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A trip was organized by team@ruralzing.com for Bangaloreans to visit HaleNijagal on Tumkur road on 25 th November 29, 2007.There were 14 individuals that turned up through either our network or website ( www.ruralzing.com ). Few were on complimentary passes. Everybody paid for the food/guide and transport cost.   There were from diverse backgrounds but all were urban dweller eking out a living in urban Bangalore. They were our guest for the day. The age group would start in twenties and go in early forties. Everybody had a fun-filled day and they left the day wanting to have it started a little earlier. The breakfast, lunch and snacks were prepared at host home. The guide and rural games were organized by the Host. It also included a eco walk through village and its fields and it temples. We met many interesting people enroute and there was lot told about village history, rituals and flora and fauna. The host hospitality was well appreciated and even at the end of tirin...

Vision Create a sustainable brand that can be easily trusted by both urban and rural fraternity. Leverage this brand to build rural centric sustainable business models. Mission a) Build the brand – initial vehicle is tourism the trust – extend team to be all inclusive sustainable business models – offshoot of growth and ideation by rural india b) Grow number of villages and participation within villagers number of urban tourists and participation amongst them network of educationists/NGO’s and government officials c) Develop and nurture Savings habit in rural india. Make them aware of their rights Enable them to highlight their problems and seek its solution through our network. What we are not Advisors Know-all experts What we will not tolerate Insensitivity to either urban or rural folks pride/dignity/culture.

The squirrel was basking in the sunshine. My hands were tightly tied to the body. The chill was nail-biting. The time was 7 in the morning. I called all and gave a enthused GOOD MORNING. I was waiting. There were multiple points and the Tempo traveler (TT) was doing its round.  And it was a long wait because with one smart move I had to further wait till 8:40 to get into the car that was carrying a family for the visit. We went out using the NICE road that exited on Tumkur road. The TT was left behind. We had tea and nariyal-pani at roadside dhaba and coasted along NH4. After crossing Dabbaspeth we saw a tractor with trolley and our entourage romping up and down on it on seeing us. We reached the host house and had a unique form of rice item as breakfast. People were inter-mingling and getting to know each other. We began our eco-walk through village. There were curious onlookers and a nice group followed us too. We chatted with few on before reaching the place where caps...

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