Tour Types
India 2008
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Small Group
- Price range:
- Deposit: £200, Balance: £1173, Fundraising Challenge; £350
- Day range:
- 15 days
- Flights:
- Arranged , depart from a London airport.
- Country:
- India
- Location:
- India
- Tour type:
- Building hope and homes in India
- Group info:
- 10 – 12 people including a group leader
- Departures:
- 06 / 09 / 2008 – 20 / 09 / 2008
- Teachers discount:
- No
Highlights of this tour.
India grabs hold of all your senses and never lets go. From the Himalayas in the north to the spectacular beaches in the south it is a country of huge contrasts. Its ancient temples, landmarks and rivers provide a reflective contrast to the bustling cities and their overflowing traffic. More than a billion people live in this intense land. You will be helping to build one of these houses but on your rest days, you will be able to spend time with the local community, learning about India's fascinating cultural diversity and exploring some of the local ancient landmarks.
Example of the itinerary.
Saturday 6 September: Depart UK for India.
Sunday 7 September: Arrive India. Travel to local Habitat affiliate. Country specific orientation, including cultural information and an introduction to India.
Monday 8 September - Friday 12 September: Building days. During the week you will
be interacting with the local community and have the chance to learn about local culture, customs and community development.
Saturday 13 September - Sunday 14 September: Build on Saturday morning. Afterwards,
rest and explore the local countryside.
Monday 15 September- Wednesday 17 September: Building days.
Thursday 18 September - Friday 19 September: At leisure - spend the day exploring local
places and culture.
Saturday 20 September: Depart India; arrive UK.
(Exact dates are subject to flight availability and itinerary subject to change.)
The benefits you bring in making this journey.
Desperate poverty and appalling living conditions are found right across India. More
than 60% of the country's estimated 180 million dwellings are temporary or in a dilapidated condition. On this 15 day challenge you will be helping a family to build a home in India. Not only will you be helping to build a home, you will be helping a very poor community to live in safe and decent housing.
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