Top 10 Things to Do in India before You Leave

While on a tour to India, you have a wide range ofinsideout and experience some of the most surreal
activities to indulge in. Whether you choose to go toscenes in one's life.
the northern part, are headed for western India and6. Golfing at Gulmarg - Gulmarg in the state of
flying straight to the southern part of the IndianJammu & Kashmir features the highest golf
subcontinent, the variety and range of activitiescourse in the world. And during your tour to India,
would surely take you by surprise. However, theregolfing at Gulmarg would prove to be one of the
are a few top-rated activities that you can neverfinest travel experiences, along with the welcoming
afford to miss on your trip to India.views of the Nanga Parvat, one of the highest
1. Safari Across the Thar - Find a new beat in themountains in the world.
heart of India and be ready to sing with the nomads7. Jungle Safari at Corbett National Park - The Jim
as the camel takes you clumsily through the endlessCorbett National Park in Uttaranchal is one of the
sands of the Thar Desert in the northwestern statemost popular national parks in the country. Developed
of Rajasthan. Visit desert villages, pitch a camp nearby the hunter-turned-naturalist Jim Corbett, the park
a sand dune, spend a night under the desert-sky andis home to 110 tree species, 50 mammal species and
enjoy an ethnic bonfire dinner. The camel safaris can580 bird species. Both the options of jeep safari and
be organised either at Jaisalmer or Bikaner, the latterelephant safaris are available here.
being a safer option.8. Trekking in Garhwal and Kumaon - The Garhwal
2. Soaking up the night in Goa - Travellers can neverand Kumaon hills in the northern Indian state of
afford to miss the 'full moon parties' at Anjuna inUttaranchal are known all over for their scenic riches
Goa. Night entertainment captures half the fun in Goa.and exotic culture. Trekking through these regions will
So, get to the nightclubs, shake a leg at the discos,bring you closer to an otherwise hidden India. You
enjoy live music and play at the casinos.can also interact with the locals and participate at
3. Rafting along the Ganges - Are you ready to rafttraditional festivals.
down the divine Ganges? River rafting at Rishikesh in9. Scuba Diving at Lakshadweep - If it's scuba diving
the northern Indian state of Uttaranchal is a hotthat compels you to start on a tour to India, it's
favourite of adventurers from across the globe. Thedefinitely going to be Lakshadweep where you
stretch from Kaudiyala to Rishikesh has 13 excellentshould be headed. Agatti, Bangaram and Kadmat
rapids you would never forget.islands in Lakshadweep feature a wonderful setting
4. Bird watching at Bharatpur - The Keoladeo Ghanaand are considered to be perfect places to indulge in
National Park at Bharatpur in Rajasthan is home to anscuba diving. December to April is the ideal time for a
exotic 300 birds including both domestic andscuba diving trip to Lakshadweep.
migratory. Plan a trip to the park, which is also a10. Toy Train Ride in Darjeeling - Darjeeling is a much
World Heritage Site, during winters to witness apopular hill station in the eastern India and a toy train
wonderful lot of migratory bird species.ride from Siliguri to Darjeeling proves to an
5. Boat Ride at Varanasi Ghats - Whether or not aunforgettable experience. The seven and a half hours
pilgrim, a dawn boat ride along the Ganges atlong journey takes you through forests, waterfalls,
Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh is a must-do during yourmountains and tunnels and over deep valleys.
trip to India. This is an opportunity to see India