HIGHLIGHTED CORE LEARNING:
This tour aims to understand and analyse the key working and living condition challenges on and around Tea plantations
MISSION & VISION:
ASSOCIATED PROJECTS:
MIDDLE SCHOOL: What inspiration did you draw personally from the visit to wax museum that has statues of famous freedom fighters, renowned political leaders and depictions of rural household?
HIGH SCHOOL: How has your visit to Doddabetta tea Factory enlightened you on tea as a beverage and a trade commodity, and its social, economic and cultural importance across the world and how these factors in turn influenced the growth of tea?
ADD ON LEARNING EXPERIENCE:
BOTANICAL GRADENS: The beautiful terraced Garden was established in 1848 by the British. The Garden has over 1000 species of plants, ponds, trees, flower beds, ferns and a tree trunk fossil. . Enjoy Nature and study the effect it has on human minds, to heal, to recreate and to relax the tensed minds. Learn about rare tree species, a vast variety of flowering bushes and different types of ferns and orchids.
OOTY LAKE: Study on effective utilization of natural resources and conservation of natural freshwater lake. The source of water in the lake is the water flowing down the mountains, boating is the main attraction in the lake and it also keeps the surrounding cool and help the growing of the trees and plants around the lake.
TEA FACTORY: At the Tea Museum, we can find three broad sections of Tea History - Origins of World tea, Tea history in India and finally Evolution of Tea in the Nilgiri. Learn about the tea cultivation, harvest of tea plants and the process of making tea from tea leaf and the importance and
WAX MUSEUM: - The Wax museum in Ooty has life size statues of great Indian personalities of Indian history, culture and heritage house. It exhibits the creativity and the talents in the craftsmen it will help the young minds to think of better and more innovative ways to use their talents effectively.
IN ADDITION YOU WILL BE ALSO VISTING
SIMS PARK, COONOR SIGHTSEEING ETC
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.
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DAY 01: BANGALORE – COIMBATORE |
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08:00 PM |
Departure from BANGALORE city railway station to COIMBATORE by Train |
09:00 PM |
Dinner will be provided on board |
DAY 02: COIMBATORE – OOTY |
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03:10 AM |
Arrival at COIMBATORE RAILWAY STATION |
03:30 AM |
Transfer to OOTY |
07:30 AM |
Check-in the hotel. [Standard check-in time is 12 Noon, Early check-in is subjected to the availability] and freshen up |
08:00 AM |
Breakfast will be provided at the Hotel |
09:00 AM |
Proceed to DODDABETTA & TEA FACTORY |
09:30 AM |
Visit DODDABETTA & TEA FACTORY - Doddabetta is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Hills, at 2637 meters (8650 feet). There is a reserved forest area around the peak |
12:30 PM |
Lunch will be provided at the Hotel |
01:30 PM |
Proceed to Visit WAX MUSEUM |
01:45 PM |
Visit WAX MUSEUM: - It makes for a thoroughly enjoyable and informative experience especially for kids who get a visual treat of wax statues of some of the great people |
04:00 PM |
Snacks will be provided |
04:15 PM |
Proceed to visit OOTY LAKE |
04:45 PM |
Visit OOTY LAKE- is an artificial lake constructed by John Sullivan, in 1824. The water flowing down mountain streams in the Ooty valley was dammed to form the lake. The lake was originally intended to be used for fishing with ferries being used to travel across the lake |
06:00 PM |
Back to the hotel |
06:45 PM |
Arrive at the hotel |
07:00 PM |
Enjoy CAMP FIRE [ subject to availability] |
08:00 PM |
Dinner will be provided at the Hote |
09:00 PM |
Good Night/ Retire for the day |
DAY 03: OOTY – COONOOR – BANGALORE |
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05:45 AM |
Wake Up Call |
06:00 AM |
Wake up and fresh up. |
07:00 AM |
Breakfast will be provided at the Hotel |
08:00 AM |
Check out from hotel |
08:15 AM |
Proceed to UDHAGAMANDALAM RAILWAY STATION |
09:15 AM |
Departure OOTY TO COONOOR BY TRAIN[train tickets are Subject availability] |
10:35 AM |
Enjoy COONOOR SIGHTSEEING |
11:00 AM |
Snacks will be provided |
11:00 AM |
Proceed to visit SIMS PARK |
12:30 PM |
Lunch will be provided |
02:00 AM |
Proceed to visit BOTANICAL GARDEN OOTY |
03:00 PM |
Visit BOTANICAL GARDEN- The Gardens, divided into several sections, cover an area of around 22 hectares, and lie on the lower slopes of Doddabetta peak. The garden enjoys a temperate climate, with an average rainfall of 140 cm, most of which is received during the south-west monsoon, with frosty nights from November to February |
04:00 PM |
Snacks will be provided |
05:00 PM |
Transfer to COIMBATORE RAILWAY STATION |
08:00 PM |
Arrive at COIMBATORE RAILWAY STATION |
08:30 PM |
Dinner at nearby hotel/Restaurant |
09:45 PM |
Report to Railway Station. |
10:50 PM |
Departure from Coimbatore Junction station To Bangalore by BANGALORE EXPRESS |
DAY 04: BANGALORE |
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07:25 AM |
Arrive at Bangalore city railway station |
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CATEGORY |
ACCOMMODATION |
FOOD |
TRANSPORTATION |
STANDARD |
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49 seater Non AC Coach |
SEMI DELUXE |
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49 seater AC Coach |
DELUXE |
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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
PAYMENT POLICY: Crazy Holidays Payment Gateway or Demand Draft in Favor of Crazy Holidays
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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