India on 2 Wheels - 2013-2014 Infor mation Pack
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India on 2 Wheels
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2013-2014
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Take a two-week long cycle through Rajasthan, one of
the most culturally rich regions of India, and experience
its spectacular landscape. From sprawling snow-covered
mountain ranges and white sand beaches, festivals,
villages and urban cities, India gives diversity a whole
new meaning.
You will experience a variety of sights and sounds that
will carry you through to the majestic Taj Mahal.
Cycling through rural villages, we will have a fascinating
insight to the traditional way of life in this region.unlock a child’s potential www.childreach.org.uk
About Us
We are a UK registered charity working at the grassroots level in partnership with local
communities in the developing world. We improve children’s access to healthcare, education
and child rights and protection to help them unlock their potential. We currently have
projects in India, Morocco, Nepal, Tanzania and the UK with over 600,000
beneficiaries to date. We believe that all children have the right to:
Enough food, clean water and shelter
A good education and a reliable health service
Live without fear of abuse/violence
We are able to do this through sustainable funding, obtained with the help of people like you.
We believe that if you dedicate your time, energy and enthusiasm towards our cause then we
should give you something life changing and memorable in return. This is where our
Challenge Events fit in!
How does it all work and what support
Fundraising will I get?
At Childreach International we know that
fundraising can seem challenging, but as the
largest UK provider of student Challenge Events
we have the experience to help you reach your
fundraising target. You will have an experienced
Team Leader behind you as well as our award
winning fundraising team there to offer support!
Throughout the year leading up to your
departure, we will make every effort to
prepare you and help you reach your target. Your
Team Leader will spend their time organising
group socials and fundraising events to get you
on your feet. In addition to this, after signing up
you will need to attend the group inaugural
meeting. Your Student Fundraising Manager will
attend this session and take you through every
aspect of the trip, from fundraising to packing
your bag!unlock a child’s potential www.childreach.org.uk
Itinerar y
Day 1
Fly from London
Meet your group at the airport and board your
flight.
Day 2
Arrive in Delhi
We will transfer to our hotel and have some
free time in the afternoon to explore.
Day 3
Project visit
Today you visit a project where you can see first-
hand the work that Childreach International is
doing. After lunch, we will then transfer to the
railway station to catch our sleeper train to
Jodhpur.
Day 4
Jodhpur
We will arrive in the early morning and transfer to
our hotel. In the afternoon we will meet our cycle
guides and pick up our bikes that will carry us all
the way to the Taj Mahal! In the afternoon we will
take a short cycle tour of the city to limber up our
legs and take in some of the sights.
Day 5
Udaipur
After breakfast, we will cycle 35km or so,
before we reach Ranakpur where we will visit
the stunning 15th Century Jain temple. We
then get back on our bikes and ride through the
Aravlli Hills for around 40km, before continuing
to the stunning lakeside town of Udaipur.unlock a child’s potential www.childreach.org.uk
Itinerar y
Day 6
Udaipur
Known as ‘The Pearl of Rajasthan’, ‘The City of
Sunrise’ and ‘The Venice of the East’, Udaipur is
a beautiful place regarded by both Indians &
travellers as the most romantic city in India.
Situated on the east side of Lake Pichola, the
main palace commands an unsurpassed view
across the shimmering lake.
Day 7
Kumbhalgarh
We will leave Udaipur in the early morning, and
cycle north to Kumbhalgarh. Our route will take
us away from the main road, following a series
of quieter (and bumpier!) back-roads. We will
need to stay alert as it’s not uncommon to
come across an errant cow sunning itself!
Day 8
Pushkar
We ride back out into the desert after breakfast, as
we make our way to the holy town of Pushkar.
Sitting on the edge of a lake and surrounded by
desert, this little town is a holy site, and great place
to relax and soak up some Indian atmosphere. If
we still have some energy, we can climb to the
hilltop temple for sunset.unlock a child’s potential www.childreach.org.uk
Itinerar y
Day 9
Jaipur
We set out for our longest day of cycling. We
take desert backroads, passing through small
villages, to reach the town of Rupnagar. We
then continue on to reach the Naraina Railway
Crossing before transferring to Jaipur.
Day 10
Jaipur
The Pink City of Jaipur is one of the most
attractive and colourful places in India. We will
spend a day recuperating and touring the city.
Day 11
Sariska National Park
After breakfast we will leave Jaipur behind and
return to rural India. From Jamwa Ramargh we
cycle to Pratap Garh, through the beautiful
landscape of the Aravali foothills, and then
onwards to Sariska.
Day 12
Sariska National Park
Today we will have the chance to explore Sariska
National Park, home to a rich variety of wildlife.
The park is home to deer, wild boar, antelope,
jackals, hyena, and a small number of leopards.
There have also been some reports that tigers are
returning to the area.unlock a child’s potential www.childreach.org.uk
Itinerar y
Day 13
Bharatpur
We begin with a ride from the hotel to Muhwa,
before continuing to our lunch spot. The park is
renowned for its World Heritage listed bird
sanctuary and on arrival we will cycle here. The
sanctuary is home to an array of egrets,
kingfishers, eagles and many more—over 360
species in total!
Day 14
Agra
We leave Bharatpur and cycle to Fatehpur Sikri, the
emperor Akbar’s deserted royal city. In the
evening, we will arrive at Agra, and finally set eyes
upon the magnificent Taj Mahal. This serenely
beautiful, white marble building was built by the
Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his
beloved wife. We will watch the sun set, as we
reflect in the past two weeks.
Day 15
Taj Mahal
We will get up very early, and make our way to
the imposing Agra Fort of Akbar, where the
mighty sandstone walls enclose the beautiful
white marble pearl mosque, palaces, halls,
courtyards and fountains. We will also visit the
Taj Mahal by day. There we can spend some
hours viewing the magnificent gardens and the
splendid white marble mausoleum of the Taj
Mahal itself. In the afternoon, we will transfer
back to Delhi for a celebratory dinner.unlock a child’s potential www.childreach.org.uk
Itinerar y
Days 16-21
Time to travel
This is your time to explore. You can head to Goa and
chill out on the beaches, or head to Dharamshala to
find enlightenment. The choice is yours!
You will return back to the UK on day 22.
If you do not wish to travel then you are able to book
your own flights at a reduced fundraising target.
“Cycling across the Indian subcontinent is definitely the best way to see it—
lots of laughs and breathtaking views. We pedalled past some of the worlds
most famous landmarks”
Tim Mortimer, participant 2011
Do I need to be an
experienced cyclist?
No! As with all our Challenge Events,
India on 2 Wheels is accessible to everyone
and has been designed specifically with the
amateur cyclist in mind.
Volunteers will need to have basic skills of
riding and command an average level of
fitness, but aside from this the only
necessary requirement is a spirit of
adventure and a willingness to help!unlock a child’s potential www.childreach.org.uk
W h at a re the c o sts?
Your fundraising target is £2,650*
This will include:
• Return flight from London
• All overseas transfers
• All costs associated with cycling through
India, including bike hire, permit fees and
guest houses
• All meals on the trip
• The services of professional guides
• Services of an English speaking
representative in India Are there other
• A visit to a Childreach International project
to see how your fundraising will help
costs?
improve the lives of vulnerable children
• All accommodation as detailed in the
itinerary There are a few which you will need
to meet:
*If you want to book your own flights then you
• Tips and gratuities for local staff
will have a fundraising target of £1,950
• Indian tourist visa
• Personal expenses and clothing
• Meals not specified in the
Out of this fundraising target, at least itinerary
55% will come directly to Childreach • Recommended vaccinations/
International. Participants must ensure anti-malarial medication
that your donors are aware that some of • Any additional personal travel
the money will be used to meet costs. • Personal travel insurance policy
Please note that there is a non-refundable initial registration fee of £195 that is supplementary to
your fundraising. This has been put in place to ensure your commitment to the event and to cover
administrative costs of running the event.unlock a child’s potential www.childreach.org.uk
Safety Standards
ATOL License
Childreach International is acting as agent for Travelpack Marketing and Leisure
Services Ltd (ATOL No: 2866). All the flight-inclusive tours offered are financially
protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL
Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights,
hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see booking conditions for further
information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL
Certificate go to www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate.
BS 8848
Childreach International takes every possible step to ensure that whether you are
donating to us, going on one of our challenges or participating in a Futurebuild or Big
Build, we will ensure that safety and responsibility are our primary concern.
Monitoring and evaluating the processes that guarantee this promise are completed
with strict adhesion to industry standards. Every year, Childreach International
completes an operational self-assessment of all its programmes that involve overseas
travel. The assessment process follows the BS 8848 standard and is moderated via
external consultation.unlock a child’s potential www.childreach.org.uk
c a n I ge t involve d ?
How
To get involved visit our website:
Sign up to your event under ‘Get involved’ and
‘Choose your challenge’
OR
look out for us around your university campus and
come along to one of our information meetings at the
start of term
Go on!
Challenge Yourself!unlock a child’s potential www.childreach.org.uk
Contact us
For further information please contact the
Student Engagement Team:
fundraising@childreach.org.uk
0203 137 5500
www.childreach.org.uk
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