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3-Day Volunteering Itinerary in Dalhousie - July 2023

  1. Day 1: St. John's Church
    10 minutes (3.5 km) from Dalhousie bus stand

    Morning: Start your day with a visit to St. John's Church, a historical monument built during the British period. Take a guided tour of the church and learn about its architecture and history.

    Afternoon: Head to the nearby Garam Sadak, a local market known for its street food. Try out some of the local delicacies and interact with the vendors.

    Evening: Spend your evening volunteering at the nearby Ravi Dalhousie Public School, teaching underprivileged children. Help them with their studies, play games with them or engage in any other activity that interests you.

  2. Day 2: Khajjiar Lake
    1 hour 15 minutes (23 km) from St. John's Church

    Morning: Start early and head to Khajjiar Lake, also known as Mini Switzerland of India. Take a walk around the lake and enjoy the scenic beauty of the place.

    Afternoon: Visit the nearby Khajjiar Sanctuary and spend some time volunteering with the local forest department. Help them with tasks like cleaning up the park, planting saplings or spreading awareness about conservation.

    Evening: End your day with a bonfire and stargazing session at your campsite near the lake.

  3. Day 3: Sach Pass
    3 hours (100 km) from Khajjiar Lake

    Morning: Embark on a road trip to Sach Pass, a high altitude mountain pass that connects Dalhousie with Pangi Valley. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Himalayas on the way.

    Afternoon: Volunteer at one of the local schools in the Pangi Valley, helping children with their studies or teaching them a new skill.

    Evening: Catch a beautiful sunset at your campsite near the pass and enjoy a hot cup of tea.

Recommendations

You can consider visiting the Chamera Lake for some adventure activities like boating, kayaking and trekking. You can also take a day trip to the nearby city of Dharamshala to explore the Tibetan culture and enjoy some authentic Tibetan food.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • St. John's Church (1 hour, free)
  • Garam Sadak Market (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Ravi Dalhousie Public School (2 hours, free)
  • Khajjiar Lake (2 hours, INR 100)
  • Khajjiar Sanctuary (2 hours, free)
  • Campsite near Khajjiar Lake (overnight, INR 1000)
  • Sach Pass (6 hours, free)
  • Local School in Pangi Valley (2 hours, free)
  • Campsite near Sach Pass (overnight, INR 1500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 2800
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