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Hello everyone. I am Mohit Bagadia, and I run a eco-backpacker hostel and campsite here in a beautiful village called Are in Maharashtra, surrounded by a lush green jungle, river, backwaters and clean beach. Our aim is to revive and showcase the local culture, heritage and traditions to guests looking to learn more about the coastal paradise that is the Konkan.
We currently have two full time staff who run the reception desk on the site and a group of women from the local community who come and manage the site and run the restaurant. The local women are part of self help group and we are set up in collaboration with them, which means they are our business partners and not our employees. We are training them to run nature walks, heritage trails and host culinary workshops.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Interests
Carpentry
Animals
Architecture
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Beach
Outdoor activities
Water sports
Hiking
Cycling
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers would learn an incredible amount about the local culture, traditions and way of life of the Konkan at our property. We are not only showcasing the local culture to our guests via food and immersive experiences and workshops, we are also doing research and trying to document the coastal paradise that is the Konkan coast of Maharashtra.
The whole idea behind our project is educational, with an aim to generate and create knowledge by juxtaposing traditional village life with modern urban ideas.
Help
We are welcoming volunteers to help us become more sustainable and come up with ideas to reduce our waste yet be functional, set up adventure sports such as surfing, diving, snorkelling, cycling, paddling, as well as nature trails. Volunteers to help us revive local customs, traditions, agricultural practices by developing local experiences with the villagers here.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Marathi: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I am interested in learning German, Italian, Tamil and improving my French and Spanish communication.
Accommodation
We have one private room for staff. There are neat and clean washroom and shower facilities available as well. You will have to stay in the staff quarters or in a tent if you require utmost privacy.
We will offer 3 vegetarian meals to all volunteers. They are also welcome to cook in our kitchen and teach the local women some recipes from their culture.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have reliable high speed internet!
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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Mohit is so incredibly hospitable & kind person and always goes the extra mile to make sure you have everything you need.
Mohit,Suruchi and the staff are so much… read more
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Mohit is so incredibly hospitable & kind person and always goes the extra mile to make sure you have everything you need.
Mohit,Suruchi and the staff are so much… read more
