Homestay Bikaner, India

5.0
(5 reviews)5

Live the beauty of India helping us at our kitchen

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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture
5 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals
3 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cooking
Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Parties
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Nov
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Stay at least
1 day
Stay up to
2 months

The Experience

We are a traditional family from India and we take pride in preserving our heritage and customs. Our family business is Camel/Desert Safari and we have a stable situated in the heart of the desert. We are a cooperative society for camelmen and we are currently in need of assistance in the kitchen for 20 hours a week with 2 days off. We provide a private room, three meals a day, and basic internet service. We only accept female volunteers.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English
  • Between 18 and 65 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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5 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 5 Immersing in the local culture
  • 3 Meeting locals
  • 2 Meeting international travelers
  • 2 Practicing English
  • 1 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 1 3. Good health and well-being

Germany

5

I really had a great time in Deshnok. Nandini and her family are very nice people. I learnt so much about the indian culture and Nandini is a great chef, i had great meals! Also, i got to see a lot of nice places in Deshnok and Bikaner. The work was easy, most of the time i helped Nandini in the kitchen. I can highly recommend a stay with them!

3 months ago

United States

5

I had a wonderful time with Nandini and Babu! By the time I left I really felt like a part of the family. Every day I would help Nandini in the kitchen where she would teach me how to make traditional Indian dishes as well as use different ingredients to make holistic remedies. Babu really made an effort to take me on different activities like a the home safari, trips to the Karni Mata temples and museums, and to markets in local towns. We've even took a family weekend trip to Udaipur which was so much fun. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for an authentic view of India!

6 months ago

France, Metropolitan

5

Like a member of the family! Babu and Nandini took great care of me (they made sure my room and food were just right for me -Nandini added less spice to my dish compared to theirs-, Babu picked me up at the station on arrival...). It's an absolutely ideal place to immerse yourself in the local and especially traditional culture. Nandini is a real chef! I've rarely eaten so well in my life! An encounter I'll never forget. Nandini and Babu are very curious to learn new things about outside cultures, just as they are eager to share their own.

7 months ago

United States

5

This was an amazing experience overall! The tasks and job listing however is not accurate, the only job we did was dishes. Everything else listed we did get to experience but more in a cultural exchange way. We did help in the kitchen and learn lots of recipes, we did get to try to milk a cow one day, we did go on a the shelter safari, and we got to see lots of the town and learn about many of the temples we went to! We were able to read the book however there was not a garden there. There is a fee of $7 which is not listed, so it felt more as if I was paying for a cultural exchange program.

8 months ago

United States

4

This was an amazing cultural experience! Our days included cooking meals, cleaning dishes and learning about the culture. We did not care for cows or camels, translate a book or help with a farm. However, we did get to go on a the shelter safari and Babu drove us around to see beautiful Temples. He is very knowledgeable and we learned so much! Nandini taught us so many wonderful recipes, how to wear a sari and a few dance moves. She is such a wonderful women and I loved spending time with her! This was such a unique experience, I would highly recommend just don't expect to be working with camels.

8 months ago

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