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Discover the calm and creative spirit of Auroville, dive into the rich history of Mahabalipuram’s ancient architecture, and experience the thrill of water sports by the sea. This immersive trip blends culture, nature, and hands-on experiences to spark curiosity and broaden your perspective. Whether you're exploring sustainability, heritage, or teamwork, each moment is designed to inspire and challenge you. Get ready for an unforgettable experience that goes far beyond the classroom!​

 

Introduction to the Program

This immersive experiential learning tour is thoughtfully designed to introduce students to the rich cultural, environmental, and historical fabric of Southern India. Through hands-on activities, site visits, and structured reflection, students explore sustainability, harmony, heritage, and innovation.

Objective

  • Foster intercultural awareness and peaceful coexistence.
  • Promote sustainability, responsible tourism, and environmental ethics.
  • Strengthen observational, reflective, and creative thinking skills.
  • Enhance collaboration and leadership through team-based activities.

Why it Matters

Traditional classrooms often limit learning to theory. This program brings subjects alive—helping students internalize concepts of ecology, heritage, and community living through firsthand observation and application. It also nurtures empathy, adaptability, and appreciation for India’s diverse culture.

About the Programme

This 4-day guided educational trip takes students from Bangalore to Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram. The program is thoughtfully curated with activities aligned with Social Science, Environmental Studies, Art, and Science, enriched with reflection, safety, and fun.

Learning Takeaway

By the end of this program, students will:

  • Understand the importance of unity in diversity and sustainable lifestyles.
  • Gain insights into India's cultural history and architectural marvels.
  • Learn basic marine ecology, recycling practices, and craft traditions.
  • Reflect on personal growth, emotional responses, and group dynamics.

DAY 1: BANGALORE – PONDICHERRY

03:30 AM: Reporting at School

04:00 AM: Departure to Pondicherry by a Private Coach

07:00 AM: Breakfast En Route

10:00 AM: Snacks & Juice

01:00 PM: Check-in at Grand Serenaa Hotel & Resorts (Or Similar Category) and Buffet Lunch

02:00 PM: Proceed to Auroville

  • Learning Focus: Study sustainable living, community models, and human unity. Understand global citizenship and ecological design in practice                                                         
  • Activity: Global Harmony Journal” – Students sketch structures, note sustainable practices, and reflect on how these ideas could influence their community
  • What to Carry: Sketchbook or notebook, coloured pencils/crayons, water bottle, cap.

04:30 PM: Snacks & Juice

05:00 PM: Visit Auroville Beach

  • Learning Focus: Observe coastal ecosystems and the environmental impact of tourism on fragile marine habitats
  • Activity: “Beach Impact Survey” – Students document natural vs human-made elements and assess how responsible tourism can preserve beaches.
  • What to Carry: Notebook, pen/pencil, cap, sunscreen, water bottle.

06:00 PM: Return to Hotel

08:00 PM: Buffet Dinner

09:00 PM: Debriefing and Briefing Session

09:30 PM: Night Stay at Pondicherry

DAY 2: PONDICHERRY

06:00 AM: Wake Up and Freshen Up

07:00 AM: Buffet Breakfast

08:00 AM: Proceed to Pondicherry Sightseeing

08:30 AM: After Breakfast visit Aurobindo Ashram and Handmade Paper Factory

  • Learning Focus: Explore the philosophical approach to life and sustainability through spiritual teachings and eco-friendly paper production.                                                         
  • Activity: “Mind & Material Reflection” – Students reflect on the intersection of mindfulness, simplicity, and environmental consciousness.                                                                                                
  • What to Carry: Notebook, pen/pencil, cap, water bottle.

10:15 AM: Snacks & Juice

10:30 AM: Visit Pondicherry Museum

  • Learning Focus: Examine regional history, colonial legacy, and cultural integration in South India.                                                                                                                                           
  • Activity: “Curate a Story” – Students pick an exhibit and write a brief narrative or timeline tracing its historical relevance.                                                                                                               
  • What to Carry: Notebook, pen/pencil, water bottle.

11:15 AM: Return to Hotel for Lunch

12:00 PM: Buffet Lunch                                                                                                   

01:30 PM: Proceed to Pondy Ocean Park

  • Learning Focus: Apply physics principles such as motion, force, balance, and body mechanics through adventure sports.                                                                                     
  • Activity: “Adventure Physics Log” – Students choose any 2 activities and explain the science behind the motion involved.                                                                                                        
  • What to Carry: Swimwear/change of clothes, towel, notebook, pen/pencil, cap, sunscreen, water bottle.

04:30 PM: Snacks & Juice

05:00 PM: Visit Pondicherry Beach

  • Learning Focus: Observe the biodiversity and explore issues like erosion, marine debris, and conservation measures.                                                                                                   
  • Activity: “Ecosystem Sketch & Solutions” – Students sketch the beach layout and propose one actionable step for sustainability.                                                                                 
  •  What to Carry: Notebook, pen/pencil, cap, sunscreen, water bottle.

06:00 PM: Return to Hotel

08:00 PM: Buffet Dinner

09:00 PM: Debriefing and Briefing Session

09:30 PM: Night Stay at Pondicherry

DAY 3: PONDICHERRY – MAHABALIPURAM – BANGALORE

06:00 AM: Wake Up and Freshen Up

07:00 AM: Buffet Breakfast

08:00 AM: Free Time to Enjoy Hotel Facilities

10:00 AM: Check Out and Proceed to Mahabalipuram

10:45 AM: Snacks & Juice

12:00 PM: Lunch

01:30 PM: Visit Mahabalipuram Sightseeing

  • Learning Focus: Explore ancient Indian architecture, mythological narratives, and early engineering in monolithic structures.                                                                                    
  • Activity: “Heritage Trail Logbook” – Students describe architectural styles, materials used, and symbolic carvings in historical context.                                                                                    
  • What to Carry: Notebook, pen/pencil, cap, water bottle, camera (optional).

03:30 PM: Snacks & Juice

03:45 PM: Proceed to Dakshin Chitra

04:30 PM: Visit Dakshin Chitra

  • Learning Focus: Examine South India’s cultural diversity through architecture, crafts, and performing arts                                                                                                                       
  • Activity: “Culture Connect Map” – Students match different exhibits to states and write 3 things they learned about traditional lifestyles.                                                                            
  • What to Carry: Notebook, pen/pencil, water bottle.

06:00 PM: Free Time for Shopping

07:30 PM: Dinner

08:30 PM: Departure to Bangalore

DAY 4: ARRIVAL IN BANGALORE

04:30 AM: Arrival at School

The students arrive back at school in the early hours of the morning, tired but exhilarated from their enchanting journey, ready to share their experiences with family and friends.

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop cross-cultural understanding and empathy.
  • Gain knowledge about marine ecology, sustainability, and ancient architecture.
  • Improve personal responsibility and teamwork.
  • Strengthen observational, analytical, and reflective skills.

Skills Developed

  • Teamwork & collaboration
  • Environmental awareness
  • Visual and creative thinking
  • Historical interpretation
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Communication & presentation

Safety & Support

  • Student: Teacher Ratio: 10:1 (including non-teaching staff)
  • Trained tour managers and facilitators accompany the group.
  • Emergency medical kit and contact support throughout.
  • Secure "Track My Tour" access for parents: live updates, photos, and bus tracking.
  • Group photographs monitored and shared only with school and parents via secure code.

Why Schools Should Choose This

  • Aligned with NEP 2020 emphasis on experiential and holistic learning.
  • Bridges textbook knowledge with real-world application.
  • Fosters inclusion, emotional development, and interdisciplinary learning.
  • Safe, structured, and professionally curated by experts in educational travel.

Crazy Holidays Booking Procedure:

Step 1: Once you finalize the itinerary and travel dates of your choice, please contact our executive to confirm availability.

Step 2: After availability is confirmed and approved by the school, a payment circular will be forwarded. Optional facility an online presentation will be conducted for parents.

Step 3: Once the list of registered students is finalized, Crazy Holidays will schedule the pre-departure meeting with the school.

Step 4: During the pre-departure meeting, complete awareness about the tour will be provided to both students and parents, including project specifications, what to carry and details about the “Track My Tour” feature.

Complimentary Ratio for Student: Teacher (Including Non – Teaching Staff) 10:1

NB: Once the Trip is confirmed with the Marketing Executive, for any further information or status or details regarding the booking. Kindly coordinate with our Operations Executive – Mr. Mohammed Khalid: 9538677785 mohammedk@crazyholidays.in  & Operations Head: Mr. Georgei T Joseph: 9341227800 georgei@crazyholidays.in

KINDLY SUBMIT THE FINAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS REGISTERED DETAILS LATEST BY 20 DAYS BEFORE THE DEPARTURE DATE.

THE GIVEN RATE FOR THE LAND PACKAGE IS APPLICABLE ONLY FOR NEXT 20 DAYS.

 

To ensure a secure and informative experience for parents, we are offering the "Track My Tour" facility, which allows parents to view photos, videos, and live bus tracking of your children during the trip.

NB: Please note that we will only take group photographs, which will be verified by our backend team before uploading and could be viewed only by school & parents by using a secure code. A copy of the group photographs will also be shared with the school as a memento.

If you do not wish to utilize in this facility, kindly inform us via email neha@crazyholidays.in  


NB: In the event of not receiving any instruction to RESTRICT by email.....will be considered as an APPROVAL from your end

 

THE TOUR COST INCLUDES: The above package is inclusive of Transport Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks and  Dinner, Guide Charges, Sightseeing, State Taxes, General Entrance Fee as per the Programme, Stay at hotels on sharing basis, Use of Resort Facilities and Service of Our Tour Managers.

THE TOUR COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:  The above package doesn`t include Any expense of personal nature (like professional still camera or video camera, porter charges, laundry expenses, phone calls, water sports, food and beverage not included in the package, usages of mini bar in the hotel), Sightseeing or Activities and Other Facilities not mentioned in “INCLUSIONS”.

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.

CANCELATION POLICY: https://crazyholidays.in/public/uploads/docs/10671351cd7fbab.pdf

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.

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