Monthly Archives: October 2024

Exploring the Majestic Amber Fort

We explored the majestic Amber Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site located just outside Jaipur. The fort is renowned for its stunning blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture and is divided into four main sections, each featuring its own beautiful courtyard. Our journey began at the Suraj Pol, the main entrance that led to Jaleb […]

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A Quick Guide to Amer Fort

We embarked on an exciting journey to visit the famous Amer Fort. This blog shares our experience and focuses on providing you with a guide and some hacks that will make your visit to Amer Fort more fun and extraordinary. Amer Fort is located in Amer town of Rajasthan, just 11 kilometres from Jaipur, the […]

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Getting Inspired at Wagah Border

We had a very wonderful day at Wagah Border during our school trip to Amritsar in Punjab. It was an experience that none of us could have imagined. Wagah Border is a fascinating place. It’s a border crossing between India and Pakistan, located near Amritsar in Punjab. The main attraction here is the beating retreat […]

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The Unsung Heroes of Jallianwala Bagh

We visited the historic Jallianwala Bagh during our journey to Amritsar. We had only heard about its history but seeing it in person helped us realise just how horrifying the Jallianwala Bagh massacre actually was. Jallianwala Bagh’s story happened on the day of Baisakhi on Sunday, 13th April 1990. Thousands of people had gathered at […]

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Preserving the Tiger’s Home

On our exciting journey through the jungles of Jim Corbett National Park, we learnt about the important history behind its name. It was named after Edward James Corbett, a hunter and naturalist. Edward James Corbett was born on 25 July, 1875 in Nainital. Also known as Jim Corbett, he killed many man-eaters including 19 tigers […]

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Uncovering The History of Sanchi Stupa

I, along with other students of Nirmal Bhartia School, embarked on an exciting journey to the enchanting and ancient realm of Bhopal. One of the highlights during our journey was visiting the Great Stupa at Sanchi. Amidst a chaotic but fun atmosphere set in the bus, I somehow managed to rest my eyes for a […]

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The Inspiring Natural Beauty of Jim Corbett

A unique world of nature can be found at Jim Corbett National Park. Jim Corbett National Park was the first national park to be formed in India. It is a protected forest area intended to conserve the rich flora and fauna found here. This includes species like tiger, leopard, rhesus monkey, sal, rohini, and bakli. […]

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Our Memorable Journey to Ranthambore

Our adventure in Ranthambore began with an exhilarating safari through the dense jungle, where we were fortunate to encounter a variety of wildlife. We spotted tigers, deer, and peacocks. Beyond the safari, we engaged with the local NGO, Dastkar, where we explored the art of block printing. We had a fantastic time creating our own […]

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The Marvellous Jantar Mantar

When we think of Jaipur, the vibrant pink city of India, one of the first places that comes to mind is Jantar Mantar. It is an extraordinary astronomical observation site that we got the opportunity to explore. We found out that it was built in 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Now, it’s a […]

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