Travel to the Spiti Valley this summer and participate in natural volunteerism

The Spiti Valley is 8,000 sq. kms and located at an altitude of 3,600 metres in Trans-Himalayan Himachal Pradesh.

Travel to the Spiti Valley this summer and participate in natural volunteerism
By Rashmi Hemrajani

Some call it responsible travel, some think of it as contribution, while some enjoy the very act of interacting, learning and helping others . Volunteer holidays also known as Volunteerism is gaining popularity in India. There are several programs to choice from including working with Orphans, Women Empowerment Programs, Health/HIV programs, Teaching English, Summer Volunteer Programs, Street Children programs and more. Join as an individual, as a group or even choose to volunteer in India with your family and share your pictures and experience with us.

High up in the mountains

Region: Spiti Valley

The Spiti Valley is 8,000 sq. kms and located at an altitude of 3,600 metres in Trans-Himalayan Himachal Pradesh. The warmth of the locals will add fun to your holiday, whether youfre on the back of a yak or on a mountain bike. Take a journey through time itself as you visit ancient Buddhist monasteries and fossils embedded for more than 500 million years. Spiti valley offers adrenaline-boosting adventures and soul seeking meditation under the guidance of the Spiti Lamas or Bhuchens. And the goodness doesnt end there; a holiday at Spiti helps the local community and the conservation of its fragile ecosystem. Minimum period of commitment: 4 days to 1 week, depending on the project.

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Nature of volunteering opportunities

Physical building of greenhouses and solar passive structures.

Volunteering with daily village activities.

Volunteering with various NGOfs day-to-day office work.
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Environment enthusiasts
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Mountain lovers

Volunteers with a medium fitness level.
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