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Description
This workaway location is set in a Basecamp next to the lush Kanthavara forest, 45km north of Mangalore and 45km south of Udupi. The closest towns are Moodbidri/Karkala (15km radius)
The forest is filled with beautiful streams, lakes, rocks and picnic spots. There are a variety of birds, wild animals, hiking/trekking paths and waterfalls in the area. We have a bambusetum with 68 species of bamboo (more than any within a 300km radius) an Arboretum with 195 varieties of rare tree species and have many wild animals and birds.
Tks and looking forward to your interest
Arun
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experience living and working in a rain forest. There are peacocks, wild boars, monkeys and leopards in the vicinity. Ideal for those who wish to participate in conservation work, hiking/trekking, experience rural India, detox, meditate, write & practice yoga.
Help
We need help with a) documentation of flora and fauna on the plantation b) setting up of camera traps to document wildlife movement in the area c) observation and record keeping of birds in the area d) documentation of fungii (mushroom) e) identification and trekking and camping trails in the area f) construction of bamboo and natural material based houses, trees houses etc. g) Carbon credit system h) Large landscape conservation initiatives
Prior subject knowledge is not a must but you must be willing to work in tandem with a well resourced site team some of whom are Masters and Doctoral students
On the day you arrive you will be given a full tour of the property, during which you can meet the team and see what is being done
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Kannada: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Accommodation
We have a dormitory which can accommodate up to 20 people. We have a community kitchen that serves vegan meals. We have Wi-Fi, western toilets, parking, washing machines, bikes for rent (for work and to tour the wider region) etc.
What else ...
Easy access to 1000 column temple and Jain burial site, 500 year old 42ft stone stautue of Mahaveer, beaches, forests, hiking / cycling trails, sites within the city. Close by there are mountains, plantations, rivers etc too.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
We have parking spaces with water & electric charging points
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (14)
From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and at home in this unique setting nestled in the heart of the regrowing 'forest'.
The hospitality and warmth of the team made our stay truly exceptional.
The two weeks we spent there were filled with engaging tasks, inspiring… read more
I enjoyed the work a lot, we did some weeding,… read more
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From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and at home in this unique setting nestled in the heart of the regrowing 'forest'.
The hospitality and warmth of the team made our stay truly exceptional.
The two weeks we spent there were filled with engaging tasks, inspiring… read more
I enjoyed the work a lot, we did some weeding,… read more
Thanks you sir for sharing your place i had perfect time spend.
Puru told us about all the activities and tradition going on around the village and… read more
All the staff of the farm was super nice and I I felt very welcomed, it is nice to feel a part of the local workers crew. food was very good as well.
The work was very flexible and they are open to new ideas of how you can help. I mostly did weeding and helped a bit in the rubber tapping… read more
We had a wonderful time during our stay there especially thanks to Lalita Akka and Puru sir for guiding is for any need.
Thank you all for the stay.
Best Regards
Girish and Remya
Arun provides excellent privat accommodation in Mangalore. We helped him at his non-commercial free library.
But most of the time was spent with his company of friends. Cooking homemade food and having fun!
We also went to a local village to support the project for educating… read more
