HISTORY AND NATURE Khitam,Agra, Bahartpur, FatehpurSikri

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1 HISTORY AND NATURE Khitam,Agra, Bahartpur, FatehpurSikri India is colorful, spiritual and simply fantastic! Step back in time and traverse through history discovering ancient sites and learning water conservation. Learn about the plight and successful rehabilitation of India s dancing bears; visit Keoladeo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 364 bird species; and visit an ancient village famous for its post-gupta or early medieval monuments PROGRAM SNAPSHOT Duration:3days full of learning & fun Travel Period:10, 11, 12 Oct Transport: Volvo coach Best Recommended forgrades 4 th onwards Program Fee: Accomodation: Grand Imperial / Udai Vilas Palace PROGRAM BENEFITS Understand the importance of Wildlife conversation Enriching visits to some of the historical sites of importance Explore the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary- a UNESCO World Heritage Site There are 3 Key Themes that get covered through the program: Medieval/ recenthistory, Cultural understanding and appreciation Nature and its Conservation Explorars has designed a Unique Learning Potential (ULeaP) framework for delivery of all programs. This framework has four main pillars: Direct Curriculum Connect Through experts in local history and the school subject teachers inputs we have created content that has direct connect with the school curriculum Life Skills Learning Activities and interaction with the local community help students in improving Collaboration Skills, gives them a Global Cultural perspective and helps them in Self & Interest Discovery Social &ENvironmentalSEnsitivity:SENSE We create awareness amongst students of their responsibility towards the community & the environment and what role we play in its conservation Fun! This program has many fun activities for children to ensure that Learning is Fun This program includes: 3 days: Deluxe ground transportation 2 night of accommodation 11 meals: 3breakfast, 3lunches, 3snacks, 2dinners

2 Accompanying chaperones in 1:10 ratio 1 Expert-led lectures 6 Entrances Comprehensive Insurance, Tips and mandatory Gratuities 1 Explorars Travel Kit PROGRAM SUMMARY: Khitam - Day 1: Visit to the Agra Bear Rescue Facility(ABRF) and witnessrustic Kachhpura, and experience an authentic side of rural India that you've probably never seen before. : Visit and discover facts aboutmehtab-bagh. Agra - Day 2: Attend a session by an expert on the Moghul History and gain some insights. : Visit to the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort in order to get a sense of The Pristine Glory of Mughals to the Discerning Travelers Bharatpur - Day 3: FatehpurSikri - Day 3: Explore and learn about birds and their migratory patterns at thebharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Sight-seeing at the ghost city built by Akbar

3 KEY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Bear Rescue Facility at Keetham Visit Keetham at SoorSarovar Bird Sanctuary, which houses the Agra Bear Rescue Facility under Wildlife SOS Watch a heartwarming film on dancing bears highlighting interesting stories of their rescue and rehabilitation Agra Take a walk through the rural village of Kachhpuraand be awestruck by design of Mehtabbagh Get an introduction to Mughal Agra, its architecture and the myths that surround the Taj by an expert Be awestruck by the brilliance and romance of the Taj Mahal Experience the heritage walk of Agra Fort like never before ending with a session of photography or sketching Visit places of great historical values Sikandra and tomb of i'timād-ud-daulah Bharatpur Become a Bird Watcher explore Keoladeo National park with several species of Cranes, Pelicans, Geese, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Shanks, Stints Experience the excitement of nature safari walk to view the birdlife of the national park with our expert naturalist FatehpurSikri Explore the beautifully adorned pavilions of Sikri built by Akbar in the 16th century, famous as the Ghost City Visit the Durgah for a gentle introduction to Sufism Explorars Value Proposition: We are an organization focused on creating value based educational programs that provide experiential learning through the medium of travel. We are deeply inspired in bringing a transformation in the way children learn and inspiring them to explore the world outside their classrooms. Please refer to our website for more details. Inputs from expert educators Learning led by expert instructors who are authorities in the field of study A detailed Risk Assessment is performed for every program before is undertaken 200 point Safety Checklist basis guidelines from International student travel organisations Members of WYSTEC (World Youth Student & Educational Travel Confederation), Netherlands Hotels and restaurants included offer high standards of hygiene and cleanliness Customary tips and mandatory gratuities that would normally be excluded Teacher to Students ratio of 1:10 Accompanying Program Directors trained in managing students and emergency first aid Live report feature on social medial channels Clinic on every destination Comprehensive Travel Insurance for all travellers Public Liability Insurance Coverage for US$ 3 million

4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS Includes: Cost of the program based on min 44 students Currently applicable taxes Complimentary arrangements for 10 accompanying teachers on Triple share Accompanying Explorars Program Director during the entire course of the trip Comprehensive Travel Insurance 2nights accommodation on quad share (four in a room) for students All meals as per the itinerary (daily breakfast, lunch, dinner), as per the itinerary Exclusive workshops as mentioned in the program PRIVATE transportation in deluxe vehicle throughout the itinerary Entrance fees to all attractions as per itinerary Explorars Travel Kit Service 4.5%, subject to change Excludes: Meals other than the ones mentioned in the itinerary Items of personal nature like water, soft drinks, gratuities, laundry, room service, incidentals, camera tickets etc. Additional excursions or sightseeing apart from the suggested in the program document Anything not specifically included above Important notes: 1. Airport taxes, airline fees and train ticket cost are valid at the time of quotation only and subject to change 2. For detailed Terms and Conditions please refer to CANCELLATION POLICY: The cancellation policy will apply when the participant cancels on his/her own accord, and if the minimum number of paid participant strength agreed is not met. In case the participant cancels, the cancellation is effective only when received in writing by Explorars from the person signing the Booking form. The policy is effective in relation to the date of program departure. The applicable refund will be made within 30 days of the cancellation date. Period before scheduled departure date within which written notification of the cancellation is acknowledged by Explorars: Between days Between 29 0 days Percentage of cancellation charge applicable per paying participant cancelling: Registration Fee (Non-refundable) 100% program fee If any cancellation reduces the number of paying participants below the minimum number required for a particular program price (including free places), the invoice would be adjusted accordingly for all remaining group participants. CANCELLATION ON THE PART OF EXPLORARS FZ LLC / PLANET EXPLORER PRIVATE LIMITED a) Explorars holds the right to cancel a program when the minimum number of paying participants required to run a program are not met by merging mutually agreeing schools. b) Whilst Explorars always endeavours to operate the program as confirmed, nevertheless, because of changing circumstances, it reserves the right to make alterations both before and after a confirmed booking. If for any reason the details of your program have to be changed before departure, Explorars will inform you as early as possible. c) If a participant s final payment is delayed beyond the due date he will not be eligible for compensation payment and the Company will invoke conditions as per the cancellation policy above (for more details refer to

5 DETAILED DAYWISE PROGRAM DAY 01 DEPARTURE, KHITAM WILDLIFE SOS, KUCHPURA VILLAGE VISIT, MEHTAB BAGH 06:00am: Assemble at school to board the coach for a 3 hour drive tokhitam to visit Agra Bear Rescue Facility (ABRF), where you will meet with the Wildlife SOS team members and watch a documentary about the history of dancing bears and the rehabilitative work of Wildlife SOS with both sloth bears and the Kalandar community. Enjoy your breakfast at facility while Wildlife SOS members talk to you about the sloth bears and as you tour the rescue facility Activity for two hours at the Centre: Observe morning activity including feeding and cleaning of enclosures for the bears Volunteer / Resource to explain tradition of dancing bears in India and the history of its abolition highlighting some of the bears and the stories of their rescue and rehabilitation Film on the bear rescue project around the country Later drive to Agra. Lunch will be served at Agra hotel followed by a brief rest before following your guide through rustic Kachhpura, and experience an authentic side of rural India that you've probably never seen before. Learn about India s rural lifestyle as you check out the traditional art form of Sanjhi paper stencils drawn on the walls by young girls. Mehtabbagh, it is a charbagh complex in Agra. It lies north of the Taj Mahal complex and the Agra Fort on the opposite side of the Yamuna River, in the flood plains. The garden complex, square in shape, measures about 300 by 300 metres (980 ft 980 ft) and is perfectly aligned with the Taj Mahal on the opposite bank The MehtabBagh garden was the last of eleven Mughal-built gardens along the Yamuna opposite the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort; the first being Ram Bagh. It is mentioned that this garden was built by Emperor Babur. It is also noted that Emperor Shah Jahan had identified a site from the crescent-shaped, grass-covered floodplain across the Yamuna River as an ideal location for viewing the Taj Mahal. It was then created as "a moonlit pleasure garden called MehtabBagh." White plaster walkways, airy pavilions, pools and fountains were also created as part of the garden, with fruit trees and narcissus. Dinner will be served at the hotel.

6 Activity in the Kachhpura Tourist Village: An introduction to Mughal Agra, Akbar s governance and the relevance of gardens in Mughal architecture Walk through the Kachhpura Village. Stop at the local craft initiatives. View Taj from the tea-terrace Arrive at the hotel and go to sleep after dinner OVERNIGHT: MEALS: HOTEL IN AGRA LUNCH & DINNER DAY 02 AGRA TAJ MAHAL, AGRA FORT & BHARATPUR BIRD SANCTUARY 8:00am Get up in the morning and after breakfast attend a session with our expert on Moghul history. After breakfast proceed to one of the world s most photographed monuments and UNESCO World Heritage Site Taj Mahal besides its obvious brilliance and romance, Taj Mahal is also a subject perfect for its conservation history, intricate calligraphy and an architectural style that combines and expands on the designs of Persian, Islamic, Ottoman, Turkish and Indian styles. The myths that surround the Taj are great story sessions, while each time you visit the monument you are sure to come away with something unique, apart as creative self you are yet to discover Activity at the Taj Mahal: Guided visit of the Taj Mahal A session of photography Agra Fort where you will be met by our expert who will take you on a heritage walk of the monument. The Heritage Walk of Agra has been designed to unveil The Pristine Glory of Mughals to the Discerning Travelers. The Heritage Walk, is conducted to explore the architectural & socio urban Character of Agra The erstwhile Mughal Capital of India.

7 After lunch at restaurant proceed to Bharatpur. Eveningvisit to Keoladeo Ghana National Park, best known asbharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Group will be accompanied by experienced naturalist who will educate children about the ecosystem and its habitat that keep changing around the year. Keoladeo Ghana National Park, popularly known as Bharatpur is India's best known bird sanctuary. This 28.7 square kilometre mixed wetland, woodland, grass and scrub is home to 400 plus species of birds. Only 175 kms from New Delhi, Bharatpur is on the Agra - Jaipur road and a pleasant 3 hour drive from the capital. Keoladeo is both a Ramsar and World Heritage site. Migratory birds at Bharatpur bird sanctuary include, several species of Cranes, Pelicans, Geese, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Shanks, Stints, Wagtails, Warblers, Wheatears, Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks and Pipits Dinner will be served at the hotel OVERNIGHT: MEALS: HOTEL IN BHARATPUR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER DAY 03BAHARTPUR BIRD SANCTUARY &FATEHPUR SIKRI 05:00a.m.Wake up to the soothing chirping of birds followed by breakfast at your hotel. Start your day with a visit to Keoladeo National Park, commonly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. The word keoladeois derived from the name of an ancient Hindu temple devoted to Lord Shiva. When you arrive, hop in a rickshaw with your guide and explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pass through lush areas and learn how this was once duck hunting reserve for Indian royalty. This park is home to more than 364 species of birds from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, China and Siberia. Since duck hunting has been banned in the early 1960s, this park has become a protected habitat for birds. Your guide will also help point out monkeys, deer, lizards and snakes, all while providing informative commentary Return to hotel for breakfast; proceed to FatehpurSikri famous as the Ghost City built by Akbar in the 16 th century and soon abandoned due to scarcity of water and also due to its proximity to Rajputana which was in constant turmoil. Built entirely in sandstone, FatehpurSikri was designed and constructed under Akbar s intense engagement who wished to revive the splendors of the Persian court Depart from FatehpurSikri to hotel in Bhratapur. After lunch at hotel drive back to Delhi. OVERNIGHT: NONE

8 MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH