Guda Bishnoi Eco-Village
If you appreciate the ecological way of life, it makes sense to take small group tours to India and visit the village of Guda Bishnoi. The locals live in harmony with nature – they do not even cremate, but bury the dead in order to preserve the trees that are usually used in the burning of the deceased.
The locals are very hardworking and friendly, living according to ancient traditions. But what is particularly striking is that wild animals here walk freely among the people. You can reach the village by jeep from Jodhpur city.
Bhangarh Fort
This fort in the state of Rajasthan was built in 1613. Soon after its construction, it was abandoned. Hindus are sure that it was due to the curse of a magician. A few years later the grandson of the builder, Aja Singh, built a palace there, but the curse befell him too – the houses under construction were constantly collapsing roofs, so all Indians left the place. Legend has it that if you stay in the fort overnight, you’ll never come back – there’s even a sign that reads, “Staying after sundown is strictly forbidden!” There are many mystical stories about the fort – people see ghosts and strange creatures, hear music and screams, and misfortune befalls tourists who stay overnight.
Getting to the Fort is easy. You can take a cab from Jaipur, but it will cost about 3 thousand rupees. From there you can take a bus to the small town of Dawes and then take a ticket to the village, which is next to the fort. You can walk from the village to the fort. Back buses also run.
Village Without Thieves Shani Shighnapur
This unusual village in the state of Maharashtra is said to be under the patronage of Shani Dev. The crime rate here is zero – not only the houses have no locks, but even the front doors. According to legend, any thief simply cannot escape from the village – he will walk all night and find himself standing in the same place at dawn.
Harmandir Sahyab Temple
Quite a famous holy place of India – here come for pilgrimage representatives of the Sikh religion from all over the world. This temple impresses tourists by the fact that it is really covered in gold. It looks especially majestic at night, illuminated by lanterns and reflected in the smooth surface of the sacred lake Amritsar (after which the city is named). There are regular buses and trains from major cities to Amritsar, and you can also take a flight from Delhi.
Kanha National Park
This wildlife refuge is considered one of the most beautiful in Asia. Here you can see tigers in their natural habitat, see the slender bamboo forests and picturesque gorges of Kanha, which inspired Kipling to write his famous Jungle Book. In addition to tigers, the area is home to birds, deer (including the rare barasin), and Indian wolves.
It is best to go to the reserve from the town of Mandla, between February and June, during the less rainy season. In Mandla you can take a tour bus and jeep – the tour costs about 2 thousand rupees.
Ajanta Caves
This ancient place in India dates back two thousand years ago. For hundreds of years, monks carved caves in the rock, decorating them with columns, statues, and fancy carvings. In the year one thousand AD the complex was abandoned, and it was not until 1819 that it was accidentally found by a British officer, John Smith. In 1843, James Fergusson began to study the temple in detail – he found sculptures of Buddha and well-preserved magnificent paintings inside.
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In 1983 the monument was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Tourists often come here, but this does not make the place any less majestic or mysterious. There are regular shuttles from Mumbai, Aurangabad, and Delhi to the caves. The museum is closed on Mondays.
Shetpal Snake Village
A small village near the Indian city of Sholapur has become famous because the locals here worship snakes. Cobras live in the rafters of the ceiling of each house, and snakes crawl freely in the streets and indoors. At the same time, not a single case of snake bite has been registered here.
The Wetlands of Kerala
India is rich not only in architectural but also in natural attractions. Running parallel to the Arabian Sea are the marshes and lagoons of Kerala inhabited by numerous crabs, frogs, turtles, otters, and rare waterfowl. Boat trips are regularly arranged on these marshes.
