Walking the talk of transparency, community and shared responsibility.
At Ubuntu Yatra, we believe in walking with truth and trust. This includes being clear and open about the costs involved, and inviting everyone to contribute according to their capacity and from a place of love.
This page breaks down the cost per participant, and explains how we embody gift economy principles through a sliding scale model for contributions.
✈️ TOTAL COST PER PARTICIPANT
The full estimated cost of the journey per person is:
🎯 €1,800 – €2,200 (all included)
This amount covers your journey in India from the moment you land to the moment you depart (and international flights depending on origin).
Here’s how it’s broken down:
📦 COST BREAKDOWN
| Category | Description | Estimated Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|
| ✈️ International Flights | Roundtrip Europe–India (price varies by season) | 600 – 800 |
| 🏠 Accommodation | Shared simple guesthouses, eco-ashrams, rural homes | 200 – 300 |
| 🍲 Food & Basic Needs | Simple, local, mostly vegetarian meals | 120 – 150 |
| 🚐 Local Transport | Trains, buses, vans, taxis between cities and villages | 100 – 150 |
| 🧭 Organizational Costs | Materials, guidance, facilitation, team expenses, coordination | 590 – 990 |
| 💚 Solidarity & Gift Pool | Helping others with fewer resources participate | Optional |
🔹 TOTAL: €1,800 – €2,200 (depending on choices, timing, and your contribution)
🎁 CONTRIBUTION FOR ORGANIZATIONAL COSTS
Ubuntu Yatra is not a commercial project. Our team is gift-based and all coordination is done within the framework of a non profit organization. Yet, organizing the journey takes time, energy and resources.
We invite you to contribute according to your capacity within this sliding scale:
| Contribution Tier | Suggested Amount (€) | Ideal For… |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Supported | 600 | If you’re a student, in transition, or with limited means |
| 🌿 Standard | 790 | If you have a regular income and can cover basic needs |
| 🌳 Sustaining | 990 | If you can support your journey and help sustain others |
This contribution supports the background labor, logistics, mentoring, and design of a journey that is not just organized — but held.
If you’re able to contribute more, you’ll help someone else walk with us. If you need help, you’ll be supported through our gift pool.
“From each according to their ability, to each according to their need.” – Ubuntu spirit
💬 QUESTIONS & FLEXIBILITY
We know everyone’s story is unique. If cost is an obstacle, we invite you to apply anyway — there may be partial scholarships, fundraising support, or community contributions available.
We walk together. That’s how it works.
🔗 READY TO JOIN?
Visit our Participation page for criteria, form, and next steps.
For any questions about logistics or cost:
📩 joserra@espacioubuntu.org
📱 +34646331870
ubuntuyatra.com 