Namastey Everyone So we started our first day off orientation. And we visited Lodhi Garden which was built in 15th century and Indian Gate. And students stared bonding with them self and enjoying the first day off Delhi. They are doing really well......Read More
Namaste Family and Friends! This is a quick update to let you know that Himalayas to the Ganges River students flight has arrived in Delhi and they are now on their way to the hotel with Bantu ji uttara and Jacky . The group is awaiting for one more......Read More
Along with Tevas and hiking boots, it will be useful to also bring along regular sneakers. But you can definitely buy the appropriate shoes once you are in-country. See you all so soon!...Read More
The India Group has made it through security at Newark and is currently at the departure gate ready to board their flight! Flight to Delhi is on time. Safe travels everyone! Parents & Families, please check back throughout the next 24 hours......Read More
I’ll be bringing a pair of Tevas and hiking boots, would it be a good idea to also bring a pair of trainers (sneakers) for colder days or is that unnecessary?...Read More
Dear students, The three of us have just wrapped up our orientation in the majestic mountains of Nepal. Together with our program director, Christy, we have been building the foundation to a magical program for all of us to experience. We are eager......Read More
Namaste Everyone! Your travel date is only a couple of days away. Are you getting excited? (We are!) Thanks to everyone for posting their introductions. We enjoyed getting to know a little bit about each of you before we meet in person. Reading your......Read More
The time has finally arrived – you’re heading off at the end of the week to India for an amazing 3 month adventure! We are so excited for you! Please read the following information carefully, as it contains all the details you’ll need......Read More
Dear students, Hope this note finds you well. We are looking forward to meeting you in a few days! We will continue to update this board regularly, leading up to the course start date. As our time together in India approaches, we wanted to post a......Read More
Hi Heidi, Thank you for writing to us to clarify about the packing list. What are the participants going to sleep in? Assuming you are asking about trekking. The students will be sleeping in their sleeping bag, inside a tent. What is the duct tape......Read More
Hi Everyone. I have some questions re: the pack list: What are the participants going to sleep in? Also, what is the duct tape for (ours is very wide and wondering if we should cut it)? Please refresh my memory on whether a steripen or lifestraw......Read More
Hey I’m also a Rachel but I don’t mind going by Rach or other nicknames to avoid confusion with the other Rachel. I’m from Boston and I’m going to Middlebury as a February start this year. I spent my junior fall of high......Read More
Hi everyone! An important edit to our arrival yak: In the information about which line to stand in at immigration, that sentence should read: “Proceed to the regular immigration line for holders of non-INDIAN passports.” Sorry for that confusion!...Read More
Hello everyone! We hope that your packing is going well and that you are getting excited about our upcoming travels! We are currently in Nepal at our instructor orientation and we are definitely looking forward to meeting you all and going on this......Read More
The homestay will be a big portion of our course this Himalaya to the Ganges River Program and it would be really appreciated if you could all bring small gifts for your both homestay families firsts is going to be in LADAKH and second is going to......Read More
Hi! I’m JJ (real name Joseph but have been called JJ since birth). I’m 18 and have lived in London, England for the past 15 years. My dad grew up in Zambia and my mum’s family is from Italy. I went to India 2 years ago for......Read More