WWOOF India

Would you trade luxury stays for volunteering — like farming in Uttarakhand or wildlife conservation in Goa? Does responsible travel truly make an impact, or is it just another trend?

If you want to take home something more from a vacation than just a suitcase full of souvenirs and a tan, a learning holiday might just be the thing you are looking for. Here’s a selection of some of the best learning holidays in India.

Volunteer Travel is a concept that is gradually gaining mainstream acceptance in India. Organisations like WWOOF India are helping increase the concept’s popularity, and bringing people from different cultures, nationalities, and backgrounds closer along the way.

World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF), a non-profit organisation, works with tourists and organic farms to facilitate the barter of a few hours of daily volunteer work in exchange for accommodation, delicious food and a chance to learn organic farming techniques.