SCHOOL TRIP TO ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS
Unveiling the Northeast
Assam is a state in northeastern India known for its wildlife, archaeological sites, and tea plantations. In the west, Guwahati, Assam’s largest city, features silk bazaars and the hilltop Kamakhya Temple. Umananda Temple sits on Peacock Island in the Brahmaputra River. The state capital, Dispur, is a suburb of Guwahati. The ancient pilgrimage sites of Hajo and Madan Kamdev and the ruins of a temple complex lie nearby. Meghalaya, formed on 21 January 1972 by carving out districts from Assam, is home to the United Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills, and Garo Hills. It is one of India’s most picturesque states, known for its misty landscapes and unique culture. The Modern Classroom educational tour helps students experience Assam’s rich heritage, biodiversity, tea culture, and Meghalaya’s vibrant traditions and natural beauty, transforming the journey into an engaging, hands-on learning adventure.
Learning Through Landscapes, Heritage & Wildlife
- ➤ Boating on the crystal-clear waters of Dawki River
- ➤ Walking across the Living Root Bridge in Mawlynnong
- ➤ Exploring Cherrapunjee’s waterfalls and caves
- ➤ Sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra River
- ➤ Visiting the sacred Kamakhya Temple and scenic ropeway ride over Peacock Island
- ➤ Experiential Learning
- ➤ Appreciation for Nature and Wildlife
- ➤ Understanding Wildlife Conservation
- ➤ Holistic Exposure
- ➤ Kaziranga National Park in Assam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and hosts the world’s largest population of the Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros.
- ➤ Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, is often called the “Scotland of the East” because of its pine-covered hills and temperate climate.