20 Must Have Travel Experiences in India -

“Don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you have travelled.”

The words are enough to inspire someone to travel the world. We live in a beautiful world full of adventures and enormous experiences. There is no end to the adventures and experiences that we can have in this small world; all we need to do is to seek them with our eyes open. If you haven’t started your journey yet, remember this famous quote by Ruskin bond “All glory comes from daring to begin”.

Traverse to savour those moments, for they will not come in your way very often! How about starting to collect these moments and experiences from India? You would be amazed to know that some of the best travel experiences can be had in India. We always try and find happiness in materialistic things but how about travelling with your friends to some place you have never been to! Make memories out of some of these experiences that are a must do in India!

Trek on the Frozen River
Walking on the ice sheet of the Zanskar River will be one of the most breathtaking experiences of your life! Ladakh has always been a dream destination for adventure and travel lovers, including me! Keeping aside the enchanting beauty of Ladakh, trekking in Ladakh on the frozen river can be a life-changing experience.

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Boat ride in the mangrove forest of Sundarbans
Cruising through the largest mangrove forest in India and spotting the Majestic Royal Bengal Tiger is quite a thrilling experience. Don’t miss the sunset here!

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Taking a road trip to the southern tip of India – Kanyakumari – where the three oceans meet!
It is fascinating to see the colours of three different oceans in one place. The Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal meet here in Kanyakumari! There is nothing more exciting than to actually stand there and see the dead end of India’s national highways!

Exploring the barren land of Rann of Kutch
Traverse to miles of nothingness! Experience the beautiful wilderness of white Rann of Kutch – the salt desert! The folk dance, camel ride, full moon, the bonfire and the colourful attires, all come together at the Rann Utsav making it one of the most unforgettable travel experiences ever!

Dune bashing on Thar Desert at Jaisalmer
Thar Desert offers one of the most wonderful adventure travel experiences! To explore the typical wild desert safari and to take that thrilling ride on the dunes in a jeep, Jaisalmer is the best place. If you’re in love with the great outdoors, you will undoubtedly succumb to the charms of dune bashing in Jaisalmer.

Breaking over Maggi and Tea after Rafting in Rishikesh
Rishikesh is famous for adrenaline pumping adventure sport – River Rafting! Ride through mystical water of the Ganges with rafting in Rishikesh. After the chilling ride Maggi and tea will be so blissful!

Taj Mahal on a full moon night
Stare in wonder and awe at the Taj Mahal on a moonlit night. This Wonder of the World takes on a surreal form. On a full moon night, the marble mausoleum is a sight to behold. It sparkles, shimmers, shines and glows unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

Scuba diving in the coral reefs of Andaman
Taking a dive underwater in Andaman is like travelling to a different world. The time you spend underwater feels like a trip to another world altogether! Colourful fish and their houses, sunken ships, diverse sea life and some steeply wavy hills of raven volcanic lava, make for an incredible diving experience.

Gazing at the sea in Pondicherry
Just gazing at the sea and doing absolutely nothing at Pondicherry is the way to destress and rediscover yourself. Admire the French architecture or just chill at a cafe.

Experience the rain at the wettest place on the earth – Cherrapunjee
If you love rains, then you must explore the extreme side of it too! Stay at the wettest place on the earth and get drenched in that heavy downpour.

The mesmerising sunset at the Backwaters in a house boat – Allepey
This place should be explored through staying lazily for a day in a houseboat. Witness the beautiful sunset at the backwaters in God’s own country! Spend an evening on a houseboat, sipping coffee or reading a book for that ultimate experience of a lifetime!

Living the hippie life in Goa
The beach parties, the hippie life and the stunning beaches of Goa! The place is itself a travel experience. You can explore Goa riding around on a Scooter or just lazily spend the day at the beach sipping chilled beer!

Witness the dance festival at Khajuraho
See the most colourful and brilliant classical dance forms of India with the background of beautifully lit and decorated temples of Khajuraho. The idyllic backdrop and the dance performances create an exquisite aura.  

Char Dham of India
Do the Char Dham yatra for the love of travel!  Imagine how fascinating it would be to cover the four corners of India, North- Badrinath, South-Rameshwaram, West- Dwarka and East- Puri. It will be definitely something to boast about.

Gazing at the starry sky in Spiti Valley
The stargazing experience is a must have in Spiti Valley. The starry sky with infinite stars will remind you of one of the most famous paintings by Van Gogh. A full moon night and a tent will add more fun to it.

Exploring the wildlife in Bandhavgarh
Take an amazing trip to lush green forest to the world of wildlife. The glimpse of the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger will take your breath away. The way to explore the wildlife here is by jeep safari or elephant safari.

To see the changing colours of lakes in Ladakh
The lakes of Ladakh change their form and colour with every hour of the day. Pangong and Moriri are two of the most beautiful high altitude lakes in the region. They look magical in the evening.

Take a plunge into the sea randomly while taking a road trip from Bangalore to Goa
Take a journey to see some of the most beautiful vistas of the west coast. Stop to admire a waterfall or to have delicious local food. Randomly stop anywhere on the way to take a plunge in the sea! Sounds refreshing right?

Go to the highest organic tea plantation at Kolukkumalai with Tamil Nadu at one side and Kerala at other
This experience cannot be defined in words. It is one of the best feelings to sit on the edge of a hill looking at the tranquility with the wind blowing through your hair. On one side are the lush verdant tea plantation gardens of Munnar and on the other side you can distantly see one of the cities of Tamil Nadu.

Witness Ganga Aarti on the Ghats of Varanasi
To witness the aarti in one of the oldest cities in India situated along the banks of the holy river Ganga is a magical experience.