Year 10 Community Service – India Tour FRIDAY 25 NOVEMBER – WEDNESDAY 07 DECEMBER 2016
Travel dates – Departure Friday 25 November 09:15 pm
Arrive at Tullamarine Airport / say goodbye to family
09:30 pm
Students meet teachers at Terminal 2 Singapore Airlines check in counter
Saturday 26 November 01:05 am
Depart Melbourne on SQ 218 / arrive Singapore 05:45 am
07:45 am
Depart Singapore on SQ 422 / arrive Mumbai 10:35 am
02:15 pm
Depart Mumbai on Jet Airways 2053 / arrive Jaipur 03:55 pm
Travel dates – Return Tuesday 06 December 07:05 pm
Depart Jaipur on Jet Airways 720 / arrive Delhi 08:05 pm
10:10 pm
Depart Delhi on SQ 403 / arrive Singapore 06:15 am Wednesday
Wednesday 07 December 07:45 am
Depart Singapore on SQ 207 / arrive Melbourne 06:10 pm
In the event of a family emergency, parents should contact Firbank Reception on (03) 9591 5188 during school hours, or call (03) 9591 5107 outside of school hours
Proposed Itinerary – subject to change Friday 25 November 09:15 pm Arrive at Tullamarine Airport / say goodbye to family 09:30 pm Students meet teachers at Terminal 2 Singapore Airlines check in counter
Saturday 26 November 01:05 am Depart Melbourne on SQ 218 / arrive Singapore 05:45 am 07:45 am Depart Singapore on SQ 422 / arrive Mumbai 10:35 am 02:15 pm Depart Mumbai on Jet Airways 2053 / arrive Jaipur 03:55 pm Settling time at Hostel
Proposed Itinerary – subject to change Sunday 27 November Morning
Relaxed morning
Afternoon City tour
Monday 28 November Morning
Community Service
Afternoon Street market in Jaipur
Tuesday 29 November Morning
Community Service
Afternoon Walled city tour
Proposed Itinerary – subject to change Wednesday 30 November Morning
Community Service
Afternoon Choki Dahni
Thursday 01 December Whole day tour to Agra
Friday 02 December Morning
Community Service
Afternoon Shopping mall
Proposed Itinerary – subject to change Saturday 03 December Whole day trip to Amber Fort
Sunday 04 December Rest day Afternoon Rambagh Palace
Monday 05 December Morning
Community Service
Afternoon School games afternoon
Proposed Itinerary – subject to change Tuesday 06 December 5:00 am
Visit to the Tiger Zoo
Wednesday 07 December Depart Jaipur for Melbourne
Requirements for parents Please ensure Care Monkey consent is given for your daughter by Friday 22 July All medical information including supporting documents (including asthma plan / anaphylaxis) Balance of $1,300 also due by Friday 22 July – cheque / credit card https://www.firbank.vic.edu.au/online‐payments/payments‐‐donations
Preparation Vaccinations – Typhoid, Tetanus and Hepatitis A should be current. Malaria tablets are recommended School rules – Firbank school rules will apply to all participants Insurance Coverage – Students and staff are covered by Firbank Grammar insurance
Suggestions to bring Clothing – Firbank school tracksuit is required for flights and all outings Jeans / warm clothes recommended for other times Personal medications Strepsils spray (for sore throats) Spending money – $A200‐300 is suggested Money will be changed on school premises
Boarding facilities The Neerja Modi School is located in the historical city of Jaipur in the State of Rajasthan. It has: spacious and well‐lit air conditioned bed rooms with study Four students to each room (with bathroom) Recreation hall facilitated with TV, music system, board games, reading materials IT Room (with wifi) central to each wing Nurse on campus Psychologist on campus
Jaipur – the Pink City
The Water Palace, Jaipur
Shopping Mall, Jaipur
Choki Dhani is a concept capturing the vibrant spirit of Rajasthan and ensuring the perfect Rajasthani experience. Inbound and native tourists have a desire to experience the unique Rajasthani culture. The real Rajasthan, the villages, the paintings, the art, the wall decorations, the fresh air, the evening performances, the enthusiasm, the delicate request to eat till your heart’s desire, the traditions, the costumes, and last – but not least – the feelings.
Amber Fort, Jaipur
Taj Rambagh Palace, Jaipur
Taj Rambagh Palace, Jaipur
Street market, Jaipur
McDonald’s lunch in Agra
Fatehpur Sikri is a royal city situated around 60 kilometres west of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, northern part of India World heritage sites by UNESCO due to its unique features; one of the major destinations in India Served as the capital of Mughal Empire during 15th century Panned by Akbar, the great emperor of Mughal dynasty. The name Fateh originated from Arabic which means “victory” and Sikri means “thanks to god” and the city came into significance when Akbar the Great made it as head quarters and built a majestic fort • But this city was abandoned due to the scarcity of water in the town • • • •
Entrance to the Taj Mahal
