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India
community Projects
tamil Nadu is one of the most
culturally distinct parts of
India, dotted with temples,
beaches and mountains.
We work alongside NGOs who began work in
Based in tamil Nadu at the south east
the region as a result of the 2004 Tsunami which
badly hit coastal areas here. With the need for
tip of the Indian sub-continent,
immediate disaster relief now passed, together
Madventurer offer building and
with local NGOs, Madventurer now focus on the
teaching projects with some of the
most underdeveloped communities and their
long term needs.
poorest rural communities in the
Many vil ages suffer in poverty at the bottom
country. From the endless deserts
of the caste system and without reliable
of Rajasthan, the snow-capped peaks
access to clean drinking water disease is
of the himalayas, the mystical River
a major problem; similarly many children do
not have access to education. Projects are all
Ganges and the idyllic beaches of Goa,
identified by the communities themselves
India will enthral your senses.
and are driven towards giving local people
the tools to become self-sustainable.
Communities are a part of all aspects of the
dates and costs
project from conception through to completion.
Past projects range from digging wells and
Al Projects in India start
building water storage and sanitation facilities to
regularly on Saturdays from
improving local educations facilities and building
May to September.
multi-purpose community centres. Volunteers
2 wks – %595
wil also have opportunities to get involved in
local schools teaching English and other subjects.
4 wks – %895
6 wks – %1,195
We are also looking at launching other
projects working to achieve sustainable
If you want to combine
development among communities living
Projects in the same country
in the city of Kolkata, South 24 Parganas and
just add £300 for every
surrounding areas. Through field programmes,
additional 2 weeks.
training and research, the focus wil be on the
health of women and children, child nutrition
and development, adolescent issues and
mainstreaming street children through
education – call 0845 121 1996 for
more information!
adveNtuRes
south India unplugged
Rajasthan adventure
unforgettable India
16 days chennai – Goa
22 days delhi –delhi
15 days, delhi – delhi
%315 (+ local Payment INR 18,000)
%560 (+ local payment INR Rs18000)
%500 (+local payment INR 12,000)
departs on selected sundays
Regular weekly departures
Regular weekly departures
Unplug from everyday routine and head to
India is at its most colourful amid the deserts,
India is vibrant, intoxicating, inspiring and
the beaches and backwaters of southern India. bazaars and forts of Rajasthan. This is a land
dramatic. Journey from chaotic city streets
Explore the lush landscapes, the intriguing
where massive hil top fortresses rise up from
to peaceful countryside, from the Mughal
religions, the contrasts of daily life and the
the desert and where markets are awhirl with
splendour of Delhi and Agra to tiger-spotting
exotic bazaars. Jump on and off local transport, locals dressed in the brightest shades of scarlet,
in Panna National Park. Soak up India’s culture
go rural with spice plantations and fishing
gold and rose. Visit lakeside holy towns, marvel
and history, smel and taste a world of spices,
villages and discover the heart of the
at tweaked and twisted moustaches and take
blush at the explicit Khajuraho carvings and
subcontinent. See ancient ruins and beautiful
time to experience local traditions of remote
see pilgrims undertake their daily rituals on
temples, eat spicy curries and drink luscious
vil ages. From the beauty of the Taj Mahal to a
the Ganges ghats. This adventure will provide
lassis, join the bustle of city streets and, final y,
night under the stars on a desert camel safari,
unforgettable sensory experiences of
unwind on the gorgeous beaches of Goa.
this journey through Rajasthan promises to be
unpredictable, chaotic and enchanting India.
a true adventure.
tel: 0845 121 1996
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