Monthly Archives: March 2026

Whispers of the Wild: Our Jim Corbett Escape 2026

We all know that Jim Corbett is famous for its tigers and natural beauty, but what actually makes it so special? Jim Corbett National Park is Asia’s first national park, located in the forests of Nainital district in Uttarakhand. It was first called Hailey National Park, then renamed to Ramganga National Park, and finally named […]

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Mapping Time Through Jantar Mantar 2026

Welcome everybody! Have you ever wondered how people kept track of time without clocks? This is exactly what we discovered at the Jantar Mantar in Jaipur, home to the world’s largest stone sundial. The Jantar Mantar is an extraordinary observatory built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II between 1724 and 1735. He was not only […]

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Discovering Jaipur’s Tradition Through Block Printing 2026

We, the students of Summer Fields School, embarked on an educational journey to Jaipur organised by Edterra, where we took part in many fun and meaningful activities. During the visit, we explored blue pottery and a media project, but the activity that interested us the most was block printing, a traditional textile art of Jaipur, […]

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Taj Mahal: A Marvel of Mughal Architecture 2026

Our school trip to the Taj Mahal in Agra was both exciting and educational. Shah Jahan built this monument in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Begum. It stands proudly on the banks of the Yamuna River. Among the New Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal is admired not only for its beauty but […]

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Witnessing Spirit of the Beating Retreat Ceremony 2026

Right at 2:00 pm, our bus left for the Wagah Border. Everyone was excited and curious to witness the famous Beating the Retreat ceremony. We reached the border around 3:00 pm, and our teachers guided us to the seating area where the ceremony would take place. We took our seats and waited for the event […]

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