Travel Information & Requirements
Volunteer Guide
Download the Volunteer Guide below to read about:
- Welcome to Prime Trust
- Information Prior to Departure
- Upon Arrival
- What to Expect During Your Stay with Prime Trust
- A Brief Introduction to India & Life in Pondicherry
- Daily Life
- Practical Information
Requirements
During orientation at Prime Trust you will be asked to show evidence of the following requirements:
- A valid passport and an appropriate visa
- An insurance policy
- Emergency contact details
- A valid background/police check
Useful Links
India Packing List:
http://www.travelindependent.info/whattopack.htm
Lonely Planet Visa Info:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/practical-information/visas
General Tips for Travelling to India:
http://solotravelerblog.com/solo-travel-to-india-tips/
Health Considerations for India:
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/india
http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations/asia-(east)/india.aspx
Traveling Around India, Bookings:
http://www.makemytrip.com/
India Travel Forum:
http://www.indiamike.com/
English-language Indian Newspaper: Tamil Nadu
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/
Tips for Women:
http://www.nomadicchick.com/7-ways-to-survive-india-as-a-solo-girl/
Backpacker Guide to India:
http://www.travelindependent.info/asia-southern.htm#India
Blogger Asher Fergusson's Indian Travel Tips:
http://www.asherfergusson.com/india
Backpacker Advice
http://backpackeradvice.com/destinations/asia/india.html
Discounted Airfare Websites:
www.kayak.com
www.travelocity.com
www.priceline.com
Popular Travel Insurance:
www.worldnomads.com
Tips for Sleeping Well Abroad
https://www.tuck.com/sleep-and-travel/
https://www.tuck.com/how-to-sleep-well-in-a-hostel/
https://www.tuck.com/jet-lag/
*Prime Trust does not endorse any of the above links, companies, or information - we are simply creating links past volunteers have recommended to help you prepare for your time in India.
http://www.travelindependent.info/whattopack.htm
Lonely Planet Visa Info:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/practical-information/visas
General Tips for Travelling to India:
http://solotravelerblog.com/solo-travel-to-india-tips/
Health Considerations for India:
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/india
http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations/asia-(east)/india.aspx
Traveling Around India, Bookings:
http://www.makemytrip.com/
India Travel Forum:
http://www.indiamike.com/
English-language Indian Newspaper: Tamil Nadu
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/
Tips for Women:
http://www.nomadicchick.com/7-ways-to-survive-india-as-a-solo-girl/
Backpacker Guide to India:
http://www.travelindependent.info/asia-southern.htm#India
Blogger Asher Fergusson's Indian Travel Tips:
http://www.asherfergusson.com/india
Backpacker Advice
http://backpackeradvice.com/destinations/asia/india.html
Discounted Airfare Websites:
www.kayak.com
www.travelocity.com
www.priceline.com
Popular Travel Insurance:
www.worldnomads.com
Tips for Sleeping Well Abroad
https://www.tuck.com/sleep-and-travel/
https://www.tuck.com/how-to-sleep-well-in-a-hostel/
https://www.tuck.com/jet-lag/
*Prime Trust does not endorse any of the above links, companies, or information - we are simply creating links past volunteers have recommended to help you prepare for your time in India.
