COORG – THE SCOTLAND OF INDIA

From Ecosystems to Ethics – Understanding Nature, Culture & Responsibility

LEARNING THEME:
“Living Systems & Human Responsibility – Exploring How Nature, Culture, and Ethics Interconnect.”

DAY 1: BANGALORE → COORG

Where Nature Becomes the First Classroom

05:00 AM – Departure from Bangalore
“As the city fades behind, students step into a living classroom—where every landscape begins to tell a story.”

08:00 AM – Breakfast En Route
11:00 AM – Refreshments (Snacks & Juice)

12:30 PM – Arrival, Hotel Check-in & Buffet Lunch

02:30 PM – Visit Cauvery Nisargadhama (3 km | 10 mins)

“Where a river teaches the language of life, balance, and interdependence.”

Surrounded by flowing waters and lush greenery, students experience an ecosystem in motion—understanding how every element, from water to wildlife, is connected in sustaining life.

03:30 PM – Visit Tibetan Colony, Bylakuppe (35 km | 1 hr)

“Where culture travels across borders, preserving identity in a new land.”

In this vibrant settlement, students witness resilience and adaptation—how communities rebuild life while preserving traditions, values, and cultural identity.

05:30 PM – Return to Hotel (35 km | 1 hr)

08:30 PM – Traditional Coorgi breakfast Buffet Dinner

09:00 PM – Lights Off
“A day of exploration settles into reflection.”

DAY 2: COORG → BANGALORE

From Observation to Responsibility

06:30 AM – Wake Up & Freshen Up

07:00 AM – Breakfast & Check-out

09:30 AM – Visit Dubbare Elephant Camp (15 km | 30 mins)

“Where the bond between humans and wildlife raises questions of care, ethics, and coexistence.”

Students engage with one of nature’s most majestic species—reflecting on conservation, responsibility, and the role of humans in protecting wildlife.

11:00 AM – Refreshments (Snacks & Juice)

12:30 PM – Buffet Lunch

02:00 PM – Departure to Bangalore (260 km | 5 hrs)

“The journey back begins—carrying reflections that extend far beyond the classroom.”

07:00 PM – Arrival at Bangalore
“They return not just with memories—but with awareness shaped by experience.”

IMPACTFUL LEARNING OUTCOMES 

By the end of this journey, students will:

1. UNDERSTAND NATURAL SYSTEMS
Recognize ecosystem interdependence and the importance of biodiversity.

2. DEVELOP ETHICAL PERSPECTIVES
Reflect on human responsibility in wildlife conservation and tourism practices.

3. APPRECIATE CULTURAL RESILIENCE
Understand migration, identity, and how communities adapt while preserving traditions.

4. CONNECT THEORY TO REAL-WORLD CONTEXT
Link classroom concepts in biology, geography, and social science to lived experiences.

5. STRENGTHEN CRITICAL THINKING & EXPRESSION
Analyze real-world issues and articulate informed perspectives.

6. BUILD RESPONSIBLE GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
Develop awareness, empathy, and responsibility towards nature and society.

CRAZY HOLIDAYS SIGNATURE IMPACT

Delivered through the Experiential Learning Framework™:
Explore → Reflect → Apply → Demonstrate

Creating learners who not only understand the world—but are ready to protect, question, and shape it responsibly.

SAFETY | TRANSPARENCY | TRUST

Our Commitment to Your Child's Safety

Track My Tour - Live GPS tracking & daily photo updates

Medical Support - Doctor on call on every tour

High adult-to-student supervision–For every 10 paid student 1 staff complimentary

100% Verified Partners - Risk-assessed programs & partners

CRAZY HOLIDAYS | BOOKING & PROGRAMME PROTOCOL
A seamless, structured journey from confirmation to completion.

 Booking Journey

Step 01 | Confirm Your Experience
Once your preferred itinerary and travel dates are finalized, connect with our team to secure availability and initiate the booking process.

Step 02 | School Approval & Parent Communication
Upon confirmation, a formal payment circular will be issued.
An optional parent orientation (online presentation) can be arranged to ensure complete transparency and confidence.

Step 03 | Participant Finalisation
After the student list is closed, our team will schedule a pre-departure engagement session with the school.

Step 04 | Pre-Departure Briefing
A comprehensive orientation for students and parents covering:

Programme overview & expectations
Travel readiness guidelines
Project and engagement framework
Introduction to our exclusive “Track My Tour” system
Supervision & Safety Commitment

Student: Teacher Ratio – 10: 1
(Inclusive of teaching and non-teaching staff)

Ensuring optimal supervision, personalized attention, and a secure learning environment.

Programme Flexibility

All experiential components are thoughtfully curated; however, schools have the flexibility to customize participation by selecting one or two activities per day, aligned with their academic priorities.

Important Guidelines
Final student count must be submitted at least 20 days prior to departure
Quoted land package pricing remains valid for 20 days from proposal date

Track My Tour | Transparency & Assurance

A secure, real-time digital experience for parents featuring:

Live location tracking
Curated photo & video updates
Controlled access via unique school credentials

The Tour Cost Includes: Transportation by private Coach, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Veg/Non Veg), Morning and Evening light snacks, Guide Charges, State Taxes, Sightseeing, General Entrance Fees as per the Program, Stay at hotels on four sharing basis(1 king size bed with 1 extra mattress), Experienced tour manager from Crazy Holidays throughout the trip

 The Tour cost does not include: Any Expenses of Personal Nature (like still camera or video camera, porter charges, Laundry expenses, phone calls, food/beverages not included in the package, usages of mini bar in the hotel), Sightseeing or Activities which are not mentioned in the package.

IMPORTANT NOTE

1. As this is NOT THE FINAL ITINERARY at the time of confirmation, kindly ask the marketing executive to check the availability of all the services as specified in this itinerary i.e., (TRAIN/FLIGHT/COACHES/HOTELS/ENTRY TO MONUMENTS, FARMS, RESORTS ETC) based on the period of travel and to submit the FINAL ITINERARY.

2. As the availability and pricing keeps on changing for flights/train dynamically we request your good self to make sure to collect the full amount of train fare and 25% of the airfare within 24 hours as soon as a trip is confirmed from the students which is nonrefundable and handover the same amount to Crazy Holidays marketing executive so that we can go ahead with the booking of flight/train on immediate hours.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellations are effective on the date written intimation is received by the Tour In charge / School Office. Cancellation will not be received orally or over the phone. Refund if any will be settled within 21 days of the arrival of the Tour.

1) 25 days or more prior to departure date: 25% of the tour cost will be non-refundable

2) 20 days to 24 days prior to departure date: 40% of the tour cost will be non-refundable

3) 15 days to 19 days prior to departure date: 50% of the tour cost will be non-refundable

4) 10 days to 14 days prior to departure date: 75% of the tour cost will be non-refundable

5) 9 days or lesser prior to departure date: 100% of tour cost will be non-refundable

*In case of flight journey, Air ticket amount will be non-refundable (100% cancellation charges) once the tickets booked

POSTPONEMENT POLICY:

If due to any reason the group tour is postponed to the next/forthcoming vacation, an additional postponement charges over and above the tour cost will be applicable

CHECK IN/OUT POLICY: 

Standard check in and checkout time of most of the hotels are 12:00 noon. Early check in and late checkout will be subject to availability. We will try to give as many rooms as possible for early check in or late checkout but we don’t promise to give all the rooms for the same. For guaranteed early check in or late checkout, the hotel(s) should be booked at the time of package booking by paying additional amount charged by the hotel.