Cooking, dancing, music, henna, Hindu mythology, Cow Milking and Camels at my Homestay in Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India

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I am a House wife, We are the priest family of the world famous karnimata temple of rats in Deshnoke, Bikaner of Thar Desert of Rajasthan, India.

This six centuries old unique temple is dedicated to Goddess Karni, the incarnation of power (Goddess of sect of power). We are the decendents of the Goddess. We derive our family name from the Goddess's husband Depa.

Interestingly the temple is full of rats, spiritual ferver and unparalled beauty of sclupture. It has a beautiful museum where big pictures depicting the wholesome philosophy of the temple is displayed.

Temple of Rats has been the center of tourist attraction from all over the world. It has been featured by different media outlets around the world.

It is also a research center for students and scholars from all over the world.The temple is visited by over eighty thousand foreign tourists every year. It's an attraction mentioned by Trip advisor.

My Husband Babu is the author of a book on the temple. Presently he is working on others languages versions of the book.

We have Camel/Desert safari as our family business.
We have a Stable/ Desert Organic Farm/Ranch deep inside the desert.

We are surrounded by camel Highways leading to some of the finest Dunes/Desert of Thar where people breed camels for selling. We are intended to form a co-operative society of these camelmen.
Type of help
Gardening
Building
Babysitting / child care
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Help with Eco project
Help in the house
Animal care
Helping with Tourists
Charity work
Language practice
Art project
Help with Computers / internet
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Witness the Discovery & National Geographic Channel-acclaimed Karnimata temple of Rats.

In their free time, volunteers have the opportunity to learn Indian cooking in my kitchen, learn about our local culture and customs, learn to do Henna, join me in shopping in city of Bikaner, learn Hindi and learn cow milking with me if they wish.

You can join our social getherings and even can attend Hindu weddings with us.

Our nearby city of Bikaner(20 Miles), a million populated, historical city, situated on ancient Silk route fr China to Arebia, presently known as 'a city of one thousand Hawelies(heritage architecture)' has many forts, oasis and so many other beautiful sites and activities worth visiting where we would love to take you to...
-Bikaner is the best market of sweets in India, it is really a heaven for sweet lovers. It has a very interesting spice mart where you can buy real Dargiling tea and safron etc.
-The National Camel Research Centre where you can even try camel milk ice cream !
-The Ayurvedic health care centre in Dehnoke.
-The opportunity to go on a camel safari for free.
-Bikaner has a uniqe 'Ladies market' you can buy very good cloths here.
-Opportunity for Espanola/Francaise students to practice conversational English.
-By helping you can learn/develop/practice many useful skills like cow milking, animal care, painting house, construction & plumber work etc.
Help
-help in family chores, help with our two children -help in kitchen
-help in our camel/desert safari business
-help on our book for other languages
-help in our home dairy (domestic cows)
-help in our Stable/Desert organic Farm/Ranch.
-helping camelmen like educational help etc.
Languages spoken
English, Hindi, Rajasthani,
Accommodation
A private room in our home so that you have the unique opportunity to come to know a true local famly or option to stay in farm.

Three meals a day (Desert grown organic food, camel milk & mangoes-they are part of our every day food)
Volunteers are more than welcome to cook their own cuisine in our kitchen.

Access to washing machine and unlimited Wi-Fi
What else ...
Deshnoke is a leading spiritual centre (Pilgrimage) of India, there are more temples than no. of houses, there are more Gods/Goddesses than people and there are more festivals in a yr. than 365 so volunteers always have opportunities to be the part of all these.

Deshnoke is connected directly with Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Agra, Amritsar and rest of the country by train/ bus & air (Bikaner) network.

We are an all women's premier workaway.

Remember to bring your student card to avail concession at monuments.

next STAR ATTRACTION

- International Camel Festival, Bikaner 11-12 January 2020 (you can Google it)
- My cousin's wedding on 29 Jan 2020 ( a unique opportunity to attend a Hindu wedding)
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
maximum 25 hours per week. It is more a living experience, having fun and your integration into my family
This host charges a fee
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€5 per day.

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This the 600-year-old heritage site, Ashram.

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04/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Brenda)

Thank you so much dear Brenda for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc.
She is honest, well… read more

(Excellent )

03/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Brenda) for host

What a great family to spend some time with. They really enjoy receiving people at their home and they did the best for me to feel comfortable during the 5 days I was there. I had great conversations with Nandini while I was helping her in the kitchen, Babu took me to a camel safari and to some beautiful temples, and Nanu and Yasmi are lovely,… read more

(Excellent )

28/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ilana)

Thank you so much dear Ilana for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc.
She is honest, well… read more

(Excellent )

27/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ilana) for host

This workaway was one of my best weeks in my 2 months in India. You really feel as if you're part of the family. Nandini is an absolute gem, and taught me so much about cooking, making chai, and the challenges that women face in India. Babu has a wealth of information about Hinduism and the history of the area. I highly recommend visiting Bikaner… read more

(Excellent )

21/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Beatriz)

Thank you so much dear Beatriz for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc.
She is honest, well… read more

(Excellent )

21/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Beatriz) for host

I had a great experience staying with Nandini and Babu. They are both really nice and kind. I helped Nandini in the kitchen, cleaning and organising. I was so happy to learn indian recipes as roti, dhal, chai, veggies and halwa. She also taught me indian dance and we had a lot of fun dancing together. She become a friend for me and as we were at… read more

(Excellent )

12/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Yuki)

Thank you so much dear Yuki for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc.
She is honest, well… read more

(Excellent )

12/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Yuki) for host

I stayed 13days in August and it was amazing time for me.
Babu and his family are all friendly and kind. They took me to some nice places.What is more I could experience actual life of India. Nandini teach me how to cook, how to dance , and so on.
Thank you very much.im sure I will visit you again!

(Excellent )

26/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Irina)

Thank you so much dear Irina for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc.
She is honest, well… read more

(Excellent )

25/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Irina) for host

I had the best time with Babu's family. Babu told me a lot about India, its cast system, religions, society norms and Nandini shared so much about the Indian cuisine, the Rajasthani culture and what's like to be a woman in it. Our chats in the kitchen while cooking and cleaning became some of my favourite things in my travels here.
I'm very… read more

(Excellent )

21/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Tala)

Thank you so much dear Tala for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc.
She is honest, well… read more

(Excellent )

20/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Tala) for host

Wow! What incredible people! I had such an amazing time here, they treated me like family and I enjoyed every second I spent with Babu and Nandini's family! They invited me to Nandini's sister's wedding which was a very colourful and emotional experience! They showed me around the markets in Bikaner, took me out for nice food, let me ride the… read more

(Excellent )

01/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Keleigh)

Thank you so much dear Keleigh for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc.
Keleigh helped… read more

(Excellent )

31/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Keleigh) for host

I had a great experience staying with Nandini and Babu.
We were collected from the station as expected and all went smoothly!
Nandini was an excellent cook and very hospitable, we really got on well and she was so approachable, warm and friendly which I loved. I was also a little unwell with a cold and both Nandini and Babu were very caring and… read more

(Very good )

01/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Gabrielle)

Thank you so much dear Gabi for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc.
Gabi helped setting up… read more

(Excellent )

31/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Gabrielle) for host

Had such a good stay at Namdini and Babus place! Really good first place to do the workaway.
Babu took us to ride the camel twice and showed us around the city, telling us about indias history. Namdini tough us cooking and with a lot of girl talk we shared many laughts together. Spended time painting at a local restaurant and cant wait to see the… read more

(Very good )

29/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Julie)

Thank you so much dear Julie for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc.
She is honest, well… read more

(Excellent )

29/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Julie) for host

We stayed with Nandini and Babu for about a week and it was a really amazing experience. I must admit that I expected to be able to help out with the cows and camels but they already had someone hired for that so most of our work was helping Nandini in the kitchen. That being said Nandini is an amazing woman who loves to teach Indian cooking and… read more

(Excellent )

27/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Marjorie)

Thank you so much dear Marjorie for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc.
She is honest, well… read more

(Excellent )

27/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Marjorie) for host

For a couple of years, I have dreamed about coming to this particular homestay. This has been my most precious week in India in my 3 plus month trip here. As a solo traveler, I was longing to he part of a family and learn about culture and traditions from the inside out. What an amazing time! Helping Nandine in the kitchen, especially with… read more

(Excellent )

27/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Sofie Katharina)

Thank you so much dear Sofie for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc.
She is honest, well… read more

(Excellent )

26/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Sofie Katharina) for host

You should go stay with Babu and Nandini if you want to learn about Indian culture in a way you won't at a hostel. My friend and I stayed for a week at the homestay, and got to know this beautiful family. Most of the time was spent at the house helping out Nandini. She is an amazing woman with many talents in both cooking, dancing and singing, and… read more

(Excellent )

27/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ana)

Thank you so much dear Ana for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc.
She is honest, well… read more

(Excellent )

21/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ana) for host

I decided to stay with Nandini and Babu because i wanted to live and learn from a family living in Rajastan instead of hopping from one city to another.
I stayed with them for 6 days. On the first day Babu (Nandini's housband) met me on the Deshnoke train station. First he took me to his hostel - a place where he keeps his cows, one camel and… read more where the camel and cow man live with their families. He showed me around the property and introduced me to the camel and cow man. After we went to his house where i met his wife Nandini and his two children: Nanu (8 years old boy) and Jashvi (6 years old).

Each one of my days with them was different.
I mainly helped Nandini in her kitchen in the morning for appx. 2 hours. After her Babu and the children left for school/Work i was able to get some rest, visit the rat temple, take a test from the travel by reading a book on the front porch od the house or stay with Nandini, discuss their culture with her, sing Hindi songs. One day she dressed me up in her saree and showed me how to wear traditional Rajastani dress. She is extremely talanted, willing to learn new languagess and teach you what she knows (thar being dancing, hindi words, cooking tips and tricks she learned from her mother etc.). Sometimes i helped her clean up the space a bit or played with children to keep them occupied (they have loads of energy and are fun to be around).
Chuti (Nandini's servant/help) made me a gorgeous henna art that inspired ne to try and learn how to do henna also myself.
Another day i spent with Babu, that took me with him to Bikaner. There I visited the fort, explored the shopping área and a few more places that Babu recommended to me, on my own. After his Work we went to the camel farm where i tried the camel icecream, visited a breathraking cemetery of past rajas and two more temples (one of them was also breathraking).
In those few days i got to stay with them they also received a visit from their family members and had a special gathering. They were even Kind enough to take me with them to a ceremony in the rat temple which was a special experience.
Babu and his camelman also took me on a two hour camel safari and invited me for chai after.
When i wasn't helping Nandini in the kitchen, playing with the children or exploring the city I used my time to get some rest from the big-city life in India.
I enjoyed the most the times when we were sipping together chai and discussing the diference in our cultures.

I think staying with them was a great opportunity to learn about the Indias caste system, hinduism, Kerni Mata goddes, their mentality.. They are good people and love to share their everyday life with their guests. This will forewer be a very special memory of India.

(Excellent )

20/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anna & Lisa) for host

After we left Babu’s place we wanted to leave our review but his profile was ‚currently removed’ from the website. (Probably that is the reason why we could not find any negative review on this profile, because it seems like they remove it every time they have complaining workawayers..) So now after approximately 3 weeks we have a chance to… read more finally leave our review.

When we arrived in Deshnok we wanted to see the real village life in India combined with a great workaway experience. Well, that didn’t work out so well. We arrived in Babu’s place, he picked us up at the train station and we went by car to their house. The family is lovely. The part of the house where we stayed was pretty dirty, the bed sheets are not cleaned or washed and the toilets are disgusting- not because they are Indian style toilets- rather because it seems like it was never been cleaned.

Ok, so we thought let’s see, the profile sounds interesting with eco farming, milking cows, desert safari. Well.. there are some cows 5 min away by car and 1 camel bend around the tree. We saw it, we got a chai and left- not much of ‚workaway‘ experience how it’s supposed to be.
After asking if we can milk a cow or do something he said ‚no we have a guy for that, you don’t need to work here, you can enjoy‘. BUT you have to pay 5€ per 24hours. (Never had that on workaway before/ though it is mentioned in their profile! No complaining)
Back to the house we noticed that his wife (sorry we forgot her name) makes us work in the kitchen, washing dishes, preparing etc , simple things though we were told that we don’t have to work. And also one other workaway girl who stayed there already 1 week said she worked everyday 5 to 6 hours to help her in the kitchen. And pays 5€. They also never took her to the desert.
I would expect if you work those hours you can at least stay for free, no ?!
It was not enriching for us at all, no real cultural exchange, no workaway experience, plus pay 5€.
Pretty quick we decided to leave after 1 night.
Babu went with us to buy a ticket. In the evening we payed and we told him our honest opinion.
That we think he would like to make mainly money and maybe should open a hostel or guest house. And not use it as a workaway experience. Or overthink the concept and let people who ‚work’ stay for free. Also we told him that it’s quite dirty, nothing is washed. He got mad. Like he said before if you are not happy you can leave. That’s what we did. But probabaly we are not allowed to say our honest opinion. So he was a bit over the top. --text redacted-- Maybe our review will help to make Babu and his family rethink a little. All the best!

(Negative )

27/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

Thank you so much dear Anna for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc.
She is honest, well… read more

(Excellent )

25/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

Had a fantastic time with the family! Absolutely loved spending time learning delicious recipes, how to dance Rajasthani style, singing and playing games in the family home. It made helping out with domestic chores not a chore at all! Babu kindly shared his wisdom of the local culture and surrounding area, which was fascinating to learn about. All… read more

(Excellent )

08/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Manon & Lola)

Thank you so much dear Manon and Lola for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. Both are very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host them . They helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc.
They… read more

(Excellent )

07/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Manon & Lola) for host

We spent 6 days with his family. We enjoyed a lot our time there! The first day, Babou went to the railway station to pick us up and he gave us a warm welcome. During our stay, we learnt a lot from him about the Indian culture. He showed us the rat temple, and various temples around Bikaner. We went to a camel safari with him, and we tried the… read more

(Excellent )

15/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (maya)

Thank you so much dear Maya for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc.
She is honest, well… read more

(Excellent )

14/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (maya) for host

I had a really lovely time staying with Nandini, Babu and their children. As my first stop in India, it was really nice for me to begin in their home. Highlights we’re cooking with nandini, Nandini’s dancing, & going to the cemetery in bikaner with babu. Thank you for welcoming me into you home & teaching me about the Hindu way of life.

(Excellent )

14/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Lynsey)

Thank you so much dear Lynsey for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc.
She is honest, well… read more

(Excellent )

13/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lynsey) for host

I stayed here for 4 days and had a great time. Babu and Nandini where great hosts and went out of their way to make sure I got to see some of the sites at Bikenar like the Fort and markets. Also to where the camel ice cream is made and I was also helped with further travel arrangements. I would recommend staying with them:)

(Excellent )

22/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Lina)

Thank you so much dear Lina for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc.
She herself is a great… read more

(Excellent )

22/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lina) for host

I stayed seven days at Nandinis and Babus house in Deshnok. My main work was in the housekeeping, cooking and look after the children. The kids are very sweet and active.
It was a wonderful time, I went with the whole family to the festival in Bikaner for dancing, which was a very nice experience.
I learned a lot about the indian food and I… read more

(Very good )

06/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Lorena & Marlene )

Thank you so much dear Lorena and Mariene for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a great time together,sharing our experience. Both are very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host them . They
helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc.
… read more

(Excellent )

06/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lorena & Marlene ) for host

We spend five days at Nandini’s and babus place and had a really great time. We helped mostly in the house, doing some cooking with Nandini cleaning the kitchen and playing with the kids and it didn’t feel like working at all. We learned a lot from Nandini - not only about cooking and special herbs but also about the traditional Indian lifestyle.… read more

(Excellent )

17/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Eva & Emma)

Thank you so much dear Eva & Emma for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. Both are very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host them . They
helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc.
They are… read more

(Excellent )

17/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Eva & Emma) for host

We have stayed 5 days with amazing Babu and Nandini and her beutiful kids. Nandini teach us a lot of the life as a houswife , she learn us about indian dancing and a lot of recipies with a lot of fun in the kitchen. Babu teach us so much about Rajhastan and the life and culture there. They make us feel very much welcome comfortable and we can feel… read more

(Excellent )

04/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Almudena)

Thank you so much dear Almudena for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc.
She is honest, well… read more

(Excellent )

04/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Almudena) for host

Amazing experience. It is one of the best things you can do during your trip in India in order to get to know the real culture. And what to say about them... They are so kind and trying to make you feel comfortable. Babu is always keen to show you new places so that you can discover all interesting local places. I loved the camel milk ice-cream… read more

(Excellent )

30/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Camille)

Thank you so much dear Camille for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc.
She is very honest,… read more

(Excellent )

30/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Camille) for host

I stayed with this amazing family for almost a week and it was definitely one of the most unique experience I have ever lived! Babu and Nandini are two amazing souls. They are generous of their time, love, food and knowledge. They shared with me so much and I am forever grateful for all the deep conversations, the epic stories, the wonderful… read more

(Excellent )

19/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)

Thank you so much dear Laura for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc
She was very useful in… read more

(Excellent )

19/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host

This was my second workaway experience and I am so glad I got to do it at Nandinis and Babus house. Although arriving there for me was at first pretty shocking. But I learned fast that this is just the way of living in the countryside in India, and it was a whole new experience for me living this way. The workawayers got a whole floor to… read more

(Very good )

25/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Tara)

Thank you very much dear Tara for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc
She was very useful in… read more

(Excellent )

24/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Tara) for host

I had a very lovely homestay experience with Babu and Ms. Nandini. They are wonderful people, and the time I spent with Ms. Nandini cooking, cleaning, and talking was very special. I was only there for four days, but in that short time I learned so much about Indian culture (including how to cook many dishes), and was sad to leave such a beautiful… read more

(Very good )

08/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Lieke)

Thank you very much dear Lieke for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc
She was very useful in… read more

(Excellent )

08/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lieke) for host

I had a wonderful time doing a workaway with Nandini and Babu! They both tought me many things, like how to cook traditional indian food, all kind of things about the indian culture and about temples and Gods. I had many interesting conversations with both of them. Babu took us (me and two other girls who were staying there as well) to many… read more

(Excellent )

04/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Agathe & Megan)

Thank you very much both Agathe and Megan for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. They both are very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host them. They helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with our animals… read more

(Excellent )

03/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Agathe & Megan) for host

Staying with Nandini and Babu felt like being at a home away from home!
This wasn't so much a Workaway but more a cultural exchange. Nandini have a very nice home with a two very nice rooms used for guests where you have a lot of room to make yourself comfortable! Nandini is a fantastic cook and a great teacher in the kitchen, she thought us not… read more

(Excellent )

04/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Alyce)

Thank you very much dear Alyce for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc
She was very useful in… read more

(Excellent )

03/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Alyce) for host

Staying with Nandini and Babu has been the highlight of my trip in India.
I joined them on my second day in India and at first I was a little quiet, but through Nandini’s kindness I soon felt like part of the family. There is never a dull moment at Nandini’s she is such a beautiful dancer and the most fabulous cook! You will want to take so many… read more

(Excellent )

03/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)

Thank you very much dear Lena for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc
She was very useful in… read more

(Excellent )

02/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host

I stayed with Nandini and Babu for a week and felt like a member of the family! They are such kind and generous people, I can only recommend anyone not to miss out on this unique and authentic experience! Nandini taught me some of her cooking secrets (sometimes the kitchen was a dancefloor as well ;-)), provided half her wardrobe when I wanted to… read more

(Excellent )

23/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Freja)

Thank you very much dear Freja for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc
She was very useful in… read more

(Excellent )

22/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Freja) for host

Had such a great and unique experience at Nandini and Babu's place - learned loads of recipes, Nandini cooks some of the most delicious food! Babu took me around to see everything around Bikaner - from both of them, I learned a lot about life and tradition in India, such a great and interesting experience - I would love to come back, and I wish… read more

(Excellent )

22/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Elizabeth)

Thank you very much dear Elizabeth for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc
She was very… read more

(Excellent )

20/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Elizabeth) for host

I stayed for two weeks with this lovely family and it was one of the highlights of my travels in India. It is a very unique and fascinating thing to be integrated (even if for a short while) into a local and traditional Indian family and household. You will learn many things as well as Mrs. Nandini's delicious Indian recipes and really is a… read more

(Excellent )

10/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Amanda)

Thank you very much dear Amanda for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping in Bikaner , taking care of the kids and with animals etc
She was very useful… read more

(Excellent )

10/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Amanda) for host

I stayed with Nandini and her family for 2 weeks. It was am amazing experience and a great way to learn more about the culture, customs, traditions and food! There isn't a lot to do in Deshnokh other than the Karni Mata temple so you spend a lot of the time at home. Babu is really great about taking you to do things in the evenins if you want and… read more

(Excellent )

19/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Michela & Simona)

Thank you very much both Simona and Michela for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. Both of them are very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host them. They helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping , taking care of the kids and with animals etc
They… read more

(Excellent )

19/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Michela & Simona) for host

We both sisters stayed with Nandini & Babu for a week where we were treated like their family members. It was a very happy and rich experience for us. Here we learned so many activities like Indian cooking, traditional dancing, camel safari and visiting so many wonderful monuments in Deshnoke and in Bikaner.
We highly recommend this family to… read more

(Excellent )

13/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Molly & Joshua)

Thank you very much Dear Molly for being part of my family and all your help in my household chores. We had a lot of time together,sharing our experience. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping , taking care of the kids and with animals etc
She was also very useful in our… read more

(Excellent )

13/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Molly & Joshua) for host

This homestay experience was so rewarding! Nandini, Babu and their children are extremely welcoming and kind. I felt apart of their home very quickly and was treated like family. I was recovering from a cough and slight fever when I arrived and was looked after so lovingly. Even though Nandini wasn't 100% well herself she still made sure I had… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Teressa )

Teressa along with her friend Elisa stayed with us for a week. Both the girls were very nice.
They stayed both at our hostel and at our home. They were very friendly and helpful to our family. They enjoyed Camel ridding and learned cow milking at the hostel. With another American girl we all visited the biggest fair of Rajasthan 'Ramdevara' that… read more

(Excellent )

10/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Teressa ) for host

sorry it took so long to write this!
I am had an incredible time with Nandini and her family, they were very welcoming. Babu was very generous and took us out to many places to see and even took us to a big festival which was truly amazing. The meals were always wonderfully delicious and I learned so much about cooking with Nandini, i truly do… read more

(Very good )

11/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (ailsa)

We had a great time with Ailsa. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping , taking care of the kids and animals etc
She was also very usefull in our Hostel work .
She is honest, well mannerd, ready for learning new skills and an interesting person.
We enjoyed her stay at our… read more

(Excellent )

10/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (ailsa) for host

Nandini and Babu have a lovely home where I stayed for 5 nights. I mostly enjoyed cooking and talking with Nandini and visiting the camels and cows at their farm/hostel and tasting the fresh milk. Thank you for my time in Deshnoke, I really enjoyed meeting you all and the experience.

(Excellent )

03/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Isabel)

We had a great time with Isabel. She is very easy going and friendly. it was our pleasure to host her. She helped me a lot in my kitchen, shopping , taking care of the kids and animals etc
She was very usefull in our Hostel work also.
She is honest, well mannerd, ready for learning new skills and an interesting person.
We enjoyed her stay at our… read more

(Excellent )

02/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Isabel) for host

My time with Nandini and Babu, though short, was a wonderful experience. From the moment they met me at the railway station, they welcomed me into their home. Both Babu and Nandini were always helpful, kind, and courteous, and even more important, they made me feel as though I was really a part of their family. They went out of their way to… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jenna)

We had a great time with Jenna. She is very easy going and friendly. We spent a lot of time together. She helped me with my kitchen, cleaning , taking care of the kids.
She was very usefull in our Hostel work also.
She is very honest and willing to learn new things.
We enjoyed her stay at our house. I definetely would recommend to host her .… read more

(Excellent )

26/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jenna) for host

My sister and I stayed with Nandini and Babu for only four days but had a great time. Nandini is a lovely woman, a great cook (and cooking teacher!) and a beautiful dancer who was keen to teach us everything she knows. Babu is very knowledgeable about his country. A highlight was definitely our camel ride in the desert which was beautiful. We also… read more

(Very good )

13/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca )

Thank you very much Rebecca for being part of our family and all your help with household chore. She helped me lot in my kitchen, with my kids, with animals, and shopping in Bikaner. She is honest, gracious, well mannered, ready for learning new skills and interexting person. Highly Reccomended to any host for sure. Happy traveling!

(Excellent )

13/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Rebecca ) for host

I have absolutely loved staying with Nandini and Babu!! They are such caring and amazing people, and they made us feel at home the moment we walked through the doors, especially with it being mine and my friend's first workaway experience. Nandini taught us how to cook different dishes, how to dance, and some Hindi words. We also helped with… read more

(Very good )

13/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Brooke)

Thank you very much Brooke for being part of our family and all your help with household chore. She helped me lot in my kitchen, with my kids, with animals, and shopping in Bikaner. She is honest, gracious, well mannered, ready for learning new skills and interexting person. Highly Reccomended to any host for sure. Happy traveling!

(Excellent )

13/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Brooke) for host

I spent about 10 days with Babu and Nandini and it was an amazing experience. I quickly fell in love with their family. I had an amazing time cooking, cleaning, dancing, and doing henna with Nandini and it was always an adventure with Babu. Babu took me to many sites (mostly temples), market, to their hostel, and camel riding. He taught us many… read more

(Excellent )

13/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (AI LUM)

We had a great time with Alison. She is very easy going and friendly. We spent a lot of time together. She helped me with my kitchen, cleaning the house and taking care of the kids.
She is very honest and willing to learn new things.
We enjoyed her stay at our house. I definetely would recommend to host her .
Wish you all the best for your… read more

(Excellent )

13/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (AI LUM) for host

I stayed with Babu and Nandini for 5 days. it was one of my best workaway experience. I had a really great time with this family.

Babu is very knowledge about his country his religion. He showed me around Bikaner and the rats temple in Deshnoke. I enjoyed talking to him.
Nandini is really good at cooking. I love spending time with her, she… read more

(Excellent )

26/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)

It was a graet pleasure to host Marie. She stayed at our farm hostel with our camelmen' s family as she loves animals and greenery very much.
She enjoyed her stay with this tribal family and animals and soon became part of all these.
She is very honest, always ready for learning new Skills and an interesting person. I can definatelly recommend her… read more

(Excellent )

20/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (xiaolin )

Thank you so much Dear Xiaolin for being part of our family and all your help in my household chores.
She helped me a lot in my kitchen, with my kids, with my animals and my shopping in city of Bikaner.
She is honest, ready for learning new Skills and an interesting person and highly recommended to any host for sure.
I wish you all the best, You… read more

(Excellent )

19/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (xiaolin ) for host

It was great time and experience stay with Nandini and Babu family! My time mostly spend in kitchen with Nandini, she is such a beautiful and open hearted person, talented in singing, dancing, cooking, massage..... I don't even know how many talent she still have, but she is also a warm heart person who's very caring and sharing, I'm welcomed like… read more

(Excellent )

07/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Mackenzie)

Thank you so much Dear Mackenzie for being part of our family and all your help in my household chores.
She helped me a lot in my kitchen, with my kids, with my animals and my shopping in city of Bikaner.
She is very honest, always ready for learning new Skills and an interesting person. I can definatelly recommend her to any host for sure.
I wish… read more

(Excellent )

05/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Mackenzie) for host

Nandini and Babu go above and beyond for all of their workawayers! I'm so grateful for my experience in Thar Desert. From visiting both Karni Mata temples, camel riding, delicious cooking and cooking lessons, traditional dancing (Nandini is an amazing dancer), visiting local town twice and also visiting a traditional village, enjoying dinner in a… read more

(Excellent )

26/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Niamh & Elizabeth )

It was a pleasure to host Lizzie and Niamh, they were very friendly and hard working!!
They were great with the children and helped with the computer work too. They did a art project for us and made a very beautiful piece in our hostel.
They felt like part of the family
We would recomend them to other hosts :)
Thanks so much,

Babu

(Excellent )

26/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Zoe)

Zoe was a great guest. She enjoyed learning about the culture through dance, wedding ceremonies, cooking, henna, and visiting the temples. She was very helpful and fun to have cooking and cleaning in the kitchen. Best of luck on your travels! We would love to host you again :)

(Excellent )

24/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Zoe) for host

I had a really special time staying with Nandini and Babu- they welcomed me into their home and made me feel very safe and secure while I was there. Nandini shared Rajasthani dance, cooking, daily life and sari wearing with us, while Babu showed us the Karni Mata temple, took us shopping, to Bikaner Fort, a Hindi wedding and on camel safari. I… read more

(Excellent )

04/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)

Sara was very helpfull in the kitchen and help my family enviroment. She is a great reiki practicioner and teacher and also loves animals. She became my best friend while she was here. I will always miss her and never forget her. Nandini

(Excellent )

04/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host

It has been a pleasure to stay with this family. They always worry for your comfort, they have a big heart and their kids are the sweetest little monkeys! They really gave me that family cozy time one missed, when you are travelling the world, when I fell a but sick.
Babu is a really wise man, knows a lot about the history of India and his… read more

(Excellent )

07/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Tatiana)

Thank you very much Dear Tania for being part of our family and all your help in my household chores.
She helped me a lot in my kitchen, with my kids, with my animals and my shopping in city of Bikaner.
She is honest, ready for learning new Skills and interesting person and highly recommended to any host for sure.
I wish you all the best, You… read more

(Excellent )

06/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Tatiana) for host

I do not have enough words to describe how nice was my staying with Babu and Nandini. I was really happy. I felt like a part of a family and learnt so much about Indian culture. I spent a lot of time at the kitchen with Nandini. She is amazing woman. We talked and danced and song together. I liked to play with her small cute daughter. Also I was… read more

(Excellent )

07/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Bryanna & Amy-Mae)

Both Bryanna and Amy Mae were very uesful guests. They helped me in my kitchen, with our animals, for our kids.
They really enjoyed Indian wedding functions in my family and local Karnimata temple of rats.
Both of them are sincere, hard working, eager to learn new skills and interesting girls.
Thank you Bryanna and Amy Mae, you are always… read more

(Excellent )

06/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Bryanna & Amy-Mae) for host

We had a great time with Nandini and Babu! We arrived during a very busy time for them, with wedding festivities and family functions occupying much of their time. They treated us like family and brought us right along with them, though! We got to experience our first Indian wedding, complete with a 'dance party' night and a feast!! Another crazy… read more

(Excellent )

05/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jessie)

Jessie was a great guest. She enjoyed learning about the culture through dance, wedding ceremonies, cooking, henna, and visiting the temples. She was very helpful and fun to have cooking and cleaning in the kitchen. Best of luck on your travels! We would love to host you again :)

(Excellent )

12/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Georgia)

Georgia was very interesting honest and useful at my home. She was very friendly and nice, and we very much enjoyed our time with her. She was great with our kids, with our animals and loved to learn how to cook Indian dishes with me in my kitchen. We would highly recommend Georgia to any Workaway hosts!

(Excellent )

09/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Georgia) for host

I had a wonderful week here in Deshnone with Nandini and Babu. I learnt so much from Nandini in her kitchen and about life in India and it was a super special experience I will never forget. Thank you so much for everything and I hope to see you again! X

(Excellent )

27/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (vanessa)

Thank you Dear Vanessa for being part of our family though even for a short and all your help in my household chores.
She helped me a lot in my kitchen, with my kids, with my animals and my shopping in city of Bikaner.
She is honest, ready for learning new things and interesting person and highly recommended to any host for sure.
I wish you all… read more

(Excellent )

25/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (vanessa) for host

I strongly recommend this Deshoke friendly couple for a life changing experience in India !!! They are open minded and they both always take time for us. I had a nice experience learning to cook with my dear Nandini, cleaning house and helping with kids and we had very interesting conversations also with Babbu. He has sooooo interesting stories… read more

(Excellent )

20/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Maggie)

Maggie was very honest and useful at my home. She was very friendly and nice, and we very much enjoyed our time with her. She was great with our kids and loved to learn how to cook Indian dishes with Nandini. We would highly recommend Maggie to any Workaway hosts!

(Excellent )

20/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Maggie) for host

I had an incredible experience here at Nandini and Babu's house. They welcomed me in as if I was already part of the family and we only became closer as they days went on. The first couple of days I stayed at their hostel just down the street from their home. Waking up to camels and cows in the backyard was a special delight. I then moved into… read more

(Excellent )

17/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Nicki)

Nicki is such a wonderful girl it was a pleasure having her around. She was a great help in the kitchen and with the children. She loves spending time with the animals and being creative. She is very easy going and happy help out. We wish her all the best for the future.

(Excellent )

17/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Meliesha)

We really enjoyed having Maliesha stay with us, she was a pleasure to have in our home. She was very helpful and happy to complete any and every job that we gave to her. She did an excellant job of keeping our children entertained as she is very creative and fun. We enjoyed cooking together as she was keen to learn a lot, always interested in the… read more

(Excellent )

17/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Meliesha) for host

I have had the most wonderful time here! Was only here for 5 days and wish I could have stayed longer. Babao and Nandini have made me feel like part of the family. They are very honest welcoming and kind hearted. The food has been great Nandini is a great cook and its so fun to help her in the kitchen. Babu was great and showed us all around the… read more

(Excellent )

02/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Anouk)

Such a great girl to host and a chai (Indian tea) lover !
Thank you very much Dear Anouk for being with us like a part of my family and for all your help in my house.
Luckly it was wedding season here, so you could attend so many functions.
She is hard working, helping, interesting and very honest young girl, She can definately be recommonded… read more

(Excellent )

29/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Anouk) for host

Such a great experience!
I was here for more or less 10 days in july ( At the beggining I planned to stay just 4days!).
I recommand this experience in Deshnoke. It was a really good experience for me, I ve learn a lot. We were 3 girls at the same time, but we do not know each other at the beggining. Both Babu and Nandini will share with you a lot… read more

(Excellent )

30/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Sanjita)

(Excellent )

28/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (Sanjita) for host

Staying at Babus and Nandinis house was a great experience. Both of them are very caring, funny and kind so that I felt more as a family member then a foreign guest. Nandini is a lovely women, full of curiosity and very open to explain the indian culture in a village. She taught me how to prepare Chappaties, Puha and Chai and she was purely a… read more

(Excellent )

14/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host

As soon as I met Nandini and Babu I was welcomed into their family.
I unfourtunatly could only stay for a few days but it will be one of highlights of my trip to India.
Babu took me to his farm where i did a camel safari, milked (or attempted) the cows he also took us to Ramdevra festival. We sat and drank chai while he told us wonderful… read more

(Excellent )

13/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)

Jessie could only stay with us for a short time but even in these few days she quickly became a good friend. She is very fun, kind and hepful. She was great wih our children, helped with the cooking and daily chores and always keen to join in with our family. We thoroughly enjoyed having her to stay and hope she can come bcak again someday.

(Excellent )

18/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)

Thank you very much Hannah for joining my family and being a part of it and for so much of your help.
Hannah will be remembered as one of our greatest workawayers.
She was a great help in my kitchen, with my kids and all my shopings in trade fairs and in the markets of Bikaner.
She is always full of energy, ready to help and get involved in the… read more

(Excellent )

18/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host

I had a really nice time in Deshnok with Nandini, Babu and family. During my stay, which was short, I helped Nandini out with her daily tasks at home, like cleaning, cooking, reorganising. Also, she was happy to teach me how to make roti and multiple dishes. She was very open about her life and culture and very curious about other… read more

(Excellent )

23/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Aurelia) for host

I stayed 20 days in deshnoke with nandini and babu.nandini teatched me indie dance and song. We had a really nice time together, and she drop me at her cousin's weeding and in her family in Bundi.
Babu drop me in the good shop in bikaner and tell me a lot of stories about gods. It was very interesting. With my stay there I learned a lot about… read more

(Excellent )

12/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Stefanie) for host

Babu, Nandini and their family were my first workaway experience, so I can't really compare it to anything yet. However, what I can say is, that I had a really interesting and diverse time at their home. I saw a lot of Bikaner and the Temple of Rats nearby in Deshnoke, where Babu would kindly take me to to show me everything. Also, he took me to a… read more

(Very good )

12/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Katie) for host

Staying with Babu was not at all what I expected my first work exchange to be. I was really happy to be in India for the first time and was hoping to bond with an entire family while helping them with work and carry on normal life. However, Babu's wife, Nandini, was not there the entire duration of my visit (he never told me this in advance yet he… read more

(Good )

20/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (Cindy) for host

It was an amazing and unique experience staying 9 days at Nandini's and Babu's house. During this stay, I helped Nandini with her daily work at home (cleaning, helping in the kitchen and taking care of the children). Nandini taught me many cooking recipes (chai, roti, curry, dal and more!) and explained me a lot about the traditions. Babu brought… read more

(Very good )

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