Educational Tours

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OVERVIEW

Our trips are curated mainly to spark an interest in India’s rich past, as we go beyond the usual sightseeing tours with engaging experiences. Experiences that make learning about Heritage fun and engaging. Take for instance Become an archaeologist for a day or The Great Hampi Scavenger Hunt. Our trips are run in a socially responsible manner by involving local communities and providing them with earning opportunities. Experiences like the Village Life Tour or the Ramayana Stories gives opportunity for participants to learn new art forms, understand rural livelihoods and get exposure to unique cultures. We also run our trip in an ecologically sensitive manner and educate the participants about local ecology, flora and fauna. Through experiences like the Mythical Sunrise Hike, Birding Tour, Sloth Bear Sanctuary they learn about river ecosystems, geology and its connection to people.

ACTIVITY MODULES

Become an Archaeologist for a day

Participate in a mock excavation of a site in an organised way under expert guidance and learn how to interpret History

- Learn the process involved in excavation and documentation of a site

- Work in different roles at the site like surveyors, documentation lead, conservation lead, excavators

- Engage in group discussions lead by a facilitator to analyze findings

- Interpret history from available evidence and present it in front of rest of the class in creative ways

Heritage Scavenger Hunt

We are making learning about heritage fun through this scavenger hunt activty

- Work in teams and compete against other teams to win this hunt

- Find clues, Solve puzzles and Complete tasks

- As a result learn about the design and layout of the citadel

- Learn about social lives of its medieval citizens

- Identify iconography used in bas-relief sculptures made on stone

Mythical Sunrise Hike

Embark on an adventure hike to explore the stunning landscapes of Hampi

- Hike up a hill early morning to catch a stunning sunrise

- Learn about the unique geology of the landscape

- Explore the riverside boulder hill and discover hidden sculptures

Village Life Tour

Go on fun filled immersive experience of life in village communities around Hampi

- Fun ride on a tractor through the rural countryside and learning about local farming

- Meet inspiring women who make and sell handicrafts from naturally available materials

- Sit down for a workshop to learn how to make handicrafts from banana fiber

- Enjoy a sumptuous home cooked meal prepared and served by villagers, food is organic and local sourced

Sloth Bear Sanctuary & Wildlife Interpretation

Visit the Daroji sloth bear sanctuary & wildlife interpretation center

- Learn about the local flora and fauna

- Spot sloth wild sloth bears

- Learn about the conservation efforts at the sanctuary and its role in reviving the entire ecosystem

Ramayana Stories

Hampi and surrounding villages are beileved to the "Kishkindha" region mentioned in the Ramayana

- Hear stories from Ramayana narrated as it happened here in Kishkindha

- See a music, dance & theatre performance by the Veshegaar community

- Support an endangered art-form and way of life of the Veshegaar community

Raya's Trail

Follow in the footsteps of the Vijayanagara Kings through the royal citadel

- Hear stories of Krishnadevaraya

- Visit important monuments from the Royal urban core

- Learn about the festivals celebrated here and social lives of its citizens

Evolution of temple architecture - Badami Caves, Aihole & Pattadakkal

Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal are celebrated for their magnificent rock-cut shrines and structural temples

- Learn about 2000 years of evolution in temple architecture

- Understand the difference between Dravidian and Nagara styles

- Hear stories from myth and puranas as we appreciate stunning life size pieces of art over 1500 years old!

Hampi by the River

Visit important sites along the southern bank of Tungabhadra river in the sacred area of the UNESCO world heritage site

- See the stone chariot featured on 50 rupee note & the musical pillars of vittala temple

- Hear founding story of Vijayanagara empire and origin of the word "Hampi"

- Learn about Purandara Dasa and Kanaka Dasa, their pivotal role in shaping society

Birds of Hampi

Go on a early morning birding tour through wetlands led by experts

- Learn how to identify and document birds

- Understand the role of birds in the ecosystem

- Enjoy beautiful scenery of the landscape as we trek to spot birds

Yoga & Guided Meditation

Guided Yoga session in the open

- Understand yoga's connection to Hampi

- Basic asanas for upkeep of body

- Breath practices like pranayama

- Guided meditation session

DETAILS

ITINERARY

Please click the button on top right of this page. Fill in the form and we will send you the itinerary along with a quote for the same.

ACCOMMODATION

A variety of accommodation options are available based on budget, desired learning outcome and amenities. Let us know your requirements and we will provide options accordingly. If you wish to book the accommodation on your own and avail only activities & tours from us that is also possible.

For most groups we provide 3 or 4 star hotels with all basic amenities, air-conditioned rooms, hygienic and good food. However for those looking for something different we have option of staying in eco-friendly cottages in the wilderness. Alternatively more luxurious resorts set in lush surroundings are also available.

Accommodation will be available in double, triple and quad share formats for groups. (Quad share is limited to groups with age 12 and below only)

FOOD

If you book accommodation with us then breakfast and dinner will be included in the package. In addition to this we can arrange Lunch, Evening Snacks (Pakora or Samosa or French fries with juice). If needed we will also carry snack items like biscuits and chocolates. Refills for drinking water can also be provided.

While filling the form please indicate your preferences for this.

TRANSPORTATION

We provide A/C coach buses with pushback seats in 30, 35, 45, 49 seats. You can either opt for local use only or use at disposal including pickup/drop from cities like Bangalore and Hubli. Alternatively you can arrange the transportation yourself.

TOUR LEADER

We also provide services of a dedicated TOUR LEADER. The tour leader will travel with the group and manage overall delivery of the trip. A customised learning module will be prepared for the group in which they can take notes and make observations about the trip. Daily reflection sessions will also be conducted. If you want to know more about this service let us know, we will share more information.

SAFETY

We understand that the safety of children during the trip is a primary consideration for all parents, we take it very seriously. Here are the steps we take to ensure that this trip is safe for your child:

First Aid Kit & Doctor on Call – Doctor will be on call during our trip to Hampi. First Aid kit will be available.
Staff Members – Tour facilitator and staff involved in execution of the trip have been sensitised & trained on safety and appropriate behaviour.
Accommodation – Staff members will be staying on the same floor distributed amongst the student rooms.
Food – Hygienic food prepared with great care throughout the trip. All vendors and menu items have been checked thoroughly.
Transportation – We take care of our transportation staff ensuring they are well rested and fed throughout the trip.
Identity Cards – Student will be wearing their Identity cards at all times.

TESTIMONIALS

“Since last 13 years of my teaching experience, I have been to number of educational tours. But this is undoubtedly the best one. This trip gave an immense exposure to the students in different fields say it history, culture, religions, architecture, sociology, geology etc. It was properly organized”

“My favourite part was realizing how wondrous our history is and realizing how great our artists are, and realizing that there are still beautiful places left of the Earth“

“It was amazing and educational. It gives you first hand information about what we have studied in our textbook. This is one of the best trips of my life“

“As a teacher it was really good, coz it gave a hands on experience. This trip was not just educational but also a fun filled one. The food especially on the hillock was awesome. This trip builds life skills and values in human beings. Mock excavation was my favorite part of the trip. The presentation on way temples are built and characterized (structural and monolithic temple) was really awesome"