Educational tours are learning experiences outside the classroom. These trips supplement classroom learning by providing students with an opportunity to see places, artefacts, flora and fauna or phenomena that are described in textbooks.
Four teachers along with thirty students from class three and class four of Vidya Vikas Academy set off for Coorg in February.
Below is a summary of the educational tour by Neerja Bane.
Our train for Mangalore was delayed but that did little to dampen our mood. We reached Mangalore station at 8.30 a.m. and we were quickly whisked to a waiting coach. After having breakfast in Mangalore we resumed our journey to Madikeri where we reached at 1.00 p.m. The weather was cool and pleasant. After allocating our rooms, we freshened up and headed straight for lunch.
At 4.00p.m., we all set out to visit the Omkareshwar Temple and the Raja’s Seat where we witnessed a breathtaking view of an exotic sunset.
The next day, we went to Dubare Elephant Camp, took a boat and floated on till we saw elephants bathing.
We then visited Cauvery Nisargadhama, a bamboo forest that houses a rabbit farm and a deer park. We enjoyed feeding the innumerable fishes in the river from over the hanging bridge and experienced the thrilling elephant ride.
Post lunch we visited the Namdroling Monastery (Tibetan Buddhist Monastery) where we got to see three gigantic and beautiful golden statues of Buddha. After shopping at the Tibetan Market we continued to Mysore for dinner and stayed the night.
On day three, after a heavy breakfast we went to GRS Fantasy Park where we enjoyed various rides. After an entire day of fun and frolic, we returned to our hotel, tired but satisfied.
On day four, after an early breakfast we left to see the Mysore Palace, one of the largest palaces in the country. The palace is now converted into a museum that treasures souvenirs, paintings, jewellery, royal costumes and other items which were once possessed by the royal Wodeyars.
After visiting this historical palace we began our journey towards Coorg, Mandalpatti a beautiful location with scenic beauty. The adventurous jeep safari from Madikeri to Mandalpatti was thrilling.
Later we boarded the coach back to Mangalore and reached the station at 10 p.m. where we had our dinner and got on the train and spent time recalling memories of the trip. Not long enough later, we reached Margaon station and bid farewell to our friends.
It was truly a wonderful experience. We thank the school authorities for giving us this opportunity. We will cherish this beautiful journey to Coorg – Mysore.
source: http://www.navhindtimes.com / The NavHind Times / Home / In Kurio City / April 08th, 2016
