India is a land of festivals and fairs. Every day of the year there is a festival celebrated in some part of the country. Some festivals welcome the seasons of the year, the harvest, the rains, or the full moon. Others celebrate religious occasions, the birthdays of divine gods, saints, and gurus (revered teachers), or the advent of the new year. A number of these festivals are common to most parts of India . However, they may be called by different names in various parts of the country or may be celebrated in a different fashion.
Quantum showcases the rich heritage of India as represented through its crafts, dances, cuisine, performing arts and many more facets. We Make
the Tourists and the local craftsmen/performers interface with each other, appreciate various dance- forms. In short we at Quantum make you join the festivals, enjoy the Colour, Rhythm and Gaiety all the way!!
Farm/Rural Tourism
India is a country where almost 74% of its population lives in about 7 million villages. The trends of industrialization and the stresses of Urban lifestyles have led to a “counter-urbanisation” syndrome. Therefore, there is a growing interest amongst urbanites to visit and familiarize themselves with rural lifestyles. India is one of the leading countries showcasing the rural life, art, culture and heritage at rural locations, thereby helping the rural community economically as well as socially. Rural tourism is multi-faceted and entails farm/agricultural tourism, cultural tourism, nature tourism, adventure tourism and eco-tourism. Rural tourism has typical characteristics like; it is experience oriented, the locations are sparsely populated, predominantly in natural environment, exhibiting the typical
rural lifestyles like manual ploughing, farming, milking cows, taking bath in an open pond or near the wells etc. Thus, it meshes with seasonality and local events and is based on preservation of local culture, traditions & heritage.
We at Quantum provide you an opportunity and the necessary service for you to avail of such an unique experience of rural/farm tourism in India , wherein you can also render a helping hand in the rural development. “ An experience of a life time .”
Quantum is associated with a voluntary organization, namely Jeevan Rekha Parishad who has been promoting tribal uplift-ment and rural development. We help you in getting associated with the NGO enabling you to have a rare opportunity of serving the rural population of India .
JEEVAN REKHA PARISHAD
The gateway to Discovery
"JRP" - Welcomes to India , the land of unity in diversity, where synthesis of old and new is a way of life. India at once brings reminiscences of the oldest living cultures in today's world where synthesis of old and new styles of living represents dynamic harmony.
The mission and objective of JRP is to encourage and invite international volunteers to participate in community development and nature conservation activities alongside Indian rural people especially in tribal areas.....
Through work camps and village-based volunteer programs, international volunteers promote mutual friendship, world peace, and solidarity allowing every individual to make a meaningful contribution to the Indian Community. In addition volunteers have
the opportunity to enrich their experience and enjoy a unique chance of travel, adventure and explorations.
How long one can stay? The duration of your stay in India is very flexible, with programmes available between four weeks up to 3 months..
What one will be doing? Our program offers placements in collaboration with local partners providing a level of flexibility that enables volunteers to choose an area of work according to their interest. On offer are programs in the areas of education, social welfare, eco / environmental and community development projects - and like all ICYE programmes no experience is required for these placements. All placements are in India.
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Children
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Schools
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Schools for handicapped children.
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Orphanages
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Street children
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Mentally or physically handicapped children.
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Mentally Disabled
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Elderly
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Women/ rural development projects
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Conservation/ environmental and watershed management projects in Chilika Island villages
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Hospital/ Health
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HIV/AID
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Working with bonda and other primitive tribes
Orientation camp
Volunteers will be picked up at the New delhi and Bhubaneswar airport by the JRP representative. The programme will start with an Orientation Camp of 2 or 3 days, which will be held at JRP-India headquarters in Delhi or Bhubaneswar . This is an introduction to Indian culture lifestyle and mentality and you will also get practical inputs on your project, the hosting situation and the local language.
Where a Volunteer would live? Volunteers will be staying with a host family near their project or at the project itself. A separate room will be provided throughout the volunteering period, wherever possible. Food will be provided and if curry is the limit of your knowledge of Indian food, be prepared to expand it! Indian food is mainly vegetarian and includes many types of unleavened bread like chapati, nan, parathe, rice preparations like pullav and biriyan and loads of sweets made with milk.
How much will it cost for one person ?
Fees will ultimately depend on the length of your stay in India and include flights, Insurance, Visa, airport transfer and travel expenses to the project and back, accommodation and food.
4 Weeks
£1,680
6 Weeks
£1,805
8 Weeks
£1,820
10 Weeks
£1,925
12 Weeks
£1,935
Who is eligible? As part of JRP we do not ask for any experience, just plenty of enthusiasm and flexibility. The only constraint is that you must be between 18-35 years of age to participate.
When can I go? We run a flexible programme and offer departure dates on every month. So all you need to do is decide when and how long you want to go for. PLEASE NOTE: Applications must be sent AT LEAST 1 month before scheduled departure .
So what next?
Once you have been elected to participate in a short-term in India all you have to decide is how long you want to go for, what month you want to depart in and what type of project you would prefer to work on, the next step is simple in comparison. “Please provide details of your requirements at info@quantumindiaservices.com ”. If you will arrange your own air tickets ,you may do so at your level which will be deducted from the total fee..
Tea/Spice Tourism
Tea Tourism
Early 19th century saw the discovery of tea in India and hence the birth of the tea industry. The Singpo tribal in Assam made a drink from a wild bush that was later discovered as tea plants. Tea in those days was brewed by the Burmese method that involved pickling of leaves.
The first sample of manufactured tea in Assam was ready in 1837. The next year, the first shipment of 8 chests of Indian tea was sent to England . In India there are few states
which are high lighted in the sector of
Tea production these could become major
destination in the field of tea production
or the
phenomenon of Tea tourism may grow in these states.
Spice Tourism
In ancient Egypt cassia and cinnamon fetched a high price because they were essential for embalming; so too were anise, marjoram and cumin, used to rinse out the innards of the worthy dead. Spices preserve, and they also make the poorly preserved palatable, masking the appetite-killing stench of decay.
India , the front runner in spices production, offers a variety of it, namely cardamom, cinnamon, pepper etc. These are mostly produced in southern parts of India.
We at Quantum make you travel through the pollution free greeneries, enjoying the fragrance of the Indian Spices and aroma of the Garden fresh Tea leaves, reminding you the ethnic spiced Indian cuisines and the delightful Indian Tea.
Medical Tourism
Medical Tourism implies going to another country for the purpose of getting treated in a better way. For many people, ailments may be the prime factor for visiting another country because either they cannot find the same standard of treatment in their own country or simply cannot afford the cost of it. For some others, medical tourism can also be clubbed with a relaxing vacation.
Due to its booming private health-care sector promoting ‘ high-tech healing' , India is soon catching up as a ‘ Global Healing Destination' . For many tourists India offers much cheaper option for world class medical treatment (General or
Surgical) without compromising on quality.
Moreover,
, it is not just the allopathic treatment that is on offering; a few renowned Indian hospitals have also achieved landmark standards in alternate systems of medicine and treatment, such as homeopathy, acupressure, ayurveda, naturopathy etc.
Price Comparison
Significant cost differences exist between U.K. and India or India and US when it comes to medical treatment. India is not only cheaper but the waiting time is almost nil. This is due to the easy accessibility to the private sector which comprises of hospitals and clinics with the latest technology and best practitioners .
Nature of Treatment
Approximate Cost in US ($)
Approximate Cost in UK ($)
Approximate Cost in India ($)
Bone Marrow
Transplant
250K
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70K
Cranio-Facial surgery and skull base
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13K
4.5K
Open heart Surgery
30K
18K
8.5K
Hip Replacement
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13K
4.5K
Orthopedic Surgery
20K
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6K
Liver Transplant
250K
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70K
Medical tourism has been in India from years; however it has largely been unorganised with the patients generally dependant on individuals who guide more or less in a self profitable way. Further many other patients are coming through direct contact with hospitals in which case locating a right hospital is quite a long/tiresome and tedious work. It also leaves visitors to make all other arrangements on their own which can sometime be quite tough in a foreign country.
We at Quantum understand that its not an easy decision to trust some one for medical treatments. We as a company have come forward to address these problems and to make this service sector industry more organised. We have worked out all inclusive medical treatment packages, including patients' treatment, accommodation, food for the persons accompanying the patient, airport transfers, post operation recuperation holidays as well as host of other facilities.
Quantum acts as a facilitator between patients/visitors and various hospitals suggesting various options available based on the required treatment and other services.
Some of the services that we provide:
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Suggesting Hospitals/Clinics as per treatment required/budget.
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Fixation of appointment with top hospitals or clinics on top priority.
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Facilitating consultations with doctors.
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Assisting in planning your treatment and travel plans.
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Packages offered only for Medical Treatment till discharge from hospital.
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Personal Nursing care.
Our proposal for online medical advise is under way
Allied Optional Services Related To Medical tourism :
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Stay arrangements , pre-hospitalization and post hospitalization.
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Arranging accommodation for companions and attendants.
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Post treatments Package Tours.
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Provisioning of Escorts and Guides.
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Post treatment medical check-up before departure.
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Personal care till Departure from Airport.
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