Why an Elephant Project is Necessary.
Elephant conservation projects are important because elephants are a keystone species that play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. They help to shape their environment by creating pathways through forests, maintaining open spaces and grasslands, and distributing seeds. They also play an important role in maintaining biodiversity by promoting the growth of plant species and providing habitat for other animals.
Furthermore, elephants are also culturally significant and hold great value to many communities around the world. In some cultures, they are considered sacred and are an important part of religious ceremonies and traditions. In others, they are important symbols of power and strength.
Unfortunately, elephants face many threats, including habitat loss, poaching, and the illegal wildlife trade. As a result, their populations have been declining, and they are now listed as endangered species. Conservation efforts are necessary to help protect elephants and their habitats from these threats and ensure their survival.
Realise that you are travelling with real travel experts by knowing the following:
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Operating Travel programs since 2000.
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Served over 19000 young travelers and volunteers, from 36 countries
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Full Member of the World Youth and Student Travel Confederation.
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The only company that has thrived since 2000, while many have come and gone.
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Large travel brands like STA Travel, Kilroy and Flight Centre have worked or arestill working with us to enable Young travelers to volunteer with us.
Taj Mahal, a pristine white marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife – Mumtaz Mahal. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, it took 20,000 workers from neighboring Islamic countries, 22 years of ceaseless toil to create this exquisite white marble monument upon which peopled have waxed eloquent throughout the world.
Agra Fort, built by the Mughal dynasty's greatest Emperor, Akbar, in 1565.A number of the fort’s beautiful palaces, mosques and gardens were built by his successors in later years.
The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains its character and history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. Jaipur is popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.
One of the top tourist attractions of Jaipur, the huge Amer Palace Fort sits atop a small hill, and is located at a distance about 11 km from the main city. The magnificent Amer Fort is an extensive palace complex that has been built with pale yellow and pink sandstone, and with white marble. The fort is divided into four main sections that are graced with their own courtyards.
Volunteer program activities
Daily Care Activities
Volunteers at Elephant Village contribute to the well-being of elephants through:
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Observing: Monitoring behavior, eating habits, and overall health.
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Feeding: Preparing and distributing food, including fruits, vegetables, sugarcane, and supplements.
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Cleaning and Bathing: Cleaning enclosures, bathing elephants, bringing water, and trimming nails.
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Medical Assistance: Assisting with wound care, skin therapy, mud spa treatments, massages, administering medication, and monitoring vital signs.
Enrichment and Education
Volunteers enhance the elephants' environment and raise awareness through:
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Painting and Decorating: Using safe, water-based herbal colors to decorate elephants.
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Shelter Beautification: Painting murals to create an engaging and educational space highlighting elephant conservation.
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Visitor Education: Interacting with visitors to educate them about elephant conservation and welfare.
Facility Maintenance
Volunteers help maintain the Elephant Village by:
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General Upkeep: Cleaning up trash and repairing fences to ensure a safe and functional environment for the elephants and their caretakers.
Services Included
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10 Nights’ guesthouse/Idex house/hostel accommodation on entire trip
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Accommodation on sharing occupancy basis
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All transfers and sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
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All Meal as indicated.
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Volunteer work as per the itinerary in Jaipur at Elephant Village.
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One Camel safari at Pushkar with overnight camping in the desert.
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Taj Mahal Visits and Agra fort at Agra for two days one night
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Delhi Sightseeing
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One day Jaipur sight seeing
Services not Included
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Any Flights. (Domestic & International)
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Any personal expenses such as tips, laundry and drinks.
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Entrance tickets to the Monuments.
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Any extra meals (other than those specifically laid down).
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Any additional expenses caused by or liability for disturbance in trip program due to circumstances, weather conditions, sickness, natural disasters, riots etc.
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Liability for or insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents or loss of goods
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Personal Travel Insurance, visa etc.
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Camera fees (both still and video).
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Miscellaneous.
Arrival and Departure Procedure
Arrival Procedure
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All arrivals Idex offers the pick-up in a window from 10 AM on the start date of the program until 2 AM on the following day (Day 2) of the program.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The trip starts around 8 AM on Day 2 – so arrive with a flight on Day 1 (mentioned as “Start Date” on the above chart) so you can get some rest before starting the journey).
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If your flight arrives outside these hours (because you have got a cheaper flight or no other connection is available) then it will cost, you extra Euro 20 to be picked up from the airport.
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Check in at accommodation is available from 12 noon on Day 1 of the program.
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NOTE: We will attempt to get you checked into your room as soon as possible but it cannot be guaranteed before 12 noon due to accommodation occupancy situation)
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Delhi is a big airport and there are many exit gates. We prefer to pick up travelers at Gate # 6 at the international airport for this trip. If you don’t find an Idex representative, then just relax. We take airport pickups very seriously and its very likely that your pick up representative is just around, looking for you. If you still cannot find your pickup up person after some time, then contact us on the given contact details.
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Please advise all your customers to look for the Idex logo (as below), instead of their Personal name, unless specified.
Departure Procedure
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Airport transfer on departure is available from 10 AM on the last day of the program (mentioned as Trip Ending Date) until 10 AM on the following day of the program (this would be the next day after the “Trip Ending Date”).
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We will transfer you based on certain scheduled times at gaps of 2 hours and you can choose the most convenient time. Available Departure times will be: 8 PM, 10 PM, Midnight, 2 AM, 4 AM, 6 AM, 8 AM and finally at 10 AM.
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IMPORTANT : Remember to leave at least 4 hours before your scheduled departure times.
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Departure transfers outside these times or schedules will cost extra because it will be done exclusively for you.
More about our programs
We specialized in young people travelling for the first time. And because this is mostly young people, you will find enthusiastic, young people from all overthe world on your program.
We only offer limited number of programs and choices that we have developed and perfected over years of experience. You need to know that you are going to get the very best volunteering and cultural experiences that the country has to offer (or even that money can buy).
Our “String of DiamondsTM system allows a young person of any age, and any language level to make positive lasting contributions to the volunteering and experience many life enhancing benefits as a result