Kochi, Mysuru, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, New Delhi, Amritsar & Varanasi
Discover the wonders of India and join us this spring on our transformative 6-week Gap Year course in India. This is enchanting course of great academic and experiential value, a way to discover India from North to South from Kerala to Uttar Pradesh through such varied landscapes, cultures, religions and visiting cities of significant cultural difference.
AHA aims to provide an unrivaled and safe introduction to India and a method of exploration that will last a lifetime.
Art is a wonderful way to explore culture, being deeply connected to history, religions, the environment. We prefer a practical approach, that informs our students for the future exploring politics, colonialism, sustainability, religion, Bollywood, economics.
We will actively engage in traditional Indian crafts and practices such as dance, miniature art, cooking, yoga.
While India is a popular destination for adventurous gap year students, many return with only personal experiences and limited understanding of Indian culture and its significance in the modern world. With AHA, you’ll delve into India’s rich history, diverse religions, and stunning landscapes. But you won’t just be an observer; you’ll actively engage in traditional Indian crafts and practices, including beadwork, dance, and cooking.
What We Explore:
Our course seeks to expand your intellectual horizons by examining India through diverse lenses, including art, architecture, sculpture, sustainability, agriculture, flora and fauna, religion, politics, medicine, technology, and Bollywood. We will also delve into themes of nature and sustainability, with a particular focus on water. Highlights include visits to the Earth University in Dehradun and insights from influential thinkers like Vandana Shiva.
Our Methods:
Our exceptional AHA tutors will be joined by trusted local experts to create a comprehensive learning experience, featuring university lecturers and a selection of guest speakers from renowned Indian institutions.
Who for:
This course is designed for engaged, curious, and ambitious young people between the ages of 18 and 24 who are eager to explore and learn about India.
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India is a country like no other. The vibrancy in culture, food and landscapes cannot be ignored. AHA offered me the unique opportunity to experience some of this. The itinerary took me from the wild, tranquil settings of Munnar tea plantations in Kerela, to the hustle and bustle of Mumbai, up to the state of Rajasthan and then beyond to Varanasi. The trip gives you enough of a flavour to feel like you have a greater understanding of India at the end of it. Visiting religiously, historically and contemporarily significant architecture artwork across all of India. With India being a fairly different country to the UK, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. However, under the expertise and vast experience of the tutors, they enable you to experience India and her true beauty. I never felt unsafe or out of my depth. The tutors are brilliant.
Engaging tutors, delicious and authentic local food, diverse array of landscapes, incredible and utterly beautiful sights. It's honestly a no-brainer!