Monthly Archives: October 2024

The Queen of the Hills

The city of Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh is famously known as the winter paradise of India. The lush green mountains, colourful lodges along with thrilling activities in Kufri, the solace Shimla offers can surely bring out the traveller in all of us. Shimla was founded by the British in 1819 after the Gorkha […]

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Singapore: A Miracle

Singapore, an island city state located in Maritime Southeast Asia. The city of Singapore is famously known as the “Lion City.” This name was given by Sang Nila Utama, a Srivijayan prince, as the literal translation of “Lion City” is Singapura. We were informed by our guide that Singapore is one of the largest ports […]

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Queen of Hills – Shimla

Shimla is the place where the hills are present. This is the place where we can heal ourselves by enjoying the calmness of nature. Shimla is a place which reminds us of ourselves. The nature, climate, houses, infrastructure, and the hills are the best features of Shimla. The Rashtrapati Niwas reminded us of our history. […]

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Enjoying in Lonavala with Greenery

We visited Lonavala and Imagica with our school members. During our visit, we witnessed a lot of greenery, water slides and a wave pool. Overall we witnessed many adventures. We visited the Bhaja Caves, which date back to the 2nd century BC. We also explored Tiger’s Point, which is a cliff with a steep drop […]

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Experiencing Eegalapenta’s Adventures

Eegalapenta was an adventurous journey, where we, students of the Rockwell International School, experienced the nature and culture of the place. It is a wonderful destination with many fun activities to do. Our journey began early in the morning as we departed from our school to reach Eegalapenta. We arrived at the Mrugavani Hilltop Resort […]

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The Golden Temple, Amritsar

The Golden Temple is a sacred shrine located in Amritsar, Punjab. The exterior of the temple is covered with gold, making it more attractive. We also learnt that it is a major tourist destination with people from all over the world coming for a visit. In the temple premises, one is not supposed to enter […]

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The Wonders of Jim Corbett National Park

Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, Jim Corbett National Park felt like a paradise for us as wildlife enthusiasts. Renowned for its Bengal tigers, this iconic park spans over 520 square kilometres and offers a thrilling blend of exhilarating safaris and wildlife experiences. As we embarked on our journey, we eagerly anticipated the chance […]

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Mysore Palace – A Mixture of Heritage and History

We visited the famed Mysore Palace that took a total of 15 years to build. The construction of the Mysore Palace started in 1897 and it was completed in 1912. This beautiful palace is located in the city of Mysore in Karnataka. Its exquisite interiors are replete with carved mahogany ceilings, stained glass windows, gilded […]

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Our Chail Adventure

Adventure is the key to stepping out of our comfort zones and learning to become leaders. Our experience at the adventure camp was filled with stories and activities that truly challenged us. One of the first activities we enjoyed was zip lining. Many of us felt nervous at first, but once we took the plunge, […]

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Adventures at Virat Khai

When we first arrived at Virat Khai, the excitement was electric. We could hardly wait to dive into the wild. After lacing up our hiking boots and grabbing our backpacks, we set off into the beautiful and untouched wilderness that surrounded us. During our camp, we learnt survival skills that really pushed us to grow. […]

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