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GYC2810 - Teaching, trekking and conservation in Himalayas Country: India Cost: £3262.00 Cost Includes: The price includes insurance, accommodation, food and pickup from airport but does not include flight, kit or visas      Duration: 10 weeks Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7514 or

 

	This placement would suit... those who want to experience the great Himalayas and the people who live amongst them. This placement combines the leap’s unique combination of conservation, community and ecotourism giving a true insight into this remarkable country. A big adventure for those wanting to experience the majestic Himalayas. Live amongst the local Almora community helping set up a luxury camp for visiting tourists whilst completing local community and conservation projects. This placement offers a fascinating mix of conservation, eco-tourism and community projects: the three Leaps. A Himalayan experience This is an adventurous placement for those wanting to experience the majestic Himalayas. Our placement at Almora is in a stunning location in a verdant mountain valley deep in the Himalayas, and is one of the most beautiful places in India. It was the first British hill station in 1815. Uttaranchal is a newly-formed state in India, and houses some of the largest peaks of the Indian Himalayas and some of the most holy sites for Hindus. You will live amongst the local Almora community and help by setting up a luxury camp for visiting tourists whilst completing local community and conservation projects. Helping who? - Almora village community Helping how? Leap 1: Eco-lodge - Escort guests on mountain treks and cultural excursions. - Carry out tourism impact studies with the local communities. Leap 2: Community - Help families develop fresh water supplies and irrigation systems. - Help communities understand the importance of hygiene. - Build and develop community medical facilities. Leap 3: Conservation - Implement litter and deforestation programmes to protect the beautiful Himalayan valleys. - Study and protect the local culture and customs for future generations. Adventure - Trekking in the Himalayas - Fishing in the mighty rivers - Horse riding - Tiger safaris Group size: 10 - 12 volunteers per placement. Cost includes... UK - Interview, consultation and briefing - Organisation and preparation of entire placement from start to finish - Supporting travel documents including effective fundraising guide - Management, advice and 24-hour back-up and support In-country - Safety briefing and induction - Management and support by a professional placement manager and team leaders (ratio: one leader to eight volunteers) - Full payment to the host towards your in-country costs - 24-hour emergency back-up and support - Comprehensive travel and medical insurance including air repatriation - Donation to the community/conservation - Airport pick-up and transfer to and from the placement - Full board and accommodation - Park fees (if applicable) whilst working 0845 344 7514 The Leap: Don't just walk through life... take the Leap. Voluntary placements in Africa, South America, Asia and Australia, combining work in some of the most authentic safari camps/eco-lodges in the World, with effective and life-changing conservation and community projects. We are the only company to offer this fascinating mix of conservation, community and eco-tourism projects. Take the Leap on your own, with a friend or in a team. Flexible departure dates. 12-, 10- or six-week schemes including a Summer Team Leap.