Jaipur - Travel Journalists 2022

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3. PRINCIPAL’S LETTER
Principal
Dr. (Ms) Ritu P.
Solomon
Queen Mary’s School,
Tis Hazari
School trips are an incredible opportunity for young minds that
are constantly seeking information, experiences, and acquiring
knowledge. In our experience, when these young minds go
beyond the classroom, they cement and build upon curricular
subjects and lessons. Outdoor learning helps the students
develop a more holistic understanding of themselves, their
skills, their curriculum, and how all this ultimately relates to the
development of the world.
Queen Mary’s School, Tis Hazari, is committed to create a vital
link between learning in the classroom, the students’ inner lives,
and the world at large. The aim of our institution, is to take
teaching beyond the walls of the classroom which involves
outward exploration and creativity.
We chose this particular program to Jaipur for its unique
approach to understand the historical and cultural aspects. We
visited several places in Jaipur, including Amber Fort, Jantar
Mantar, and Chokhi Dhani and exposed our students to hands-on
workshops on blue pottery and block printing.
Helping us to organise and implement this journey was a
company that specialises in student education travel. EdTerra
Edventures brings over ten years of experience of having helped
over 30,000 students learn from the diversity of our planet. We
are happy to share the success of this collaboration with EdTerra
Edventures’. We seek to make our students global citizens
who actively understand and contribute to the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals. Further, from EdTerra’s travel
curriculum and to develop 21st Century Skills amongst millennial
students, we opted for Student Media Projects, especially
EdTerra’s Travel Journalists Program. This magazine — Student
Travel Chronicle (Jaipur) is a product of our students’ teamwork
to write and collect their journey experiences and impressions
in a comprehensive manner. We hope you will enjoy reading this
Chronicle and have valuable points to take away from students’
experiences.
Finally, we, at Queen Mary’s School, Tis Hazari, would like to
acknowledge our teachers. The success of this journey is only
possible with their responsible and informed efforts. I would also
like to recognise the support and assistance provided by EdTerra
Edventures Pvt. Ltd. in successfully conducting this program. We
also thank our parents, who remain our most fervent partners
and collaborators for the education of all the students who study
and work together.
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4. Contents
10-11
03BLOCK
PRINTING &
BLUE POTTERY
Inspired by artisans and craftspersons, we
decided to make our own blue pottery wares
06-07
01OUR JOURNEY
We were excited to visit the historical
monuments of Jaipur and learn
about its glorious past
02JANTAR MANTAR
08-09
At Jantar Mantar, our tour guide shared
valuable information about the
achievements of Sawai Jai Singh II in the
field of astronomy

5. Photographs & Articles
Queen Mary’s School, Tis Hazari
Journey Mentor(s)
Sangeeta & Sohail Azam
Publisher
EdTerra Edventures Private Limited
Chief Editor
Amita Midha
THE
EDTERRA
EDITORIAL
TEAM
04 12-13
AMBER FORT
Situated at the top of the Aravali Hills,
Amber Fort is a beautiful combination
of red stones and marbles which attract
tourists from all corners of the world
05 14-15
CHOKHI DHANI
Understanding the cultural milieu
of Rajasthan through different
experiences at Chokhi Dhani
Created as part of EdTerra’s on-journey Student
Media Projects

6. OUR JOURNEY
01.
Team Members
We came to Jaipur by bus. On our first day, we did Block Painting and Blue Pottery, which were very enjoyable. We created
patterns with the help of blocks and fabric dyes. After completing these activities, we visited Chokhi Dhani in the evening
to try Rajasthani delicacies and enjoyed Rajasthani traditions like camel riding, pottery, magic show, ghumar dance
along with boat riding and shopping.
On the second day, we visited Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar. At Amber Fort, we did a treasure hunt in which we had to
find some interesting things and click images with it. Later, we went to Jantar Mantar where we learned the meaning of
its name — ‘Jantar’ means instrument and ‘Mantar’ means calculation. We also learned the use of old instruments like
Yantra Raj, Jaya Prakash Yantra and Vrihat Samrat Yantra, which is the biggest sundial in the world. After getting taught
about it, we also learned how to make our own sundial. In the evening, there was a DJ party that was the best part of the
day. We danced and enjoyed it a lot.
We concluded our trip on the third day with a puppet show that was arranged for us in the hotel and it was a lot of fun.
They showed us how they controlled the puppets and taught us how to work with our fingers. We also learned how to
make puppets. Later, we had our closing ceremony where we took many pictures and thanked our teachers and mentors
for this great trip. We are taking so many memories to our home and had so much fun before getting back to school.
Charvi, Disha, Kanisha, Nandinee, Pihu, Sonal, Vanshita & Vanya

7. OUR JOURNEY
07
Learning brief history of construction of
Amber Fort — it took about a hundred years
to make
We learnt that astronomical instruments
were built using stone instead of brass for
more accuracy
From light snacks to main course and desserts
— every dish that we had at Chokhi Dhani was
delectable
Participating in ‘Make Your Own Sundial’
activity and grasping basic astronomical
knowledge was an insightful experience

8. JANTAR MANTAR
02.
Team Members
Ashima, Avishi, Kangana, Prachi, Radhika & Shaifali
Jantar Mantar is home to many instruments that were used to calculate time before the invention of mechanical clocks.
The working of these instruments is very different and unique. The instruments tell about the approximate position of
stars and the interpretation of zodiac signs with the help of sun and moon respectively. Every instrument is divided into
two sections. For half an hour, the shadow of the celestial objects falls on one side and then shifts to the other side.
EdTerra provided us with a guide who helped us to learn about Jantar Mantar. We did a sundial activity given by EdTerra
where we used the sun and its shadow to see the time. We also used a compass. We learnt how to see Indian Standard
Time by using the world’s largest sundial, Brihat Samrat Yantra. One of the instruments named Jai Prakash Yantra
calculates time and gives the ascendancy of the sun. The shadow of the sun falls through the metal ring onto the concave
surface and each bowl complements the other. We studied how to see zodiac signs through a globe. We identified the
zodiac sign with stars’ location. We learnt to see our horoscope by using date of birth, zodiac signs, time of birth. We
enjoyed it a lot there. EdTerra provided us with everything. Thank you, EdTerra. Everyone should have at least one trip
with them.

9. JANTAR MANTAR
09
It was surprsing to see that some
instruments at Jantar Mantar are still used
for astronomical observations
Each instrument at Jantar Mantar has its
own specific purpose and provides useful
information
Our guide shared some valuable
information about different geometrical
structures
While visiting Jantar Mantar, we worked
in teams to make our own sundials

10. BLOCK PRINTING &BLUE POTTERY
03.
Team Members
Adiba, Aishwarya, Atharwa, Faiza, Kaadni, Mishika & Zaara
Block Printing and Blue Pottery was a very engaging activity for us as first-timers. We had a great time there and enjoyed it a
lot. We also learnt how coasters are made. Everyone should attempt doing Blue Pottery and Block Printing at least once. The
process of Block Printing is as follows:
1. The fabric, supposed to be printed, is first kept in water with turmeric oil for three days.
2. If required, the cloth is dyed before printing. The light yellow cloth used for Block Printing in Sanganer is dyed by boiling
the cloth in water with powder of Terminalia Chebula fruit, locally called Harad.
3. Then, the fabric is washed again.
4. In the printing process, the colour is evened out with a wedge of wood and the block is dipped into the outline colour.
Before sending the cloth into the market, the material is washed thoroughly and dried in the sun.
How Block Printing colours are made?
1. Blue - It is extracted from the leaves of the indigo plant by soaking them into the water.
2. Maroon - It is achieved by mixing red and black (75% red and 25% black).
3. Red - Natural gum is soaked overnight in water and sieved through a cotton cloth. To this borax powder (phitkari) boiled
in water is added. The resulting colour on fabric appears to be brown, but changes to red after the cloth is steamed in a
boiler (bhatti).
4. The colours are fully natural and safe.

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BLOCK PRINTING &BLUE POTTERY
Giving wings to our creativity — making our
own designs using wooden blocks and natural
paints was fun
Painting tiles for creating decorative wares
using the beautiful art of blue pottery
We observed and understood how blue pottery
is commercially manufactured
Delighted to showcase our very own
creations

12. Team Members
Aastha, Adya, Hika, Iyra, Mehak, Navya, Paavni, Pehal & Prathiba
We all first boarded the bus and started from the hotel for Amber Fort. When we reached there, we saw people selling
things related to Rajasthani culture. We clicked so many pictures of their handicrafts. At Amber Fort, our Journey Mentor
gave us a few tasks to complete in one hour. It was a lot of fun. We solved the tasks with our teammates and helped
each other out.
Firstly, we had to find two broken mirrors and the reason why they were broken. Secondly, we had to find and click
pictures of three places in Amber Fort according to the three clues provided. Our teachers gave us one hour to solve
the questions. They also gave us some blank sheets since some questions included writing and some required clicking
pictures. We solved as many problems as we could in one hour.
We clicked pictures with red and white pillars of Diwan-I-Aam. Some pictures showed the intricate mirror work at Sheesh
Mahal observed by us. We found Sukh Niwas in the inner palace which has famous doors made of sandalwood and ivory.
We enjoyed the tasks while working in a team. I learnt that teamwork is very important. After completing the tasks, we
came back to the hotel.
AMBER FORT
04.

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AMBER FORT
Before entering Diwan-i-Aam or Hall of Public
Audience, we stopped for a photograph
Feeling energised after an activity. EdTerra
makes learning so much fun
Our visit to Amber Fort was very informative
— we learnt about the glorious history of
Kachwaha Rajputs
Inside Sheesh Mahal at Amber Fort — it
is exemplary of fine art and architecture
that Rajasthan is widely renowned for

14. Team Members
Aayana, Ashna, Kaycee, Kestubh, Manneet & Rudrakshi
Chokhi Dhani was very interesting as it shows the tradition and culture of Rajasthan. The food was amazing and included
a large variety — choorma, dal baati, makke ki roti and bajre ki khichdi. We had a great time there. Chokhi Dhani was
a very interesting place because it showed how the people of Rajasthan lived in the olden times, like with respect to
dressing — the ghagra-choli which the women wore and dhoti-kurta which the men wore. It is famous for the music and
dance performances by the locals.
The most famous game there is ‘Bhool Bhulaiya’. Other common games available include dart boards, archery, balling
and shooting. Further, Chokhi Dhani promotes Rajasthani art and displays the talent of the artisans.There was also an
artisan village, which was selling embroidered blouses. Chokhi Dhani had a traditional dining setup where we ate kulfi,
corn and bhelpuri. Elephant and horseback rides were also common there. We had a great time. One should really visit
Chokhi Dhani. We enjoyed it a lot.
CHOKHI DHANI
05.

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CHOKHI DHANI
We had a a perfect Rajasthani experience at
Chokhi Dhani, a place that celebrates the true
spirit of Rajasthan
Awaiting a gastronomic treat — the best
of Chokhi Dhani was yet to come
Fun activities at Chokhi Dhani made
our journey more enjoyable
Awesome culinary experience — there were
so many traditional Rajasthani delicacies

16. 01 Before we started making
our own puppets, the local
artists apprised us of the
process
02 Isn’t it amazing — it was an
accomplishment to create our
own handmade paper sundials
03 Enjoying the culture and
spirit of Rajasthan through
traditional puppet show
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03
02
Moments
06.Say Cheese

17. 04 We learnt that a state
promotes tourism not only
through advertisements but
also by making innovative
souvenirs available
05 The block designs often
feature the flora and fauna
of the local area along with
some abstract and geometric
prints
06 Posing proudly with our
masterpieces
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