HIGHLIGHTED CORE LEARNING:
Conservation of nature means the preservation of forests, land, water bodies, and minerals, fuels, natural gases, etc. And to make sure that all these continue to be available in abundance. Thus all these natural resources make life worth living on Earth. Life would not be imaginable without air, water, sunlight as well as other natural resources present on the earth. Thus, it is essential to conserve these resources in order to retain the environment integral.
VISION & MISSION:
ASSOCIATED PROJECTS:
MIDDLE SCHOOL: What is your view on modern technology, has it affected our nature? Give your suggestions to conserve nature?
HIGH SCHOOL: How is nature a blessing in today’s modern world, give reasons to your answer from your experience of the trip? What steps will you take to have more greenery in the place where you live?
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
KODAI LAKE: Created in 1863, the unique feature of the manmade Kodai Lake is its star-like shape. The green meadows surrounding its crystal blue waters make for a beautiful sight. You can enjoy a family picnic on the banks or opt for a thrilling boat ride
BRYANT PARK: Kodaikanal Lake's eastern side, Bryant Park is one of the most colorful attractions of Kodaikanal. Sprawling in an expanse of 20.5 acres, this park was established by H. D. Bryant (a forest officer from Madurai) in the year 1908. Boasting of over 325 species of trees, cactuses, and shrubs, this park appears like a gorgeous rainbow when all its flowers bloom.
COAKER’S WALK: It is a narrow pedestrian path, constructed by Lt. Coaker in 1872, a one-kilometer mountain road which runs along the edge of steep slopes on the southern side of Kodai road which is 1/2km away from Kodai. The walk winding around Mt. Nebo starts near van Allen hospital and joins the main road above St. Peter's Church provides a wide-angle spectacular view of the plains.
TELESCOPE HOUSE: At the northern tip of the Coaker's Walk is a Telescope House which was developed for the benefit of the tourists. The Kodaikanal Terrestrial Telescope is capable of covering a wide panorama including Sothupparai Dam, Vaigai Dam, Periyakulam and Varaha river
IN ADDITION YOU WILL BE ALSO VISTING:
SHENBAGANUR MUSEUM, MOUNTAIN BEAUTY, DOLPHIN NOSE, ECHO POINT, DIFFERENCE ROCK, PILLAR ROCKS, GREEN VALLEY VIEW, SILVER CASCADE FALLS
WHY CRAZY HOLIDAYS?
* All our educational programs are designed in parallel with the syllabus focusing on global awareness, allowing students to address global issues like poverty, sustainability, development, health care, conservation and much more.
* Our 24/7 Tour Monitoring System assures that every program is a great success.
* Every tour is escorted by a medically trained professional.
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* A dedicated manager from our office for every tour will be coordinating with the concerned teacher during the tour.
DAY 01: BANGALORE - KODAIKANAL |
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08:00 PM |
Report at BANGALORE RAILWAY STATION |
09:15 PM |
Departure to KODAIKANAL by Train No. 16236 TUTICORIN EXP |
DAY 02: KODAIKANAL |
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06:45 AM |
Arrival at KODAIKANAL RAILWAY STATION & Transfer to the Hotel |
07:30 AM |
Arrival at the Hotel and check in at the hotel [Standard Check in time is 12 Noon, Early check in subject to availability] |
09:00 AM |
Breakfast will be provided |
10:00 AM |
Proceed to KODAI LAKE – BOATING |
10:10 AM |
Arrival and visit- KODAI LAKE- Created in 1863, the unique feature of the manmade Kodai Lake is its star-like shape. The green meadows surrounding its crystal blue waters make for a beautiful sight. You can enjoy a family picnic on the banks or opt for a thrilling boat ride. |
11:00 AM |
Snacks will be provided |
12:30 PM |
Back to the hotel |
01:00 PM |
Lunch will be provided. |
02:00 PM |
Proceed to visit BRYANT PARK |
02:00 PM |
Visit BRYANT PARK -Kodaikanal Lake's eastern side, Bryant Park is one of the most colorful attractions of Kodaikanal. Sprawling in an expanse of 20.5 acres, this park was established by H. D. Bryant (a forest officer from Madurai) in the year 1908. Boasting of over 325 species of trees, cactuses, and shrubs, this park appears like a gorgeous rainbow when all its flowers bloom. |
04:30 PM |
Snacks will be provided |
05:00 PM |
Free for Shopping |
06:30 PM |
Back to the Hotel |
07:30 PM |
Dinner will be provided |
09:00 PM |
Good night / Retire for the day. |
DAY 03: KODAIKANAL |
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06:30 AM |
Wake Up Call |
07:00 AM |
Wake-up and fresh-up |
08:00 AM |
Breakfast will be provided. |
09:00 AM |
Proceed to visit:
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09:10 AM |
Visit:
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11:00 AM |
Snacks will be provided |
11:30 AM |
Proceed to SHENBAGANUR MUSEUM |
Arrival and visit SHENBAGANUR MUSEUM: is maintained by the Sacred Heart College – Theological Seminary founded in 1895. It is devoted to archaeological remains and the flora and fauna of the hills. One of the best orchidariums in the country, with more than 300 species of orchids, is also housed here. A Spanish Father Ugarte contributed his major collections to the Museum. |
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12:30 PM |
Back to Hotel |
01:00 PM |
Lunch will be provided |
02:30 PM |
Small trek to DOLPHIN'S NOSE – and Enjoy viewpoints like
Provides a bird's eye view of the scenic landscape of the surrounding mountainous area. It is a flat rock jutting out of the mountain, overlooking a deep cliff, with its shape akin to that of the nose of a dolphin. Positioned at an elevation of 6600 feet. |
04:00 PM |
Snacks will be provided |
05:00 PM |
Back to hotel |
08:00 PM |
Dinner will be provided |
10:00 PM |
Good night/Retire for the day |
DAY 04: KODAIKANAL |
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06:30 AM |
Wake Up Call |
07:00 AM |
Wake-up and fresh-up |
08:00 AM |
Breakfast will be provided. & check out the hotel |
08:30 AM |
Proceed to PILLAR ROCKS |
09:00 AM |
Arrival and visit PILLAR ROCKS-Pillar Rocks, located at a distance of 8 km from the lake tower, is one of the famous tourist attractions. At this attraction, tourists can see three granite boulders that are standing vertically shoulder to shoulder. Measuring a height of around 400 ft. from the ground, these pillars are known for offering bird's eye view of the surrounding beautiful vistas. The chambers that are between the two pillars are also known as Devil's Kitchen. |
10:45 AM |
Proceed to GREEN VALLEY VIEW |
10:50 AM |
Snacks will be provided |
11:00 AM |
Arrival and visit GREEN VALLEY VIEW-Green valley view is just 5.5 kilometers (3.4 mi)away from the Kodaikanal bus-stand very close to the golf course, having an excellent panoramic view of the plains and a sheer drop of 1,500 meters (4,900 ft) down, overlooking the Vaigai Dam towards the south. The flight of steps proceeding to it is extremely commercialized. |
01:00 PM |
Lunch will be provided |
02:00 PM |
Proceed to visit SILVER CASCADE FALLS. [Subject to water level] |
02:30 PM |
Arrival and visit SILVER CASCADE FALLS-In the year 1863 Madurai's British Collector Sir Vere Henry Levinge dammed waters of three streams to construct an artificial lake which is the present lake in Kodaikanal. The excess water collected here is channeled through a stream which creates the silver cascade waterfall. |
04:00 PM |
Snacks will be provided |
04:30 PM |
Transfer to RAILWAY STATION |
06:30 PM |
Arrival at STATION |
07:30 PM |
Dinner will be provided |
08:30 PM |
Departure to BANGALORE by Train No. 16235 - MYSORE EXP |
DAY 05: BANGALORE |
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06:45 AM |
Arrival at BANGALORE |
INCLUSIONS |
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CATEGORY |
ACCOMMODATION |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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49 seater Non AC Coach |
SEMI DELUXE |
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49 seater AC Coach |
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35 seater AC Coach |
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 ie (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.
BOOKING PROCEDURE
PAYMENT MODE - 100% payment should be done 15 days prior to the departure
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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 the tour cost will be non-refundable
*In case of flight journey, Air ticket amount will be non-refundable (100