Himalayan campsite beside an alpine lake

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Guides, stories and practical insight from I-xplore programmes — science museums, farm stays, monsoon treks and more.

From the trail to the classroom

5 stories · Updated 18 Sept 2026

A stone-lined reservoir at Dholavira, engineered into the city’s plan

18 Sept 20264 min

What if one of India’s greatest lessons in water management is more than 4,000 years old?

Standing inside Dholavira with St. Xavier’s College students: a 4,500-year-old Harappan city that engineered water into its architecture — and still teaches us how to learn from the land.

Students posing on a forest road during the Rajmachi monsoon trek

Field Notes

9 Sept 20265 min

Beyond the Trail: What Rajmachi Taught Us About Adventure, Friendship & Growth

One bus, a lot of rain, and an unforgettable monsoon day in the Sahyadris — what Rajmachi taught an I-xplore group about friendship, grit and growth.

Science Museums School Trips: 15 Best in India for Educational Tours

STEM

27 Oct 20255 min

Science Museums School Trips: 15 Best in India for Educational Tours

Turn gravity, robotics and the night sky into a living classroom — fifteen museums across India that make STEM unforgettable.

Farm Stay Learning: Agricultural Education Tours for School Kids

Rural Learning

25 Oct 20257 min

Farm Stay Learning: Agricultural Education Tours for School Kids

Hands in the soil, not just a textbook. Farm stays that show students where food comes from, and why the land matters.

Why Lohagad Fort is the Ideal Monsoon Trek for Schools

Trekking

24 Jul 20253 min

Why Lohagad Fort is the Ideal Monsoon Trek for Schools

A monsoon-green fort trail near Pune and Mumbai: easy underfoot, rich in Maratha history, and built for a school day out.