Ladakh

Teaching: India, a major economic superpower continues to face stern challenges in the public education sector. It is still ranked 161 on the World Education index with a literacy rate of only 54.27 %. The major reasons for the low literally rate is the very high drop our rate of students, shortage of infrastructure and poor level… Read More

Working with Monks and Nuns: Our program working with the monks and Nuns is based in Ladakh and involves working in monasteries and nunneries which are specially setup to impart the monastic as well modern secular education to child monks and nuns. Monastic way of life is an important and integral part of Buddhism, which has been preached for ages. … Read More

Depending upon project requirements accommodation in Leh is either typical Home stay in Leh city or Hostel/Guest House at Project location. Home stay gives the volunteers a chance to experience the local culture, traditions and Indian way of life. Home cooked delicious India food is a bonus. Home stays are very basic unlike what volunteers are used to and volunteers generally share room/bathroom with fellow volunteers. Toilets may be open pit (Eco Toilets). Host families are carefully selected by us on the basis of their ability to handle and host international volunteers but because of the cultural difference settling in needs some adjustments. It is a wonderful experience for anyone who really wishes to enjoy and explore India on a deeper level than the general tourist.

Accommodation at Project site is with the Girls/Boys Hostel where volunteers have a private room to themselves. Rooms are very basic with a private or shared bathroom. Female volunteers have an option of staying at the nunnery at project site with a private room where as male volunteers can stay at the Monastery for Child monks.

Ladakh is famous for its preserved Buddhist traditions and volunteers are encouraged to learn and experience the same. Our program in Ladakh includes Local sightseeing, orientation to the life, greetings and customs to help volunteers settle in. We have also included into our program 4 – 5 times a week Yoga and Meditation lessons. These are specially included to give our volunteers a chance learn and experience the rich culture of India. Yoga classes are beginner level. Apart from our program inclusive activities Volunteers can take part in meditation camps/retreats, yoga course, Tibetan cooking, Ayurveda etc. Leh is flooded with people from all across India offering various courses and programs for volunteers to participate in.

Volunteers generally spend the weekends relaxing, shopping and exploring the city of Leh and its nearby sights. Some of the famous tourist spots are Leh Palace, Thiksey Gompa, Khardungla Pass, Shey, Hemis. Ladakh has plenty of options for adventure lovers. White Water Rafting and Trekking : Ladakh is also one of the most famous destinations for for White water rafting and trekking in India. Volunteers are also encouraged to visit the nearby cities which are of great cultural and Spiritual Importance : Lamayuru, Alchi, Hundar, Likir, Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri etc. Volunteers who are spiritually inclined can participate in weekend Meditation camps. Our program coordinators are always willing to help, plan and organize your weekends.

Lobazang Visudhda: Or Visudha as he prefers to be called has been managing our volunteers in Ladakh for the past 4 years. Very popular in Leh, he is a Social Worker, Politician, Practicing Buddhist, adventure enthusiast and Travel Consultant. He is the founding member of many NGO’s in Ladakh and still plays a key role in their day to their functioning. Very spiritual, he loves conversation on Karma and Buddhist and is often seen teaching the traditions of Buddhism to our volunteers. Apart from managing our volunteers in Leh, He also runs an alternate travel company.