A journey where ancient stones, mindful living, and vibrant cultures come together. From the timeless carvings of Mahabalipuram to the visionary community of Auroville, students explore how human ideas shape the world. In Pondicherry, spirituality, history, and coastal life blend into a living experience of balance and reflection. As traditions unfold at Dakshin Chitra, learning transforms into understanding. This is not just a trip—it’s an immersive exploration of how civilizations express, evolve, and inspire a more conscious way of living.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Crazy Holidays, we believe learning happens best when students experience, reflect, and apply.
We don’t organize trips.We design curriculum-connected learning journeys that build:
OUR LEARNING FRAMEWORK
Explore → Reflect → Apply → Demonstrate
HOW WE DELIVER OUTCOMES
Pre-Tour - Orientation kit| Pre-learning worksheets |Parent briefing
On-Tour- Field journals |Role-based learning |Expert facilitators |Group challenges
Assessment – Rubrics| Daily reflections | Presentations
Post-Tour - Projects & portfolios |Outcome reports |Teacher feedback
From Civilizations to Conscious Living – Exploring Culture, Design & Sustainable Futures
LEARNING THEME:
“Understanding Human Expression – How Art, Culture, and Communities Shape Sustainable Societies.”
DAY 1: BANGALORE → CHENNAI
Where the Journey Begins – Transitioning into Discovery
12:00 AM – Departure to Chennai by Train
“As the journey begins through the night, students move beyond textbooks—into a world where history, culture, and ideas come alive.”
Overnight journey onboard.
DAY 2: CHENNAI → MAHABALIPURAM → PONDICHERRY
Where Ancient Stones Speak and Civilizations Come Alive
07:00 AM – Arrival at Railway Station
08:30 AM – Breakfast & Proceed to Mahabalipuram (60 km | 1 hr 30 mins)
11:00 AM – Explore Mahabalipuram Heritage Site
“Where stone transforms into stories of gods, kings, and timeless imagination.”
Among rock-cut temples, intricate carvings, and the iconic Shore Temple, students witness how ancient artisans turned mythology into visual narratives—revealing the deep connection between art, belief, and identity.
12:30 PM – Traditional pondicherry Buffet Lunch
02:30 PM – Proceed to Pondicherry & Hotel Check-in (100 km | 2 hrs 30 mins)
03:30 PM – Visit Auroville
“Where the future is imagined through sustainable living and shared humanity.”
In this global township, students experience a unique model of coexistence—where innovation, responsibility, and community living redefine how societies can function.
07:30 PM – Dinner & Reflection Session
08:30 PM – Overnight Stay in Pondicherry
DAY 3: PONDICHERRY → CHENNAI
Where Culture, Values & Everyday Life Intersect
06:00 AM – Wake Up & Freshen Up
07:30 AM – Buffet Breakfast
08:30 AM – Check-out from Hotel
10:00 AM – Pondicherry Sightseeing (Aurobindo Ashram, Museum, Beach)
“Where silence, knowledge, and nature come together to shape human thought.”
From the spiritual calm of the Ashram to the cultural depth of the museum and the rhythmic shores of the beach, students explore how values, history, and environment influence everyday life.
12:30 PM – Buffet Lunch
01:30 PM – Proceed to Chennai with Enroute Visit to Dakshin Chitra (150 km | 3 hrs 30 mins)
“Where traditions are preserved as living experiences.”
Through recreated homes, crafts, and lifestyles, students step into the diversity of South Indian culture—understanding how traditions evolve yet remain rooted in identity.
Departure to Bangalore by Train
“The journey concludes—but the understanding continues.”
DAY 4: ARRIVAL – BANGALORE
Arrival at Bangalore City Railway Station
“They return not just with memories—but with perspectives shaped by experience.”
IMPACTFUL LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this journey, students will:
1. INTERPRET ART & ARCHITECTURE AS COMMUNICATION
Understand how ancient civilizations expressed beliefs, stories, and identity through design.
2. ANALYZE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY MODELS
Explore how modern societies like Auroville balance development with responsibility.
3. CONNECT CULTURE WITH EVERYDAY LIFE
Recognize how traditions, values, and history influence present-day living.
4. DEVELOP GLOBAL & SOCIAL AWARENESS
Build sensitivity towards diverse cultures, communities, and perspectives.
5. STRENGTHEN CRITICAL THINKING & REFLECTION
Translate observations into meaningful insights and personal understanding.
6. BUILD FUTURE-READY COMPETENCIES
Enhance inquiry, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills.
Delivered through the Experiential Learning Framework™:
Explore → Reflect → Apply → Demonstrate
Transforming journeys into measurable learning outcomes, deeper perspectives, and lifelong impact.
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
Privacy Assurance:
Only verified group photographs will be shared through a secure platform.
A copy of all curated memories will be provided to the school as a keepsake.
To opt out of this service, kindly notify us via email at neha@crazyholidays.in
In the absence of a restriction request, participation will be considered approved by the institution.
Dedicated Support Team
For any assistance post-confirmation, our operations team remains at your service:
Operations Executive: Mr. Mohammed Khalid | +91 9538677785 | mohammedk@crazyholidays.in
Operations Head: Mr. Georgei T Joseph| +91 9341227800| georgei@crazyholidays.in
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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