While touring India, you can do a number of fun and soul stirring things. From tiger safari in India to shopping, from vineyard tours to “voluntourism”, activities in India are numerous. Following are ten interesting things that you must experience while travelling in India.
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Tiger Tours: There are a number of options to go for tiger safari in India. You can go for tiger tours at national parks like Ranthambore, Kanha, Sunderbans, Jim Corbett, and Bandhavgarh.
Adventure Tours: During your holidays in India, you can go for some amazing adventure tours, especially in the Himalayas. The most popular activities for adventure travel in India include white water rafting, trekking,skiing, yak safaris, and paragliding.
Volunteering: Also known as “voluntourism”, volunteering for social work is something that you can do while on India holidays. You can volunteer for social service organizations absolutely free or at a minimal cost for food and shelter.
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Shopping: During India tours you just can’t resist your urge for shopping. There are specialties in every region that you would like to take back home as a souvenir. You can shop for Indian handicrafts, fabrics, jewelry, and a lot more.
Spiritualism: India is the land of spirituality. During holidays in India you can join an ashram, or visit Buddhist Vipassana meditation retreats. India is a great place to learn yoga. Find spiritual peace along the banks of Ganges at Haridwar, Varanasi, or Rishikesh.
Ayurvedic Treatments: During India holidays, you can check out the Ayurvedic way of natural healing that has been practiced in India for over 5,000 years. There are many health resorts in the country where you can relax and rejuvenate your body and mind through Ayurvedic healing.
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National Park Tours: Depending upon your preference, you can choose from over 450 wildlife sanctuaries and hundreds of nature during India tours. You can go for elephant safaris in national parks on the trail of tigers or spot rhinos among thick vegetation.
Kerala Backwaters: If you hire a houseboat in backwaters of Kerala during your holidays in India, then you’ll be able to enjoy a serene and relaxing trip. It would be a journey of a lifetime to experience the local culture and food, among exotic flora and fauna.
Tea Plantations: Are you a tea lover? If yes, then don’t miss the lush green tea gardens during your India holidays. You can tour tea factories and spend a few days at a tea estate of your choice.
Vineyard Tours: The growing wine industry in India has made it possible for tourists to visit lovely vineyards during India tours. At four hours distance from Mumbai, Nasik offers more than 50 vineyards with tasting rooms that you can enjoy on your trip.