According to our B.Ed curriculum, an educational tour is included in the second semester to enhance our learning through real-life experiences. After several rounds of discussions, we initially planned a trip to South India, but later decided to explore North India instead. This decision required long planning, paperwork, and coordination. Over weeks, we worked hard to find the right tour agency, prepare permission documents, and book train tickets. After finalizing everything, our grand tour was set—covering Agra, Delhi, and Manali.
A total of 70 students, along with our beloved staff members Swathy Teacher, Sheeja Teacher, and Akhil Sir, and our local manager Fr. Jacob Achan, formed the travel team. The journey officially began on 12th March 2025 at 1:00 PM, as we boarded the Kerala Express (Train No. 12625) from Kollam Railway Station, heading to Agra.
We couldn’t get seats in a single coach, so we were divided into two—S5 and S6. Despite the separation, the 45-hour train journey turned into a beautiful bonding experience. We sang songs, played UNO and other card games, shared food, and laughed endlessly. Some students rested while others stared out the windows, enjoying the changing landscapes. Though the hot afternoon sun made things a bit uncomfortable, the experience of traveling together made everything worthwhile.
Throughout the journey, we encountered various people and witnessed different lifestyles. We were careful, stayed in groups, and helped each other. Performers, beggars, and even transgenders moved through the compartments, adding a whole new layer of real-world exposure to our travel.
After three days and two nights on the train, we finally reached Agra Cantt Railway Station on 14th March 2025 at around 10:30 AM. There, we were welcomed by the team from Sky Holidays, our tour agency, who arranged a comfortable AC Volvo bus to take us to the hotel. It was the start of the next phase of our journey—a new set of adventures was about to begin in the majestic lands of Agra, Delhi, and the snowy hills of Manali.
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