Bangaluru, Known as both the "Garden City" and "The Silicon Valley of India," Bangalore (officially "Bengaluru") is a techie’s paradise, boasting the highest concentration of IT companies in the country. When you’re done geeking out, there are plenty of gardens, museums, natural features, palaces and temples to fill your dance card. A tour of Iskon Sri Krishna Temple, Lal Bagh etc. Bangalore is also a major centre of Indian classical music and dance and of vivid, cutting-edge nightlife.
Mysore, the city of palaces, is a popular travel destination in South India. Also called Mysuru, the city was earlier the capital of the Wodeyar rulers. The Wodeyar rulers were great patrons of art and culture, which you can see in the rich heritage of the city. Besides its numerous palaces and royal buildings like the Mysore Palace, Mysore city is also known for its proximity to several other places of interest such as Srirangapatna "The Capital of King Hyder Ali and his son Tippu Sultan", Mysore Zoo and world famous Brindavan Garden extended over 150 acres with its the musical fountain and light show. In addition to its numerous attractions, the Mysore city is also known for its sandalwood products and the Dusshera festival (Navaratri) held every year.
Coorg, a virtual paradise on earth, crowned with glorious mist cloaked hills, graced with coffee plantation. is not just a place to watch and enjoy, it’s also an ideal place for outdoor activities, adventure sports, games, food and shopping too. In India, Coorg is the largest producer of coffee. The headquarters of Tata Coffee Ltd., one of the biggest coffee producing companies in Asia, is located at Pollibetta, in south Coorg. Coorg is also known for its rich spice gardens. A visit to Kushalnagar Golden Temple, Tibetan colony, Nisargadhama Island etc. is on the cards. A visit to Talacauvery “where the river Cauvery starts” to be done along with a visit Bagamandala, Raja seat, Abbi falls etc.
Programme Details
Bangaluru
Iskon Temple, has deities of Radha and Krishna. It is one of the largest ISKCON Temples in the world. The temple is a huge cultural complex that was inaugurated in 1997 by Sri Shankar Dayal Sharma. The project was conceived and executed by Madhu Pandit Dasa following the wishes of HDG A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON to promote Vedic culture and spiritual learning.
Commercial Street, bustling with crowds at all times of the day, Commercial Street is one of the busiest markets in the garden city. A tangle of by-lanes, the street is lined with jewellery and antique stores, book shops, apparel outlets and accessory stalls. Located a kilometer away from MG Road, the street is frequented by locals as well as travelers. The market is also immensely popular among the students of the city.
Lalbagh, the garden houses India's largest collection tropical plants. Students get to know about the different types of tropical plants.
The Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Bangalore was established in memory of Bharat Ratna Sir M Visvesvaraya. Students get to know about the various functions through their segregated exhibition galleries : Engine Hall, How Things Work, Fun Science, Electrotechnic, Space Emerging technology in the Service of Mankind, Biotechnological Revolution, BEL hall of Electronics, Children Science gallery.
Tipu Sultan's summer Palace, is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture and was the summer residence of the Mysorean ruler Tipu Sultan. Hyder Ali commenced its construction within the walls of the Bangalore Fort, and it was completed during the reign of Tipu Sultan in 1791. After Tipu Sultan's death in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, the British Administration used the palace for its Secretariat before moving to Attara Kacheri in 1868. The structure was built entirely of teak and stands adorned with pillars, arches and balconies.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum, the first of its kind in India was established in the year 2001. The Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum is spread over 4 acres of lush green land. There are two major halls, one displaying the photographs that chart the growth of aviation in each decade from 1940 till date. The second hall displays motorized cross section of models of aero engines, highlighting various functions of the engines. Some real engines such as Garret ( Dornier), Adour (Jaguar) and Orpheus (Kiran) could be seen here. The Museum is a repertoire of knowledge for the academically minded as it houses a library on Aerospace and traces the development of the industry’s exciting phases since 1940.The Museum has got the prized possession of various types of Aircraft models on static display.
Mysore
Sriangapatanam, the erstwhile capital of Haider Ali , it was here the famous battle was fought between Tipu Sultan and the British along with the Nizam of Hyderabad. Students get to know the history of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.
Mysore Palace, the official residence and seat of the Wodeyars the Maharajas of Mysore. Students get to know about their life & lifestyle of the Wodeyars dynasty.
Mysore Zoo, one of the oldest in the country was built by the ruling Maharaja of the Wodeyar dynasty. Students learn about various animals and their lifestyles.
Vrindavan Gardens, The famous gardens are one of the world's most visited with musical water fountains. It is a nature lovers delight.
Coorg
Visit to Kushal Nagar Golden Temple.
Tibetian Colony.
Nisargadhama, an island formed by the Kaveri river is accessible by a roped bridge.
Talakaveri, the source of the river Kaveri.
Bagmandala, a holy place to take a dip on the confluence of the tributaries of river Kaveri.
Raja Seat and Abbi Falls, Serene place of immense beauty.
In Coorg students get in touch with nature and get a hands on experience about the history of Kaveri and its natural scenic beauty.
Key learning
Through this learning program students learn about the historical places of Mysore - the Wodeyar Dynasty, Tipu Sultan their lifestyle & their cuisine. It gives a great opportunity to learn about their architecture while enjoying the beauty of nature at its best. students also get an exposure to science, physics and aeronautical advancements from 1940 onwards.