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Join Us for an Unforgettable Day in BR Hills! Step into the world of the Soliga tribe and explore the magical forests of BR Hills through a unique blend of science, culture, and sustainability. From forest walks and hands-on workshops to cultural exchanges and real-life STEM applications, this immersive experience will ignite curiosity, empathy, and environmental awareness. Discover how ancient wisdom meets modern learning—an adventure that inspires both the heart and mind.

 

INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAM: An immersive day-long expedition into the forests of BR Hills, this programme connects students to the rich ecological wisdom of the Soliga tribe. Designed to blend core academic concepts with real-world applications, students will witness the harmony of culture, science, and sustainability.

OBJECTIVE: To ignite environmental consciousness and scientific thinking by engaging with the Soligas—an indigenous community practicing sustainable living in the forests of BR Hills.

WHY IT MATTERS: As climate change, biodiversity loss, and cultural homogenization rise globally, it is vital that students:

  • Understand the wisdom of indigenous communities.
  • Recognize the importance of biodiversity.
  • Learn sustainable practices that promote a healthier planet.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME: Students explore environmental science, biology, and cultural studies through immersive storytelling, forest walks, hands-on workshops, and cultural exchanges with the Soliga tribe. The day integrates observation, experimentation, empathy, and reflection in a powerful experiential format.

LEARNING TAKEAWAY:

  • Ecological interdependence and sustainability from indigenous perspectives
  • Real-life application of biology, environmental science, and STEM
  • Critical thinking through workshops and forest-based inquiry
  • Cultural empathy and inclusive social learning

DETAILED PROGRAM ITINERARY:

05:00 AM – Departure from School: Begin the journey with an introductory documentary on the Soligas onboard.

Learning Focus: Travel discipline, building context, and sparking curiosity.

07:00 AM – Breakfast (Enroute): A wholesome stop to refresh and energize for the immersive day ahead.

Learning Focus: Physical readiness for effective learning, importance of routine.

10:00 AM – Traditional Welcome at Vivekananda Tribal School

Warm greetings by Soliga elders with traditional rituals.
Learning Focus: Cultural sensitivity, appreciation of indigenous traditions.

10:30 AM – Interaction & Cultural Exchange with Soliga Children

Engaging in games, stories, and shared laughter with local children.
Learning Focus: Empathy, understanding indigenous lifestyles, joy of connection.

11:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Tribal Walk: Soliga Lifestyle Tour

Explore eco-homes, water harvesting methods, and forest-based living practices.
Learning Focus: Eco-friendly living, sustainability, local architecture, forest symbiosis.

12:45 PM – Eco-Lunch: Tribal Meal Experience

Savor a traditional Soliga meal served in natural surroundings.
Learning Focus: Sustainable food practices, mindful eating, farm-to-plate awareness.

01:30 PM – Hands-On Traditional Skills Workshop

Activities include:

  • Honey Extraction
  • Coffee Grinding
  • Weaving Techniques
    Learning Focus: Integration of traditional knowledge with science, experiential learning.

02:30 PM – Science Workshop at Dr. Abdul Kalam’s Innovation Park

Interactive demonstrations linking innovation to everyday life.
Learning Focus: STEM curiosity, real-world applications of science, innovation with impact.

03:30 PM – Deep-Dive Forest Walk

Activities include:

  • Identifying key forest plants
  • Reading animal tracks
  • Exploring ecosystem dynamics
    Learning Focus: Applied biology, ecological observation, critical environmental thinking.

04:00 PM – Cultural Farewell Ceremony

A celebratory conclusion with performances and shared gratitude.
Learning Focus: Valuing shared experiences, respect, and community spirit.

05:30 PM – Reflection Circle (Enroute)
Guided discussions and personal sharing to consolidate learning.
Learning Focus: Articulation, reflection, peer learning, critical thinking.

09:00 PM – Arrival at School

Students return with lasting memories, new perspectives, and enriched minds.

REFLECTION & CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES: After each of the following activities:

  • Cultural Exchange: Students reflect on similarities/differences in lifestyle and values.
  • Hands-On Tribal Skills: Group discussion on how traditional techniques relate to modern science.
  • Forest Walk: Guided reflection on the interconnection between living organisms and their environment.
  • Science Workshop: Question prompts to explore how science drives sustainable solutions.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

  • Interdisciplinary learning: science, geography, social studies, and values education
  • Respect for biodiversity and sustainable development goals (SDGs)
  • Enhanced observation, inference, communication, and reflective abilities
  • Real-world understanding of environmental challenges and solutions

SKILLS DEVELOPED:

  • Scientific observation & critical inquiry
  • Environmental stewardship
  • Empathy & cultural intelligence
  • Teamwork & leadership
  • Communication & storytelling
  • Self-awareness through reflection

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 Along with the track my tour details.

STEP 3: Once the list of registered students is finalized will be sharing a revised final itinerary for the programmes.

STEP 4: Sharing required documents for the programme & collecting from the school tour coordinator {in school letter head}.

COMPLIMENTARY RATIO FOR STUDENT: TEACHER {INCLUDING NON-TEACHING STAFF} 20:01

NB: Once the trip is confirmed with the marketing executive, for any further information or status or details regarding the bookings kindly coordinate with our operation head MRS. ANNIE: 99161 01317, Email id: annie@crazyholidays.in or operation manager MR. STEPHEN: 9538677790, Email id: stephen@crazyholidays.in

Kindly submit the final number of students registered details latest by 3 working days before the departure date.

To ensure a secure and informative experience for the parents, we offer "Track My Tour" facility, which allows the parents to view photos, videos and live bus tracking of their 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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