Talking Stones - World Heritage Volunteers | FSL-WHV-262 | 2026-08-03 - 2026-08-16 | CULT,EDU,ART | Age: 18 - 70

FSL India is a leading youth development organization promoting youth inclusion through volunteering and community development activities. It has been operating since 2001. FSL India’s roles and the development interventions through youth engagement at the grassroot level in the present local and global context are multi-dimensional as well as multi-directional. Under the three pillars and thematic areas of development interventions, FSL India focuses on youth volunteering, community development and education. Evers since came into being, FSL India has engaged more than 30k youth from 40+ countries, and contributed to community development process and youth integration through voluntary engagement, community development initiatives and educational programs that promote Social Leadership and Personal Social Responsibility (PSR).

Work: The will mainly focus on conserving the group of monuments of cultural heritage site at Hampi. For the last 10 years, FSL India has been working with UNESCO World Heritage Centre, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the management of local schools, local NGOs, INTACH and the local tour guide association. Concentrate on the protection of its cultural heritage, sites of historical importance and on creating awareness among the locals, school children, tour-guides and tourists, to infuse a sense of responsibility towards the protection of these priceless onuments. Here, you will help to convert dry areas into beautiful, restful spots by planting trees and flowering plants. Street plays to create awareness, creativity, physical work and rchaeological delights are all hallmarks of this unique work camp. Activities 1. Clean up and scrub around monuments dating back to 1 CE to preserve and maintain their beauty and cultural heritage 2 Sessions in school on waste management and Install garbage bins in the community Awareness campaign to the community and tourists on cleanliness 3. Construction of Handwash Basin and Training on Self-Survival Skills 4. Awaken your thespian skills with a street play to create awareness of heritage conservation 5. Instill patriotism in schoolchildren; make them aware of their rich cultural and historical heritage 6. Use your creativity to educate the public on heritage conservation and paint murals in public areas.

Accomodation and food: Accommodation: You will stay at a rented guest house or hostel, with shared rooms Food: South Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Safe, filtered water is available for drinking.

Location: Hampi

Location and Leisure: Once upon a time, Hampi-Vijayanagara, located in central Karnataka, was the medieval world s second-largest city after Beijing, and India s richest, attracting traders from as far as Persia and Portugal. Hampi fell into ruins when the Vijayanagara Empire was defeated and pillaged by a coalition of Deccan Muslim sultanates in 1565. It is now a UNESCO world heritage site, visited by thousands of travelers due to its breathtaking temples, intricate sculptures, and monuments, which give an insight into the splendor and architectural skills of the ancient empire. Leisure Activities: Some of the fun things to do at Hampi are taking a coracle ride in the nearby Tungabhadra river. These round cane boats have been a mode of transport here from the 15th century. You can also hire a bicycle and take the ride down to any of the interesting ruins, go bouldering or trekking. Some must-visits are Vijaya Vittala, the extraordinary architectural marvel with 56 musical pillars, which create melodic sounds when tapped delicately, the stunning Virupaksha and Krishna temples, the Royal Enclosure with the Queen’s bath and Lotus Mahal (palace). Anegundi, or Kishkindha, the capital of the Vijayanagar empire is a fine repository of neolithic history and prehistoric rock art, represented by Mourya Mane, a several-thousand-year-old Stone Age colony. You can visit the birthplace of Hanuman, the monkey god, or peek at the ancient elephant stable, where the city’s elephants were fed, bathed and trained for battle and other activities.

Airport: BLR

Train/Bus station: Nearest international Airports - Bangalore, Mumbai, Panjim Nearest railway station - Hospet (13 kms) Bus services available from - Bangalore, Goa

Requirements: VISA - The participants should come on Tourist visa Fee- The participation fee of INR 21600 has to be paid on arrival to our Team Leader in Indian rupees.

The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheet

Language: eng

Extra Fee: 21600 INR