On Children’s Day, Uttar Pradesh Tourism turned the entire state into a vibrant, open-air classroom, connecting hundreds of students with nature, culture, and responsible travel.
Through a series of engaging ecotourism and rural tourism activities, the department encouraged young minds to explore the landscapes, heritage, and biodiversity that define Uttar Pradesh.
A special highlight for the celebrations is the immersive Vistadome Train Safari, curated for around 30 students from Government Inter Jubilee College, Lucknow. The journey, scheduled for 15 November, will take the children from Bichhia to Mailani through the breathtaking forests of Katerniaghat and Dudhwa. The panoramic glass-roofed coach will offer close views of the Terai’s dense forests, wetlands, and grasslands, transforming the ride into an unforgettable lesson in biodiversity. Tigers, rhinos, barasingha, elephants, gharials, and more than 450 bird species make Dudhwa one of India’s richest natural habitats, and the safari will allow the students to witness this splendour up close.
Parallelly, a group of nearly 40 students from S K Convent Public School celebrated Children’s Day with an educational journey to Shringverpur, exploring its cultural and spiritual heritage.
Students visited the ancient Shringi Temple, Shri Ram Ghat and Shri Ram Shayan Sthal, learning about their historical and spiritual significance. They enjoyed boating at the ghat and visited Nishaadraj Fort and Park, followed by interactions with moonj craft artisans and fun village activities. The visit concluded with a warm felicitation ceremony, where the children received UP Tourism–branded T-shirts and coffee mugs.
Along with this, on November 13, around 75 students from Tribhuvan Academy, Kadipur (Sultanpur) visited Nandgaon, one of the villages developed under the Rural Tourism initiative. The students documented traditional architecture, agricultural patterns, indigenous medicinal plants, and local conservation practices, gaining a firsthand understanding of rural sustainability.
These initiatives reflect the growing momentum of YUVA Tourism, a statewide effort to build awareness, curiosity, and leadership among young citizens. Uttar Pradesh has already established more than 1,500 Youth Tourism Clubs, bringing over 30,000 students from Classes 6 to 12 into structured activities such as tourism site visits, competitions, workshops, and nature-based learning. The aim is to prepare student ambassadors who understand their state’s heritage and champion responsible tourism.
Children’s Day celebrations also echoed the spirit of the recently concluded Tourism Tales: Through the Eyes of Childhood initiative, where over 1,400 students from Kendriya Vidyalayas expressed their connection with Uttar Pradesh through art, craft, quizzes, and stories. Twenty winners were felicitated by Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh for their creativity and awareness.
UP Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh, elaborating on the design of these Children’s Day activities, said that Uttar Pradesh is consciously preparing the next generation to value sustainability and cultural pride. “The imagination of our children and youth will shape the future of responsible and sustainable tourism in Uttar Pradesh. By bringing them closer to forests, rural landscapes, and heritage sites, we are helping them become informed, sensitive, and confident ambassadors of the state.”