India expeditions

Raleigh India launched almost two years ago and its expeditions and volunteer projects have grown beyond all expectation. Since February 2008, volunteers in India have built 145 eco-sanitation units, dug 15km of elephant proof trenches and walked 40,000km!

Why India?

Find out more about India

India has a truly rich and vibrant culture which must be experienced at first hand. In a country as diverse and complex as India, it is not surprising to find that people here reflect the rich glories of the past, the culture, traditions and values relative to geographic locations and the numerous distinctive manners, habits, festivals and food that you will remember forever as distinctly Indian.

Engage yourself in our list of recommended books and films to discover more about India.

Visas
If you choose to join an expedition in India you will need to obtain a tourist visa before you enter the country. Visit the India Visa Application Centre website for more information.

Projects
As a volunteer in India you could be living in a rural tribal community, working alongside the villagers, teaching in their schools, eating traditional Indian food and immersing yourself in their warm generous hospitality, living deep in the dry deciduous forests of the national parks in areas untouched by tourists - working and sleeping in protected encampments amongst the unique wildlife of Southern India, and trekking though national parks and the highest tea plantation in the world.

Read more about the types of volunteer projects you may be working on:

Community projects
Environmental projects
Adventure

Want to know more?
To find out more, simply choose from below which best describes you:

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Browse our photos, blogs and videos and word of mouth for an insight into Raleigh life there and download an information pack

Read about past India expeditions in our expedition magazines
July - August 08 (7.07 MB)
October - December 08 (12.1 MB)
January - April 09 (12.6 MB)
July - August 09 (2 MB) 

Related links
Lonely Planet's guide to India
Official government Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department
Rough Guide to India

Want to volunteer in India? Call us on 020 7183 1270 to find out more about volunteering opportunities!