FAQs

1. How do I sign up my child?
  The first step is to fill out the online application form found on the Home Page. Pay the deposit. Fill out and notarize the registration form within 2 weeks of the tour. Send in the Registration form to our mailing address, in person, or send a scan to our email address: mypriyaorg@gmail.com. Then make sure that your child has an ID.
2. What does the tour use to travel in?
  We have a beautiful customized Greyhound-style bus.
3. Does my child need an ID to travel on Kishori Yatra?
  Yes, since we are traveling to Canada, a Passport is required.
4. Are there any other requirements for participants on Kishori Yatra?
  Yes, all participants must attend 1 orientation meeting prior to trip (usually scheduled the night before leaving).
5. What is the best airport to fly into?
  Gainesville (GNV) is our closest airport. Jacksonville (JAX) is next best. We can provide transportation from Jacksonville or Gainesville airport. From Jacksonville - $75 one-way. From Gainesville - $10. We do not offer any transportation from Orlando.
6. What day should I book my child's flights for?
  Please book your flights for arrival on the day before we leave. Return flights should be booked for the day after we return.
7. Where will my child stay before and after the tour?
  If you do not have any contacts in the Alachua, FL area, we can help you to find a place to stay one day prior to leaving and one day after arriving home. If they will be in Alachua longer than that time, we suggest you make alternate arrangements for your child's stay.
8. How much spending money should I send?
  We feel that $10 per week is an appropriate amount. If your child would like to buy souvenirs or gifts along the way, you may send more. $100 is our maximum allowable amount with $75 allocated for spending and $25 for necessities. If your child does not need/use his necessities money, it will be returned to you at the trip's end.
9. How will valuables be stored?
  We keep all IDs, phones, and spending money for the girls so that they do not lose them.
10. Can my child bring a cell phone?
  The girls can use organizer cell phones whenever they need to call home. We do not allow cell phones on the tour.
11. How will my child do if she does not know anyone on the tour ahead of time?
  Our focus is to connect all of our girls so that they make lasting devotee friendships. Most girls have no trouble making friends by the end of the tour.
12. Does my child have to be vaccinated to go on Kishori Yatra?
  Vaccination is an individual choice. It is not required but is recommended.

Other information about Kishori Yatra:

We have a daily morning program and daily duties.
We visit many temples, ratha-yatras, and occasionally festivals. We do service and help out whenever and wherever we are needed.
There are a variety of girls that attend Kishori Yatra. Girls should be prepared to make lots of friends from many different backgrounds.
Laundry is included in the tour fee and we do laundry at least once a week.
Spending: We feel that $10 per week is an appropriate amount. If your child would like to buy souvenirs or gifts along the way, you may send more. $100 is our maximum allowable amount with $75 allocated for spending and $25 for necessities. If your child does not need/use her necessities money, it will be returned to you at the trip's end.
- Girls are allowed to buy souvenirs and prasadam at festivals.
- In general no junk food, but if girls wish to buy anything else such as ice cream or soda, they must buy for all the girls.
Girls will be expected to eat whatever they choose to put on their plates.