The Dharmalaya Institute is an innovative educational and charitable institution currently under construction near the Himalayan town of Bir in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. In the tradition of Mahatma ...

The Dharmalaya Institute is located in the forests of the Himalayan foothills on the outskirts of the village of Bir in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. See our location page ...

Dharmalaya Institute is a charitable project of Dharmalaya and the Earthville Network , currently under construction, guided by a team of volunteers from India and several other countries in collaboration with ...

If you’re adventurous, self-motivated, and happy to live and work in pretty basic conditions, yes! The Institute is presently in the construction stage, so it’s a great opportunity for volunteers who ...

In our region of the Himalayas, there are four seasons: Summer (roughly 15 March to 15 June) The monsoon rainy season ...

In general, one can count on mobile phones and Internet access in rural India to work about 3/4 of the time, give or take (though sometimes one can also count on ...

Dharmalaya is a nonsectarian educational and charitable organisation. It respects all of the wisdom traditions of the world, yet it is not affiliated with any religious group. That said, some of ...

This depends on the particular volunteer position. The Dharmalaya Institute's volunteer positions generally require a commitment of at least two to four weeks, depending on circumstances. If the main purpose of ...

The ideal minimum period for volunteering at Dharmalaya is a month, or at least two weeks, but even if you only have a week, you can probably make a useful contribution. ...

Most of Dharmalaya's programs are offered on a voluntary donation basis. There are generally no fixed tuition fees for Dharmalaya's programs or the outside positions in which we sometimes place volunteers. ...

All volunteers must bring enough cash (in rupees) to pay for your own food, accommodation and other personal expenses, as there are no ATMs or moneychanging facilities in Bir proper (the ...

The Dharmalaya Institute serves wholesome, tasty, all-natural, sattvik vegetarian cuisine using local, organic ingredients as much as possible. Our meals are suitable for vegans and, to the best of our knowledge, ...

At present, the Dharmalaya Institute is still under construction and, likewise, our volunteer programme here is just being born. During this startup phase, we will occasionally offer structured service-learning programmes ...

Great question, and we have a detailed answer for you on our Staying Healthy in India page.

Dharmalaya’s programmes are considered ‘ecotourism’, not formal volunteer work, so you should apply for a tourist visa (not an employment or student visa). When we asked the local officials for clarification ...

First, please read all of the information presented in the FAQ so that you are aware of the various options, possibilities, and requiremets. Then, if you are interested in volunteering at ...