Students work in groups, pen articles, and shoot photographs. Then our team of publishing professionals weaves their work into the EdTerra Student Travel Chronicle. Choose Travel Journalists Program to show your students’ analytical and intellectual maturity to the world. This project activity delivers 21st Century Skills.

1. G D Goenka Public School,
Rudrapur
Rajasthan
The Land of Rajputs
EXPLORE
Desert Safari Thrills
Jaisalmer
Forts of
Rajasthan
Sun, Sand and Splendour
Shopping In Jaisalmer
Tourism in
Rajasthan
JOURNEY
(OUR JOURNEY)
JODHPUR
HAPPY
MOMENTS!
PLUS
Vol. i, 2022

2. Welcome
to the world of EdTerra Student Publications
Other domestic edventures
Kerala Jaipur Goa Ranthambore dharamsala
golden triangle amritsar
Copyright © 2022 EdTerra Edventures Private Limited
*Part of value added learning available on request

3. Dear Readers,
The quality that marks this issue of ‘Student Travel
Chronicle’ is a testimony to the maturity of the young minds
who joined forces to enthusiastically shape and provide
substance to its form. For this, a word of appreciation is due
to the parents, whose efforts were the precursors to the
students’ commendable effort.
G D Goenka Public School, Rudrapur, is committed to creating
the vital link between learning in the classroom and the equally
important topical learning from the school of life outside
the classroom. The pages that follow are representative
of the aim of G D Goenka Public School, Rudrapur, which
is to take teaching beyond the walls of the classroom
into the freedom of outward exploration and creativity.
There were many outcomes from this intensive 5 day journey
to Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, which included visits to
Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaislamer Fort,
Patwaon Ki Haveli, Kuldhara Village, Gadi Sagar Lake and
the Sam Dunes of the Thar Desert, finally culminating in
the awards ceremony for the prize-winning students at the
end of this journey of excitement. All this, and much more
is yours to discover as the students help you re-live the
excitement of their experience in the pages ahead - replete
with photographs and one-liners, memories and impressions.
We, at G D Goenka Public School, Rudrapur, wish to
acknowledge our gratitude to the accompanying teachers for
theirexcellentcollaboration.Wewouldalsoliketorecognizethe
essential contributions of EdTerra Edventures Private Limited
whohavedesignedandconductedthisjourney.Thecompany’s
efforts before, during and after the journey enabled students
to produce this beautiful magazine. EdTerra takes pride
in designing journeys that offer substantial educational
opportunities for students, while ensuring that they have
incredible fun at the same time.
We know there is no better way to conclude this message
than to give a stirring THANK YOU to the students, who were
energetic participants and willing learners throughout.
Ms. Rupali Puri
Principal
GD Goenka Public School,
Rudrapur
Message from the Principal

4. STC RAJASTHAN SPD 4
Content
10-11
03TOURISM IN
RAJASTHAN
Exploring the mysterious village of Kuldhara
that was abandoned more than 200 years
ago
01 OUR JOURNEY
06-07
The journey was very exciting and it
taught us how to be more responsible
and manage time
08-09
02DESERT SAFARI
Visting the Thar, we wondered how the
nomadic tribes survived in the harsh
climatic conditions

5. 5
STC RAJASTHAN SPD
12-13
05
14-15
SHOPPING IN
JAISALMER
04 FORTS OF
RAJASTHAN
We attempted to understand the history of
Rajasthan, the land of Maharajs through
these ancient forts
THE
EDTERRA
EDITORIAL
TEAM
We joined forces to find a shop
selling our favourite souvenirs at
the lowest prices
Photographs & Articles
G D Goenka Public School, Rudrapur
Journey Mentor(s)
Aayushi Agrawal & Pankaj Joshi
Publisher
EdTerra Edventures Private Limited
Chief Editor
Amita Midha
Created as part of EdTerra’s on-journey Student
Media Projects

6. 01. Our Journey
Two jewels in a crown called Rajasthan!
During the British Raj, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer were the
seats of a princely state of the same names. Following the
independence of India in 1947, these cities acceded into
the dominion of India. These two cities are representative
of a culture and people unlike anywhere else in India. A
trip to Jodhpur and Jaisalmer is truly an experience of a
lifetime.
T
he grandeur, might and royalty attached to these
two beautiful cities of Rajasthan are evident in the
many forts and palaces that dot the cities and form
its landscape, thus speaking volumes of a rich history
that envelopes each city.
With the glorious Mehrangarh Fort towering over its blue
houses, Jodhpur makes for a splendid picture and is often
referred to as the “Blue City”. The city enjoys bright and
sunny weather all year round, earning it the nick name
“Sun City“ as well.
Jaisalmer is the quintessential desert town rising out of
the arid Thar. One of India’s most popular destinations,
Jaisalmer is a shopper’s haven and a shutterbug’s delight.
The villagers dressed in voluminous bright clothing and
the exquisite yellow sandstone architecture of the city
makes you feel like you have travelled back in time.
Jodhpur and
Jaisalmer are
representative of a
culture and people
unlike anywhere
else in India.
6
STC RAJASTHAN SPD

7. Places to
VISIT
The first day of our trip started on the train at 10:10 p.m.
The train engine developed a snag, which resulted in a
five-hour delay, making our travel a little inconvenient.
Our second day on the train was very refreshing. We woke
up and had our breakfast at 11:00 a.m. Then the Journey
Mentors gave us some refreshments. We were a little bored,
but luckily one of our teachers, Nitin Sir, came to entertain
us. We reached Jodhpur at 9 p.m. and travelled to our hotel
right after finishing our dinner.
Fun
We worked as a team and shared our experiences through EdTerra’s
Travel Journalists Program
Written & Photographed by:
Arshia, Divija, Ishmeet, Khushkaran,
Priyanshu and Vaibhavi
Fun
We were amazed to visit the Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum, which exhibits many
antique belongings of the Maharaja and the royal family
We felt goosebumps to see the imprints of cannonball attacks left by the armies
of Jaipur towards the second gate of Mehrangarh Fort
7
STC RAJASTHAN SPD
Umaid Bhawan
Mehrangarh Fort
Jaisalmer Fort
Kuldhara Village
After a good rest in the night, we proceeded to Jaisalmer.
After travelling for over six hours, we reached our camping
site. We went for a camel ride and later danced with the
local performers. After a fantastic but tiring visit to Kuldhara
Village and Jaisalmer Fort, we went on a shopping spree
in the street of Patwon Ki Haveli, followed by our visit to
the attractive Gadi Sagar lake. After all this, we went back
to the desert safari to enjoy the bonfire. We sang songs,
danced and enjoyed ourselves. We then went to the railway
station to catch our train back home.

8. 8
STC RAJASTHAN SPD
02.
A visit to Rajasthan
is incomplete
without a desert
safari experience in
the sparkling sand
dunes of Jaisalmer
A
ny visit to Rajasthan is incomplete without visiting
the sand dunes of Jaisalmer. Sam, a small village
on the outskirts of Jaisalmer that has a truly
magnificent stretch of sweeping sand dunes of the Great
Thar.
Thar is a subtropical desert land located in the north-
western part of the Indian subcontinent. The diversified
habitat and beautiful ecosystem of the desert offer many
tourist attractions in the region. Thar is one of the most
heavily populated desert areas in the world and about
40% of the total population of Rajasthan lives in the Thar
Desert region. The Thar region is mainly inhabited by the
Bishnois, Bhils, Minas, Lohars, Garasians, Sahariyas and
Rabaris. They live in the desert villages of Khuri, Kanoi,
Sattasar and the nearby sand dunes. Most of the people
own camels and largely depend on tourism for their
livelihood.
A camel ride is undoubtedly the best way to explore the
desert region and its culture. Even better is the thrilling
jeep safari, specially meant for those who love speed.
Desert Safari
A ride to remember

9. Written & Photographed by:
Aviral, Avni, Harshveer, Pakhi,
Rashul, Tanya & Yuvraj
It is said that a desert is a place without expectations
but we had a great time during the desert safari. We did
camel rides and had adventures on our jeep expedition.
The sunset was excellent. We watched the sky turn
orange and it appeared as if the sand was shining. On our
way back to the camp, we had a camel race and a photo
shoot along with the camels, which was very exciting.
We were now looking forward to the next day’s jeep safari.
Our teachers and Journey Mentors guided us during the
jeep safari. The safari was delightful though parts of it
were scary. Overall, it was a real adventure. After the jeep
safari, we had a campfire, had snacks and danced to the
music.
We learnt a lot about life on our journey as well. As in every
journey, there are ups and downs, the challenge is how we
can remove the negativity and focus on the positives. Our
team enjoyed and learnt a lot during the desert safari.
Riding high on camel back made us feel like a royalty
Fun
Fun
Fun
We had a great time bonding with
each other on the way to the desert
safari
We discovered that India and the Thar Desert have the largest
population of dromedary or one-humped camels in Asia
Khamma Ghani
STC RAJASTHAN SPD 9
After leaving Rajasthan’s busy cities, the
desert safari offered us a chance to enjoy
the expansive landscape of the desert

10. 10
STC RAJASTHAN SPD
1. Sam sand dunes – an unmatched experience
2. The abandoned village of Kuldhara
3. The majestic forts of Rajasthan
4. Elaborate havelis of Jaisalmer
5. The luxurious Umaid Bhawan Palace
Things to
SEE
03.
R
ajasthan is every traveller’s delight. Tourists from
all over the world flock to this state to get a glimpse
of its quintessential beauty and its colourful and
vibrant culture. Things to do and see in Rajasthan are
abundant. The state is dotted with formidable palaces
and monuments that are resonant of its incredible history,
the rulers who lived there and their interest in architecture.
The terrain is diverse and one gets to see everything from
desert and barren fields to mountains, dense forests and
lakes.
Travelling to Rajasthan is a thrilling experience. The
people of Rajasthan are extremely hospitable. One
can observe that the dryness and barrenness of their
surroundings has taught them the value of colours and
this reflects in their bright colourful costumes, paintings
and handicrafts.
Tourism in Rajasthan
Sun, Sand and Splendour!
Tourists from all
Tourists from all
over the world
over the world
flock to this state
flock to this state
to get a glimpse of
to get a glimpse of
its quintessential
its quintessential
beauty and its
beauty and its
colourful and
colourful and
vibrant culture
vibrant culture

11. Written & Photographed by:
Agrima, Darshpreet, Ishaan, Paras,
Sanskriti, Shomya, Vanshveer &
Yugraj
The next morning we went to the haunted Kuldhara
Village. Next, we visited the beautiful Jaisalmer Fort. The
fort was massive. The fort had shops and temples. We
then went to Gadi Sagar to enjoy another pretty sunset.
We then returned to the desert and went for a safari. It
was a crazy experience followed by a bonfire at the camp.
Rajasthan has so much to offer that we want to go back
and travel more in order to explore its history and culture
at length. We loved everything including the local people,
cuisine, little pieces of jewellery, forts, and palaces.
Everyone should visit this extraordinary land.
Every journey teaches us lessons. It helps us see what
is going around us and what the world is actually like.
We explored the mysterious attractions of the state of
Rajasthan. We first went to the famous Mehrangarh Fort,
which has seven massive gates. From here we could see
the beautiful blue houses. We visited the museum that
showcases some great exhibits. We interacted with the
local people and indulged in some shopping.
We then went to Jaisalmer from Jodhpur. Here we went
straight to the desert camp, which was located on the
sand dunes of the Thar desert. We enjoyed a welcome
drink and went for a camel ride.
Fun
We were excited to visit Umaid Bhawan Palace and closely saw how the Jodhpur
royals live
Fun
We learnt that a state promotes tourism not only through
advertisements but also by making innovative souvenirs available
The jeep and camel safaris
were the most exciting parts
of our Journey.
Shop -o - holic
11
STC RAJASTHAN SPD

12. The glory and
power of the
Kingdoms of
Rajasthan are
evident in the
massive and
magnificent forts of
Rajasthan
04.Forts of Rajasthan
Impressive and Invincible
T
he glory and power of the kingdoms of Rajasthan
are evident in the impressive and invincible forts
of Rajasthan. These glorious forts are undoubtedly
among the major tourist attractions of the state. There
are a total of six hill-forts in Rajasthan, and each fort is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. The forts were built between
the 5th and 18th centuries on the Aravalli range. The six
famous hill forts are Chittorgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort,
Ranthambore Fort, Gagron Fort, Amber Fort and Jaisalmer
Fort.
Described by English writer Rudyard Kipling as “the
creation of angels, fairies and giants”, the Mehrangarh
Fort is the most majestic of Rajasthan’s forts. The royal
apartmentswithinthefortnowformpartofanoutstanding
museum. It is also known as the invincible fort as no one
has ever been able to capture it. The Jaisalmer Fort is
not a mere monument but a living fort where people still
reside. The golden shade of this mega structure merges
with the golden hues of the desert and gives it a fairytale
look. The architecture is a fusion of Rajput and Islamic
features.
12
STC RAJASTHAN SPD

13. STC RAJASTHAN SPD 13
Mehrangarh Fort
Written & Photographed by:
Ashwina, Jaibeer, Kavya,
Keerat,Mohit,Sajal&Vinayaka
Fun
Fun
We were surprised to know that Mehrangarh Fort is home to two ancient
temples
We felt like proud natives to learn that great British writer Rudyard
Kipling called the colossal proportions of this fort ‘the work of giants’
Vacations are the best time
to spend with family and
friends. This vacation we
went on our much awaited
school trip.
Places toVISIT
The Mehrangarh Fort is one of the most magnificent
and impressive forts in India. It was built in the year
1549 by the Rathore ruler of Jodhpur, Rao Jodha. It
is believed to be one of the most well maintained
forts in India.
Mehrangarh Fort was built in 1459 AD by Rajput King
Rao Jodha. It covers an area of twelve hundred
acres, making it the second-largest fort in Rajasthan. It
sits atop a hill and is known for its distinct architecture.
The main attractions include a museum and a series
of palaces. In the museum, you can find all kinds of
weapons, palanquins, costumes, paintings, howdahs and
turbans. The most interesting aspect of the museum was
its architecture.
The fort has a number of palaces such as the Phool
Mahal, Moti Mahal and Sheesh Mahal.
The largest room in the fort is Moti Mahal. It has a throne
called Srinagar Chowki. The king used to sit on this
throne and meet his visitors. The fort also has temples.
Chamunda Temple is the one we visited. This temple is
dedicated to Goddess Durga. We also enjoyed the cultural
performances that were taking place at various locations
inside the fort.
The forts of Rajasthan are both enigmatic and majestic.
Their architecture is what separates them from other
Indian forts. The outermost part of the fort is occupied by
the army. It also has a residence area for the Brahmins.

14. As you stroll
through the
narrow lanes of its
markets, you will
be engulfed by the
variety of clothes
and handicrafts
Jaisalmer has on
offer
05.Shopping in Jaisalmer
A shoppers’ paradise
R
ajasthan is one state that has been able to preserve
its cultural and traditional art and craft forms in a
manner that is incomparable with any other place
in India. It is a fantastic destination for shopping. It offers
something for everyone. Be it jewellery, pottery, leather
items, paintings, textiles or furniture, the things on offer in
Rajasthan are simply irresistible. Every city of Rajasthan
has something unique and exclusive on display for its
shoppers.
The Golden City, Jaisalmer is an exciting place for
shopping. As you stroll through the narrow lanes of its
markets, you will be engulfed by the variety of clothes
and handicrafts it has on offer. It is best known for its
embroidery, mirror work, rugs, blankets and finely-cut
antiques. Puppets and jutties (hand-made leather shoes)
are well worth buying too. You will also find beautiful
fabrics, woven jackets, camel-leather items and wooden
boxes. You will find a colourful range of the popular
bandhini (tie-and-dye) fabrics as well. Some of the major
shopping places in Jaisalmer are the markets within the
fort, Sadar Bazaar, Bhatia Bazaar, Gandhi Darshan and
Seema Gram.
STC RAJASTHAN SPD 14

15. 15
Shopping in Jaisalmer was very interesting as the
market had almost everything including handicrafts,
paintings, wooden items, gems, jewellery, and clothes. We
saw many local handicraft items and different designs.
The look of the markets is unique because of the use
of bright colours. The miniature art stole our hearts.
We saw detailed paintings that were made with a brush
comprising of a single strand of hair. Then there were
the beautiful handmade bags made up of real leather.
There were beautiful diaries with pages made entirely
of hand-made paper. The mirror-work on the amazingly
handcrafted slippers, clothes, and diaries completely
justify their prices.
We feel that everyone should visit the local markets
in Jaisalmer because of their vibrant atmosphere, and
diverse and colourful Rajasthani handicrafts.
In these markets, you will notice that the shopkeepers
are very kind and polite and share a sense of unity among
themselves. They also know basic English in order to
converse with foreign customers. All this brings a very
different kind of energy to their markets and gave us a
chance to learn about Rajasthan.
Fun
Negotiating with shopkeepers for fair prices while purchasing souvenirs
for family and friends
Fun
From puppets to trinkets, we had our fill of handicrafts
Jaisalmer is a paradise
for those who want to buy
traditional Rajasthani items
STC RAJASTHAN SPD
Fun
We were stunned by the variety of handicraft
items available in the local market
Anmolpreet, Anshika, Hakam,
Prarthna, Rishik, Sharmishtha,
Shourya & Tanishq
Written & Photographed by:

16. 06.Moments
Say Cheese!
01 At our hotel, we found all the amenities
and great relaxation
O2 There could have been no better way to enjoy
desert safari than on camel back
03 We rested for a while to refuel ourselves
under this natural shed
04 Once a prosperous town, Kuldhara Village
was deserted in the early 19th century
O1
O3
O4
O2
STC RAJASTHAN SPD 16

17. O5
O9
STC RAJASTHAN SPD 17
O6
O8
05 On our visit to Patwon ki Haveli,
we learnt that it was once
inhabited by wealthy brocade
merchants
06 We were impressed by the
splendour of the Mehrangarh
Fort
07 We loved our stay at the hotel in
Jodhpur so much that we did not
wish to leave
08 We learnt that Mehrangarh Fort
was built at a time when the
Rathores were expanding and
consolidating their power
in present-day Rajasthan
09 At Umaid Bhawan Palace, we
acquainted ourselves with the
glorious history of the rulers of
Marwar
O7

18. STC RAJASTHAN SPD 18

19. 19
STC RAJASTHAN SPD

20. STC RAJASTHAN SPD 20
This Chronicle is brought to you by EdTerra Publications!
505-507, Vikrant Tower, 4 Rajendra Place, New Delhi - 110008 India
info@edterra.com facebook.com/edterra +91-11-48885800