Journey To The Golden Cities
All about Indias Maharajas, Golden Mughal era and Marvelous Architectural Wonders
Program Summary
This program involves a historical excurison to the golden cities of India. Through this learning program students get chance to involve themselves in the learning about India’s Maharajas , Golden Mughal era and Marvelous architectural wonders.Students will Visit to one of the seven wonders of the world – Taj Mahal and UNESCO world heritage sites – Agra Fort , Fatehpur skiri, Qutub Minar , Humayun Tomb. These Golden cities comprises the three famous cities of India - Delhi, Agra and Jaipur famed for its grandeur, glory and history
Key Learning Outcomes
- Understanding the fusion of Hindu-Rajput, Islamic-Mughal and European architecture .
- Exploring culture and tradition of rajasthan through cutural shows
- students get to know about the indian maharajas , their lifestyle and historical journey.
- India Gate Stop give knowledge about the landmark which commemorates the 90, 000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who lost their lives fighting in World War I.
Price: Rs. On Request
Duration: 6 days
Theme: Culture,Arts,Architecture, History
Places Visited: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur
Recommended for: Grade 6th to 9th
Program Highlights
Discovering Mughal Architectural Wonder
A visit to the world famous TAJ MAHAL, the finest example of Mughal architecture that combines elements from Persion , Turkey and Indian architectural styles.Students will explore the entire complex of the Taj Mahal with an explanation of each building and an account of the mausoleum's urban setting, its design and construction, its symbolic meaning, and its history up to the present day.
Key Learnings
Insights of the golden Mughal era by visiting the architectural marvel of that time
students Learn interesting facts like who it was built for, what the name means, how long it took to build, what it is made from, where it is located and much more.
Learning about UNESCO world heritage sites
Visit to different bulidings marked as world heritage sites like Agra fort , Qutub minar , Fatehpur sikri. students explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site with guide to see its remarkable palaces, embellished chambers and marvelous mosques, like the Pearl Mosque and discover why archaeologists all over the world consider this one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture.
Key Learnings
- Students witness the interesting fusion of Hindu and Islamic architectural influences and learn about the different functions of the various buildings.
- Students learn about World Heritage sites, about the history and traditions of their own and other cultures, about ecology and the importance of protecting heritage sites.
- Learning about the Mughal Empire by visiting Akbar’s Tomb, the mausoleum of the empire’s third emperor, Akbar the Great
Insights of Hindu-Rajput Lifestyle
Visit to some of the Maharajas of India’s most elaborate constructions.their lifestyle and culture.Discover the opulence of India’s earlier maharajas (princes) as you marvel at the extensive scope and elaborate designs of the palace of Hawa Mahal and City Palace. Learning about Hindu-Rajput and Islamic-Mughal styles of architecture on visits to the Amber Fort and the Jal Mahal and many more
Key Learnings
- Admiring the harmonious mix of Hindu-Rajput architecture on its domed canopies and Islamic-Mughal architecture on its arches featuring delicate metalwork patterns.
- Visit the museum to see its rich collection of royal costumes and Rajput weapons.
- Admiring how the red-sandstone palace seems to be floating in the middle of the lake, a testimony to the ambitious nature of early Indian architecture.
Time for fun
Time to have fun and enjoy local cuisines, shopping streets, of delhi and cultural shows of jaipur. Students will visit to chawki dhani in jaipur to enjoy authentic rajasthani food , elephant rides and local cutlure
Key Learnings
Students will get time to get out of their world and explore new culture , traditions and cuisines.
