Life is an adventure, and the best adventures are the ones we share together. As the world is a book, those who do not travel read only one page. — Anonymous Students of grades VI, VII, and VIII of Royal Global School embarked on an educational excursion to Bengaluru, Ooty, and Mysore spanning over seven days. The trip began with a visit to the ISKCON temple in Bengaluru, where the chants of “Hare Ram Hare Krishna” provided a serene backdrop to the captivating architecture of the holy shrine.Days 2 and 3 were spent in Ooty. Despite the long drive, the good roads and scenic beauty, with lush greenery and sightings of herds of deer, wild elephants, and even a stray peacock, kept the students spellbound as they traveled through Bandipur Forest Reserve in Karnataka and Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu. In Ooty, the students visited the Tea Factory, the Chocolate Factory, the Botanical Garden, went on boat rides in the lake, and visited the Pykara Waterfall.Days 4 and 5 were spent in the historical city of Mysore. They witnessed the mesmerizing light and sound show at the famous Vrindavan Garden, visited the Mysore Zoo, Mysore Palace, St. Philomena’s Church, and Chamundeshwari Temple, where they were fortunate to witness the evening Aarti.Day 6 was at Wonderla Park, where the students enjoyed both dry and wet rides, with palpable excitement as they experienced one ride after another. On the final day of the trip, the students visited the famous Lal Bagh Garden and saw the Vidhan Soudha, an architectural marvel in Bengaluru.