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THE ‘ZEN’ LIFE

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About the project

THE ‘ZEN’ LIFE

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

FSL-India has been running workcamps all over India since 2001. Over the years, FSL-India has developed a strong network of local partners and local volunteers in the regions where we conduct our camps. In every workcamp, FSL-India works in partnership with local NGOs – since they are able to identify the problems and needs of the locality. This helps us achieve sustainability and a larger impact in the work that we do. Partnering with a local NGO also helps in reaching out to the local community. In addition, FSL-India works in various fields in cooperation with Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Women and Child Welfare, Ministry of Health, Education, Forest and Wildlife Departments and Local Self-governance Bodies.

💼 What the programme involves

The Camp The aim of the project is to provide sanitation and construct a safety wall for the schools and the community. You will help to provide a clean environment for the community, which is being affected by tourist influx and lack of waste management and watershed management systems. You will also create awareness on the Tibetan migrants and their culture. Activities: Weeks 1 & 2:  Promote eco-friendly practices  Renovation of school buildings and walls, wall painting, educational drawings (murals), teaching basic English  Cleanup activities at the waterfalls, creating awareness to the community and tourists to support responsible tourism, health and hygiene awareness and tree plantation to avoid landslides  Participation in Yoga class with professional instructor (only in Wk 1)

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation : At a rented guest house or hostel, with shared rooms. You will be provided with bunk beds. Toilets and bathrooms are separate, with shower facilities. Hot water will be made available. Food: South Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Safe, filtered water is available for drinking.

📍 About the location

Location: McLeod Ganj in Kangra district which is upper part of Dharamshala. Dharamshala is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, North India, 500 kms from Delhi Transport:  Nearest airport - Delhi international airport  Nearest railway station - Pathankot  Bus from New Delhi and other smaller cities of North India.  The meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheet

ℹ️ Additional information

The participation fee has to be paid on arrival to our Team Leader in Indian rupees.

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📅 Available sessions

FSL-WC-806

09/04/2018 → 29/04/2018

Closed
Volunteers registered 5 / 22
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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–65 years old

Solidarity donation

20000.00 INR ≈ 191 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India

India

🌍 Location info

Local currency

India Rupee (INR / ₹)

Exchange rate

1 INR = 0.009550 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

India Standard Time

Local time: 21:33 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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🗣️ Languages spoken

English Hindi