Live the beauty of India helping us at our kitchen

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 9 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals: 6 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Needs help immediately
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

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: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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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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9 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

9 Immersing in the local culture
6 Meeting locals
5 Meeting international travelers
4 Practicing English
3 Developing social awareness
1 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

1 3. Good health and well-being

Leslie Paola

Mexico

A life transforming experience! From the second one Nandini and Babu made sure that everything was perfect in my stay, from having my favourite fruits and drinks at home, to travelling and meeting everything on my list. They became a second home to me along with their two children who are just as kind and attentive. Spending time in the kitchen with Nandini really is amazing, it is an experience to relax, unwind and totally immerse yourself in the culture. It is an experience not to be missed and simply amazing. I now have a family in India 🤍. Thank you for everything!

4 months ago

Kristina

Bulgaria

Very good experience to immerse yourself in the local culture. I was picked up at the train station and also dropped off at the bus station in order to get to my next destination. I had a nice room and my own bathroom. The tasks consist of helping Nandini in the kitchen (cutting vegetables, stirring and washing dishes, simple tasks that are fun thanks to Nandini's company). You learn a lot about Indian cuisine and local customs. The conversations that I had with the family were very enriching and I learned a lot. They helped me to visit Karni Mata Temple and also Bikaner. Overall I enjoyed lot

6 months ago

Helena

Germany

GehI had an amazing time with Nandini and Babu! I felt very welcome and comfortable at their family. We helped Nandini in the kitchen with cooking and cleaning, while leaning new dance skills from Nandini — it was such a fun experience! She also shared a few recipes, for which I'm really grateful. Although I only stayed for three days, they made sure I got to explore a lot of wonderful places. Babu took us to Bikaner and the temples in Deshnok, sharing fascinating insights into their history. I learned much about Hinduism and their rich culture. I would absolutely recommend this experience!

7 months ago

Esther

Germany

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!

10 months ago

Kendall

United States

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!

about 1 year ago

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