The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page

Believing in this Delhi Public School Aligarh organized an educational and recreational trip for the students of Classes VI-VIII to RANTHAMBORE, RAJASTHAN from 21^st March 2018 to 23^rd March 2018.

41 students along with 4 teachers started off their journey at 10.00pm on 21^st March by bus and reached Ranthambore early next morning. After lunch, the students visited the Rajiv Gandhi National Museum which houses exhibits on plants, animals and geology of the Western region of India. The group was shown an interesting short film on wildlife.

Next, they were taken to see the mighty Ranthambore Fort known for the glory and valour of Raja Hammir Dev of the Chauhan dynasty. The students also saw the Trinetra Ganesh Temple in the premises of the fort which is the only temple which has an idol of Ganesha with three eyes.

Early next morning an open jeep safari was arranged for them to visit the famous Ranthambore National Park known for its Bengal tigers. The students saw many animals like cheetal, sambar, nilgai, bear, langur along with a variety of trees and plants. After a patient ride of one and a half hours, they were finally able to see a tiger with two cubs resting on the huge gate of Zone 6.The children were truly excited to get this wonderful experience.

In the afternoon the students visited the famous Kala Gaura Temple set on a hilltop housing the two idols of Lord Bhairav. They also saw the Jain Chamatkari Temple dedicated to Lord Adinathji.

Last but not the least they visit to Dastkari village which gave the students a chance to see the local women making the various items of handicrafts and also buy them.

Though the visits to all the places were over, the students were eagerly waiting for some fun and frolic which they had at the DJ organized at the hotel garden. The students had a rocking time dancing to their favourite tunes.

Next morning, after an early breakfast the return journey started and the bus reached DPS Aligarh in the evening where parents were eagerly waiting for their wards . The children had truly enjoyed and gained a lifetime experience of a wonderful trip.

69 students of classes 6^th to 8^th accompanied by 7 teachers went on the trip of 6 days. The miraculous sights that greeted at every turn, every mile of the journey from Udaipur made the trip worth it. After lunch City Palace and Jagdish Temple were visited. Next day after breakfast the team visited Pratap Memorial, Fateh Sagar Lake and Saheliyaon Ki Bari. Team then passed by Guru Shikhar Trek, feasted eyes on the scenic view of the setting sun amongst the rolling Aravali Ranges and Nakki Lake. The trip ended with lots of unforgettable memories to be cherished throughout the life.

PRAGYA SINGH SIKARWAR
(TOUR COORDINATOR)

Date of departure – 29^th May 2016,
Date of arrival – 6^th June 2016

An educational jaunt was managed by the school, in which 62 students of class XII along with a team  of 6 teachers visited Botanical Garden Bangalore, Bull Temple, Mysore Palace, Brindavan Garden Mysore , Botanical Garden Ooty, Rose Garden and Ooty Lake.

The natural beauty really fascinated the students. The students enjoyed boating and watching of wide spread tea gardens.

The culmination of the tour was visit to Science Museum Bangalore and the visit to tea factory which unfolded many scientific facts and enriched the students.

On the other hand, the food and lodging arrangement done during this span of time was really appreciable.

On the top it is to conclude the students enjoyed each and every second. The students enjoyed the scene of musical fountain and the DJ Night. The whole excursion was guided and directed under the able stewardship of Mr. Binod Kumar Sharma.

Submitted by –
Binod Kumar Sharma