TIBETAN CULTURE AND SOCIAL DEV.

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India Art Culture Education Social work Teenagers Art Culture +4 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

RUCHI is a not for profit organisation committed to sustainable development since 1983 in the hilly areas of northern India state of Himachal Pradesh

💼 What the programme involves

During 1st week volunteers would join us in our headquarter which is based at a rural location where they have opportunity to live and amp; experience a typical mountain village culture, their lifestyle and during process join our ongoing initiatives like NFE, women empowerment, NRM (Protection of fresh water sources), organic farming etc. They will also enjoy the opportunity to witness and participate in Holi festival (Festival of colours) during this week.During 2nd week the group would move to Mcldganj in Dharamshala which is a touristic town and also Secretariat of Tibetan Government in exile. Over here they would visit Tibetan, monasteries, museum, schools and join language classes with Tibetan monks. There is a likelihood that we may take up some cleanliness work or some other activity. Otherwise, this week will be more of touristic and culture sharing.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will live in shared accommodation in both places. The minimum basic amenities will be available. Vegetarian food will be served but in the town you will have access to non-vegetarian meals as well. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals and self-management is required.

📍 About the location

(1st week) RUCHI Campus at village, Bandh of Solan district and (2nd week) in the town of Mcldganj in Dharamshala, a tourist hub.In the first week, Nearby Kasauli town is a major attraction.A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains and British architecture.During 2nd week, the volunteers will visit Dharamshala, the headquarters of Tibetan Government in exile. Opportunities will be there for short and long treks in the mountains. After the camp, if they like, volunteers may visit Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab.

ℹ️ Additional information

Through this project we aim to provide volunteers with an enriching (rural and amp; urban) experience where they would participate in our ongoing rural community development initiatives aimed at uplift of marginalized people and later move to McLeodganj, Dharamshala where Tibetan Government in exile has its head quarters. Volunteers here would get chance to increase their understanding about Tibetan Culture, their movement and their ongoing struggle to keep their identity alive. Relates to SDG-11 (Sustainable cities and communities)

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📷 Project photos

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📅 Available sessions

RC-02/25

10/03/2025 → 22/03/2025

Closed

5 / 10

♂ 2/5 ♀ 3/5

RC-04/24

08/07/2024 → 20/07/2024

Closed

3 / 10

♂ 0/5 ♀ 3/5

RC-06/24

22/07/2024 → 03/08/2024

Closed

3 / 10

♂ 0/5 ♀ 3/5

RC-08/24

05/08/2024 → 17/08/2024

Closed

3 / 10

♂ 0/5 ♀ 3/5

RC-10/24

19/08/2024 → 31/08/2024

Closed

3 / 10

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RC-12/24

09/09/2024 → 21/09/2024

Closed

3 / 10

♂ 0/5 ♀ 3/5

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

17–85 years old

Solidarity donation

260.00 EUR

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

📍 Location

Solan, 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: 21:26 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Hindi