Learn Hindi - Hindi Language courses in India

Hindi is the national language of India and is spoken by almost half a billion people in India and rest of the world. 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 the Hindi like  Ramacharitamanas, 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. By 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, but 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.

1. We are offering private Hindi language courses and normally these courses are done by the hobby students from different countries. There is no school and collage certificate is issued for these short term language courses. Courses for the beginners and advance learners are also organized. However you will get a teaching certificate from your teacher about the language lessons you have taken from her.

2. We would 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. We need to have some details about you with a recent photograph to forward to the host family.

3. You will be taught by an experienced private female teacher and the classes will take only 10 min. from the place where you will be staying.  Classes are normally for five days in two parts in total for five hours.

4. Please note you will be taken care of by your teacher as well as by the family you would stay with and we do not expect you be out of the house in the late hours unless informed to the host family.

5. As this is a private organized course you have the option of choosing the time you would like to be here and we would check with the teacher and confirm this by return to you.

6. Please also note that most of the host families cook only vegetarian food in India so only vegetarian food will be served during the stay.

7. You would be given the tel. numbers of the house as well as mobile of the host family so that you can be reached by your family any time.

For any further information Team of Indo Vacations will be glad to assist you.

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 another tour program 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 in respect language and India culture teaching. He / she will cover various aspects of 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, visit of temples, Dinner in an ethnic village and various additional excursions (details are mentioned in 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 escort who will accompany the group to every day activity.
The Accommodation to Students is provided normally on twin sharing basis however as per your specific needs we can also provide 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 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 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 there habitat in India.
In the evening drive to an ethnic village resort. Presentation of local music, dance and various local cultural program. The dinner will take place in 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 paper work. Paper making 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 tradition 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 colourful Bazaar of Jaipur and visit a factory to see the famous block printing work being done since 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 the Jaipur city from Nahargarh (Tiger hill).
Jaigarh fort is situated at a distance of about 15 kms from Jaipur. Jaigarh fort is also known as the Victory Fort. This fort stands over a small hillock in the amidst 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 colourful Bazaar of Jaipur and visit a factory to see the famous block printing work being done since centuries in Jaipur.
Today we will visit a cooking school and you get introduction on the 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 of the cultures as one of the best food available. Especially for vegetarians the travel to India is half worth enough only to enjoy the India 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 Maharaja (king) which are decorated beautifully with the miniature paintings. On special occasions this wonderful 400 years old Palace of Samode is decorated and fulfilled with traditional dance and music. After the visit of 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 per cent 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 are 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 the 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 get introduction on the 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 of the cultures as one of the best food available. Especially for vegetarians the travel to India is worth only to enjoy the India 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 the personal need. More information on Yoga is available at:
www.indovacations.net\english\Yoga.htm
In the afternoon there will be a Ayurveda session. Ayurveda gives a divine prevention from diseases and a holy contentment to the life of an individual. In short, Ayurveda simply explains the laws of nature that cause disease. 
We will visit a Ayurveda clinic and get the first hand information by 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 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 by 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 by 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 of Agra Fort we proceed to visit the most beautiful monument of 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 Taj Mahal to take this impressive memory home. After the visit of Taj 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.