A program for the adventure seeking individuals to explore the beauty, culture and people in Rajasthan. Visit magnificent palaces, lakes, art villages. Enjoy the Rajasthani cuisine and living. Teach children in our outreach project. Help them build their confidence. Spend an unforgettable night in a desert under the stars. Enjoy a week of spiritual relaxation with yoga and meditation.
Camp Rajasthan
Rajasthan - India
Program
Living
Rajasthan
India
Program Description
In this program, participants will have an opportunity to directly impact growing and learning minds through community engagement. The participants work with hearing impaired children belonging to underprivileged families and also have the opportunity to work with local community children of Udaipur. You have to fulfill a small academical curriculum the school follows that comprises contemporary theories. And the evenings will be spent at the local outreach school or at our sports project, where they will be able to create fun activities for the kids and keep an order and follow curriculum for teaching.
Program Schedule
Week 1: Introduction, Orientation and cultural immersion
Week 2: Community Engagement
Week 3: Body and Mind week and departures
What’s included?
1. Free Airport pick up and transport Accommodation during our scheduled pick-up time
2. Certificate of participation and training upon completion of program
3. Introduction Program
4. Shared Accommodation at the Centre
5. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on all days, BBQ’s for the 14-day camp; BBQ’s for the 21-day camp
6. 5 days of community project each week (hours depend on each day, excluding introduction)
7. Transport to the projects
8. Indian Coordinator Support on all days
Not Included
1. Departures/ drop offs
2. Medical Insurance
3. Local sim cards
4. Extra expenses including all expenses relating to airline travel
5. Extra food and / all drinks
6. Optional/Weekend activities or activities outside the Program
Aims & Objectives
By joining this program, participants will have an opportunity to learn on community engagement platforms. Apart from the service aspect of the program, we also try and make it a fun experience for participants of all age groups. Our objective is to ensure that participants complete the duration of the program, with smiles all the way.
Schedule
Week 1
Day 1: Monday
The Participants will meet their coordinator at 9.00 am in the morning for an induction and information session. Information will be given about your stay in Udaipur, paperwork will be completed, house rules will be explained and tips about local culture will be provided, etc. Participants will then head off for a fun filled day, visiting the famous city palace, and witness a cultural dance concert.
Day 2: Tuesday
Participants will attend a language class to learn Hindi. They will also attend an art class to learn Rajasthani painting.
Day 3: Wednesday
Learn Indian cooking and visit a traditional Rajasthani village.
Day 4: Thursday
Today participants embark on a temple tour in the morning. They will be visiting 8th and 10th century temples at the outskirts of Udaipur. We return to the centre and in the evening, we take an overnight bus to Jaisalmer which is approximately 12 hrs for the desert experience.
Day 5: Friday
“An experience of a lifetime” Camping in the desert. Once in Jaisalmer, participants will have some time to refresh at the guest house. This is followed by sightseeing of Jaisalmer; to a 11th century fort, a jeep safari and a camel ride into the Thar desert, where participants will stay overnight. Participants are advised to pack sleeping bags and water bottles for this part of the trip. The coordinator will inform the group of all prerequisites. Tonight they camp in the desert under the stars.
Day 6: Saturday
Participants return from the desert to the guest house and spend time in the city of Jaisalmer, visiting a beautiful authentic Haveli and a lake which is considered to be the largest in Jaisalmer and other tourist attractions. Later this evening, they take an overnight bus back to Udaipur.
Day 7: Sunday
Sunday is your free day. You may wish to go out and explore.
Please note: Free day activities & transport not included
Week 2
Day 8-12: Monday to Friday
On Monday morning, the participants will be briefed on the project.
8.00 am – Breakfast
9.00 am – Participate in the renovation teaching project at the special school or at the community school.
You will be helping with the following tasks;
- Painting and beautifying the school campus.
- Restoration work
- light upkeep and tidying.
2.00 pm – teaching at the local outreach school or at our sports project.
Creating fun activities for the kids and keep an order and follow curriculum for teaching.
5:00 pm – Arrive at the center for a well-deserved rest
6.00 pm – Dinner
Day 13: Saturday
Participants can opt for a two day trip to Agra to Visit the Taj Mahal
Day 14: Sunday
Free day.
Week 3
Day 15-18: Monday to Thursday
Morning: Yoga Class
Afternoon : Lunch and Leisure
Evening : Group Activity
Participants will be taught yoga by a professional instructor throughout the Body and Mind week.
Day 19: Friday
Participants can opt for a two day tour of Jaipur, Ajmer / repeat Day 18.
Day 20: Saturday
Free day.
Day 21: Sunday
Departures:
To be arranged by the participants themselves. Airport drop off can be provided by at an extra cost.
Note: This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.
Participant Criteria & Requirements
Standard Requirements
Minimum age: –
Maximum age: –
Minimum English level: Basic
CRB required: On Signup
Passport copy required: On Signup
Resume copy required: No
Required qualification: None
Additional Requirements
All participants must be over 18 years of age unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
All participants will need to undergo compulsory training before undertaking certain activities. Training will be ongoing as new tasks arise.
All placements must be confirmed at least 4 weeks before starting date, after this period placement will be confirmed on a case by case basis only and extra charges may apply.
Certificates will be issued for the completion of this training and program participation only after placements have been successfully completed.
Participants should apply for Tourist visas, as the program is tourism oriented.
Bookings must be made at least 4 weeks before program starting date to confirm placements. After this, placements will be granted on a case by case basis only and with an additional surcharge.
Additional Equipment
Sturdy walking shoes
Thongs/sandals
Rain coat
Hat & sunscreen
Towel & toiletries
Swimming gear/beach towel
Water bottle
Flashlight
Camera
Backpack – no suitcases
Long pants and shirt/ clothes that can get dirty during project week
Location
The Royal city of Udaipur located in the state of Rajasthan is commonly called the Venice of the East and nicknamed ‘the city of lakes’ is located in the princely state of Rajasthan. Primarily known for its art and architecture, it has temples dating as far back as 950 AD and palaces dating back to the Rajput era. Fans of The Jungle Book and James Bond films may recognize Udaipur as the birthplace of Bagheera and the location for the Roger Moore starrer Octopussy. Drawing several million tourists a year, it has loads to offer in terms of art, architecture, culture and cuisine. With all of this and more, Udaipur is one of the cities everyone should visit at least once in their lives.
About the Accommodation
There is a mini library where you can read, a beautiful garden with a lawn to relax in and dining and living room areas where you can hang out with fellow participants.
Food Arrangements
The meals are a mix of Western and Indian food, consisting mainly of vegetarian dishes including rice and vegetables. You can expect to have a chicken dish about twice per week. You can also use the kitchen facilities to cook for yourself or eat out at any of the local restaurants.
Facilities
Our house is located Seven kilometers away from the city center, where you can find anything you might need.
The nearest ATM and supermarket are located 2 Km from our accommodation, we can help you get there and return.
Mandatory Orientation Day
On the Monday of your first week at this location, you will join our orientation day, to familiarize you with the surroundings as well as local culture. Your program will continue as usual from Tuesday onward throughout the rest of the week.
Schedule
- Welcome, introduction to India, House rules, Code of Conduct and handling of documents
- Witness a Rajasthani cultural dance concert
- Visit the local market, and a few supermarkets located close to our center. You can also utilize this time of the day to exchange your currency or purchase any of the essential items you might need during your stay.
Activities & Events
No scheduled activities outside the program.
Sights & Surroundings
Jaisalmer, a gigantic sandcastle that remains inhabited and has mesmerized people from all over the world. With ninety-nine bastions, the castle encircles shops, a palace and more.
Pushkar, a Hindu pilgrimage town that is set around a holy late and home to one of the few Brahma temples, over fifty bathing ghats and over 400 temples. The main street is a long bazaar, where you can find any souvenir you can think of to bring back home.
Jodhpur, dubbed “The Blue City” for its blue-tinted edifices, Jodhpur is considered an architectural masterpiece due to its ever-photogenic streets and Mehrangarh, a magnificent fort that towers over the town.
Jaipur, a colorful and flamboyant city made famous by the Hawa Mahal, a pink-toned building that towers over the main bazaar and was historically built for royal women to be able to see festivals without being on the streets.
Ajmer, famous for its Islamic heritage and for containing one of India’s most important Muslim pilgrimage centers. In Ajmer, you’ll be able to find examples of Muslim architecture such as the Jain golden temples.
Transportation
From this location we do not provide free transport to other locations.
Quick Facts
Name: Republic of India (BhΔrat GaαΉarΔjya)
Population: 1.252 billion
Capital: New Delhi
Language: Hindi, English and 22 other officially recognized languages
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Time zone: UTC +5:30
Country Information
India is known for its pyramid-like temples, its colorful streets and it’s crowded cities. This country represents one of the most vivid and the largest cultures in the world. From the golden triangle of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra to the coast where Ayurveda medicine was born, India offers a 360 degree journey through the most magical of lands. Known for being the second most populated country in the world, India will show you the faces of thousands of Hindu gods in its very vast collection of temples all throughout the country. The land of colors and smiles is ready to take you on your next adventure whether road tripping or helping out in local communities, this sub-continent will amaze your senses. India will shift the way you see the world.
India’s literacy rate is around 60% for women and 80% for men. The principal language is Hindi and English is also commonly used in all major cities. New Delhi, the capital of India, is what many would call the real deal when travelling through the country. It is one of the biggest and most populated cities in the whole world with up to 25 million citizens. New Delhi is known for its amazing cuisine and its new modality of “street food”, which means restaurants with every specialty you can imagine are available to you all throughout the city! Chennai is another of the biggest cities in India, known as the “Detroit of India” for its automobile industry. If you are looking for a quieter spot Kerala is the centre of lifestyle, art, architecture, language and literature in all of the country!
Climate
India is so vast that climatic conditions in the far north have little relation to those of the extreme south. While the heat is building up to breaking point on the plains, the people of Ladakh, in the Himalaya, will still be waiting for the snow to melt on the high passes.
India has a three-season year – the hot, the wet and the cool. Generally, the best time to visit is during winter (November to February) although there are regional variations.
Summer (hot): The heat starts to build up on the northern plains of India from around February, and by April or May it really heats up. In central India temperatures of 45 °C and above are commonplace. Later in May, the first signs of the monsoon are visible in some areas – high humidity, violent electrical storms, short rain-storms and dust storms that turn day into night. The hot season is the time to leave the plains and retreat to the hills, and this is when Himalayan hill stations are at their best (and busiest). By early June, the snow on the passes into Ladakh melts and the roads reopen.
Monsoon (wet): When the monsoon finally arrives, it does not just suddenly appear. After some advance warning, the rain comes in steadily, generally starting around 1 June in the extreme south and sweeping north to cover the whole country by early July. The monsoon doesn’t really cool things down: at first hot dry and dusty weather is simply replaced by hot, humid, muddy conditions. Even so, it’s a welcome relief, not least for farmers who face their busiest time of year as they prepare fields for planting. It doesn’t rain solidly all day during the monsoon, but certainly rains virtually every day and the water tends to come down in buckets for a while followed by the sun. The main monsoon comes from the southwest, but the southeast coast is affected by the short and surprisingly wet northeast monsoon, which brings rain from mid-October to the end of December.
Winter (cool): Finally, around October, the monsoon ends for most of the country, and this is when most tourists visit. Generally, it’s not too hot and not too cool (although in October it can still be surprisingly humid in some regions). Delhi and other northern cities become quite cold at night in December and January. It certainly becomes cold in the far north. In the far south, where it never gets truly cool, the temperatures become comfortably warm.
Culture
Hinduism is a big part of the story and construction of Indian culture. India is known for its distinctive arts such as architecture, literature and performing arts but in the modern era it has shifted towards the film industry. Bollywood is followed by the Middle East, South Asia and even Russia! Their movies are known for its musical intake and beautiful stories and characters, all, native Indian. One of the things that characterize India the most is its caste system; this model includes the old tradition of arranged marriages and very traditional family values throughout castes and the country. Don’t miss a cricket match when you visit! It is the nation’s favourite sport and a beloved pastime in the country.
Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism and Zoroastrianism are the major religious communities in the country. According to the 1990 census, Hindus constitute about 83% of the population followed by Muslims with 11% and Christians with 2%. Sikhs constitute about 1.6 %. Buddhists 0.6% Jains 0.3% and Zoroastrians (Parsees) 0.085%, of the 1 billion population. The rest constitute other minor religions. The population of all the 6 major religions has increased but Jainism has increased only marginally. India is a land of bewildering diversity. It is a jigsaw puzzle of people of every faith and religion, living together creating a unique and colorful mosaic. There is a festival for every reason and season. Many festivals celebrate the various harvests, signifying great historical figures and events while much express devotion to the deities of different religions. Every celebration revolves around rituals of prayer, seeking blessings, exchanging goodwill, and decorating houses, wearing new clothes, music, dance and feasts.
Transportation
The Indian railways are one of the largest undertakings in the world. The network covers a distance of over 60,000 Km. Road covers 5.5 million kilometers and over 10,000 km of inland navigable waterways. Using rail and bus services, one can reach almost any point on the Indian map though not always on time. All large cities are also connected with domestic air services.
Buses operate frequently to all smaller towns to/from major cities. There are also inter-state buses that take you from one city to the other (non stop). Before booking your bus tickets, always check the time it would take from one point to the other. For the local buses, you buy the ticket once you get on. For the lines that go between cities you will have to book and pay in advance.
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