Teaching kids, environmental conservation,skill development in a remote village in chamba Himachal Pradesh. India

Description

We are at Kunra, which falls in district chamba in Himachal Pradesh.
We are renovating our house in this remote village overlooking the mighty Dhauladhar and Pir panjal range.Apart from that we would like to contribute to our community by letting Workawayers stay with us and help us educate young kids and uplift the local community in whatever way that we can.

Type of help

Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Other
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

Unique oportunity to learn about our surroundings. This village is a tribal village inhabited by Gaddi tribe and nomadic gujjars. It is among the oldest villages in chamba district and the Indian subcontinent.

The temple of one of the local deities dates back to 7th century AD which has been designated as a protected monument/ site by the national archaelogical survey of India and both students from all streams be it archaelogy, architecture ,anthropology, geology visit this region for research. The pandavas are believed to have stayed in this village during their exile from where it gets its old name Kuntapuri (named after their mother kunti). So for a cultural exchange or experience this place has a lot more to offer.

Help

Travellers who would like to teach english language, practical science,maths, sports-well being or impart any other sort of knowledge
Help required for website development and online marketing. Also help spread environmental awareness.
Foreign language teachers,chefs,bakers and music teachers,artists,creative designers are most welcome to share their knowledge and experience.

Languages spoken

English and Hindi

Accommodation

There are separate private rooms with attached baths & basic civic amenities.

North Indian food will be provided and separate kitchen and pantry space is there as well.

What else ...

As this hamlet is amidst the Himalayas there are several hikes which can be done. Also we are trying to make some space for some basic gym equipments. Those looking forward to explore and travel around,for them paid transport could be easily arranged.

A little more information

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  Internet access

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  Limited internet access

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  We have pets

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  We are smokers

How many Workawayers can stay?

One

Hours expected

3-4 hours a day/5 days a week