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Hindi for Foreigners - Learn Hindi 1 on 1 Basis by a Private Tutor in India

(Indo Hindi Classes, 312 A/06, Valmiki Marg, Raja Park, Adarsh Nagar, Jaipur 302004, Rajasthan, India.)

(Hindi Language courses in India - Unique one to one individual Hindi lessons in Jaipur by University-Educated experienced Native Teachers with the Home Stay facility with an Indian family since year 2001)

What kind of Hindi Language course do we offer ?
We offer unique one-to-one Hindi lessons and courses for individual and small groups in Jaipur by University-educated experienced Native Teachers with the facility of Staying with an Indian family.
We are offering private language courses and normally these courses are taken by the hobby students from different countries. A foreign student / participant of our course will get a teaching certificate from the teacher/instructor about the language lessons he/ she has taken.
Hindi Courses for beginners and advanced learners are also offered. During this intensive course, you will have the opportunity to practice Grammar, Reading, Speaking, and Listening with the help of your individual teacher. It is expected from the participants to devote enough time to practice the language after the classes so that the pace of the course can be maintained. You are welcome to take a trial class at our Center in Jaipur or online.

For whom is this kind of one-to-one individual Hindi language course suitable?
Our one to one course is suitable for those who want to learn the language quickly and seriously. Also for those who may have tried the group classes at private institutes, colleges, or long-term part-time classes at the Universities but still do not have the desired result and are unable to speak Hindi up to their expectations.
Our teachers caters to the need of every student individually and you save a lot of time due to the intensive and unique nature of our Hindi courses.
This course is thought for those who are ready to put serious efforts to learn the language. Our goal remains to make the students speak the language and attain knowledge of all aspects of the language within the chosen period of time. The student may be needed to have a practice of at least 3 to 4 hours at home after his / her individual classes. This way the participants achieve some times better Hindi learning than even during the one-year regular course in a University classroom!

What level of courses are offered?
Participants can take any level, of course, depending on their personal needs. Our Hindi classes basically are divided into four Levels (Level 1 is the basic level for the beginners and level 4 is the advanced level). Below are some of the details of the Courses Levels offered by us

LEVEL 1 - Duration 1 month (3.5 hours of individual one to one intensive classes five days a week)
Level 1 thought for the beginners. At the end of LEVEL 1, the foreign students will be able to use the Hindi Language for their basic needs. During the first level, the emphasis remains on learning basic grammar in easy steps so that the student does not feel complicated while learning this new language. Some basic letters and texts can be written by the end of this level. Some of the students are also able to speak Hindi sentences.

LEVEL 2 - Duration 2 months (3.5 hours of individual one to one intensive classes five days a week)
Those who have done Level 1 can start with Level 2. During Level 2 you will be taken deep into the Grammar and its logical structure so you will be able to read the Hindi texts and understand their meaning. During the Level 2 emphasis is given to Reading, Writing, Listening, and speaking. During Level 2 You prepare yourself for the day to day life using Hindi.

LEVEL 3 - Duration 3 months (3.5 hours of individual one to one intensive classes five days a week)
Those who find themselves already comfortable with the Hindi Grammar and can speak and understand Hindi can go for Level 3. During this course, you will be doing a lot of speaking and reading and some tricky parts of Hindi Grammar will be explained. Day to Day slang use language will be made known to you and how and when you use them. By the End of the Third Level, Students can read & Speak Hindi with proficiency and can manage their daily life on their own. By the end of the Hindi level 3, the participants will only need to practice further. All the Teaching parts will be completed during this course. By the end of this course, you would have completed more material and learning than a normal 1 year Hindi course in a college or at a university.

LEVEL 4 - Duration 3 months (3.5 hours of individual one to one intensive classes five days a week)
This is the highest level and is suitable for those who are already well versed with the language and would like to understand and produce the language to satisfy the demands of academic and professional fields. By the end of this course, the Hindi Course participant will have an excellent command of idiomatic expressions so that spontaneous communication with a high degree of precision is possible with the native speaker.

How does it work with one-to-one individual classes?
How does it work with one-to-one individual classes?
You will be taught by an experienced private (mostly female) teacher and the classes will either be in a classroom or at the teacher's home. If accommodation is not available at the teacher, home then only 10 - 15 minutes within walking distance from your homestay. Hindi sessions are for five days a week and in total for around 3.5 hours a day. You will be the only student at a time with the teacher. If you happen to be more than one participant and prefer to learn together you will be taught as a small group with specific attention to every individual.

When does the course start – what are the dates?
As our unique one-to-one individual Hindi lessons with the Home Stay facility is a privately organized course thus it offers you the great flexibility of choosing the desired dates you would like to start with the Hindi classes. We recommend you to choose the dates yourself and check with us if on the desired dates we have a teacher available for you. From October till March our individual Hindi classes are mostly booked well in advance so we recommend you to check with us well before your intended arrival. If we are booked on your desired dates we would suggest you the next available/alternate dates.

Where shall I stay during the Hindi Language course?
We could accommodate you with a small Hindi & English Speaking Indian family or at the Home of your Hindi Teacher where you would be provided a private room with a private bathroom and toilet. The room will be air-cooled/air-conditioned. Most of our home Stays also have Wifi Internet at their premises. Home Stay facility for Hindi learners is part of our unique program to enable Foreign students to practice their Hindi knowledge with native speakers while also getting acquainted with the day-to-day culture of India. We choose our host families carefully and they are not far away than 10 - 15 minutes walking distance from your teacher's classroom. We prefer to make our students stay with the Hindi teacher's family.
Please note you will be taken care of by your teacher as well as by the Hoist family you would stay with. We do not expect you to be out of the house in the late hours unless informed to the host family. You would be given the phone. numbers of the house as well as the mobile of the host family so that you can be reached by your family at any time. We also expect you to let the host family know about your contact number etc.
Some of the pictures of our host family's houses are available here!
Some of the Reviews are also available on Trip Advisor at Indo Home Stay - Jaipur

Where can I have my meals etc. during the classes?
Where can I have my meals etc. during the classes?
Providing a rich culinary experience is a part of our unique one-to-one individual Hindi lessons with Home Stay. We want you to spend your valuable time on Hindi learning and therefore your host family will take care of all your three meals, tea, coffee, etc. and your laundry will be taken care of once a week. Please also note that most of the host families cook only vegetarian food at home so you will have an opportunity to experience the very rich vegetarian Indian Kitchen during your stay with an Indian Family.

How much would the unique one-to-one individual Hindi lessons with the Home Stay facility with Hindi Speaking Indian family cost?
Our unique one-to-one individual Hindi lessons with the Home Stay facility cost would depend on the dates and accommodation you choose to stay during your course. However, these courses are considered a very good value for money considering the below inclusions:

Hindi Classes 5 days a week for around 3.5 hours a day
Accommodation at an Indian family with your own room with a private bathroom and toilet, cold & warm water
The given cost also includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as tea & coffee, laundry once a week,
Internet via Wifi
Textbook (Necessary training materials for the student (after assessing the student’s current Hindi level),
Grammar workbook, Bilingual dictionary (Hindi/English)
The fee of the instructor (university educated)

Should you like to have classes for a lesser period than one month the cost would be reduced accordingly. You can also take a trial class just for one day and then decide if this is the kind of session you are willing to continue!

If you have your own arrangements of accommodation and are just interested in the Hindi classes we can offer you the class of 60 min (minimum of two hours a day).
Note: Please get in touch with us for special discounts for groups etc. (Hindi-Tutor-Query) or drop a Email Message message at + 91 97843 56686 (WhtatsApp) direct to our Main female Hindi Teacher (Ms. Suman)

What can I do at the weekends?
Weekends are the opportunities to relax from classes though it is recommended to revise the material on your own at least for 2 hours a day. We can organize the following activities for the Hindi Students / Participants:

Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda Consultancy, Meeting with Astrologer, Indian Cooking.
Sightseeing programs, Car Rental with Chauffeur, tours to nearby attractions as well as long tours at the end of the course.
Culture and shopping tours, Visit Women's organizations, visit Farms and Markets.
Interaction with local people from all walks of life.

What is your exact location and contact Details ?
Our Location is (Indo Hindi Classes, 312 /06, Valmiki Marg, Raja Park, Adarsh Nagar, Jaipur 302004, Rajasthan, India).

You can always contact our head Language instructor Suman Minglani directly on WhatsApp: at +91 97843 56686 or email her and she  will revert within 48 hours.

How shall I reach you from Delhi International Airport?
Most international flights to India land at the New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport but many also at the Jaipur international Airport. The city of Jaipur is around 250 km by road from the Delhi International Airport. There are also a few direct flights from Delhi Airport to Jaipur. From Jaipur Airport we / your host family will pick you up or you can also opt for the option of being picked up from the Delhi International Airport and driving to your Host family for nominal charges. Our driver will be waiting for you at the Exit Gate with your name on board and drive you to your host family in Jaipur. The drive to Jaipur may take up to 5-6 hours. For further travel arrangements, you can contact our travel consultant.

I still have some questions which have not been answered!
Before you start our unique one-to-one individual Hindi lessons with the Home Stay facility we would like you to be updated with all the information you wish to have. Please do not hesitate to ask us questions. You can send us an email and we will revert within the next 48 hours. We look forward to welcoming you!
 

Advantages of learning Hindi

Hindi is the national language of India and is spoken by almost half a billion people in India and in the rest of the world by migrated Indians. Hindi is the second most spoken language in the world after Chinese. It allows one to communicate with a far wider variety of people in India than English which is only spoken by around five percent of the population. Hindi became the official language of India on 26th January 1965. Hindi is an Indo-European language, of the Indo-Aryan subfamily. It derives much of its formal and technical vocabulary from Sanskrit. With independence, a common language had to be decided. The matter was put to vote and Hindi won by a single vote. Hindi, however, was only one of the many regional languages ​​of India. Various famous epics and plays were written in Hindi like Ramacharimanas, Bhagvad Gita, and the Mahabharata. Today, Hindi is widely spoken in almost all the states of India, especially in the states in northern and central India. Hindi is spoken exactly as it is written so it is very easy to learn and read. Hindi is normally spoken using a combination of 52 sounds, ten vowels, and 40 consonants. There are 11 vowels and 36 consonants in Hindi. With the knowledge of Hindi, you can easily know about Indian culture, religion, and current affairs. English also continues to be an administrative and official language of the central Government, besides Hindi. Although you may not be stuck up anywhere in the country if you are familiar with English, it is always desirable and enjoyable to know a few words of the local language - in this case, Hindi - to communicate with the common people of India.

Indo Vacations offers different courses in Hindi in association with experienced instructors in India and abroad. The courses are of different time duration that can be designed as per the interest of the student/course participant and the availability of the teacher. The offered Hindi Language lessons are given by private teachers thus making the teaching sessions individual and one-to-one basis. You are free to ask questions, take your time at the exercises and practice the sentences as long as you and your teachers are satisfied with the pronunciation. We would design the course and find the right teacher for you. Our teachers have experience in teaching foreign students whose native language is not Hindi. We offer daily 3.4 to 4 hours classes which are divided into two sessions. We normally arrange your accommodation either at the teacher's home or within 10 -15 minutes' reaching time by walking to your teacher so that you both can coordinate the timings as per your convenience and you save precious time as well as money on traveling. At present we offer language courses in Jaipur, the capital of the famous colorful state of Rajasthan in India. Jaipur lies approximately 270 km south of Delhi, the capital of India. We would arrange your transfer from the Jaipur airport without any cost and from the Delhi International Airport on nominal charges if wished so. We could also assist you for any other tour travel services needed by you. During the classes we recommend you to stay with an Indian family to experience the real Indian culture and Indian way of living. The cost of language courses will be informed to you once we have the desired dates from you as the cost of the accommodation varies season to season. The cost of the Hindi Language course with Home Stay includes the following: 5 days of classes in a week (around 3.5 hours a day with accommodation for one month at an Indian family with your own room with bath and WC, round the clock cold & hot water). This also includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as tea & coffee. Your laundry will be taken care of and use of the internet at the premises itself is possible. If you wish to take a shorter course than one month, please send us your query and we would revert with the availability and applicable charges.

Here are some of the pictures of one of the Home Stay where we offer the accommodation of Hindi Students if they wish to stay with an Indian family (pictures)

Our Hindi Students Start speaking Hindi just after a few days of their individual Lessons  (Watch Videod below)

Hindi Language  Courses - Guideline & General  Information for Students!

We are offering private Hindi language courses and normally these courses are done by the hobby students / participants from different countries. Courses for beginners and advanced learners are also organized. At the end of the Hindi language course will get a teaching certificate from your teacher about the language lessons you have taken from her /him
We could accommodate you with a small Indian family and you would be provided a private room with batch and WC. The room will be air-cooled/air-conditioned and will have a facility of a private bathroom and toilet of your own during the stay.
If you decide to stay with an Indian family with homestay we need to have some details about you with a recent photograph to forward to the host family. It is also possible to accommodate the students/course participants at teacher's home (you would have your own private room with a bath and toilet etc.)
You will be taught Hindi by an experienced private female teacher and the classes will take only 10 - 15 minutes within walking distance from the place where you will be staying. Classes are normally for five days in two parts in total for 3.5 hours in a day.
you will be taken care of by your teacher as well as by the family you would stay with and host families normally do not expect you to be out of the house in the late hours unless informed to the host family.
As Our Hindi Teaching Classes are a private organized course you will have the flexibility of choosing the dates and duration you would like to be here for the Hindi session and we would check to confirm the availability o the Hindi Teacher for the desired dates within a week after your query.
Please be informed that most of the host families associated with us cook only vegetarian Indian food so only vegetarian food will be served during the stay
You would be given the phone. numbers of the house as well as the mobile telephone number of the host family so that you can be reached by your family at any time during your stay.

Note: the private one-on-one individual language courses offered by us have the sole purpose of intensive language training for the student. This course is thought for those who are ready to put serious efforts to learn the language. Our goal remains to make the students speak the language and attain knowledge of all aspects of the language within the chosen period of time. The student may be needed to have a practice of at least 3 to 4 hours at home after his / her individual classes. This way the results are sometimes even better than the one-year regular course in a University classroom!
If you are interested in social happenings, daily excursions during the five days of the classes, late-night parties & get together, etc. then this may not be the right language course for you

For further information Team of Indo Hindi Classes in Jaipur will be glad to assist you..

Students Feedback about our individual Hindi Classes

(More feedback is available from Students from many countries - Please ask us for references from you country)

Dear Sanjeev,
 
my feedback is extremely positive and if all goes well I hope to see you all soon in 2009.
I really enjoyed the lessons although I had very little time - but I did make good progress esp. as I did not do anything for over 1 y.
The teacher is really nice and very experienced.
 
Looking forward to my next India experience.
 
Thanks so much
Karin

Dear Sanjeev,

Just noticing that I have safely arrived at Tokyo this morning.
The travel has been very comfortable with each day being so exciting!
Please say hi to Mr. Sony and Suraj (I think I haven't said proper
good bye to her!), and pass my best wishes. Of course, biggest thank
you goes to Mr. Sanjeev Minglani. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your very
original hospitality.

For a moment, I am sending you some photos taken at home.
I will get in touch when more things are available online.

Best wishes ...and keep in touch ^_^
Ayako

Dear Suman, dear Sanjeev,

now I finally find some minutes to write you from Germany and to thank you again for the wonderful time I could spend in Jaipur.
Since I am back, university doesn’t allow me to enjoy any freetime. But anyway I enjoy my work. Right now we already started the preparations of my big fieldtrip and I am already counting the days until I can leave for Sri Lanka and India. It’s just three month and three days;-) But before there will be a lot to do...
But even beside my work, I found a possibility to continue (at least a bit) to learn Hindi here in Heidelberg. I am attending two hours per week a course that is called “Hindi for Anthropologists”. Right now it is just a repetition of the things I learned in Jaipur, but at least it helps me to keep things in mind:-) Further, my colleagues from India frequently check my knowledge (and have a lot of fun when I make some mistakes;-))
I should also greet you from my professor. He was really happy, that I got such excellent lessons during my trip and he was even more surprised, when I gave him your present. He really likes the pictures and they now have a special place in his office. Same with the beautiful picture you gave to me. It got a special place in my living room.
So, please say hello to everybody (to Ria, Veena, Prem, Ruci, Adi...). I miss all of you!!!

Take care & Hope to see you soon.

Best wishes,
Silke

(Uni. Heidelberg)

Lieber Sanjeev, liebe Suman, liebes Team von Indovacations,

ich möchte mich noch einmal ganz herzlich für meinen wunderschönen Aufenthalt in Jaipur bedanken! Meine Ausflüge waren immer bestens organisiert, meine Gastfamilie war einfach phantastisch und der Hindi-Kurs sehr effektiv (ich lerne jetzt fleißig zuhause weiter und stelle mir die üppigen Pflanzen der Pushpawali dabei vor...). Besten Dank auch für die vielen Geschenke zu Diwali und zum Abschied, für das unglaublich leckere Abschlußessen, für alle beantworteten interkulturellen Fragen und für Rat und Tat in allen Lebens- und Reiselagen...
Alles Gute Euch allen! Ich freue mich schon auf ein Wiedersehen!

Viele Grüße aus Bamberg,

Nicole Grom

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Nicole Grom M.A.
96047 Bamberg

Hallo Sanjeev, 

From: Michael Lacyk
Date: 15 October 2011 23:40
Subject: feedback
To: Indo Vacations
Namaste!  I'm happy to provide some feedback:

"I chose an Indo Vacations package for an intensive Hindi program after thoroughly researching several schools and travel operators in India.  My program was taught by an experienced and patient teacher who was willing to design a language program to fit my needs.  I was a guest in the home of a wonderful local family who made me feel welcome and relaxed.  The food was always delicious and the accommodations were very clean and modern.  Because of this environment, it was easy for me to concentrate on my studies and still have ample time to explore Jaipur and Rajasthan.  After a few weeks, when I had time for more exploration, Indo Vacations was able to offer me several interesting tour options that allowed me to experience more of the regional culture.  I recommend this company for anyone interested in visiting India for almost any reason (Hindi lessons, cooking classes, etc.) because of the professionalism of the staff and the care they take in ensuring everyone a memorable and rewarding trip."

- Mike L., Washington DC, USA
 

The glossary that follows lists some important Hindi words with their English translations – words you may hear often during your visit to India:

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 Hindi Learning and culture immersion programm in India for student groups

Our team has prepared a Hindi Learning and culture immersion program in India for student groups and we have given more details in the day-wise tour itinerary as given below. The teaching schedule of our language instructor will be quite flexible with respect to language and Indian culture teaching. He/she will cover various aspects of the social, cultural, and religious life of India. We will provide the teaching material to very individual. We will also make the cloth washing arrangements for the students twice a week. We have included in the below tour program various cultural activities like Yoga, Ayurveda, cooking classes, visiting temples, dinner in an ethnic village, and various additional excursions (details are mentioned in the tour itinerary). Should you have any further suggestions or wish to make changes please feel free to tell us. For this new tour, we will also provide an English-speaking tour escort who will accompany the group to everyday activities. The Accommodation to Students is provided normally on a twin sharing basis however as per your specific needs we can also provide a double room sharing basis.

Day 01 – Flight to India (New Delhi)
Around midnight arrival in Delhi. The cosmopolitan city and capital Delhi is the main gateway for travelers. You are met by an Indo Vacations representative and transferred to the hotel.

Day 02 – New Delhi
In the morning we have sightseeing in Old Delhi. We take a Rickshaw Ride parallel to the Red Fort through the old city and famous Silk Road and Silver Bazaar. Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes "Rajghat", the site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated and Jama Masjid, the great mosque of old Delhi. Today we also visit the famous "Humayun Tomb" which is the first substantial example of Mughal architecture in India and "Qutub Minar". "Qutub Minar" is 71 meter high and consists of five stories. In 1199 work began on this tower which was intended to be the most glorious tower of victory in the world. This tower was damaged twice and repaired in 1326 and 1368. Before we proceed to the Hotel we drive through the embassy area in New Delhi where we visit the India Gate and see some impressive Government Buildings.

Day 03 – New Delhi - Jaipur (about 270 km)
Today we drive to the Pink City Jaipur. This city owes its name, foundations and careful planning to the great warrior and astronomer, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and famous for its handicrafts and precious and semiprecious stones. After a break in Jaipur we visit the City Palace in the afternoon which is still the formal residence of the royal family, built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In the museum of the city palace we visit the private collection of the Jaipur Maharajas. We continue to Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory, the largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories. It's complex instruments reveals us the secrets of medieval Indian astronomy.

Day 04 – Language & Cultural training in Jaipur / City Sightseeing
Today your language and cultural training begins in Jaipur. Our instructor will start the training with the information of the next three weeks planning. Learning material like note books, exercise books etc. will be provided to each student.
In the afternoon city sightseeing is planed. Jaipur is world famous for its textiles and coloured stones. Enroute to the old city, we will visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), built in 1799 AD containing 953 small casements with each having its own balcony. The windows enabled cool air to circulate and the ladies to watch processions below without being seen. We also visit the city palace which is still the formal residence of the royal family, built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In the museum of the city palace we will visit the private collection of the Jaipur Maharajas. We continue to Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory, the largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories. Its complex instruments reveals us the secrets of medieval Indian astronomy.

Day 05 – Language & Cultural training in Jaipur / City Sightseeing : Amber (around 10 km)
Today morning we will drive to the ancient capital of Amber, laying 11 km. away from Jaipur. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachhawaha dynasty for 6 centuries before it was moved to newly created Jaipur. We will ascend to the Palace Fortress on the back of an Elephant.
In the afternoon there will a lecture on the history of the state of Rajasthan and the development of the script of the language Hindi (the script of Hindi is also known as Devanagri)

Day 06 – Language & Cultural training in Jaipur / City Sightseeing
In the late morning hours we will start with first lessons in learning Hindi alphabets. Our instructor will help you learning them writing.
In the afternoon we will have a walk in the city and also see local people working in gemstone factories. Jaipur is considered as gemstone hub of Asia when it comes to precious and semiprecious stone cutting and polishing.

Day 07 – Excursion: Bharatpur (around 174  kms)
In the morning we will drive to Bharatpur. Bharatpur is known for its Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world. The marshes here are home to over 360 species of birds including the Siberian cranes. Bharatpur is popular for its bird sanctuary - The Keoladeo Ghana National Park-finest in Asia. Every year the Siberian cranes came here to spend the winter in the warmer climate of Bharatpur. This sanctuary has more than 400 species of water birds and is also the best spot to watch the exotic migratory birds from Afghanistan, Central Asia, Tibet as well as Siberian cranes from the Arctic. In the evening we return back to the hotel in Jaipur. More details about Bharatpur Bird century is available at: http://www.indovacations.net/visitrajasthan/bharatpurbirdsanctuary.htm

Day 08 – Zoo visit in Jaipur ! / Excursion to an ethnic village Resort
Your day till noon is free. In the afternoon we will visit the Zoo of Jaipur. Jaipur Zoo has only the basic facilities but helps visitors to get a glimpse of the animals and their habitat in India.
In the evening drive to an ethnic village resort. Presentation of local music, dance, and various local cultural programs. The dinner will take place in an ethnic atmosphere and famous local dishes will be served.

Day 09 – Language & Cultural training in Jaipur / Sanganer (about 20 km)
Our day till noon is reserved for the language and cultural training.
In the afternoon we drive to Sanganer. Sanganer is famous for its traditional textile printing and paperwork. Papermaking is practiced in the Kagazi Mohulla (paper area) and uses waste cotton and silk rags which are churned into a pulp, sieved, strained, and dried. The finished products are often speckled with gold and silver. This traditional work is exported all over the world.

Day 10 – Language & Cultural training in Jaipur / Visit a Local Bazar and a Hindu Temple
Our day till noon is reserved for the language and cultural training.
In the afternoon we will have a walk through the colorful Bazaar of Jaipur and visit a factory to see the famous block printing work being done for centuries in Jaipur. After the walk, we drive through the new city of Jaipur and visit "Laxmi Narayan Mandir", a Hindu temple made of white marble. We might have an opportunity here to observe a prayer ceremony.

Day 11 – Language & Cultural training in Jaipur / Excursion: Nahargarh (about 07 km)
Our day till noon is reserved for the language and cultural training.
In the afternoon we drive to Nahargarh & Jaigarh. Nahargarh is also known as the tiger fort and was constructed in the 18th century to protect the capital. The surrounding hills also provided good defense. There are excellent views of Jaipur city from Nahargarh (Tiger hill).
Jaigarh fort is situated at a distance of about 15 km from Jaipur. Jaigarh Fort is also known as the Victory Fort. This fort stands over a small hillock in the midst of the thorn scrub hills overlooking the Pink City, Jaipur. Jaigarh Fort was built in 1726 by Sawai Jai Singh.

Day 12 – Language & Cultural training in Jaipur / visit of local Bazars / Indian cooking lessons
Our day till noon is reserved for the language and cultural training.In the afternoon we will have a walk through the colorful Bazaar of Jaipur and visit a factory to see the famous block printing work being done for centuries in Jaipur.
Today we will visit a cooking school and you will get an introduction to basic Indian cooking and how the Indian spices are used. The cooked food will be served among the group.
Indian Food has been rated by most cultures as one of the best food available. Especially for vegetarians, the travel to India is half worth enough only to enjoy the Indian food with its rich varieties. Indian restaurants have been flourishing in the capitals of the world and thus, Indian cuisine is no longer a mystery. More information on Indian cooking is available at:: http://www.indovacations.net/english/Indian-Cookery.htm

Day 13 – Language & Cultural training in Jaipur / Samode (about 40 km)
Our day till noon is reserved for the language and cultural training.
In the afternoon we drive to Samode. Samode Palace is famous for its wonderful Darbar Hall (Audience hall) and other parts of the palace of the Maharaja (king) which are beautifully decorated with miniature paintings. On special occasions, this wonderful 400-year-old Palace of Samode is decorated and fulfilled with traditional dance and music. After the visit to Samode Palace, we drive back to our hotel in Jaipur.

Day 14 – Language & Cultural training in Jaipur / visit of a Sikh Temple
In the afternoon we will visit a Sikh Temple in Jaipur!The Sikhs, derived from the Sanskrit word for "disciples" are perhaps one of India's most recognizable groups. Sikhs constitute about two percent of the Indian population. Beards and turbans give them a very distinctive presence and are both politically and economically significant. There are Sikhs living in all the major cities of India and playing an important role in all India's major institutions. Sikhism is a fairly new religion, which broke away from Hinduism in the 16th century. More information about Sikhs is available at: http://www.indovacations.net/english/Sikhism.htm     

Day 15 – Language & Cultural training in Jaipur / visit of a Jain Temple.
In the afternoon we visit a Jain Temple in Jaipur !Jainism was started as a reform movement of the Brahmanic religious beliefs in the 6th century BC. Its founder was a widely revered saint and ascetic, Vardhamma, who was later known as Mahavir or the “great hero”. Mahavir was born in 599 BC just 50 km to the North of modern Patna near the India and Nepal border. He was about 35 years older than the Buddha and was also kind-hearted towards all the living beings. His royal family was also the followers of an ascetic saint, Parvanatha, who according to Jain tradition had lived for about two hundred years. Mahavir's life story is embellished with legends, but there is no doubt that he left his royal home for a life of a strict ascetic. He rejected the Hindu belief that the Supreme Creator had created this universe. He believed that it was infinite and eternal. More information about Jainism is available at: http://www.indovacations.net/english/Jainism.htm

Day 16 – Language & Cultural training in Jaipur  / Indian cooking lessons
Our day till noon is reserved for the language and cultural training.
Today we will visit a cooking school and you will get an introduction to basic Indian cooking and how the spices are used. You will learn to use the spices and the cooked food will be served among the group.
Indian Food has been rated by most cultures as one of the best food available. Especially for vegetarians traveling to India is worth only to enjoy the Indian food with its rich varieties. Indian restaurants have been flourishing in the capitals of the world and thus, Indian cuisine is no longer a mystery. More information on Indian cooking is available at: http://www.indovacations.net/english/Indian-Cookery.htm

Day 17 – Language & Cultural training in Jaipur / Yoga & Ayurveda
We dedicate our day today to Yoga & Ayurveda (ancient Indian science to heal sole and body)
There will be an early morning Yoga session under the supervision of a Yoga Teacher. Breathing Exercises (Pranayama) & Physical exercises (Asanas) will be explained. There will be a question-answer session after the practical part and every individual can obtain information as per their personal need. More information on Yoga is available at:
www.indovacations.net\english\Yoga.htm

In the afternoon there will be an Ayurveda session. Ayurveda gives divine prevention from diseases and holy contentment to the life of an individual. In short, Ayurveda simply explains the laws of nature that cause disease.
We will visit an Ayurveda clinic and get first-hand information from an Ayurveda doctor on the way of this ancient way of treatment. More details about Ayurveda are available at: www.indovacations.net\english\Ayurveda.htm
Ayurveda body massages can also be arranged for those who are interested !
There will be a Purification and Good Luck fire Ceremony (Hawan). This is a holy ritual in the Hindu religion and takes around one hour. A question – answer session with a hindu priest / spiritual leader can be organised if wished so !

Day 18 – Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (about 260 km)
Today we leave Rajasthan, the biggest state in India, and drive through a series of fields, small towns, and villages in the direction of Agra. Enroute we make a stop and visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an imperial capital frozen in time, constructed by Akbar the Great in the 16th century. This wonderful city constructed of red sand stones was abandoned as abruptly as it had been built. It has been generally stated that it was due to failing in the water supply. Late evening arrival in  Agra. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 19 – Agra (Sightseeing)
We start today our sightseeing with a visit to the Agra Fort, built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors. The construction of this massive structure began in 1565 under Akbar's reign and continued till the time of his grandson's reign, Shah Jahan who built the impressive imperial quarters and mosque. After the visit to Agra Fort, we proceed to visit the most beautiful monument in India, the Taj Mahal, an enduring monument to love, with a continually fulfilling beauty. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace), who died at the age of 39 giving birth to her 14th child. We spend enough time at the Taj Mahal to take this impressive memory home. After the visit to theTaj Mahal we have a look at the famous fine marble inlay work which is still being done in Agra by the descendants of the families of builders and artists of the Taj Mahal.

Day 20 – Agra - Delhi (about 200 km)
After a relaxed Breakfast and a break we drive to Delhi Airport to catch the flight back home.  (End of our services)

Our Services in the tour cost Includes:
1. Accommodation in standard hotels (2- 3 star facility hotels) on double sharing basis with bath and WC (with laundry and fitness center facility)
2. American/continental/Indian breakfast, lunch, and dinner as buffet, 3 bottles a day per student mineral water every day. One dinner will be with a presentation of Indian music and dance in the ethnic atmosphere in Jaipur.
3. Rickshaw Drive in Delhi, Elephant Ride in Amber if available!
4. Services of a qualified local guide (English speaking) at every place of sightseeing as well as a tour escort during the complete travel.
5. Arrangement of a spacious hall where the language classes will take place.
6. Qualified English-speaking Hindi teacher.
7. All the monument entrance charges as per the program mentioned above.
8. All transfers and sightseeing throughout the tour by an air-conditioned car or individual air-conditioned bus.
9. Cooking class, Yoga and Ayurveda classes, study material.
10. All applicable taxes

Exclusions:
1. Any Kind of Personal Expenses such as Tips, Telephone Bills, and Alcoholic Beverages.
2. Camera Fees (Still or Movie).
3. Any Flight Charges.
4. Transport charges other than the above-mentioned program & services.

Please drop us a message to know the cost for the 20  days of Hindi learning and cultural immersion program !

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 Hindi II Bengali II Gujrati II Malayalam II Punjabi II Sanskrit II Tamil II Telugu