RUCHI NGO

The project will offer a mix of cultural immersion, eco trekking and understanding community life. Three activities are planned. In cultural immersion, three sites will be covered: 1: Haripur or Joharji Gurudwara (an age old temple of Sikhism religion importance where people visit to take blessings and fulfill their wishes), 2: Hanuman Mandir (probably the oldest Lord Monkey Temple) and 3: Snake Temple. All these places are historical but do not figure on international tourist map. A short eco-trek will also be planned involving a cleanliness drive.

During the camp, a community grass roots experience sharing session will also be planned where they would participate and learn from our ongoing initiatives like NFE, women empowerment, NRM (Protection of fresh water sources), organic farming etc.

Volunteers here would get chance to increase their understanding about Indian Culture, cuisine and visit places of historical importance not figuring on international tourist map.

Volunteers will stay at peaceful RUCHI campus on twin/triple sharing basis. Bed and beddings are provided. Simple basic amenities will be available. Though cooked authentic Indian vegetarian meals will be served volunteers are expected to assist the cook.

Volunteers would join us at our headquarters (Bandh village campus in Solan district) which is based at a rural location where they have opportunity to live & experience a typical mountain village culture and their lifestyle.

Nearby Kasauli town is a major attraction. A visit to Shimla, the state capital, will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains and British architecture.

Project requires Interest in understanding different life styles and issues with a sharing and learning ability, High motivation & open mindedness is a must.

Kalka station