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Volunteer Experience in Siliguri - 5 Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Siliguri Mahakuma Parishad Prathamik Vidyalaya
    15 minutes (3.7 miles) from Bagdogra Airport

    In the morning, head to Siliguri Mahakuma Parishad Prathamik Vidyalaya. The school is looking for volunteers to help teach English, Maths and Science to children. Spend the afternoon sharing your skills and knowledge with eager young minds. In the evening head to the local market for some delicious street food.

  2. Day 2: Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary
    45 minutes (13.6 miles) from Siliguri Mahakuma Parishad Prathamik Vidyalaya

    In the morning, visit the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary. Spend the day exploring the sanctuary and help with conservation efforts. You may be able to spot rare and endangered species such as the Royal Bengal Tiger, Indian Rhinoceros, Himalayan Black Bear and Asian Elephant. In the evening, relax at your hotel and enjoy a traditional Bengali dinner.

  3. Day 3: Siliguri Jalpaiguri Development Authority
    20 minutes (4.3 miles) from Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary

    Today, volunteer at the Siliguri Jalpaiguri Development Authority. The organization is looking for volunteers to help with their tree planting campaign. Spend the afternoon planting trees and learning about the importance of reforestation. In the evening, visit the Kali Mandir temple and witness the evening aarti.

  4. Day 4: Sukna Forest Range
    30 minutes (8.6 miles) from Siliguri Jalpaiguri Development Authority

    Visit the Sukna Forest Range and spend the day working with the forest rangers in their conservation efforts. Learn about the biodiversity of the region and help with planting saplings. In the evening, head to the Hong Kong Market for some souvenir shopping.

  5. Day 5: Siliguri Children's Park
    25 minutes (6.7 miles) from Sukna Forest Range

    In your last day, visit Siliguri Children's Park and spend the day playing with the kids in the park and teaching them some new skills. In the evening, head to the Kanchenjunga Stadium to catch a local football match.

Recommendations

If you have time, consider visiting the ISKCON Siliguri temple and the Surya Sen Park. For a day trip, head to Darjeeling and visit the famous tea gardens and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Bagdogra Airport to hotel (15 mins, £5)
  • Volunteering activities (6 hours per day, free)
  • Transport to and from activities (varies, £10 per day)
  • Food and drinks (varies, £15 per day)
  • Souvenir shopping (varies, £20)
  • Football match ticket (varies, £10)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £215

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