From afar, people sometimes have a romanticized view of life at Sarang. It’s easy to wax lyrical about life away from the concrete jungles and so on but for many the actual life here is not a bed of roses.

Please read through to have a realistic view of life at Sarang.

Eating, Sleeping, Bathing and other things

Food is rice based and home-cooked. Food will be very simple and basic. Occasionally we have eggs or fish on the menu. If you need to snack in between, keep yourself stocked from the small town 7 kilometers away. We don’t provide tea or coffee at the main campus, and the nearest tea shop is 30 minutes away by foot, if its a must for you.

Potable water is from a rainwater harvesting tank or from a spring in the valley. Boiled and cooled water will be available for drinking. Water has to be used wisely. Enclosed mud pit toilets will be there. Ash or soil is used for covering up.

A single cottage is available for volunteers/visitors, where 4-5 people can sleep. There is also the newly built cabin which can sleep 4-5 people. There are no beddings or cots. We provide mats. Please bring a sleeping bag or warm blankets & sheets. Nights are generally cold & windy. So, be prepared with warm clothes. Rains are a possibility in the months from June to October, so umbrellas or raincoats will be useful. If you are planning to work with us bring working clothes to work with mud. Bring hats, scarves or any protective gear you may need. And your personal medications. Bring an extra pair of sturdy slippers.

Electricity and Internet

The main house is powered with a Solar Electric System which takes care of all energy needs. Charging of mobiles can be done. Most mobile networks are available (Airtel has no connectivity at all here), so you can stay connected. Internet facility, if needed, will have to be availed from the nearest town about 7 Kilometers away.

Costs

Both the campuses run on our income from web designing and other small jobs, not on external funds. This is why a contribution towards food  and accommodation is expected. We are not yet ready for providing food and shelter in exchange of work.

Essentials for happy living at Sarang

• Ability to communicate in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi or English.
• A broad mind to understand and respect our customs, manners and practices.
• Avoid smoking, alcohol and drugs while you are with us. We have a very strict policy regarding this.
• Loose fitting cotton clothes appropriate for our climate.
• Since we use a minimum of furniture, enjoy sitting cross-legged on the floor and sleeping on mattresses or sleeping bags.

Contact us : email saranghills at gmail dot com  phone : 9447114482 / 8126895207 (Gautham) 8281211185 (Anuradha)