Cultural Heritage & History Trail

Destinations: Delhi – Agra – Jaipur
Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
Theme: Discovering India’s Heritage, Traditions & Timeless Stories

A thoughtfully curated educational journey through India’s Golden Triangle, designed for school students to experience history, culture, and creativity in an interactive and safe environment.

Day 1 – Arrival in Delhi | First Impressions of India

Theme: Introduction to Indian Heritage and Culture

• Arrival at Delhi International Airport
  • Meet and greet by tour representatives, distribution of welcome kits, and refreshments
  • Brief orientation session introducing Indian customs, geography, and the travel plan
• Check in at hotel and time to rest
• Afternoon: Heritage Discovery Tour of Delhi
  • Visit India Gate, a war memorial honoring Indian soldiers
  • Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament House
  • Explore Humayun’s Tomb, an architectural masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Guided interpretation of Mughal architecture and garden planning
• Evening: Cultural Icebreaker Session
  • Interactive group activity, “Incredible India through Stories,” introducing Indian culture and symbolism
  • Students create their own “Indian postcard” using iconic motifs and images
• Dinner and overnight stay in Delhi

Learning Focus: Introduction to Indian civilization, Mughal history, and national symbols

Day 2 – Delhi to Agra | Mughal Marvels and Local Life

Theme: Understanding the Mughal Empire and Everyday India

• Early morning departure for Agra via the Yamuna Expressway (approx. 4 hours)
  • Roadside trivia and guided commentary en route
• Arrival and check-in at hotel
• Afternoon: Mughal Heritage Tour
  • Visit Agra Fort with a storytelling guide who explains the daily life and architectural innovations of the Mughals
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
• Evening: Hands-on Learning Workshop
  • Marble inlay demonstration and practical session on traditional craftsmanship
  • Students make small inlay coasters or decorative tiles and learn from local artisans
• Overnight stay in Agra

Learning Focus: Mughal architecture, art preservation, and interaction with traditional craftsmen

Day 3 – Agra to Jaipur | The Taj Mahal and Legacy of Love

Theme: Exploring Architecture, Design, and Symbolism

• Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal
  • Guided storytelling tour highlighting symmetry, geometry, and craftsmanship
  • Short sketching or photography session titled “Capture Your Taj”
• Return to hotel for breakfast
• Drive to Jaipur (approx. 5 hours) with an en route visit to Fatehpur Sikri
  • Explore the abandoned city of Emperor Akbar and learn about urban design and political history
• Arrival and check-in at hotel
• Evening: Introduction to Rajasthan
  • Cultural evening with traditional Rajasthani dance, music, and local cuisine
  • Students wear turbans and dupattas to immerse in regional customs
• Overnight stay in Jaipur

Learning Focus: Mughal art, city planning, and cultural adaptation

Day 4 – Royal Rajasthan & Hands-on Creativity

Theme: Art, Architecture, and Heritage Innovation

• Morning visit to Amber Fort
  • Jeep or elephant ride to the top
  • Guided exploration of courtyards, mirror palaces, and Rajput-Mughal fusion designs
  • Activity: “Decode the Fort” – identifying artistic and architectural symbols
• Midday: Art and Craft Workshop
  • Participate in a traditional block printing workshop with local artisans
  • Students print their own fabric pieces as souvenirs
• Lunch at a heritage café
• Afternoon: Visit City Palace and Jantar Mantar
  • Explore the royal residence and astronomical observatory
  • Practical activity: “Measure Time and Shadows” – understanding ancient Indian science
• Evening: Reflection Circle
  • Group sharing session where students discuss key learnings and experiences
  • Journaling or sketching exercise to consolidate insights
• Dinner and overnight stay in Jaipur

Learning Focus: Rajput heritage, artistic expression, and the blend of art and science

Day 5 – Jaipur to Delhi | Reflection and Farewell

Theme: Revisiting Learnings and Cultural Exchange

• Breakfast and hotel check-out
• Morning sightseeing
  • Stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) for photography and historical context
  • Optional visit to a local market to experience daily life and handicrafts
• Drive back to Delhi (approx. 5 hours)
  • Interactive recap quiz: “India Through Our Eyes”
• Lunch en route
  • Assisted airport transfers and farewell by the tour coordinator

Learning Focus: Reflection, teamwork, and global cultural understanding

Program Inclusions

• Accommodation for 4 nights in student-friendly hotels (twin/triple sharing)
• All meals (buffet-style, with international and Indian options)
• Air-conditioned coach for all transfers and sightseeing
• English-speaking heritage guides and workshop instructors
• Entry tickets to all monuments
• Two workshops: marble inlay and block printing
• Educational materials (quiz booklets, reflection journals, and certificates)
• Full-time tour manager and support staff for safety and coordination

Optional Add-ons

• School visit or cultural exchange with Indian students
• Short volunteering activity such as tree planting or art with local children

Professional photography and after-movie documentation of the trip