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Nature Tour More Information
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Profile of CEE
Field Work › |
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CEE, through its presence across India, with over 35 centres, is
working closely with the local communities on various projects ranging from community
upliftment, livelihood generation, and rehabilitation to ecotourism. Although distinct
in nature, these projects are tied together by Sustainability, factor, a major focus
of all CEE run programmes. And this is what sets it apart from any other tour!
As a member of the tour, you get an opportunity to visit different field offices
of CEE, working closely with the local communities on various development projects in India. For more details, visit www.ceeindia.org
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Gujarat |
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Members in the Gujarat tour will visit Vavaniya, a project on rebuilding
a town devastated during the 2001 earthquake. CEE has closely worked here with the
some funding agencies and relief committees to provide rehabilitation and enhancement
of basic infrastructure such as that of water and sanitation, education and health.
Prior arrangements will be made to visit the primary health centre and the primary
schools. In a local school here, one can see a demonstration of the water harvesting
system set up. Sewage / wastewater disposal systems are also set up as a part of
the development and rehabilitation programme initiated. Tour members also get an
opportunity to interact with self-help groups and the native villagers.
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Corbett |
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The Corbett tour members get to visit a village here, where-in, as
a group effort, CEE works along with the eco-development committee to provide aid
and support to the local residents. CEE has offered the provision of solar-powered
electric fences to the villagers to keep away wild animals.
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Lifestyle and
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Gujarat |
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Gujarat is not just known as a vibrant state, it is also famous for
the variety of delicacies which are exclusive to the state. If you are a foodie
to the core, Gujarat is just the state for you! Gujrati savouries include a Gujarati
Platter/thali consisting of rice, dal (Indian pulses), curry, vegetables, sprouted
beans, raita (curd) and a variety of sweet and sour chutneys and pickles. Most of
the Gujarati delicacies are made by mixing sweet with salt, which makes this flavour
different from the rest of India. Another famous variety within the Gujarati cuisine
is the 'Kutchi cuisine'. This form is relatively simple but spicy. It consists of
Khichdi (mixture of rice and Indian pulses), the main dish eaten with Kadhi - a
savoury curry made of yoghurt. A sweet, thickened milk or yoghurt confectionery
called Shrikhand, is the popular dessert favoured by many.
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Corbett |
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Corbett, situated in one of the most picturesque and serene places
in the North Indian state of Uttranchal is cradled in the calm serenity of the stately
Himalayas. The state is an expression of divinity, austerity, meditation, penance
and attainment and is famous for its vibrant culture and colourful dances. Local
population in the area is predominately agrarian and is called Gharwalis and Kumaonese.
They have a deep penchant for music and dance. Traditional food of the area includes
meat, rice, roti (Manduwa), bhats and Jhingora.
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