Cherish ExpeditionsPast Programs
We, at Cherish Expeditions, have never limited our experiences. From tripping with college students whose interests lie in exploring wildlife, eco-friendly farming, sustainable
living and craftsmanship to touch the unseen parts of the colourful state - Rajasthan, our past programs have been instrumental in the overall development of all those associated. Our Travel- Fellowships have made a change in the society and the start of our 2020 were carved in the forests of Auroville.
Reminisce over some of our favourite moments captured in the videos below. Take a look at our past programs to understand our culture better...We’re sure you’d like to be a part of the upcoming ones!
Reviving GOD Trees and Tracing Theyyam Safeguarding the Sacred Groves
A journey back to our roots to trace how our ancestors guarded the sacred groves through theyyam, the ritualistic art form.
We bring 15 storytellers on a seven-day journey through the Northern Malabar of Kerala on a heritage trail to experience Theyyam, the sentinel artform safeguarding the vanishing sacred groves (sarpakavu) along with its conservation.
Our storytellers will experience the soul of sacred groves by working towards the conservation of the vanishing GOD (Grow Our Dying) trees by planting RET (Rare Endemic and Threatened Species) trees partnering with MSSRF. This species recovery program implemented in a sacred grove will result in planting and conserving many trees endemic to the Western Ghats.
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Explorers Summit
Explorers Summit is India’s only summit series on ‘Experiential & Sustainable Travel’ which was held from19-20th September, in association with Cherish Expeditions.
Started in 2018, Explorers Summit is India's first summit series on experiential, sustainable, adventure and volunteer tourism. This opening edition saw inspiring leaders, travelers, artists, adventurers and explorers from various backgrounds covering inspirational storytelling, travel showcases and workshops.
The 2-day #virtual summit will cover inspiring travel, explorations, adventures, a route of sustainability, and responsible & social journeys from the country and international explorers and achievers.
This summit will cover experiential masterclasses by leading Mentors from the following domains.
PHOTOGRAPHY / FILMMAKING | EXPERIENTIAL & SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL | ADVENTURE & EXPLORATIONS | STORIES & JOURNEYS | LANDSCAPES AND DESTINATIONS | TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCES | CULTURES AND TRIBES
ExploreExperiential Design Program
- Program for UG and PG students for an International Design College in Bengaluru
- Travelling to acquire life skills and hands-on experience with artists and craftsmen communities across Karnataka
- 18 photographers, designers and videographers documenting the cultural heritage and architecture of a UNESCO heritage property in Karnataka
- Exposure to wildlife and local lifestyle, Eco-Friendly farming and sustainable living
Intention Setting Expedition to Auroville
- 3-day journey to the city of dawn aka the utopia of India to set a positive intention for 2020
- Tapping into one’s inner child through subconscious reprogramming, alternate housing, spirituality, psychology, self deconstruction, theater improvisation, sound healing, mantra chanting, transcendance practices
- Learnings on the process of self-reflection
Rajasthan Untouched - A Transformational Journey
- Exploring Art and Architecture – 168 hours of connecting and co-creating
- A Yoga retreat for workshops on mental health and activities to connect to yourself and beyond
- Company of entrepreneurs, designers, healers, psychologists and social change makers to bring out the best version of yourself
- An attempt to deliver better quality of education in alignment with UN SDG-4
- Documentation of the life of - The Gharasia Tribe, The bheels, the Raiksa’s, The Bishnois and the Chhipa tribe
Travel-Fellowship Program - The Awakening
- 5 participants from diverse backgrounds
- An experiential learning journey by road along the banks of River Nila, Kerala for the revival of the dying river
- Identifying problems faced by the artists, craftsmen community and problem-solving
- Company of the experts - change makers and stakeholders from multiple domains including Social work, Environmental conservation, Contemporary Art, Mental Health Awareness and more
- A journey rich in experiences - sustainable living, vanishing cultures, local art and craft and rich heritage of India.