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Summer Camp for Thai
Students
Start Date : March 16, 2009
Duration: 90 Days
End Date : June 15, 2009
Subjects Covered
• Foundation Course English
• Foundation Course Maths
• Foundation Course Information
Technology
• Intensive course in any two of the above
Detailed Program
• The program is designed to be completed in 8 weeks.
Students will be given a comprehensive knowledge in
spoken English, English Grammer, Group Discussions
with fellow English speaking student of NMS in
interesting topic such as current affairs, sports, movies
etc.
• Students will also be given a vast foundation course of
mathematical skills along with various quiz, worksheets
etc.
• In Information Technology, student will be introduced to a
range of knowledge and skills that students in India learn
till age 18 in schools.
• And any two of these the students can take a
accelerated program based on their interest and
performance.
Week Day Schedule
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5 Hours study in a day
1 Hour Supervised Games
5 days in week
Study Material will be provided by NMS.
Additional Activities inclusive in
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WORKSHOP ON BLUE POTTERY
WORKSHOP ON BANDHANI (TYE & DYE)
WORKSHOP ON ‘LAC’ JEWELLERY
WORKSHOP ON RAJASTHANI FOLK MUSIC
WORKSHOP ON RAJASTHANI FOLK DANCE WITH BONFIRE
SAFA (TURBAN) TYING WORKSHOP
RANGOLI MAKING WORKSHOP
YOGA SESSION (Can be done every alternate day)
HANDMADE PAPER FACTORY VISIT
WORKSHOP ON INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE
WORKSHOP ON INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC
WORKSHOP ON MEHENDI & TATOO
WORKSHOP ON INDIAN DRUM
WORKSHOP ON PUPPET MAKING OR PUPPET SHOW
INDIAN COOKING
CHOCALATE MAKING
SCULPTURE MAKING
KITE FLYING
ELEPHANT SAFARI IN NAHARGARH
Community service activities
with Nischay
• Brief on the special features of computers ( paint,
accessories, use of calculator, excel,word, games
etc)
• Teaching english poems and rhymes to younger
girls
• Decorating the walls of Nischay
• Teach them some new form of Western Tattoo
making/Sculpture/Paper craft, painting
• A fair/fete to display articles from your country.
• Football match with nischay girls
Sports
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Cricket
Football
Swimming
Table Tennis
Lawn Tennis
Badminton
Basket Ball
Golf
Horse Riding
Skating
Coaching available for all the sports. Students would
be required to bring their own kit.
Excursions inclusive in the camp
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Jaipur City Tour
Agra
Udaipur
Ranthambore
Pushkar
Jodhpur
Jaisalmer
JAIPUR
The picturesque capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is
color washed pink-the color associated with
hospitality in Rajput culture. Built in 1727
A.D. by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, Jaipur
displays a remarkable harmony and
architectural splendor. The ancient heart of the
Pink City still beats in its fairy-tale palaces,
rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and
broad avenues that dot the entire city. The only
planned city of its time, Jaipur is encircled by a
formidable wall.
Attractions of Jaipur
• Hawamahal - Palace of Winds
Built in 1799 AD is the most recognizing
monuments of Jaipur. It’s a semi-octagonal
monument having 152 windows with
overhanging latticed balconies.
• Jantar Mantar -18th Century
Astronomical Observatory
HAWAMAHAL – PALACE OF WINDS
The huge masonry instruments were used to
study the movement of constellations and
stars in the sky.
OBSERVATORY - JANTAR MANTAR
Attractions of Jaipur
• Amber Fort
High on the rugged hills outside of town sits
ancient forts, including Amber (often called
the Amber Fort), where the Jaipur royal
house held court for seven centuries. Visitors
ridding painted elephants can ascend to the
fort to see magnificent gateways,
courtyards, pavalions, and a glittering
chamber of inlaid mirrors
AMBER FORT
AMBER FORT
• Elephant Safari
Ascend the hill to Amber fort on the back of
Elephant.
ELEPHANT SAFARI
Attractions of Jaipur
• Jaigarh Fort
is yet another example of medieval
architecture in Rajasthan. Built atop
a hill, the Jaigarh fort gives a
magnificent view of Jaipur city
• Nahargarh Fort
Situated on the rugged ridge of
Aravali Hills, Nahargarh Fort is
situated to the north of Jaipur. Built
in 1734 by Sawai Jai Singh II, it was
extended in 1868. The fort is also
known as Tiger Fort and was built to
further enforce the defense of Amber.
JAIGARH FORT
NAHARGARH FORT
Attractions of Jaipur
• City Palace
The palace complex is a blend of Rajput
anmd Mughal architecture.
• City Palace Museum
Displays a large variety of items collected
by the royal house like dresses, arms,
jewellery, paintings, carpets etc
CITY PALACE
Attractions of Jaipur
• Central Museum
situated in Ram Niwas Garden and
it houses a large collection
archeological and hadicraft pieces.
• Jal Mahal
CENTRAL MUSEUM
a small palace set in the middle of
Man Sagar Lake . A paved
couseway leads upto the beautiful
palace.
JAL MAHAL
• Brila Temple
Well known for the intricate carving
on the white marble.
BIRLA TEMPLE
Agra
• Taj Mahal – An extravagant marble
monument of love. Taj Mahal is generally
considered the finest example of Mughal
architecture, a style that combines elements
of Persian, Turkish, Indian, and Islamic
architectural styles.
TAJ MAHAL
• Red Fort – Built in sandstone by the
Moghul Emperor Akbar
• Moti Masjid – The beautiful pearl mosque.
RED FORT
Agra Continues…
• Fatehpur Sikri (The city of
Victory), preserved walled
imperial city. Fatehpur
Sikri is one of the finest
examples of Mughal
architectural splendor at its
height. The sunset over the
ruins is sight to cherish.
FATEHPUR SIKRI
BULAND DARWAZA
Udaipur
Surrounded by the ancient
Aravali Mountains and set on
the edge of three lakes, is a
brilliant kaleidoscope of narrow
lanes flanked by bright stalls,
gardens, lakes, palaces and
temples. 'Udaipur', known as the
lovely lakeside capital of Mewar.
LAKE PALACE
FATEH PRAKASH PALACE
Udaipur continues…
The City Palace A majestic architectural marvel
towering over the lake on a hill surrounded by
crenellated walls, it is a conglomeration of
courtyards, pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and
hanging gardens.
Crystal Gallery in the Fateh Prakash Palace
houses breath taking collection of crystals.
The Vintage Car Collection
The collection comprises a variety of classic &
interestingly rare transportation vehicles; some stately
& vintage like Cadallas, Chevrolet, Morais etc., while
the others are sleek & fast .
Udaipur continues…
• Sajjan garh - The Monsson Palace- Sajjangarh
Wildlife Sanctuary is situated 5kms in the West of
tourist city Udaipur, which surrounds the
Sajjangarh Palace overlooking Udaipur City.
•Ghanghaur Ghat -This is a very congenial old
building built right on the waterfront of Lake
Pichola at Gangori Ghat. Amir Chand Badwa, the
Prime Minister of Mewar built it in the eighteenth
century.
•Shilp Gram - The Craft Village living
ethnographic museum depicting the enormous
diversities in craft, art & culture Shilpgram
comprises 26 huts set in 70 acres of natural
surroundings at the foot of the Aravali Hills.
SAJJAN GARH
GHANGHAUR GHAT
SHILP GRAM
Udaipur continues…
• The Sahelion - ki - Bari This small
ornamental garden was a popular relaxing
spot where royal ladies came for a stroll and
hence the name. The garden has many
fountains in its four delightful pools, chiselled
kiosks and marble elephants.
SAHELION KI BARI
• Moti Magri -Maharana Pratrap
Memorial - An impressive bronze statue of
MAHARANA PRATAP
Maharana Pratap and his favorite and loyal
horse, who was fiercely protective about his
master and stood by him till his last breath,
stands at the top of Moti Magri (Pearl
Mount) overlooking Fateh Sagar.
Puskar
Situated on the fringe of the desert and
surrounded by hills on three sides,
Pushkar is a laid back town. A very
important pilgrimage spot for Hindus,
Pushkar is famous for its lake. It is
believed that Lord Brahma set out on a
quest for a tranquil spot to perfom a
yagna (ceremonial sacrifice) when a
lotus fell from his hand.
PUSHKAR LAKE
• Brahma Temple built in the 14th
century standing on a high platform
near Pushkar Lake. This is the only
temple in the world where Lord Brahma
- Creator of the Universe, is worshipped
• Camel Safari
BRAHMA TEMPLE
RANTHAMBORE
• Ranthambore National Park is in Sawai Madhopur
District of Rajasthan state. Located at the junction
of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill range, this is one of
the finest places to view animals, especially as they
are used to being stared at here. The park covers an
area of Approximately 400 sq Km and if combined it
with the area of Sawai Man Singh sanctuary area, it
is around 500 Sq km.
• Ranthambore national park was declared a wildlife
sanctuary in 1957 and in 1974 it gained the
protection of "Project Tiger". It got it's status of a
National Park in 1981.
RANTHAMBORE
• Safari Morning and Evening
• Visit to Fort & Temple
The soaring Serpent eagles,
vultures and other birds can be seen
at eye level. Many animals can also
be seen along the edges of all the
water bodies, which are all visible
from here. The fort itself also offers
many interesting architectural and
historical sights worth viewing and
photographing.
Jaisalmer
This desert fortress is one of
Rajasthan's most exotic and unusual
towns. An important ancient
trading centre because of its strategic
location on the camel trade routes, is
often described as the 'golden city'.
The havelis, built by merchants of
the 19th century, are exquisitely
carved from golden - yellow
sandstone and are still in a beautiful
condition.
Jaisalmer Continues…
• Jaisalmer Fort
The Jaisalmer fort was built on the
triangular shaped Trikuta hill, 76 m above
the town in the 17th century. It is enclosed
by a 9m wall with 99 bastions. Within this
Rajput fort is a series of palaces, the
product of successive generations of rulers.
• Nathmal Ki Haveli
Two architect brothers built it in the 19th
century. Interestingly, while one
concentrated on the right, the other
concentrated on the left and the result is a
symphony epitomising the side by side
symmetry during construction
JAISALMER FORT
NATHMAL KI HAVELI
Jaisalmer Continues…
• Patwon-Ji-Ki-Haveli
This is one of the largest and most
elaborate Haveli in Jaisalmer and stands
in a narrow lane. It is five storey high and
is extensively carved. There are remnants
of paintings on some of the inside walls as
well as some mirror work.
PATWAON KI HAVELI
• Tazia Tower
The delicate pagoda like Tazia Tower rises
from Badal Mahal (Cloud Palace). Rising
in its five-tiered splendour, with each
storey graced by a delicately carved
balcony, the tower is of historical
significance. Muslim craftsmen built it in
the shape of a Tazia and gifted it to their
royal patron
TAZIA TOWER
Jodhpur
The home of Rathores, Marwar of
Marudesh was conquered by them
after the fall of Delhi and Kannauj.
Rao Jadha founded Jodhpur in 1459
A.D. The old city is fortified, and
the wall surrounding it is nearly 10
kms long, with eight gates facing in
various directions. The city is
situated at the foot of a hillock.
Crowning it is the imposing
Mehrangarh fort. A spectacular view
of the city can be obtained from the
battlements of the fort. Jodhpur
boasts of a rich heritage and culture,
and has a flourishing handicraft
industry.
Jodhpur Continues…
• Mehrangarh Fort is a magnificent
structur built in 1459 A.D. It is a
standing sentinel to he grandeur of the
post, and houses a palace intricately
adorned with long carved panels and
latticed windows exquisitely wrought
from red sandstone.
• Umaid Bhawan Palace– Built by
Maharaja Umaid Singh, this exquisite
palace is also known as Chittar Palace as
local Chittar stone is used in its
construction. The only palace to be
constructed in 20th century. It is a
splendid example of Indo-colonial style
of 30s. There is an excellent museum
housing models of aeroplanes, weapons,
antique clocks and bob watches, priceless
crockery and hunting trophies
Jodhpur Continues…
• Mandore Garden– The ancient capital
of Marwar, Jodhpur. The extensive
gardens with high rock terraces, the ‘Hall
of Heroes’, which houses sixteen gigantic
figures, chiseled out of one single rock and
the nearby cenotaphs make it a popular
picnic place.
• Osian -The ancient town of Thar desert,
an archaeologists’ delight, surrounded by
golden sand dunes, it has sixteen
Brahamanical and Join Temples,
beautifully sculpted and designed. Most of
them have withstood the ravages of time.
Sachchiya Mata and Mahavir Join
temples are the largest among the
surviving temples.