India is a vast and diverse country. You can get a glimpse of the whole world in one country. Each of 29 states in India has its own unique culture, cuisine, language, the festivals they celebrate, dressing, dance, and music. From living in a dorm or camps to experiencing a train journey, from exploring a national park on a boat to eating langar at the golden temple, find out must experiences in India for eco-travelers.
The Himalayan Peek
The Beauty of the Himalayas is known to everyone for its soothing to the heart vibes. The Himalayas are the youngest range of mountains in the world. Some of the best locations to experience the beauty of the Himalayas are Manali, Dharamshala, Sitlakhet, and many more. The Himalayas are the biodiversity hotspots of India which are filled with the majestic charm of wildlife and nature.
Jungle Safari in a National Park
The diverse landscape of India is home to Tigers, Leopards, Lions, Elephants, Bears, and many species of animals and birds. The flora is equally mesmerizing. So, for an eco-friendly trip, you should include some National Parks of India and see the wonderful species of animals that reside there with the amazing beauty of the forest.
Jim Corbett National Park, Sundarban National Park, Kanha National Park, Ranthambore National Park are some of the most visited ones. The safari at Sundarbans is once in a lifetime experience in a boat, even Night Boat Safari is fun.
Live in Royal Palace
India, particularly the state of Rajasthan has many royal palaces which have been converted to heritage hotels. But the services are still similar to that of the Royal Family. The Royal Family still resides in one part of the palace and the remaining part is open for guests as a hotel.
When you stay in a heritage property, you get a different treatment, the interior, decor, and everything reminds you of a whole different side of India which is eco-friendly in all manners.
Train Journey
India has the largest network of trains, and trains are more sustainable than flights. Train journeys have their unique experience of chit-chatting with friends, eating with family while traveling, with local sellers selling tea, coffee, snacks on the train is way more sustainable traveling than any other means of transportation.
Homestay with a Family
We believe in the principles of \’Atithi Dev Bhav\’ which means \’Guests are equivalent to God. The hospitality provided by a typical Indian Family is a memory you will cherish forever. Do opt for a traditional homestay for an eco-friendly as well as a traditional Indian experience.
Local Street Food
India is a vast country known for its unending variety of food especially vegetarian meals. For a foodie, the street food of India is a must-have experience, for sustainable traveling as well as to discover the taste of local people wherever you are traveling. Find out about the local joints and popular street food near your destination and taste it.
Eat Langar at Gurudwaras
Golden Temple of Amritsar is famous for its holiest Gurudwara for its religion, yoga, and meditation. For eco-travelers, it is a must-have experience to eat langar at any gurudwara. They make delicious food themselves which is free of cost.
So these are some of the experiences for eco-travelers to discover. Pro-tip, While you are here, you must go to watch different kinds of folk dance and listen to music, drink roadside tea, go off-roading, there are many amazing experiences for a full adventure.
