NCERT Class 3 The World Around Us Our Wondrous World: Chapter 3 — Celebrating Festivals
This chapter, "Celebrating Festivals," introduces students to the concept of festivals through the travelogue of a boy named Rishi. Rishi is travelling to the Himalayas with his parents to visit his maternal uncle's family. He describes the beautiful scenery, including hairpin turns on the roads and hills covered with colourful flowers and tall trees. The chapter also includes prompts for students to share their travel experiences, identify trees and flowers, and discuss safety measures for travelling, cycling, and walking. It aims to connect learning with real-life experiences and encourage observation and safety awareness among young learners.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 3 |
| Subject | The World Around Us |
| Book | Our Wondrous World |
| Chapter | Chapter 3 — Celebrating Festivals |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 147 |
Learning outcomes
- Students will be able to describe a travel experience.
- Students will identify different types of trees and flowers.
- Students will understand and discuss safety measures during travel and on roads.
- Students will connect personal experiences with classroom learning.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Himalayas | A mountain range in Asia, separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. |
| village | A group of houses and associated buildings, larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town, situated in a rural area. |
| hairpin turns | A sharp, U-shaped turn in a road, especially one built on a steep slope. |
| cousins | The children of one's uncle or aunt. |
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Practice questions
- Who is Rishi travelling with? Answer: Rishi is travelling with his parents.
- Where are Rishi and his family going? Answer: They are going to the Himalayas to visit his Mama, Mami, and cousins.
- What did Rishi see on the hills during his trip? Answer: Rishi saw colourful flowers and tall trees on the hills.
- What is a 'hairpin turn' on a road? Answer: A hairpin turn is a sharp, U-shaped turn in a road.
Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the chapter?
The chapter is titled 'Celebrating Festivals'.
Who is the main character introduced in the chapter?
The main character introduced is Rishi.
Where is Rishi travelling?
Rishi is travelling to the Himalayas.
What beautiful sights does Rishi observe during his journey?
Rishi observes hairpin turns on the roads and hills covered with colourful flowers and tall trees.
What safety topics are mentioned in the chapter?
The chapter mentions safety measures for travelling, riding a bicycle, and walking on the road.
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NCERT Class 3 The World Around Us — Our Wondrous World — Chapter 3 — Celebrating Festivals. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.