Agra, the Mughal world and architectural storytelling
Study: Orientation on Mughal history, design principles and the social context of Agra.
Experience: Guided Taj Mahal visit focused on geometry, craftsmanship, materials and conservation.
Five day sample educational tour
Agra and Jaipur: Heritage, design and enterprise
A faculty led journey connecting Mughal and Rajput history with architecture, craftsmanship, tourism and modern local business.
The learning idea
Read history through places, people and living industries
Students explore how heritage is conserved, interpreted and turned into sustainable economic value across two of India’s best known cultural cities.
5 daysSample programme
Agra + JaipurTwo city experience
Project basedObserve, analyse, present
From an earlier India programme
International students learning across Agra and Jaipur
The Academy archive includes university groups exploring heritage sites, attending learning sessions and connecting cultural observation with their wider study programme.
Sample itinerary
Five days of heritage and enterprise
Fort, craft and the economics of heritage
Study: Examine how monuments and craft traditions support tourism, employment and local identity.
Experience: Agra Fort plus an illustrative artisan or local enterprise interaction, subject to availability.
From Agra to Jaipur: cities, landscapes and planning
Study: Compare Mughal and Rajput approaches to power, architecture and urban form during the transfer to Jaipur.
Experience: Arrival orientation and a guided walk introducing Jaipur’s planned historic core.
Jaipur design, science and living heritage
Study: Explore how architecture, astronomy and design communicate knowledge and authority.
Experience: Amber Fort, City Palace area, Hawa Mahal exterior and Jantar Mantar, adjusted to timing and access.
Craft entrepreneurship and student showcase
Study: Discussion on branding, responsible tourism and taking traditional craft to modern markets.
Experience: Craft or design interaction, team presentations, faculty feedback and closing certificate session where applicable.
This is a sample programme. Visits depend on group profile, permissions, travel times, operating schedules and availability. The final itinerary and inclusions are confirmed in writing.
Programme design
What can be included
Academic
Pre tour orientation, guided learning, observation tasks, faculty facilitation, group project and participation certificate where applicable.
Travel support
Accommodation, intercity and local transport, selected meals, monument entry and licensed guides can be included in the proposal.
Student care
Planned movement, group supervision, emergency contacts, hydration and weather guidance, and clear instructions for each site.
Build your journey
Adapt it to your curriculum
We can emphasise history, architecture, business, design or cultural studies.