Volunteer in the Indian Himalayas.
Description
We run a small, luxurious retreat for tourists in the Indian Himalayas.
The Retreat is 80 Kms north of Shimla, the earstwhile summer capital of British India. Thanedhar is famous for apples, which were introduced by an American gentleman Mr. Samuel Evans Stokes way back in 1916. His family, like the rest of us, is still into apple cultivation. Thanedhar a charming little mountain village, with a small bazaar, which is 1 Km from the retreat . Thanedhar can be easily accessed from Shimla and Chandigarh by regular daily buses.
The Retreat is situated in an apple orchard. We also grow cherries and other temperate fruits, but apple is our main crop. The property consists of six bedrooms, two suites, and two independent log cabins .
Volunteers will essentially be on hand to interact with guests, who being mostly Indian families, love the opportunity to meet travellers from other countries. Activities include accompanying guests on orchard and forest walks, sitting around the nightly bonfire and sharing meal times.
We are looking for volunteers who love the mountains and the outdoors. The volunteers will be entrusted with the duty of a co- host.
We are specifically looking for helpers who feel comfortable engaging with guests, sitting for meals with them and showing them the beauty of the area while escorting them on walks.
The volunteers will be provided independent accommodation in the family guest room and served meals in the dining room,along with other guests.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION -
# Please be advised that we are now booked for volunteers April, May, June, July 2012.
# Two further openings exist in 2012:
( Aug 1st until Sept 15th) ;( Sept 16th until Oct 31st) . We would consider one volunteer for the entire Aug-Oct three month period.
For Apr-Oct 2013: apply October 1st 2012 (and not before)..
The Retreat is 80 Kms north of Shimla, the earstwhile summer capital of British India. Thanedhar is famous for apples, which were introduced by an American gentleman Mr. Samuel Evans Stokes way back in 1916. His family, like the rest of us, is still into apple cultivation. Thanedhar a charming little mountain village, with a small bazaar, which is 1 Km from the retreat . Thanedhar can be easily accessed from Shimla and Chandigarh by regular daily buses.
The Retreat is situated in an apple orchard. We also grow cherries and other temperate fruits, but apple is our main crop. The property consists of six bedrooms, two suites, and two independent log cabins .
Volunteers will essentially be on hand to interact with guests, who being mostly Indian families, love the opportunity to meet travellers from other countries. Activities include accompanying guests on orchard and forest walks, sitting around the nightly bonfire and sharing meal times.
We are looking for volunteers who love the mountains and the outdoors. The volunteers will be entrusted with the duty of a co- host.
We are specifically looking for helpers who feel comfortable engaging with guests, sitting for meals with them and showing them the beauty of the area while escorting them on walks.
The volunteers will be provided independent accommodation in the family guest room and served meals in the dining room,along with other guests.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION -
# Please be advised that we are now booked for volunteers April, May, June, July 2012.
# Two further openings exist in 2012:
( Aug 1st until Sept 15th) ;( Sept 16th until Oct 31st) . We would consider one volunteer for the entire Aug-Oct three month period.
For Apr-Oct 2013: apply October 1st 2012 (and not before)..
Area
Indian Himalayas
Type of work
Helping with Tourists,Cooking / shopping
Work
One month minimum stay. We are always interested in volunteers with specific skills that can enhance the experience of our guests so please let us know how you can help.
Languages spoken
English, Hindi
Accommodation
Family guest room: Double Bed ensuite.
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Host ref number: 14761419244a
Feedback left about host
Great experience. Beautiful mountain vistas and great people. You will find happiness in here.
It was a pleasure to host Maggie and Trevor. They are hard working youngsters, who taught my chefs some wonderful American dishes. They are full of life and never say NO to any job assigned to them.
My doors are always open to them, and I am sure one day I will see them again at this place. God Bless them.
My doors are always open to them, and I am sure one day I will see them again at this place. God Bless them.
This was my first experience as a volunteer, and I could not have chosen a better place!
The hospitality was something out of this world, and the chores were not at all difficult or hard.
I had plenty of free-time and the surrounding is very relaxing.
I loved the way I was recieved and treated as a part of the staff all the time and I was more
The hospitality was something out of this world, and the chores were not at all difficult or hard.
I had plenty of free-time and the surrounding is very relaxing.
I loved the way I was recieved and treated as a part of the staff all the time and I was more
Henrik is a gem of a person, who is not hesitant to work hard.He loves to interact with people and eager to learn something new everyday. I was impressed how quickly he picked up basic Hindi . You will love meeting this warm hearted young Scandinavian gentleman.
This retreat was amazing. So beautiful and peaceful. Mr Thakur, his wife, Mr Sharma and the staff are all so friendly and helpful. Sharma helped me learn some Hindi and Mr Thakur and I had some very intellectual conversations over meals.
Volunteering here was such a rewarding experience. I met so many great people who were guests to the more
Volunteering here was such a rewarding experience. I met so many great people who were guests to the more
Matt is a mature and intelligent young man who volunteered at my retreat for a month. He was a great help to my guests. He was kind enough to use his corporate and computer skills to promote my business. He is a committed worker eager to learn and experience new
things. It was a pleasure to discuss and deliberate on various issues.
things. It was a pleasure to discuss and deliberate on various issues.
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