Come and see the work
with your own eyes.
Photos and reports tell part of the story. A week on the ground in India tells the rest — walking into the schools, the eye hospital, and the leprosy center, meeting the very people your generosity has reached.
I never planned to go back to India. I set out to leave it behind — but God sent me back, and what I found there has never let me go. Now I want you to stand where I stood, and meet the people behind every gift.
— Josh Komanapalli, Founder
Three works. One unforgettable week.
You’ll spend your days inside the three things Hand in Hand exists to do — not as a spectator, but shoulder to shoulder with the children, patients, and families at the heart of the work.
Visit the Schools
Sit in the classrooms and meet sponsored children face to face — for children the world left behind.
Walk the Hospital
Be there the morning the bandages come off, as sight returns to those left in darkness.
Sit at the Leprosy Center
Share a meal and hold the hands the world called untouchable.
About ten days, door to door.
Most trips run 7–10 days total: roughly two travel days each way, with five to seven full days on the ground.
What a 10‑day trip feels like.
A typical rhythm is below. Every trip is tailored to the group and the season, so days can shift.
Depart the U.S.
Evening departure from Dallas (DFW) or your home city, with one connection en route.
In transit · Arrive Hyderabad
Cross time zones and land in India late in the day. Transfer to the hotel and rest.
Settle in & orientation
A relaxed morning to recover, then dinner with the Hand in Hand team and a look at the week ahead.
The Schools
Visit the children’s program — classrooms, sponsored children, and the campus your support sustains.
The Eye Hospital
Spend the day where sight is restored, and meet patients in recovery.
The Leprosy Center
Time with the residents, and the chance to serve and share a meal together.
Tribal village & the field
Travel out to a tribal village school — and serve a meal you’ve sponsored, by hand.
Worship, reflect & explore
A morning of worship and debrief, an open afternoon and a local market before saying goodbye.
Depart Hyderabad
Final farewells and the journey home begins.
Arrive home
Back on U.S. soil — changed, and carrying the work home with you.
Prefer a shorter trip? A 7‑day version keeps all three program visits and trims the open and travel days.
An honest estimate, per traveler.
Planning figures for a ~10‑day trip flying from Dallas. Airfare moves with the season (June is highest; late summer and early fall are lowest), and per‑person cost drops as the group grows. Final pricing is confirmed for each departure.
| Item | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Round‑trip airfareDallas (DFW) → Hyderabad (HYD), economy, one stop | $1,200 – $1,800 |
| Indian e‑Tourist visaApplied online before travel | $25 – $160 |
| Hotels~8 nights, comfortable 3–4★, often shared | $480 – $700 |
| Ground transportPrivate coach & driver, transfers, day trips | $150 – $300 |
| Meals, water & incidentalsOn the ground, day to day | ~$200 |
| Travel insuranceMedical + trip protection, strongly recommended | $80 – $150 |
| VaccinationsOne‑time, if not already current | $100 – $300 |
| Branded trip gear pack3–5 Hand in Hand tees + cap (see below) | $50 – $75 |
| Estimated all‑in, per personExcludes optional giving while you’re there | ≈ $2,500 – $3,500 |
Approximate planning figures, not a final quote. A portion may be tax‑deductible — confirm with Hand in Hand and your tax advisor.
Give while you’re there.
One of the most moving parts of the trip is funding a meal for the beneficiaries — and serving it with your own hands. Travelers often choose one, or all. Suggested amounts below; the India team confirms exact costs before each trip.
Meal for the Leprosy Center
A warm, generous meal for the residents — served by your team.
Meal for a Tribal Village
Feed the children and families at a tribal village school.
Whole‑Staff Celebration Meal
A celebration feast for the entire Hand in Hand team.
One team. One look. Every photo.
Every traveler receives a pack of 3–5 Hand in Hand trip shirts to wear each day on the ground. It keeps the group unified and easy to spot — and it means every photo from the field comes home beautifully branded for sharing and storytelling. Bulk printing runs about $8–$15 per shirt; a full gear pack lands around $50–$75 per person and is included in the estimate above.
Moments from past trips.
Drop in photos from donors and friends who have already gone and seen the work for themselves.
Ready to come and see?
Tell us you’re interested and we’ll send dates, a detailed cost sheet, and everything you need to start planning your trip to India.