed
Excluded: International flights, Health Insurance, Donations on behalf of participants