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7-Day Volunteering Itinerary in Uttarakhand in September 2024

  1. Day 1: Dehradun
    30 minutes (16.4 km) from Jolly Grant Airport

    Start your day at the Wildlife Institute of India and help with their conservation efforts. In the afternoon, visit the Mindrolling Monastery to learn about Buddhism and volunteer at their community programs. Finish your day at Robber's Cave, helping maintain the natural beauty of the cave.

  2. Day 2: Rishikesh
    1 hour 30 minutes (44.3 km) from Dehradun

    Start your day with a morning yoga session at Parmarth Niketan, followed by volunteering at their community kitchen. Spend your afternoon helping with cleaning the Ganges River and then visit the Beatles Ashram to help with the restoration of the graffiti art. Finish your day with an evening aarti ceremony at Triveni Ghat.

  3. Day 3: Haridwar
    40 minutes (22.7 km) from Rishikesh

    Start your day at the Har Ki Pauri ghat, volunteering with the cleaning efforts of the Ganges River. In the afternoon, visit the Sapt Rishi Ashram and help with their community outreach programs. Finish your day at the Chandi Devi Temple, volunteering with the temple's staff.

  4. Day 4: Auli
    8 hours (303 km) from Haridwar

    Travel to Auli to help maintain the ski resort by cleaning the slopes and helping with maintenance work. Spend your evening stargazing, taking in the beauty of the Himalayas.

  5. Day 5: Joshimath
    1 hour 30 minutes (53.3 km) from Auli

    Start your day volunteering with the staff at the Nanda Devi National Park. In the afternoon, visit the Kalpavriksha tree and help with tree care and maintenance. Finish your day with a visit to the Tapovan Hot Springs and help with the cleaning efforts.

  6. Day 6: Bageshwar
    9 hours (276 km) from Joshimath

    Travel to Bageshwar to volunteer with the staff at the Baijnath Temple. Spend your afternoon helping with the maintenance of the Kanda-Ka-Johar wildlife sanctuary. Finish your day with a visit to the Bageshwar Temple and volunteering with the temple's staff.

  7. Day 7: Nainital
    5 hours 30 minutes (171 km) from Bageshwar

    Start your day volunteering with the staff at the Snow View Point. Spend your afternoon at the Himalayan Botanical Garden, helping with their conservation efforts. Finish your day with a visit to the Nainital Lake and volunteering with the cleaning efforts of the lake.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, visit the Jim Corbett National Park and volunteer with their wildlife conservation programs. You can also take a side trip to the Valley of Flowers National Park to help with their conservation efforts. To maximize your fun, try the local cuisine and participate in cultural events. Additionally, volunteering with local NGOs can provide a deeper understanding of the social issues in Uttarakhand.

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