Class 4 Santoor Chapter 11 - A Journey to the Magical Mountains

UNIT 4 • UP HIGH • SANTOOR • GRADE 4

CHAPTER 11

A Journey to the
Magical Mountains

Story • Nature • Mountains • Conjunctions • Speaking • Exploration

🏔️ A Magical Journey Begins

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Chapter Focus: Minam goes on a memorable journey to the mountains with her grandfather. She discovers snow, rivers, yaks, mountain goats, the Himalayas and the beauty of nature.

अध्याय का मुख्य विचार: मिनाम अपने दादाजी के साथ पहाड़ों की एक यादगार यात्रा पर जाती है। इस यात्रा में वह नदियों, बर्फ, याक, पहाड़ी बकरियों और हिमालय की सुंदरता को देखती है तथा प्रकृति की रक्षा करने का संकल्प लेती है।

📖 Let us Read — A Journey to the Magical Mountains

Once upon a time, in a small village at the foot of the mighty Himalayas, lived a young girl named Minam. She loved to listen to stories about the mountains from her grandfather, who was once a Sherpa. The two of them would often go on long walks together.

One sunny morning, Minam's grandfather said,

“Minam, you have become strong, and you can walk for a long distance. Today, I will take you on a special journey to the mountains. We'll see the beauty of the Himalayas up close!”

Minam was excited and quickly packed her bag with some rotis with achaar, two water bottles, and her favourite fruit, apples.

They started their journey early in the morning. As they walked, Minam saw beautiful flowers, tall trees, and heard the sounds of birds she had never heard before. The air was fresh and cool, and Minam felt very happy.

After a while, they reached a small river with clear water. Minam's grandfather said,

“This is where we will have our lunch.”

They sat by the river, enjoying their rotis and watching the fish swim. Minam dipped her feet in the cool water and laughed with joy while eating an apple.

After their meal, they continued their journey. They climbed higher and higher, and soon they could see yaks.

Minam's grandfather told her,

“Yaks are very important to the people living in the mountains. They give us milk, wool, and help carry heavy loads.”

As they walked further, they reached a place where the ground was covered with snow. Minam had never seen so much snow before! She and her grandfather made a small snowman. They laughed and played, making memories Minam would value forever.

Finally, they reached the top of a hill. From there, Minam could see the huge peaks of the Himalayas shining in the sun. It was a beautiful sight.

Her grandfather pointed to the highest mountain and said,

“That is Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world. Many brave people have tried to climb it.”

Minam felt happy to be living near such wonderful mountains. As the sun began to set, Minam and her grandfather started their journey back home.

On their way down, they heard the beautiful musical notes of a Santoor. It was played by an old man sitting under a tree.

They also saw a family of mountain goats jumping from rock to rock. Minam's grandfather explained,

“These goats are good at climbing. They can go to places where it’s very hard for people to reach.”

By the time they reached their village, it was getting dark. Minam was tired but very happy.

She turned to her grandfather and said,

“Thank you for taking me to the magical mountains. I will never forget this day.”

Her grandfather smiled and replied,

“The mountains are truly magical, Minam. They teach us about strength, beauty, and the wonders of nature. Always remember to respect and protect them.”

Minam promised to take care of the mountains and share their magic with everyone she met.

सरल भाव: मिनाम अपने दादाजी के साथ हिमालय की यात्रा पर जाती है। वह रास्ते में फूल, पेड़, पक्षी, नदी, मछलियाँ, याक, बर्फ और पहाड़ी बकरियाँ देखती है। वह पहली बार बर्फ देखकर बहुत खुश होती है। यात्रा के अंत में वह पहाड़ों की सुंदरता और महत्त्व समझती है तथा उनकी रक्षा करने का संकल्प लेती है।

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💭 Let us Think

1 Who was Minam, and what did she enjoy doing with her grandfather?

Minam was a young girl who lived near the Himalayas. She enjoyed listening to mountain stories and going on long walks with her grandfather.

मिनाम हिमालय के पास रहने वाली एक लड़की थी। उसे अपने दादाजी से पहाड़ों की कहानियाँ सुनना और उनके साथ लंबी सैर पर जाना पसंद था।

2 What did Minam's grandfather tell her one sunny morning?

He told Minam that she had become strong enough to walk a long distance and that he would take her on a special journey to the mountains.

उन्होंने कहा कि मिनाम अब इतनी मजबूत हो गई है कि लंबी दूरी तक चल सकती है और वे उसे पहाड़ों की एक विशेष यात्रा पर ले जाएंगे।

3 What did Minam pack for the journey?

She packed rotis with achaar, two water bottles and her favourite fruit, apples.

उसने अचार के साथ रोटियाँ, दो पानी की बोतलें और अपना पसंदीदा फल सेब पैक किया।

4 Where did Minam and her grandfather stop for lunch?

They stopped beside a small river with clear water. They ate their rotis, watched fish swim and Minam dipped her feet in the cool water.

वे साफ पानी वाली एक छोटी नदी के किनारे रुके। उन्होंने रोटियाँ खाईं, मछलियों को तैरते देखा और मिनाम ने ठंडे पानी में अपने पैर डुबोए।

5 What did Minam do when she saw snow for the first time?

She and her grandfather made a small snowman. They laughed and played in the snow.

उसने अपने दादाजी के साथ एक छोटा हिममानव बनाया। दोनों ने हँसते हुए बर्फ में खेला।

6 What did Minam promise at the end of the journey?

Minam promised to take care of the mountains and share their magic with everyone she met.

मिनाम ने पहाड़ों की देखभाल करने और उनकी सुंदरता की कहानी सभी से साझा करने का वादा किया।

🌱 Think and Discuss

7 Who teaches you special things in your family or community? What have you learned from them?

My grandparents teach me many useful things. I have learned stories, good manners and respect for nature from them.

मेरे दादा-दादी/नाना-नानी मुझे कई उपयोगी बातें सिखाते हैं। मैंने उनसे कहानियाँ, अच्छे व्यवहार और प्रकृति का सम्मान करना सीखा है।

8 Can you name an animal or thing around you that is important to people? How does it help?

Cows are important to many families. They provide milk and can also support farming activities.

गाय कई परिवारों के लिए उपयोगी होती हैं। वे दूध देती हैं और खेती से जुड़ी गतिविधियों में भी सहायक हो सकती हैं।

9 What in nature around your school or home should be protected?

Trees, clean water sources and birds should be protected. We can keep the surroundings clean, save water and avoid damaging plants.

पेड़, स्वच्छ जलस्रोत और पक्षियों की रक्षा करनी चाहिए। हम आसपास सफाई रखकर, पानी बचाकर और पौधों को नुकसान न पहुँचाकर प्रकृति की रक्षा कर सकते हैं।

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📚 Let us Learn

🧩 Complete the Sentences

1. Minam saw the tall peaks of the ____________.

Answer: Himalayas

2. Her grandfather was once a ____________.

Answer: Sherpa

3. They went on a long ____________ to the mountains.

Answer: journey

4. Yaks are used to carry heavy ____________.

Answer: loads

5. They made a small ____________.

Answer: snowman

6. The day created beautiful ____________ for Minam.

Answer: memories

👀 Body Parts Used for Objects

English often uses names of body parts to describe parts of other objects.

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legs of the table

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hands of the clock

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foot of the mountain

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neck of the bottle