The Great Indian Treasure Hunt
Are you ready to challenge yourself, break free from the ordinary, and discover what truly matters?
The Great Indian Treasure Hunt is not just a program — it’s a life-changing journey across rural India. You’ll live, learn, and volunteer with inspiring grassroots organizations, immerse yourself in diverse cultures, and uncover the real treasures of India — resilience, community, simplicity, and purpose.
This is your chance to:
-
Step out of your comfort zone and into real India
-
Explore who you are and what you're capable of
-
Work with like-minded young changemakers from across the country
-
Learn to live resourcefully, lead courageously, and act mindfully
Whether you’re feeling stuck, curious, or simply hungry for something more — this journey is for you.
Our Mission
Creating ample experiential learning opportunities for youngsters through “The Great Indian treasure hunt”, that will provide cultural exchange, rural immersions, learning how to be streetwise, all in all, a gap year before starting to choose one’s dream path in life.
Our Vision
We envision an India where youth are encouraged to dream big, and are given space to fail and thus, take risks in their lives.
Nurturing Youth Community
Khoj is dedicated to nurturing the potential of young individuals. Our mission is to inspire and empower the youth to create positive change in their communities. Through innovative programs and initiatives, we provide a platform for young leaders to develop their skills and make a difference. Happy to announce that Now, Khoj is incubated at NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore.
What People Think & Say
"Khoj has been a transformative journey that prompted me to reconsider my life's direction. I'm genuinely thankful for the profound impact it had on me. This experience infused me with the confidence, determination, and drive to chase my aspirations vigorously. The invaluable lessons and insights I acquired throughout Khoj's journey are something I'll forever carry with me."
Anupriya Murari
Aspiring Lawyer | Khoji 2023
Upcoming Programs
The Great Indian Treasure Hunt
The Great Indian Treasure Hunt is an experiential learning journey for youth aged 18–36. Participants travel across rural India, live with grassroots communities, and volunteer with social and environmental initiatives. Through real-life challenges, they discover self-awareness, resilience, teamwork, and leadership—uncovering the true treasures of India and within themselves.
The GAP year program
Take a year to explore, grow, and serve! Our Gap Year Program is a one-year journey across India where young people volunteer with grassroots communities, live simply, and gain real-world experience. Ideal for students after college, those on a sabbatical, or anyone seeking deeper meaning in life. Discover new perspectives, build lifelong skills, and find purpose, before your next big step.
International Edition of Treasure Hunt
We're going global! Travel across Southeast Asia and Africa, volunteer with grassroots organizations, and learn through real-world action. In partnership with our global network, this journey offers cross-cultural exchange, deep learning, and meaningful service. For youth ready to explore beyond borders and grow as global citizens and act locally with global awareness..
Khoj Paathshala
Khoj Paathshala aims to revive value-based education in rural schools across India. Through this program, passionate fellows are placed in these schools for a minimum of 3 months to inspire children with lessons in empathy, critical thinking, and community values—beyond textbooks. It's a journey to reimagine learning and nurture young minds with purpose and compassion.
Our Partner Organizations
