Safety in Warangal, India What do other Racers need to know in order to be safe? Current safety protocols/precautions in place? Any relevant issues/concerns? Any precautionary suggestions?
People’s Opinions
worked out of Thimmapuram, a village about an hour from the City of Warangal. Never felt unsafe at any time in the village or when we traveled. The district pastor, pastor we lived with and the translator that is a pastor is all took great care of us
Ministry Summary
Ministry Summary in Warangal, India Breakthroughs? Suggestions? Concerns? On a scale of 1-4 (1 being not at all, 4 being absolutely) how strongly would you recommend another World Race team go to this ministry location & why?
People’s Opinions
Preaching in different villages every night starting at 4ish to sometimes arriving at home after 11. We desired to work with the semi orphans that lived with our pastor and his family so we asked and they gathered us a crowd.
Lodging
Lodging in Warangal, India Where did you stay? What were the accommodations (sleeping arrangements, toilets, showers, etc.)? Cost (per person per night in USD), Contact info.
People’s Opinions
whole team slept on the second floor of the pastors home with is also the church meeting area. In tents. indoor squatty down stairs. Bucket showers inside.
Food / Meals
Food / Meals in Warangal, India What did you eat? Where did you get the food? Cost (per person per day in USD)? Contact info (if applicable).
People’s Opinions
Pastors wife cooked for us all month. They can adjust the spice for the sensitive ones and they will get you what you want within reason for India.
Transportation
Transportation in Warangal, India What transportation did you use to enter the country? Where were you coming from? What transportation was used to move throughout the country? Be sure to include the cost per person in USD and contact info if applicable.
People’s Opinions
Eight person team traveled village to village in a tata magic driven by a man named Baskar. He was good to us and always had a good attitude.
Medical
Medical in Warangal, India Information on local hospitals / doctors / pharmacies. Where would someone go in a medical emergency? (addresses and contact info).
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Communication
Communication in Warangal, India Did you have cell reception / Internet service? Where? Carrier / Provider, where did you get phones / SIM cards, cost? Country code?
People’s Opinions
airtel was the way to go. It was cheap in USD and we got a usb modem for internet from airtel as well. If you dont download and upload you can get by with one or two gbs for the month even letting the whole team use it freely. SIMs were provided by the contact.
Financial
Financial in Warangal, India Location of banks or ATMs, notes about transaction fees, best places to exchange money, and other money related advice.
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Translators
Translators in Warangal, India List any local translators – name and contact information, languages spoken
People’s Opinions
Translator and contact were one in the same. With each village speaking different languages it was great that our contact knew 7 or 8.His name was Praveen.
Off Days / Fun Activities
Off Days / Fun Activities in Warangal, India What activities did your team experience? Recommendations? List locations/contact info. Any locations to be avoided? Any extra safety tips for off days?
People’s Opinions
Unless you really really really like history, the temple of a thousand pilars was lame. Try to convince them to let you loose in the city. It will be worth just hangin out.
Other Important Contacts
Other Important Contacts in Warangal, India Additional ministry opportunities, local pastors, etc. Relationship & follow up suggestions
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Tips
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Additional Info
Additional Info in Warangal, India Anything we’ve left out? Any additional suggestions to make travel easier for others?