What to Do in India

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Top 5 Things to Do in India


Camels are ugly. They smell and they fart. But they are the best when it comes to explore deserts. Remote and rural desert lands of Rajasthan are sparse and harsh. Their extreme beauty lies in their share of ancient forts and citadels, divine temples, and tiny villages where people have found a way to live and celebrate even with limited resources. It takes some time to get used to the wobbly ride of camels but then, they take you to most popular tourist attractions in the region such as huge Sam Sand Dunes and oasis-like picnic spots around lakes such as Mool Sagar and Amar Sagar. Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Jodhpur form the Desert Triangle circuit famous for its camel safaris, and mesmerizing dance and music performances of Rajasthan against the backdrop of massive historical forts.



One of the oldest holistic healing and medicinal treatment systems, Ayurveda is an alternative medicine system that has its base in natural herbs, specialized massages, healthy diet and lifestyle, meditation, and exercises that focus on posture and breathing. Besides these, Ayurveda also uses gems, amulets, astrology, color and aroma therapies, and even surgery for specialized cases. Ayurvedic Health Resorts in India can broadly be categorized into traditional retreats and modernistic spa and wellness resorts that offer a blend of traditional and modernistic ideas of treatments. Himalayas (especially Rishikesh), Kerala and Goa dominate the Ayurveda Tourism Industry in India with their idyllic retreats amidst scenic unpolluted environs.



India has 80 National Parks, 441 Wildlife Sanctuaries, and half of the world's total tiger population that was last estimated to be about 5000. Allowing close encounter with wilderness and wild beasts, India's nature preserves treat you with an astounding variety of flora, terrestrial fauna, colorful birds and aquatic animals in deep recesses of jungles that are only accessible on an elephant back. Visit the most famous tiger reserves at Ranthambore and Corbett, go to Sunderbans in West Bengal, meet the elephant herds at Periyar or wonder at the rhinos at Kaziranga National park in Assam. The Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary at Bharatpur is as popular with international tourists as it is with migratory birds. Explore the jungles and tap into your primitive instincts at India.



The unique heritage of India is area specific. The fairytale palaces and weathered forts of Rajasthan, North India, East India, West India, Central India, and South India have spawned innumerable coffee-table books and historical studies. Rajasthan is most famous for its unbroken tradition of courtly tradition of coming up with most expansive and magnificent fort complexes for four centuries. Mewar, one of the mightiest princely states of Rajasthan, alone had as many as 84 forts, out of which 32 were works of just one ruler - Maharana Kumbha. Then, there are Havelis, Dams, and step wells too that are quite interesting and worth visiting for their intricate carvings and incredible frescoes. The fluid spaces, numerous niches and turrets in the rooms, and cusped arches were invariably a part of all heritage structures, whether they are garden palaces, island palaces or forest lodges.



No borders or boundaries are visible in the Himalayas. Rich with snow-capped mountains, verdant green valleys, rivers, waterfalls, crisp fresh air and streams, Himalayas offer unlimited adventure opportunities. Right from driving through windy High Passes, to skiing along perennial snow covered slopes to paragliding and heli-skiing, there are several adventure retreats in India. You can go for mountaineering, rock climbing, parasailing, trekking and white river rafting with expert trainers, guides, and safe and tested equipments and have best adventure tourism experience in India.