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Road Trip in India | GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

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Program Overview

Explore the diverse culture by traveling through four different states in India! This project allows for eco-friendly tourism as well as a variety of volunteer placement options. Spend the first 3 weeks of your trip experiencing the best India has to offer, from Delhi to Jaisalmer and everywhere in between. After this sensory and cultural expedition, you will head to the Southern district of Goa for your week of volunteering.

You will begin your journey in Delhi and continue on to Shimla for a mountain trek for 2 days. From there you will go to Dharamsala, the home of the Dalai Lama, and return to Delhi before continuing on to Agra, home of one of the Seven Wonders of the world- the majesticTaj Mahal.

From there you will visit Rajasthan and Udaipur visiting places like the Moonset Palace, as well as partaking in a cooking class. Upon your arrival in Jaisalmer you will be able to enjoy a jeep safari and camel ride, followed by a spectacular boat ride in Mumbai to explore the Elephanta Caves.

Lastly, after three weeks of fun-filled traveling, you will continue on to your chosen volunteer option.

*Please note that the schedule is subject to change.

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Program Highlights

Enjoy three weeks of traveling throughout India
Lend a hand at a volunteering project during Week Four
Visit the home of the Dalai Lama, the Taj Mahal and other cultural sites
Stay overnight in the desert
Experience authentic India with fellow travel-lovers

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Pre-Departure Orientation
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Program Details

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Locations

  • Agra, India
  • Agra, India
  • Delhi, India
  • Delhi, India
  • Dharamsala, India
  • Dharamsala, India
  • Goa, India
  • Goa, India
  • Rajasthan, India
  • Rajasthan, India
  • Shimla, India
  • Shimla, India
  • Udaipur, India
  • Udaipur, India

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Guest House
  • Home-stays
  • Other

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

All Ages

Duration

  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
  • 1 Year
  • After College
  • Career Break / Mid-Career
  • During College
  • Post High School

Program Reviews

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4.5
4 reviews

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Top categories

Health & Safety
5.0
Day to Day Life
5.0
Program Administration
4.8
Volunteer Placement
4.7
Community Engagement
4.3
Living Situation
4.0

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MeeraNew Zealand · January 2018

Best decision ever!

Before arriving in India I was super nervous about the trip, having heard a lot of stories about how dangerous it is etc. I arrived in India a day earlier than the road trip began, so I booked my own accomodation for the night, and even that day I was feeling quite scared. However, when I met my coordinator the next day I immediately felt reassured, and ended up having the most amazing 4 weeks! The road trip was very well planned, and all the coordinators were fantastic. While some of the accomodation was not the best (e.g. lots of ants, dirty/stained sheets), the experience was so great overall that it didn't even impact the experience. We were looked after so well throughout the trip, and never once felt unsafe, despite all the stories. The coordinators were also very knowledgeable about all the places we visited, and gave us a lot of history/background information which was nice. Overall the journey was fantastic, and I would 100% recommend everyone to do it if they get the chance!

Meera PatelJanuary 2018

Fantastic

Overall the road trip was fantastic. We covered so much and got to see such a diverse range of places in India. The local support team were incredible and we were very well looked after the entire trip. I am so grateful to everyone that helped make it such a memorable trip. I would definitely love to do something similar in the future.

Marlena RyzykJanuary 2018

Lovely program

Road Trip India is a lovely, very well organized program. It enables us (the participants) to get a glimpse of India’s diversity and rich culture and tradition As well as exposed us to Indian life. Program was executed with full professionalism by the coordinators.

SoniaMay 2017

India road trip

Overall I'd recommend this experience! GoEco did a great job supporting the whole process before during and after the trip. I have always felt safe during the 4 weeks and had the opportunity to visit amazing places and get a glance on how geographical and cultural diverse but yet cohesively beautiful India is. On the down side, the volunteering program is taken a bit light, which might suite very young people looking for adventure but lacks in some aspects for more mature travelers that wish to discover India in meaningful way! Namaste!

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Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

Top Rated Provider Volunteer Abroad 2025
Innovative Volunteer Abroad Program
GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - Intern Abroad Program
Top Rated Provider 2023 - Notable Mention
Innovation in Sustainability Finalist 2022
Innovation in Sustainability 2021 Finalist
Innovative New Program Volunteer Abroad 2020 Finalist
2019 Notable Mentions
GoAbroad Innovative New Program - Volunteer Abroad
GoAbroad Top Rated Organization 2017 (Notable Mention)
Global Youth Travel Awards 2018
GoAbroad Top Volunteer Abroad Organization 2018
World Youth Student & Educational Travel Confederation

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