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Heart of Kerala Volunteering Adventure

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Day 1 · Fri, Nov 17
Alappuzha, India · Friday, November 17, 2023

Lending a Hand in Alappuzha

  • Volunteering at Paristhithi Bhavan (Free · 3 hours)
  • Visit to Krishnapuram Palace (INR 100 per person · 2 hours)
  • Houseboat Cruise (INR 1000 per person · 4 hours)
  • Kathakali Dance Performance (INR 500 per person · 2 hours)

Morning:

Start your day by volunteering at the Paristhithi Bhavan (Community Centre) helping with the local environmental projects. Then, visit the Krishnapuram Palace to immerse in the heritage and history of the region.

Afternoon:

Relish a traditional South Indian thali at the iconic Indian Coffee House. Afterwards, take a leisurely cruise along the serene backwaters on a traditional houseboat.

Evening:

Participate in the Kathakali dance performance at Alappuzha Kuttanadu. Engage with the locals to learn about their traditional art forms and customs.

Alappuzha → Kochi
Day 2 · Sat, Nov 18
Kochi, India · Saturday, November 18, 2023

Empowerment in Kochi

  • Teaching at Local NGO (Free · 4 hours)
  • Visit to Mattancherry Palace (INR 50 per person · 2 hours)
  • Seafood Lunch at Kashi Art Cafe (INR 500 per person · 1 hour)
  • Beach Clean-up at Cherai Beach (Free · 2 hours)

Morning:

Contribute to a local NGO by spending your morning teaching English to underprivileged children. Visit the Mattancherry Palace to appreciate the vibrant murals and artistic heritage.

Afternoon:

Indulge in a sumptuous seafood lunch at the iconic Kashi Art Cafe. Visit the Chinese Fishing Nets and explore the charming streets of Fort Kochi, filled with colonial architecture and vibrant art galleries.

Evening:

Join a beach clean-up with local environmental activists at Cherai Beach. Spend the evening interacting with the locals and volunteers, sharing stories and experiences.

Kochi → Varkala
Day 3 · Sun, Nov 19
Varkala, India · Sunday, November 19, 2023

Community Engagement in Varkala

  • Volunteering at Orphanage (Free · 4 hours)
  • Visit to Varkala Cliff (INR 100 per person · 1 hour)
  • Kerala Sadhya at Local Restaurant (INR 300 per person · 1 hour)
  • Sivagiri Mutt Visit (Free · 2 hours)
  • Beach Clean-up at Papanasam Beach (Free · 1 hour)

Morning:

Spend your morning volunteering at an orphanage, engaging in craft activities and educational games with the children. Explore the Varkala Cliff and witness the stunning views of the Arabian Sea.

Afternoon:

Indulge in a traditional Kerala Sadhya (feast) at a local family-owned restaurant. Visit the Sivagiri Mutt, a significant religious and cultural center.

Evening:

Relax on the Papanasam Beach, participate in a beach clean-up, and end the day by interacting with the local community and sharing stories and experiences.

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