GRASSROOTS - COMMUNITY SERVICE, WILDLIFE, AND CULTURE IN INDIA

Travel to India for a program of community service and cultural immersion, to spend time in the tiger regions of the country, as well as explore some of the most historic and culturally rich cities.  You will get an opportunity to visit and interact with under privileged children in the acclaimed NGO “Adharshila”. Adharshila (Adhar: foundation, shila: stone) is a recently formed NGO located in New Delhi whose mission is to  the upliftment of the underprivileged section of society by striving to empower and enable them, especially women, through vocational training programs, social justice initiatives, advocating human rights, counselling and awareness workshops. This tour will also give a fascinating experience of India's wildlife offering something different for those who want to become involved in ongoing tiger and wildlife conservation programmes and learn more about the ongoing work happening on the ground to preserve the delicate ecosystems of the parks. During the trip you will search for tigers and their prey in Ranthambhore, one of India's premier national parks and has been the stage for many books, films and documentary on tigers. Meet park rangers and experts behind the research projects and conservation programmes.  You will also be visiting four UNSECO world heritage declared monuments in Delhi, Jaipur and Agra.   EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE: Cycling

Explore the lanes of Old Delhi on a morning cycling tour 

Tour of the private quarters of the City Palace in Jaipur 

Cooking demonstration and meal with a local family in Delhi or Jaipur.
Street food walk in Delhi or Jaipur 

Block Printing workshop in Jaipur

Walking tour of Jaipur in the morning to witness the city awake 

Visit the SHEROES café in Agra that employs acid attack survivors
Visit the wildlife SOS Elephant rescue centre in Agra