Let’s make the holidays even more special. Whether or not you celebrate Deepavali, a holiday is never a bad choice. Choose from the many options we give you to make your short holiday sweet.
Regal Splendour: Does Udaipur ring a bell? It would because there’s one place that has a surfeit of lakes and palaces its this. Do see the Udaipur City Palace. It was built over a period of nearly 400 years beginning with Maharana Udai Singh, founder of the city of Udaipur, as the capital of the Sisodia Rajput clan.
Ride and relax: Kerala offers a host of choices. From the historic city of Kochi with its iconic Chinese fishing nets and Jew town to the houseboats that take you on a lazy sail on the backwaters.
Historical walk: Hyderabad and history go hand in hand. This holiday opt for the heritage walk and make sure you include the Charminar and Golconda Fort. And if you still have time head to Falaknuma Palace and the Mecca Masjid.
Into the past: One visit and you will know why this place was declared a World Heritage site. The Ajantha and Ellora monuments were created way back during the first century BC and fifth century AD. The paintings and sculptures are masterpieces of both Buddhist religious art and universal pictorial art.
Cross the bridge: Did you know that in Cherrapunjee, Meghalaya, bridges are not built but each of these one of a kind bridges takes around 15 years to grow to its fullest shape. Grown from the roots of a specific tree called Ficus Elastica each bridge is capable of supporting the weight of 50 people at any given time.
Keep afloat: Dal lake in Srinagar is not only known for being the most scenic tourist attraction, it is also famous for its floating market. The shikaraas or boats sell vegetables early morning. In fact, the Dal lake is self sufficient. Schools, restaurants, markets — you have them all just like any other main market.
Buddhist Trail: Popularly known as the land of Buddha, Bihar is steeped in history. Head straight to Nalanda. One of the oldest universities in the world it was best known as one of the greatest centres of Buddhist learning. The university reached its zenith in 5th century BC and was a flourishing university town with over 10,000 scholars and an extensive library. Further, in Rajgir you will find hot springs and then you can go on to Sarnath and Bodhgaya.
