Come and help us while enjoying Indian culture in Mysore, India

India

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Last activity
23/06/2020
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2020

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Description
We are a boutique backpacker's hostel in Mysore. Mysore is one of the most beautiful and cleanest cities in India with many tourist attractions. The hostel is in a nice and posh area with many eateries and cafes and is in a very calm neighborhood very near to the famous ashtaga yoga hub (Gokulam).
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Language practice
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Being in a hostel the travellers get to meet a lot of people from different culture and also learn to cook indian cuisines as well practice yoga with them.
Help
We want someone to help us at the reception as well as in general maintenance. The hostel has a backyard which we are working on converting it to a permaculture garden.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Kannada: Fluent
Accommodation
We provide a bed in the 4-bed dormitories which have lockers.
What else ...
Travellers can enrol in yoga schools which are quite near (10 mins) walk from the hostel.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 6 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (5)

03/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Asli) for host

This was my first workaway volunteering experience. I wasn’t expecting this would be a great journey for me. I stayed here around 4 weeks and everyday was so special for me. I was helping for preparing breakfast to Renuka or Sheila in the mornings and I was feeling all the guests were our friends. It was so nice to meet also like minded people.… read more

(Excellent )

21/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Georgia) for host

This is a wonderful hostel, and the perfect place to base yourself whilst practicing yoga in Mysore. I spent one month here and by the end I really left like a member of the family. Deshik and Pinky were wonderful hosts, and they were very accommodating to working around my yoga timetable. I would definitely like to return to the Hostel one day,… read more

(Excellent )

21/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Brina) for host

I spent a bit over a month here and it was nowhere near enough! Within a few days of my arrival, I felt more at home than I had after so many months of traveling. The vibe at the hostel was so mellow, and it was the perfect space in which fellow travelers could hang out, kick back, and recharge. My responsibilities were never demanding, and I… read more

(Excellent )

19/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Bruno) for host

By coming to work and collaborating with the management team, I had several main objectives :

- Being in the meeting (in cultural, professional and personal immersion)
- Improve and perfect my English (cosmopolitan hosted population)
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I spent a month at the Hostel. The welcome and the atmosphere are warm and caring. The work is… read more

(Very good )

24/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Bruno)

Bruno Martin is an amazing guest who is always curious about people and new cultures and has great jest for life. We had a very nice time here when he was around. He helped us in Checking in our guests and in general maintenance. He always has the verve to learn(especially speaking english) that his english speaking ability ( far better than what… read more

(Excellent )

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