WHV – Natural Heritage Protection at Great Himalayan National Park – Kullu Manali – 2 | FSL-WHV-240 | 2024-09-01 - 2024-09-15 | ENVI,EDU,CULT | Age: 18 - 65

FSL-India, (Field Services and Inter-cultural Learning - India) is a youth development organisation focused towards Inter-cultural Learning through Voluntary Services set up to promote Global Understanding by providing opportunities to the youth to work in different cultural contexts to appreciate Inter-cultural learning. Thereby, reducing boundaries and bringing people to work together in harmony by understanding the Inter-cultural aspects focusing towards development of people and society through youth mobility and volunteerism. Founded in the year 2000 and legally incorporated in 2001, FSL-India is a Trust under Indian Trust Act 1882. It was formed with the support of like-minded National and International Organizations with a primary purpose to bring about global transformation, progress and growth through youth exchange programs. FSL-India has been running work camps all over India since 2001. Over the years, FSL-India has developed a strong network of local partners and local volunteers in the regions where we conduct our camps. The Volunteer camp will be run to provide an opportunity for volunteers to do a community service clubbed with Cultural exchange which will give a greater learning experience. The camp activities will focus on understanding the social and cultural aspects of the community they work. The volunteers will be given experience through interactions, workshops, and meetings with University students and Government officials to understand the development issues. We believe that the experience will give the volunteers a global perspective of the community and the possibility to be change-makers in their own community.

Work: This National Park is in the western part of the Himalayan Mountains in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is characterized by high alpine peaks, alpine meadows and riverine forests. The 90,540 ha property includes the upper mountain glacial and snow meltwater sources of several rivers, and the catchments of water supplies that are vital to millions of down stream users. The GHNPCA protects the monsoon-affected forests and alpine meadows of the Himalayan front ranges. GHNP was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2014, in recognition of its outstanding significance for biodiversity conservation. The park protects over 1,000 plant species, including many medicinal herbs, 31 mammal species and 209 bird species, as well as amphibians, reptiles and insects. The Camp: The camp will focus on the volunteers to understand the social and cultural aspects of the community they work. The volunteers will be given experience through interactions, workshops exchange of ideas, need analysis with the support of team leader, planning and be a part of completing the scheduled work with the group of volunteers for the benefit of the community and a learning experience for the volunteers. The camp will consist of community service, Learning, Culture and evaluation. Activities: 1. Interactions with ASI and Local communities to address and understand their need and social challenges 2. Creating awareness to Community, College Students and School children on Natural Heritage Conservation 3. Involving in community, GHNP officials and College Students on Tree Plantation 4. Teaching children on Natural Heritage 5. Implementation of SDG’s activities at Schools and Community 6. Involving in mural painting on Natural Heritage conservation at a Public place 7. Involving in clean-up drive along with community 8. Intercultural activities

Accomodation and food: Accommodation: At a rented guest house or hostel, with shared rooms Food: North Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Safe, filtered water is available for drinking

Location: KulluManali–465KmfromDelhi

Location and Leisure: Leisure Activities: - A day trekking with experts – Nature walk and Bird watching - Visit Indian families and interact with local culture and tradition - Visit the temple and other cultural sites Places to visit during Weekend: • Rohtang La Mountain Pass • Kullu Manali & Bhrigu Lake • Kasol and Malana • Jogini waterfall • Himalayan Nyinmapa Buddishg Monastery

Airport: KUU

Train/Bus station: Transport: • Nearest airport – Delhi international airport / Kullu Airport • Nearest Railway station – Kiratpur and Una at 200 & 260 km respectively • Bus from Delhi and other smaller cities of North India.

Requirements: VISA - The participants should come on Tourist visa Fee- The participation fee has to be paid on arrival to our Team Leader in Indian rupees.

Information about the Meeting Point will be mentioned in the Info Sheet, which will be sent at least a month in advance

Language: eng

Extra Fee: 20000 INR