SAGE JOURNEY TO INDIA – making a difference – volunteer travel at its most rewarding.

It’s not often you get an opportunity to step up and make a real difference while experiencing travel and adventure in a land of paradox. 

This is exactly what we are inviting you to do when you join us on this incredible journey to India.

This 12 day journey to Mumbai and the villages beyond will embed you deeply into Indian culture and give you an experience of India from the grassroots up.  It is ‘voluntourism’ at its very best and this ‘tour’ is a chance for you to give of your time to help save lives and to give people hope – a combination of social responsibility and the real India.

We will be working with theShiksham Gram Shelter for Homeless Children and will team up with the Sage Foundation.  You will have the chance to contribute in varied ways – you may be teaching the children English, helping plant trees and establish the organic garden or assisting with construction of a prefabricated eco house for a training centre.

And it will certainly not all be work! 

We have a wonderful itinerary planned taking in places which are steeped in the historical and spiritual depth of India.  This will include the opportunity to visit the huge Dharavi slum in Mumbai and enjoy drinks in the top class Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.

We will have the time to wander through ancient Buddhist temple caves over 2,200 years old, and take a visit to the meditation retreat to light an incense stick for the Gods.  

And our favorite massage lady will pamper you with a rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage! 

Oh and don’t let’s forget the wonderful food we enjoy! India is a culinary experience that will awaken your taste buds and delight you with flavours.  There will be a chance to take a cooking class with one of the renowned cooks of the area.. she will really turn you on to Indian food.

You will leave India with an appreciation of the vastness of this land, the depth of the culture, and the promise of an amazing future – built on social enterprise.  Simply by coming on the trip, you will have made a very personal contribution both from your volunteer work and a part of your travel costs will be donated to help the children lead a better life.

“The Sage Journey brought a new dimension to my life. It was magic, I feel refreshed and rejuvenated. The volunteer role is immensely rewarding. We worked with locals and got insights into the culture that you wouldn't normally notice as a tourist. We visited unique places, had wonderful food - and if you are looking for travel with a purpose this is how you do it. Shazar - Wow!  You have definitely sparked something.” Paul Eglinton NZ.

and see what Renee said of her trip in February 2011 ....

Dates: September 21st - October 2nd 2012
           November 21st - December 2nd 2012
           February 7th - February 18th 2013
 
Land costs which cover all expenses (twin share accommodation and all meals) are AUD 2195.  (flights not included). Installment payments available on request.

You may also be interested in our add-on extension to the journey when we will travel to Rajasthan – to the intensity of the desert colours and land – being guided by friends who are born and brought up in that land, and who know the absolutely best places to go. (Please ask for details if this interests you).

Telephone Shazar Robinson on +61 402 008801 or email sagejourneys@gmail.com