Travelling brings joy, excitement and will enrich the mind and soul. While this is bound by planning and fixed itineraries, the learning from the experience can have a lasting impact. Education, on the other hand, is learning that never stops. Bringing the two essential experiences of learning together, educational tours add happiness and value to time.

Therefore, educational travel is an enjoyable way to enhance and complement classroom learning. For instance, spending time in a tribal village will have a greater impact on a child’s understanding, as opposed to merely reading about their culture. Travel destinations for educational tours can range from places of historic significance, space centres to wildlife reserves and much more.

Here are some educational vacations that you can choose from and make your holidays memorable.

 

 

Andaman Nicobar Islands: A marine, visual treat

The famous Andaman is home to many ecological species and sprawling beaches. A sight to behold, the scenic beauty of the picturesque island will leave you in splits. The popular tourist destination offers much more than being pleasing on the eye. Activities like identification of marine life will add excitement to the learning experience.

Besides this, group activities in the lap of nature will aid children in developing a personal connection with nature. Beyond the visuals, the geographic nature offers ample scope for adventure activities like Scuba Diving, Kayaking, Trekking and Snorkelling. Above all, introduction to a different culture will nurture an eagerness to know more and teach the importance of acceptance.

 

 

Hampi: History among  ruins

How often do we admire ruins? In fact, why should one admire them at all? Hampi has all the answers to this. The ruins narrate the history of dynasties, glory, war, kings and the final fall through architectural marvels and inscriptions. The historical place, the erstwhile capital of the once glorious Vijayanagara Empire, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Virupaksha temple, Vittala temple, Stone Chariot, Musical Pillars are just some of the thousands of majestic, beautiful, significant structures that hold a mirror to the artistic expertise that existed centuries ago. An educational tour to Hampi will present to children archaeological achievements, history, heritage, art and much more. More importantly, it can be a life-changing tour for children, who might go on to become archaeologists, historians and artists.

Hampi is just one of the many historic places in the country. Other possible options for an education tour include Rajasthan, Agra, Madurai, Ajanta & Ellora, among others. Travelling to such diverse yet magnificent places will nurture curiosity in children. No doubt, some of them at least will make an attempt to understand and discover the art and history of the country.  Moreover, you can rest assured that a spark of discovery is ignited in a young mind. 

 

Sriharikota: India’s pride

 

 

The Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), popularly known as Sriharikota Range (SHAR) is India’s rocket launch centre managed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). A one day visit to this facility will enthuse children to explore and learn about India’s accomplishments in space technology. One can visit SHAR under 2 conditions:

1. A school/college trip with teachers
2. Accompanied by an employee of SDSC

 

A day’s visit to this place will include going to the launch pad, launch pedestal, launch and mission control centres. Having read about and seen videos of rocket launches, first-hand experience of the scale of technology will be an eye-opener. An employee of SHAR will be assigned to take visitors on a tour of the facility. In addition to this, interaction with some of the finest scientific minds of the country, will be an inspiration indeed. 

 

 

Cities and National Parks: Explore, know more

Besides the above-mentioned places, there are a plethora of options for educational tours across India. From metro cities that can serve as cultural exchange ventures to Tiger reserves like Bandhavgarh and Periyar, India offers a number of fun with learning opportunities. Also, Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary in Karnataka, Gir Forest in Gujarat are some worthwhile wildlife explorations for children and adults.

 

Furthermore, fun, recreation, travelling and learning all of these at once! What more can you ask for from an educational tour? Being part of a team of explorers, guided by knowledgeable people, learning through hands-on experience are just some of the abundance of benefits of an educational Vacation. If you can afford, and if your child is willing to absorb a unique experience, an educational trip is among the best choices you can make.

 

To know more, plan educational tours and experiential education programmes this summer, visit The Modern Classroom.

 

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