India is a culturally rich country offering a diverse range of attractions and things to do. Some came from my solo budget backpacking days, while some from Road trips or others from group tours, no matter how you came, the place is perfect to collect memories in your head, no matter whether it is a solo trip or you are coming here in a group.
Visitors in India don’t just see the country, but they experience it with lots of attractions and unique experiences to indulge in. You can check out some of the experiences that you should not miss out on during your India holidays.
Attend the Pushkar camel fair.
One of the best experiences during India tour holidays that one has is the annual camel fair in Pushkar. If possible, then you should get the opportunity to witness thousands of camels, horses, or other animals present there for trading. One can also witness a lot of food, cultural events, and competitions there. Some of the attractions of the fair are music, camel races, dance competitions, etc.
Explore the backwaters of Kerala.
Generally, the backwaters are a top thing that people like to do during India Tours. You spend a day here to enjoy the beauty of the backwaters. They will show you the best of Kochi, like during your journey. Then you will go on the famous houseboats. This is the highest-ranked backwaters trip that you should add to your bucket list.
Awaken inner Buddha Yoga.
Yoga is India’s time-honoured sport that you couldn’t afford to miss when travelling in the country. Just around the hustle-bustle of Delhi, surrounded by lush flame trees that shelter passersby from the blazing sun. The founder of awakened inner Buddha Yoga is peripatetic, which explains why mentors are hired here from all around the world.
The yoga courses that are present in China focus on the poses, but the Yoga here in India focuses on fading stress away with the unification of spirit and body. The voice of a mentor alone is inspiring, and there is no accompanying music that will take you to another world, and you will feel completely relaxed and calmed from the inside out, taking your fatigue away from you. This will be a memorable experience that you might not get anywhere else in the entire world.
Drive between a river and an ocean.
There is a place called Kundapura, Karnataka, where you can experience this drive. The beach is popular with the name Marvanthe, which you should definitely add to your bucket list, especially if you love road trips. Here you can immerse yourself in a unique experience of driving in the middle of a vast blue sea and river, all along the beach, which allows you to have a memorable and exceptional driving experience.
Play Holi
Another unique and memorable experience that you can experience in India is participating in Holi. Holi is a colourful festival that is celebrated across the entire India in which colored powders are thrown at each other while sweets are shared. If you get the opportunity to participate in the festival, then you should definitely witness the happiness of the people while achieving a unique experience.
Stay in an Igloo
You can spend a night in Sethan village, which receives more than 7 feet of snowfall which leading to the creation of an Igloo. This allows you to get a unique experience of staying in an Igloo during the winter. Additionally, reaching Himachal is not tough once you reach Delhi. You can grab the unique experience with just an overnight bus.
Witness a snow leopard.
A snow leopard is the most elusive animal species that you can discover. To watch a snow leopard, you can begin from Kibber, Spiti Valley. You might witness a snow leopard either on the first attempt or by making an infinite attempts. You will definitely going to have an overwhelming experience.
A bazaar walking tour in Jaipur
The entire Jaipur town is painted pink, which makes it different from others, and it is also named the Pink City. Take a bazaar stroll that starts from the city’s popular attraction, “Hawa Mahal”, which has miraculously remained intact with fresh colours for centuries. Here you can discover lots of tiny shops that contain a local collection which includes items like lacquerware, ivory products, copper teapots, candy, leather shoes, etc. It is a celebrated wedding dress street that allows you to have a different shopping experience.
A food walk in Delhi
Delhi is a food hub with lots of delicacies and love. To gain a different experience, you should not ignore the local cuisine. You will get dozens of breakfast variations to satisfy your taste buds in the city. To enjoy the authentic regional flavours, you can start your walk from the front gate of Jama Masjid to the alleyways. You should also eat GolGappe, which is also known as Puchka, which is a hollow snack with spicy water. There are no chairs or patrons to sit there at the Puchka stalls. You have to stand there to eat this, which will allow you to have a different experience.
If you are a food lover, then it is a paradise for you with varieties of food to eat, from vegetarian to non-vegetarian, the aroma is just mouth-watering.
Experiencing Diwali with a local family
Diwali is a quite popular and fascinating festival of lights. If you have a friend who lives in India, then this is the festival you should indulge in to have a different experience. If possible, then try a homestay and spend a day with a local family. If you are lucky enough to be in India, then you should definitely indulge yourself in the festival rites to check the amazing festival vibes. Generally, the festival runs from October to early November.
Sunrise by the boat on the Ganges in Varanasi
You can enjoy a boat tour in Varanasi during the evening or at sunrise. You will find it incredible. Only a 3-hour tour allows you to check the cremations and rituals that are being done and explain them all to you. To understand it more deeply, why people come here to die or be cremated, you should have a tour experience here.
Conclusion
The world’s largest democracy comes with beautiful scenery, architecture, food, and a myriad of opportunities to indulge in. Make sure this time you spend India tour holidays to collect memorable experiences.