Sample Itinerary - Goa Volunteer Program 2008

(4 week, indicative plan only, some details may change.)

 

Day 1 (Monday): Arrival in Mumbai
You'll arrive in Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay), the bustling financial capital of India. After being picked up at the airport you will be taken to your hotel for a comfortable overnight stay. (No meals included)

Day 2 (Tuesday): Departure to Lonavla
After breakfast, we depart for Lonavla, a small town near Mumbai. After lunch, relaxation and information about next 6 days’ schedule, visit to the town for phone calls and internet and some shopping. Overnight in Lonavia. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 3 (Wednesday): Adventure program
The adventure program starts today with overnight in a village. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4 (Thursday): Adventure program
The adventure program will continue today and will conclude after return from the trek to Lonavla. Overnight in Lonavla hotel. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5 (Friday): Ashram program
The volunteers will start the day early with Yoga and meditation sessions in the Ashram. Time during the day will be free and an excursion to the nearby caves of religious and archaeological importance will be organized. Those not wishing to join the excursion can spend leisure time in the hotel or for personal activities. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner - Vegetarian lunch is provided at the Ashram)

Day 6 (Saturday): Ashram program - Departure for Goa
Morning and afternoon yoga and meditation. Late evening transfer to Mumbai for boarding train for Goa. Overnight at train. After breakfast transfer to Ashram. First day after lunch volunteers will take naturopathy treatment and yoga classes. Overnight on train. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner - Vegetarian lunch is provided at the Ashram)

Day 7 (Sunday): Goa arrival
Late morning arrival in Goa. Transfer to the camp. Rest of the day to settle into the accommodation and relaxation. ( Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 8 (Monday): Goa
Orientation program and introductory visit to volunteer projects (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9 (Tuesday): Goa
Orientation and project visits continue. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 10 (Wednesday): to Day 26
Project work in Goa during the week days and taking short travel/relaxing during the weekend. Day 13 (Saturday) would be also working due to volunteers having just arrived at the projects. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner – available for all volunteers who wish to eat at the camp)

Day 27 (Saturday): Departure for Mumbai
Afternoon departure to train station for boarding an overnight train to Mumbai. Dinner aboard the train. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 28 (Sunday): Arrival in Mumbai – Departure
Early morning arrival in Mumbai and check in into hotel. Day at leisure and transfer to International airport for onwards journey. (Breakfast only)

 

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