Although the visit of the Taj Mahal is essential during a trip to India , there are other types of experience to live absolutely in this most fascinating country.
Program: stay with the locals, Trekking in the Indian Himalaya , introduction to Ayurveda, immersion in Bollywood Culture, colored powder thrown at the Holi … No doubt, these extraordinary experiences will mark your trip India!
1. Participate In A National Holiday
If you have the opportunity to travel during one of the many Hindu festivities , you will have the chance to live a unique experience. It must be said, festivals and religious ceremonies are colorful cultural shows!
This is the case with Holi, the feast of colors where thousands of people spray themselves with powder and colored water. Other famous festivities include the Diwali Festival of Lights, Ganesh Chaturthi and Hemis Setchu …
2. Make A Trek In The Himalayas
Lovers of nature, you cannot go to the north of India without discovering a glimpse of the Indian Himalayas! On the program: trekking, various and varied landscapes (mountain passes and summits, plateaus and deserts), exceptional flora and fauna, authentic encounters in high altitude villages. What an unforgettable experience in India! And if the Indian Himalayas is particularly worth seeing, it’s because it will take you to a lesser known Himalayan slope. The good news? Amateur or experienced hikers, everyone can find happiness!
3. Sleeping At Home
Nothing like to offer a real immersion in the Indian daily than to sleep at the inhabitant. You will be surprised by the incredible generosity of the locals and you will have the opportunity to learn more about their way of life and their rituals. If you share a meal with a family, you will taste true Indian cuisine and you will share an extraordinary moment with your hosts.
4. Take The Local Train
When one thinks of India, one imagines a train crowded with desire where individuals and animals rub shoulders in a merry bazaar. Because the Indian train is worthy of a real adventure, you must experience it!
On the one hand, the train will allow you to discover all the beauty of the Indian landscapes but especially because you will have the opportunity to meet the locals in their daily life! Do not be afraid to be tight, because if you take the train during rush hour, you will witness a real walkabout walking!
You can also take a ride in India’s best Luxury train –
- Maharajas Express – World’s leading luxury train
- Palace On Wheels – Voted no. 4 luxury train in the world
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5. Do An Ayurvedic Massage
Want to enjoy your trip to India to experience Ayurveda ? Here is a good idea! For what better place than India to introduce you to this art of living? Regarded as the oldest holistic medicine in the world, Ayurveda promotes wellness through dietetics, meditation, yoga and specific massages. Whether you want to deepen this form of traditional medicine or simply want a massage, Ayurveda promises you a more relaxing experience.
6. Discover The Bollywood Decorations
Although Bollywood cinema is not always unanimous, we all agree that it is unique. To discover behind the scenes, go near Mumbai to roam the studios! Who knows, you may be lucky enough to come across a shoot and discover an Indian star!
In any case, we strongly recommend that you go see a Bollywood movie in an Indian movie theatre. And no matter which film you choose, you will see a show that is played both on the screen and in the room.
7. Learn Indian Cuisine
Renowned for its colorful cuisine, Indian cuisine leaves no one indifferent! So, if you like spicy dishes go for an Indian cooking class. In addition to having a friendly time, you can learn the real local recipes. Curry and naan, dishes based on seafood … in every region of India, its culinary specialty! All you have to do is choose your favorite to offer you a gourmet stopover!
8. Navigate The Backwaters Of Kerala
Discover India in a different light by exploring Kerala! This interlacing of lakes and lagoons is a place beyond time where the earth, the water and the sky merge.
You can even borrow a traditional houseboat the time of a few hours or a few days to live a cruise, it could not be more unusual! On the shore, you can discover the local life of small villages while admiring the lush vegetation.
Luxury Journey 