A trip to Delhi will give your students the opportunity to learn about several major world religions and their religious practices.
School trips to India offer students the opportunity to explore one of the world’s oldest and richest cultures. India is certainly packed full of inspiring learning opportunities and will provide your students with an educational experience to remember.
A school trip to India is suitable for several subjects including religious studies. And India also offers the exciting opportunity to enjoy one of Halsbury’s Helping Hands school expeditions, where your students will be able to enjoy social responsibility activities on the ultimate sustainable school trip.
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Why visit India?
Explore spectacular monuments and historic cities
Educational tours to India typically start in Delhi but can also include visits to other important sites around the country, including Humayun’s Tomb and, of course, the Taj Mahal.
Many groups will take the time to visit the Mughal city of Agra, where they’ll visit the spectacular Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, a huge 16 th -century fortress.
And many groups also choose to visit the famous pink city of Jaipur, where they can explore the Amber Fort, which was built in 967 AD, the impressive 18 th -century Hawa Mahal and the Maharajah’s City Palace.
Our experienced team will be able to advise you on the relevance of each visit to your learning objectives, to ensure that you’re able to make the most of your time in India.
Discover major world religions
India is the birthplace of four of the world’s major religions – Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism and so, where better for a religious studies school trip?
Your students will have the opportunity to learn more about the history of these religions, and they’ll explore their places of worship. They’ll also learn more about key religious practices and the differences and similarities between these religions in terms of history, beliefs and practices.
On your school trip to India, your students will also find out how each of these religions has contributed to the wider Indian culture.
Make your students better global citizens
India is a country that is pluralistic, multilingual and multiethnic. This makes it a fantastic destination for school trips designed to develop intercultural understanding.
And if you are interested in helping your students to become better global citizens, then you may like to consider one of our Helping Hands school expeditions.
Visit North or Central India and take part in social responsibility activities, such as volunteering at a local primary school.
And you’ll have the opportunity to visit projects helping to protect local wildlife, such as tigers and bears.
Plus, you’ll visit projects that are helping the local community, from a café run by acid attack survivors, to an NGO supporting children living in poverty.
Browse our trips
School Religious Studies Trip to Delhi
School Expedition to Central India
Your school expedition to Central India will give your students the opportunity to learn more about the issues affecting people in India!
£1700PP
School Expedition to Northern India
Your students will enjoy a variety of volunteer and conservation experiences on your school expedition to Northern India!
£1700PP
Activities in India that your school group will love
Bahai Temple
The Baha'i temple in New Delhi is known locally as the Lotus Temple, as it was built to resemble the
Buddha Jayanti Park
Buddha Jayanti Park was founded on the auspicious eve of 2500 years of completion of Buddha's salvation. A plant of
Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal is a major landmark and famous tourist attraction in Jaipur. The splendid Rajputana architecture still speaks of the
Humayun's tomb
Humayun's tomb is a complex of buildings of Mughal architecture. It encompasses the main tomb of the Emperor Humayun as
India Gate
At the centre of New Delhi stands the 42m high India Gate, an "Arc-de-Triomphe" like archway in the middle of
Qutab Minar
In 1199, Qutbuddin raised the Qutab Minar either as a victory tower or as a minaret to the adjacent mosque.
Red Fort
The largest of old Delhi's monuments is the Lal Quila, or the Red Fort, whose thick red sandstone walls, bulging
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, built under the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of
Cycle Tour of Old Delhi
The best way to see all the sights of Old Delhi is on a bike. You’ll cycle through bazaars and
Where to visit in India
School trips to Delhi
School trips to Delhi offer students the unforgettable opportunity to explore the rich history and culture of India!
Most school groups who choose to visit Delhi do so on a religious studies school trip or on a school expedition where they will take part in voluntary work.
Whatever your reason for choosing visit Delhi on an educational tour, our school travel experts will work closely with you to design a trip that suits your specific requirements and learning objectives.
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Read some of our latest blogs covering school trips to India.
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FAQs
I can’t see the destination I’m looking to travel to, can you still help me with my trip?
Of course.
We've got great relationships with suppliers all over the world, so we should be able to arrange something for you to suit your budget and trip objectives in your preferred destination.
Just get in touch with us and we'll let you know what we can do.
Do you offer travel insurance?
We do. Travel insurance is an optional extra and you can find out more about it in our travel insurance resource (which includes the policy documents and FAQs).
If you decide against arranging this insurance through us (which is absolutely fine, by the way), please just remember you must have suitable travel and medical insurance to cover your group.
How far ahead should I start planning my trip?
As a general rule, we recommend that you start planning your trip 12-18 months before you want to travel. This gives you plenty of time to get it approved and launched to students and parents.
Planning early will mean you have a greater choice of accommodation and travel options - and it will make paying for the trip easier for families, as they'll be able to break it down into smaller, more manageable payments.
You can check out our trip-planning timeline for a better idea of the process and when you should expect to be doing things.
If you are looking to travel sooner than this, it is possible. But it will depend on availability and you may find prices are a bit higher - but get in touch and let's see what's possible.
Can the trip itinerary be adapted to my curriculum and requirements?
Every single trip we arrange is tailor made, so absolutely yes.
Our Tour Advisers and Itinerary Coordinators are all experienced school travel specialists. They'll work closely with you to make sure your itinerary supports your learning objectives. They'll be able to offer suggestions and advice to make sure you make the most of your time.
So, when you're browsing through our school trips, just remember that the itineraries and activities you see are there for inspiration only - your own itinerary can look as similar or as different as you want.
Equally, we've suggested trip durations based on what groups usually request - if you want to go for a shorter or longer duration, just let us know.
What accommodation options are available?
The accommodation options that are available vary depending on the destination but we're usually able to arrange everything from hostel-style accommodation to more luxurious hotels.
On each of the trip pages, you'll see some accommodation options - these are usually the most popular for those destinations, but we often have plenty of other options available. You'll discuss accommodation options (and budget) with your Tour Adviser when they're putting your quote together, so don't be afraid to let them know if you want something different.
We only work with accommodation options that are suitable for schools. As a member of the School Travel Forum (STF), you can be certain that all accommodation contracted by us complies with local legislation with respect to fire and general safety, is contracted by trained Halsbury Travel staff or reputable agents, receives a standard audit and risk assessment prior to use by Halsbury Travel and receives a supplementary audit if it is used on five or more occasions in a year.