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Two-Day Volunteering Itinerary in Palampur - July 2023

  1. Day 1: Teach at TCV School
    10 minutes (2.5 km) from Palampur Town

    Morning: Rise early and have breakfast. Head to TCV School, a Tibetan school for children from the Himalayan region where you can volunteer as a teacher. Spend the morning interacting with the kids and teaching them about your culture.

    Afternoon: Enjoy a delicious lunch at the school and get to know the other volunteers. After lunch, you will get a chance to explore the school and learn about the Tibetan culture.

    Evening: Head back to your hotel to freshen up and then take a stroll around the beautiful tea gardens of Palampur.

  2. Day 2: Help at Bir-Billing Paragliding Site
    45 minutes (16 km) from Palampur Town

    Morning: Wake up early and have breakfast. Drive to Bir-Billing, a world-renowned paragliding site. Spend the morning helping the local authorities with the upkeep of the site and helping tourists with their equipment.

    Afternoon: Enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants and then head to the take-off site of the paragliding point. Take a short hike to the viewpoint where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the area.

    Evening: Return to Palampur and enjoy a cup of tea at one of the local tea stalls.

Recommendations

If you have extra time in Palampur, you might want to consider visiting the Andretta Pottery Studio and Craftsmen’s Village, where you can learn about the traditional pottery techniques of the region. You can also visit the Dhauladhar National Park for a day trip and explore the beautiful flora and fauna of the area. While in Bir-Billing, you can also try your hand at paragliding.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • TCV School (4 hours, free)
  • Bir-Billing Paragliding Site (6 hours, free)
  • Lunch (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Cup of Tea (30 minutes, INR 20)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 520
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