The highway of culture

National Highway 8: The highway of culture

Ever wanted to go on a trip that showed you different sides of the country like a trip through different culture in the country. Everything you wanted to see, all in one good jam packed trip. Seems too good to be true right? Don’t worry Wiwigo’s got you covered on this trip on the Cultural Highway, National Highway Number 8.
But before we set out to explore we first have a little information lesson. This National Highway is the busiest in the subcontinent because it connects the two capitals, the national capital Delhi to the financial capital Mumbai and runs as long as 1428 km. NH 8 is a part of the Golden Quadrilateral, which connects the major industrial, agricultural and cultural centers of the country, and was actually the first section of this project to be finished. Some major cultural stops that this Highway of cultures covers is

1. Delhi: Cultural hub of North India

‘Dil walo ki Dilli’ is one of the end points in the Cultural Highway. Delhi is the place that suits every kind of traveller because it has something for everyone and it does not disappoint its visitors. It is what one would describe as the cultural hub of northern India so Delhi has a taste of every culture. In Delhi you will find the best food in North India that is guaranteed to take your taste buds for a heavenly ride. People here live in extravagant style in every sense of the word so when you visit you will be in for a treat. The national capital will be a perfect start to your journey along this Cultural Highway NH8.

2. Gurgaon

Gurgaon is not much far from Delhi so it has the same cultural diversity that you witnessed in Delhi. This city in Haryana has witnessed rapid urbanization and is now among the top three in per capita income in the country. Apart from all the industrial developments that have been there in Gurgaon, it has a very rich culture with people from neighboring states contributing to it. You will obviously find Haryanvi people and along with them you will find people from Bihar, UP and Punjab. This really stirs up the cultural mixture.

3. Jaipur: City with culture at every corner

Next on the road is Jaipur. Jaipur will be your gateway into the culture of western part of the nation. Everything about this city speaks about its extravagant culture. Being the 10th most populous city in the country, Jaipur, the ‘Pink City’ has numerous forts and palaces for you to visit with unmatched views and why wouldn’t there be because Jaipur was the crown jewel of the royalty there. Every street and every place in Jaipur will give you a glimpse of its rich and vibrant culture. Jaipur is not the place you would want to miss, take my word for it. Check out the Unique hotels and resorts in Jaipur.

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4. Ahmedabad: City with peace at it’s heart

This former capital of Gujarat is the largest city in the state. It houses the seat of the Gujarat High Court. Ahmadabad observes a large number of festivals which depict its vibrant culture. It was listed as the fastest growing city of the decade in 2010 by Forbes and Times of India chose it as the best city to live in India in 2012. It might as well be called the calmest city in the country. Ahmedabad’s culture and tradition is best described by its calmness.

5. Surat: Where food is the culture

Surat marks the end of your journey through culture of western India. Surat is also known as Diamond city or the Silk city. Surat’s culture is primarily defined by its food. This city is extremely famous for its food which is considered to be spicier than rest of the food in all of Gujarat and is backed by an old Gujarati saying ‘Surat nu Jaman ane Kashi nu Maran’ meaning ‘Eat in Surat and die in Kashi’. People in this city are extremely laid back and enjoy life one day at a time. If you want to enjoy and explore the city you have to do it the ‘Gujrati’ way.

6. Mumbai: The Epicenter of thrills and beauty

Mumbai is undoubtedly the most famous city in India. It is the financial and entertainment capital of India. It has been referred to as Los Angeles of India many a times. This megacity is the end point of this trip through the cultures of India. Mumbai has the best of everything, from tourist destinations to cultural centers and you will not disagree once you visit. Mumbai is the city where you find everything. Culture has always been a big part of this city and people here are extremely proud of it. It is appropriate to say that Mumbai is where life happens.

Everyone loves a good and long road trip and there are not many that can match the experience you will have on this one. Many people have a different definition of culture but culture is that it is a way of life. It is more than just monuments that were built a few hundred years ago, music art or food. Culture is about people. It is about what appeals to you. It is what people make it.

So now that your mood is set, book wiwigo take this journey and enjoy!

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