WHAT IS EDTERRA EdTerra is where travel meets education. We are India’s leading outdoor travel education providers. Students from top ranked schools travel with us on our school trips. Your educational edge! EdTerra helps schools get that educational edge which can be seen, touched, felt, shared and talked about. While your students learn and grow, we supplement and certify their learning as they go through our meticulously designed tools, techniques and workshops as part of the educational journey. Give your students an immersive educational exposure. Choose from 3 categories of our Truly Educational school trips: EdTerra Camps – Outdoor adventure programs India Discovery Programs – Reliving culture, history and diversity of India Going Global Programs – Experiencing and understanding unique foreign lands; their history, culture, customs, value & belief systems. Please visit our website www.edterra.com to know more about us Copyright © 2015 EdTerra Edventures Private Limited All photographs, text, labels and format of this brochure are licensed to and belong to EdTerra Edventures Pvt. Ltd. No part of this brochure may be copied or distributed without explicit permission from EdTerra. WHAT IS THE EDTERRA ADVANTAGE You are sure to get a highly veritable and demonstrable return from the time and effort you invest in your students’ development into globally competent citizens through EdTerra. EdTerra’s promise of rendering Truly Educational Journeys is verifiable on account of the following parameters: Pre-defined structured learning objectives Age appropriate proprietary learning tools and materials Journey Mentors to guide the student group Tools to measure learning outcomes Evidence to showcase students’ experiences, learning and fun To know more, please request your EdTerra representative for an introduction to our proprietary Young Authors Program and other equally powerful Truly Educational pre, post and on-journey modules available for your students applicable to your chosen destination. WHY DID ? WE CHOOSE AGRA? Agra is home to one of the seven wonders of the world; Taj Mahal. This white mausoleum is not just a symbol of love of the once richest man on the planet, for his favourite wife, but it also stands for a craftperson’s dedication to his craft, an architect’s commitment to his vision, and mankind’s unstinting pursuit for excellence. The journey to Agra is not just focused on learning about the Mughals, but extends to gaining an understanding on the commitment that each human being has to make to pursue excellence in his/her chosen career. To Book Now: Call: +91-11-42283515 or visit www.edterra.com Agra Love Unbound 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT* LEVEL II-XII WHAT DOES THIS CORE LESSONS/ JOURNEY OFFER? INSPIRATION: Going far beyond the standard guided tour, History of Mughals students will discover the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri and Agra Fort in their own way, and Mughal Aesthetics & Architecture better yet, will present their findings to their peers creatively. Both learning and fun come Taj - Why one of the 7 wonders? together in perfection, as students discover a city which captivates tourists from all over the Basics of Architectural photography world. *Does not include travel time to & from destination THINGS TO DO VISIT LEARN Agra Fort Brief history of Mughal Dynasty Taj Mahal The Life of Emperor Shah Jahan Fatehpur Sikri City that Emperor Akbar built Mughal Family Tree ENJOY BE INSPIRED Team Activity at Agra Fort and Mughal Architecture Taj Mahal Rise of a Dynasty Visit to Marble Factory * Accomplishment of Human Sadar Bazar * Effort – Taj Mahal (*Optional) WHY DID ? WE CHOOSE AMRITSAR? Amritsar is a very distinct border city. It has historically not only experienced the worst of the partition-era, communal and colonial violence, but has endured as one of India’s greatest testaments to unity and tolerance. To Book Now: Call: +91-11-42283515 or visit www.edterra.com Amritsar Unity & Division AMRITSAR 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT* UNITY & DIVISION LEVEL IV-XII WHAT DOES THIS CORE LESSONS/ JOURNEY OFFER? INSPIRATION: While Wagah Border makes the idea of Cultural Tolerance nationalism palpable, it also showcases how two nations are separated and at the same time Understanding Our National Border how they cooperate non-violently every day. Jallianwala Bagh is a reminder of the fateful Introduction to Sikhism massacre of 1919 and how the event became a Indian Freedom Struggle rallying point for Indian unity during the freedom struggle. Last but not the least, the Golden Temple stands for unity and acceptance. *Does not include travel time to & from destination THINGS TO DO VISIT LEARN Wagah Border Indian Freedom Struggle – Jallianwala Bagh Jallianwala Bagh Radcliffe Line The Golden Temple Sikhism - Concept of Seva ENJOY BE INSPIRED Beating the Retreat Ceremony at Erasing Communal Differences Wagah Border Spirit of Nationalism Karah Prasad at Golden Temple WHY DID ? WE CHOOSE JIM CORBETT? The Jim Corbett National Park is India’s first national wildlife reserve. Our journey to Corbett and Nainital will be a thrilling adventure as students explore wildlife along with an experience of living in the midst of natural surroundings. In Nainital, they will get acquainted with the picturesque erstwhile summer retreat of the British, a quaint, timeless tourist destination nestled around the beautiful Naini lake. To Book Now: Call: +91-11-42283515 or visit www.edterra.com Jim Corbett with Nainital Nature’s Bounty 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS* LEVEL II-XII WHAT DOES THIS CORE LESSONS/ JOURNEY OFFER? INSPIRATION: This journey introduces students to the rich Wildlife Tourism natural heritage and ecosystem of the Terai region. They get to observe wildlife within Anatomy of a National Park their natural habitat and can further explore the concepts related to food-chain, migration, Conservation of Natural Heritage poaching and ecotourism. Nainital allows students to unwind. They get to understand the importance of conserving our natural heritage for promoting tourism. *Does not include travel time to & from destination THINGS TO DO VISIT LEARN Jim Corbett National Park Importance of Natural Conservation Snow View Point Ecotourism Garija Temple Dhangarhi Museum Naina Devi Temple ENJOY BE INSPIRED Jeep Safari India’s Natural Heritage Mall Road Natural Beauty of Indian Hills Naini Lake Tibetan Market WHY DID ? WE CHOOSE GOA? Goa is the smallest and richest state of India whose GDP per capita stands at two and a half times that of our nation’s average. This credit cannot be attributed to Goa’s status as a popular international beach destination, but for the fact that it exports the largest volume of iron ore. Also, with the highest forest cover percentage as compared to any other Indian state, this green, scenic, erstwhile Portuguese colony with its own unique culture, traditions and cuisine is an important destination for students. To Book Now: Call: +91-11-42283515 or visit www.edterra.com Goa From Colony to World Beach 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS* LEVEL V-XII WHAT DOES THIS CORE LESSONS/ JOURNEY OFFER? INSPIRATION: Combined with all the sun and fun, a healthy Portuguese Past of Goa amount of learning underlines this fascinating journey. Students will delve deeper into the history Tourism Economics of this former Portuguese colony (a 450 year rule) and observe its lasting influence on Goa’s Spice Trade and Sea Routes fascinating culture, architecture and food. Portuguese Influence on Goa *Does not include travel time to & from destination THINGS TO DO VISIT LEARN Spice Plantation Goa’s Colonial History Basilica of Bom Jesus Portuguese Cultural Heritage Aguada Fort Panjim City Dona Paula Bay ENJOY BE INSPIRED Baga Beach Tourism Economics Spice Hunt Tropical Spice Plantation Sunset Cruise down the Mandovi River Portuguese Architecture Spice Route WHY DID ? WE CHOOSE JAIPUR? Jaipur is considered the first planned city of India. A Bengali architect Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya used the guiding principles of Shilpa Shastra (the science of Indian architecture) to design the entire city. An architectural and urban planning wonder aside, the city is steeped in India’s rich cultural heritage and is the center of the mighty Rajput heritage. To Book Now: Call: +91-11-42283515 or visit www.edterra.com JAIPUR Make An Impression Jaipur Make An Impression 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT* LEVEL III-XII WHAT DOES THIS CORE LESSONS/ JOURNEY OFFER? INSPIRATION: The journey enables students to explore the History of Jaipur impressions that Rajput rule (specifically Sawai Jai Singh II) imprinted on the city of Jaipur. Students Rajput Architecture create their own impressions of Rajasthan’s rich cultural heritage, including the influences of Ancient Astronomy and Time Keeping various handicrafts through workshops led by master craftpersons and team based activities. Exploring & Conserving Handicrafts *Does not include travel time to & from destination THINGS TO DO VISIT LEARN Amber Fort Working of Jantar Mantar Jantar Mantar Genesis of Jaipur City Sanganer Village Amber: A Defense Fort ENJOY BE INSPIRED Bapu Bazar Concept Behind Jaipur - The Planned city Chokhi Dhani Life of Sawai Jai Singh II Block Printing & Blue Pottery Architecture & History – Amber Fort Workshop WHY DID ? WE CHOOSE JODHPUR & JAISALMER? Jodhpur (est. 1459) and Jaisalmer (est. 1156 AD) are representative of a culture and people unlike anywhere else in India. The grandeur, might and royalty attached to these beautiful cities are evident in the many forts and palaces that dot the cities and contribute to their respective landscapes. This land stands steeped in stories of valour, virtues and values, that can motivate and inspire the current generation of students. To Book Now: Call: +91-11-42283515 or visit www.edterra.com Jodhpur & Jaisalmer Bravery & Royalty 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS* LEVEL V - XII WHAT DOES THIS CORE LESSONS/ JOURNEY OFFER? INSPIRATION: Besides discovering the historical cities of Jodhpur History of Jaisalmer and Jaisalmer, students also experience the thrill of living in the desert and witness a culture that is History of Rajput rule in Jodhpur uniquely inviting, colourful and inspiring.