๐ Quick Facts Every Volunteer Must Know About India
- ๐๏ธ India has never invaded another country in 100,000 years of history.
- ๐ณ๏ธ World’s largest democracy and 7th largest country by land area.
- ๐ Takshila (700 BC) was the worldโs first university with 10,500+ students.
- ๐ง Nalanda University (4th century) was a global educational hub.
- โ๏ธ Chess and ๐งโโ๏ธ Yoga originated in India.
- ๐ฅ Martial arts began in India and spread via Buddhist monks.
- โ Algebra, Trigonometry, and Calculus were developed in India.
- ๐ข Decimal and Place Value Systems created around 100 BC.
- ๐ฌ Ancient Indians used numbers up to 1053.
- ๐ฐ India was one of the richest nations until British colonization.
- ๐ฉบ Sushruta performed advanced surgeries 2,600+ years ago.
- ๐๏ธ Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism originated in India.
- ๐ Tirupati Temple is the worldโs most visited religious site.
- ๐ค India hosts over 300,000 refugees from neighboring countries.
๐ What to Bring for Volunteering in India
- ๐ธ Camera and ๐ฑ unlocked mobile phone
- ๐ฆ Mosquito & insect repellent
- ๐ Basic medical first-aid kit
- ๐งด Sunscreen, ๐ถ๏ธ sunglasses, ๐ hat
- ๐บ๏ธ Map of India with Jaipur marked
- ๐ฆ Flashlight and ๐๏ธ mosquito net
- ๐ Adapter and voltage converter
- ๐ Walking shoes
- ๐งผ Toiletries including toilet paper
- ๐งฃ Towel and personal hygiene items
๐ฑ Communication While Volunteering
- ๐ Wi-Fi is available in host accommodations
- ๐ Local contact numbers for VWI staff and projects will be shared
- ๐ฑ Bring an unlocked phone to use an Indian SIM
- ๐ธ Local SIMs are much cheaper than international roaming
- ๐ถ A local SIM is highly recommended for stays over 3 weeks
๐ฑ Currency Exchange in India
- ๐น Check live exchange rate at xe.com
- ๐ณ Use international debit/credit cards at ATMs
- ๐ฑ Airport exchanges are convenient but expensive
- ๐ฆ Better rates available at local banks and currency shops in Jaipur
โ๏ธ How to Reach Jaipur
๐ซ By Air
- โ๏ธ Jaipur Airport is well-connected domestically and internationally
- ๐ VWI staff provides pickup from Jaipur Airport
- ๐ Use flight search platforms:
๐ By Bus (from Delhi)
- ๐ Take an AC Volvo bus from Bikaner House (near India Gate, Delhi)
- โฑ๏ธ Buses run every 30 minutes, journey takes ~6 hours
- ๐ต Cost: โน600 (~$12 USD)
- ๐ Arrive at Jaipur’s Sindhi Camp Bus Stand
- ๐ Timetable: RSRTC Bus Inquiry
๐ By Train (from Delhi)
- ๐ Book tickets at irctc.co.in
- ๐บ Recommended: Shatabdi Express (Train No. 2015)
- ๐ฐ AC Chair Car: ~$10 USD, First Class: ~$20 USD
- ๐ Book early to secure a seat
๐ Pick-Up & Final Information
- ๐ VWI staff will pick you up upon arrival (flight/train/bus)
- ๐ If delayed, contact:
- +91 94147 79349
- ๐๏ธ Please share your arrival details in advance



















