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1. DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL,
CHANDIGARH
Rajasthan
The Land of Rajputs
EXPLORE
HAPPY
MOMENTS!
PLUS
Our journey
Ranthambore
Safari
AMBER FORT
JOURNEY
Block Printing
& Blue Pottery
Vol. iI, 2022
Chokhi
Dhani

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THE STUDENTS’
Hosted by the Students of
Delhi Public School, Chandigarh
TOPIC:
COMBINING SAFARI
AND LEARNING IN
RANTHAMBORE

4. Isn’t it amazing — it was an accomplishment to
create your own block printed clothes
10-11
03BLOCK PRINTING
& BLUE POTTERY
06-07
01OUR JOURNEY
Isn’t it amazing — it was an
accomplishment to create our own
handmade paper sundials
02AMBER FORT
08-09
Our minds could not comprehend the
sheer creativity of the architect and
designer of Sheesh Mahal
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5. THE
EDTERRA
EDITORIAL
TEAM
Created as part of EdTerra’s on-journey Student
Media Projects
04 12-13
CHOKHI DHANI
An ultimate dining experience — we learnt
about the cultural milieu of Rajasthan
while devouring mouth-watering food
05
We found out why Ranthambore is
famous for the opportunities of tiger
spotting
14-15
RANTHAMBORE
SAFARI
Photographs & Articles
Students of Delhi Public School,
Chandigarh
Journey Mentor(s)
Abdul Hannan & Saloni
Publisher
EdTerra Edventures Private Limited
Chief Editor
Amita Midha

6. Team Members
Aarna, Daman, Gurmanpreet, Jannat, Mohak & Puneet
OUR JOURNEY
01.
“A life without journey is like a body without soul”
We all grouped together at the railway station to begin our journey. Some of us were travelling for the first time on a train
and it was exciting. When we reached Jaipur, we checked into our hotel. We went to various places such as the Amber
Fort, Jantar Mantar and Chokhi Dhani.
On the first day, we went to Amber Fort. It is a historical palace built around five hundred years ago. We learnt a lot about
the history of Amber Fort. We enjoyed dancing on the bus and singing. Then we had a puppet show and learnt how to
make our own puppets.
On the second day we went to Jantar Mantar that was commissioned by Sawai Jai Singh II in 1728. We learnt a lot about
sundials. The Jantar Mantar complex at Jaipur has the largest sundial in the world — Brihat Samrat Yantra. We also
made paper sundials with our team. Then we went to Chokhi Dhani. We ate delicious food. We went to Block Printing and
Blue Pottery workshops. Next day we travelled to Ranthambore Fort. It was a long walk, we were very tired but it was a
very good journey. Then we went for jungle safari in the morning. It was very cold but we enjoyed a lot by seeing many
animals. It was a great time with our Journey Mentor, teachers and friends.

7. 07
OUR JOURNEY
It was surreal to finally see in person what
we had only seen in pictures — the Brihat
Samrat Yantra
We saw numerous puppets dressed in
clothes made out of a variety of colours
Creating decorative clothes using the
beautiful art of Block Printing
We discovered that a state promotes
tourism not only through advertisements
but also by making innovative souvenirs
available

8. Team Members
Abhinav, Anhad, Aryan, Guntaas, Prabhgun, Seerat & Veeraa
AMBER FORT
02.
Amber Fort is a beautiful fort, which was commissioned by Raja Man Singh in the year 1599. We saw Sheesh Mahal that
has thousands of mirrors on its walls. It is also called Diwan-i-Khas and the king used to hold his private meetings here.
It is believed that the queens used to wear very heavy clothes and jewellery that made it difficult for them to walk. They
were carried in chairs by workers wherever they wished.
Amber Fort is an amazing tourist destination and our group recommends you all to visit this amazing place. Amber fort
was very interesting because we had a great time. We got to spend plenty of time with our teachers and friends. We
learnt and explored various new things. Everyone should visit Amber Fort because it is a very attractive and historical
place. Amber Fort is also one of the most amazing forts in Jaipur. We all enjoyed visiting the fort and we would love to
visit this place again some day.

9. AMBER FORT
9
The fort looked impressive from a distance
as we approached it from the city
Made out of sandstone and marble, the
architecture of Amber Fort is unfailingly
impressive
Ganesh Pol is considered one of the most
beautiful gateways in the world
Our visit to Amber Fort was very informative
— we learnt about the glorious history of
Kachwaha Rajputs

10. Team Members
Anaaya, Ayaan, Bhavyaa, Kabir, Manit, Pranavi & Samisha
BLOCK PRINTING &BLUE POTTERY
03.
Unlike all the other activities, we put our thoughts and creativity in Block Printing and Blue Pottery. We were exposed to
Jaipur’s cultures and handicrafts. We were fascinated by the various techniques of both the arts.
Let’s start with Block Printing. We were absolutely fascinated by it. We got the opportunity to design our own artefacts
with a different range of colours such as cobalt blue. Through our imagination and individuality, we engaged ourselves in
Block Printing and made captivating pieces. We put the wooden blocks in paint and pressed the blocks on a white cloth.
We were stunned by the beautiful designs. It was a mesmerising experience.
The Blue Pottery was also interesting. It was alluring but also hard to replicate. However, it was all worth it in the end.
We didn’t realise that hours passed by and the sun had already set. It was more than an educational experience, it is a
memory we can’t let go. We weren’t going back just with our artwork, we were taking a box full of memories. Our faces
were full of smiles, the cameras were full of pictures and our hearts were filled with memories. We had a tremendous
experience through the streets of Jaipur and a standing ovation to EdTerra Edventures for planning a wonderful trip.

11. 11
BLOCK PRINTING &BLUE POTTERY
We used wooden print blocks to create
patterns and designs on cloth as part of our
Block Printing workshop
We felt connected to the Rajasthani
handicrafts industry with this hands-on
workshop
We saw the artisans work tirelessly to create
dizzying symmetrical pattern on fabric with
carved wooden stamps
We first observed block printing and then
tried it for ourselves

12. Team Members
Anahita, Anvi, Ariv, Bhuvi, Krishna, Manvik, Netanya, Prisha & Samaira
CHOKHI DHANI
04.
A small mock village in Jaipur known as Chokhi Dhani is the perfect place to find Rajasthani culture, food and clothes.
We were greeted with music and dance at the entrance. We were mesmerised with the beauty of the Chokhi Dhani’s
complex. Why is it so interesting to be here?
The first thing that makes it so interesting is the scrumptious Rajasthani food that is served to the visitors. For keeping
yourself busy there are different activities like magic shows, photo booths, games and rides.
When we reached, we had mouth-watering Rajasthani food. The staff at the traditional dining area was very friendly. After
dinner we explored the place. We personally found the museum, magic show and dance performance very interesting.
The shops had many souvenirs and the games were also very enjoyable. Chokhi Dhani is the perfect place for tourists
to learn about the Rajasthani culture through its food and other activities. It is highly recommended by us to learn more
about other Rajasthani culture.
Chokhi Dhani is very interesting due to its large variety of activities. It is the perfect place for tourists to learn about
Rajasthani culture. Chokhi Dhani is highly recommended by us.

13. 13
CHOKHI DHANI
At Chokhi Dhani, the heritage village in
Jaipur, we experienced a compact version
of Rajasthani art and culture
We were impressed by the traditional dining
set-up of Chokhi Dhani
A typical Rajasthani meal — trying a
new cuisine was altogether a satisfying
experience
A Rajasthani thali is not only about dalbati-
churma — it consists of so many other
delicacies like gatta curry, kadhi, kair-sangri,
and laapsi

14. Team Members
Divij, Harshit, Krishna, Maulik, Riyansh Saarthak, Suryansh & Viraaj
Ranthambore is a huge national tiger reserve in India. We went there on a school trip. We have come back but our
memories are engraved in our heart. Our trip to Ranthambore started on the early morning of 27 November 2022. We
were supposed to wake up at 05:00 a.m. but we were scared that we wouldn’t get up on time to suit up, so we woke up
at 4:30. Waking up at 04:30 a.m. was worth it, as we got coffee, tea, cookies early and got to board the bus as early as
possible. We boarded canters after a short bus journey. We reached Ranthambore National Park, which is situated near
the famous Ranthambore Fort. We started our jungle safari. We learnt that we were allotted zone two of Ranthambore
National Park for the safari. We saw boars, monkeys and peacocks at the beginning of our safari. The moment we
entered the dense forest, we started noticing some rare animals like wild deer, alligators, leopards and tigers. The tigers
and leopards were the hardest to spot but luckily, some groups saw tigers and were kind enough to brief us to their
location. We learnt a lot. Thanks to all the teachers and Journey Mentors. This was the best week in the whole year for
all of us.
RANTHAMBORE SAFARI
05.

15. 15
Experiencing jungle safari in an open jeep
was an exhilarating experience
We were told that during the jungle safari
we could potentially spot tigers, leopards,
sloth bears, deer, marsh crocodile and
several birds
Hanuman Langurs and Macaques are a
common sight at Ranthambore national
park
Ranthambore offers a safe and exciting
zone to observe and experience India’s
wildlife
RANTHAMBORE SAFARI

16. 01 We were excited to visit the
historical monuments of
Jaipur and learn about its
glorious past
02 We found it difficult to
manage the strings of the
puppets as it is an art
mastered after rigorous
practice
03 Known for its intricate mirror
work, we were marvelled to
look at the Sheesh Mahal
inside Amber Fort
02
Moments
06.Say Cheese
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17. 17
04 Our tour guide explained about
the intricate mirror work on the
walls and ceiling of the Sheesh
Mahal
05 Our guide shared valuable
information about the working
and construction of different
astronomical instruments of
Jantar Mantar
06 The puppet show was like
taking a deep dive into
Rajasthan’s cultural milieu
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