For travellers seeking more than just the usual tourist trails, India offers countless opportunities to create truly unique memories. If you are visiting India for the first time, we suggest you go for experiences that are a little different than the usual. From exploring remote valleys to immersing in cultural experiences, here are five holiday ideas that promise a vacation unlike any other. May every experience become a story to cherish. This is for travellers ready to step beyond the usual tourist paths.






Explore the Living Root Bridges of MeghalayaHidden in the lush hills of Meghalaya, the living root bridges are marvels of bioengineering created by the Khasi and Jaintia tribes. Made from the aerial roots of rubber trees, these bridges are not only functional but also awe-inspiring examples of harmony between humans and nature. Trekking through Cherrapunjee and Mawlynnong to reach the double-decker bridges is an adventure in itself, rewarding travelers with pristine waterfalls, caves, and cloud-kissed landscapes.






Go on a houseboat stay in Kerala’s backwatersKerala’s backwaters are a labyrinth of lagoons, rivers, and canals fringed with swaying palms and vibrant villages. A houseboat stay offers the perfect blend of relaxation and cultural immersion. These are traditional houseboats known as
kettuvallams. Drift slowly along the waterways, watch fishermen cast nets, women wash clothes by the shore, and flocks of birds dot the skies. It's idyllic, it’s worth your time.






Camp in the Great Rann of KutchThe Great Rann of Kutch in Gujarat is one of the world’s largest salt deserts. Its stark beauty is unlike anything else in India, in fact, you will not find something like this anywhere else in the country. If the visit is during the Rann Utsav, a cultural festival held between November and February, be prepared to have your experiences elevated with folk music, dance performances, local handicrafts, and traditional food. Camping is an option here, so you might as well try it out.






Experience the spiritual vibe of VaranasiAs one of the world’s oldest living cities, Varanasi offers a chance to get acquainted with the spiritual side of India, an immersion into India’s spiritual heart. Watch the evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, take a sunrise boat ride on the river, and walk through the city’s narrow alleys filled with temples and local bazaars. These experiences will, surely. leave a lasting impression.






Discover the wilderness of Kaziranga National ParkFor wildlife lovers, Kaziranga in Assam is the ultimate adventure. It is offbeat, and unlike the traditional wildlife safaris of central India and Uttarakhand. This park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and home to the world’s largest population of the one-horned rhinoceros. Find here swamp deer, tiger, elephants and the critically endangered Bengal florican. Jeep or elephant safaris allow visitors to explore its tall grasslands and wetlands.