Things To Explore

7 Free Things To Explore In India

If you are a globe trotter, you will not miss a visit to India. You may ask why?

Despite the fact that India is a rapidly growing economy, it still has some of the best free gifts to offer to travelers. There are plenty of sights you can visit and things to do without burning a hole in your pocket.

Indeed, some of the best things in life are free, you just need to feel and realize its worth. A visit to India will prove that to you. I have listed some of the best things in India that you can explore for free. So let’s begin the journey.

An Evening Stroll On The Beach

India is home to some of the most enthralling beaches and a walk through the wet sands is a soul-free experience. In fact, most of the beaches in the country are filled with tourists who come to tan themselves under the clear blue skies.

If you are a dreamer and love peace and quiet, then you must spend time in the beaches of Goa. The best include the Agonda beach which is safely isolated in the palms of Goa. You can also relax yourself at the Cavelossim, Baga and the Cola beaches as they are away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The Kovalam beach in Kerala and Promenade beach in Pondicherry are true glorification of exotic beauty in India.

Celebrate Indian Festivals

Due to the nation’s diverse culture, festival season is on through most times of the year in some state or another. So, just delve into the pleasure of India’s local culture without wasting a single penny and you can have unlimited fun.

Begin by throwing colored powder at your friends and get drenched in the Holi festival in March. Treat your eyes with colorful lights and splendid fireworks all over the cities on Diwali, also called the festival of lights in North India.

If you travel towards Northeast, you need to spread  joy with the crowd and shake a leg or two at the Bihu festival in Assam. Also, don’t forget to feel the vibes at Durga Puja with drums roaring down the streets of Kolkalta and Assam.

Take A Tour To Free Attractions

You are lucky as a tourist because some of the recognizable attractions in India are free to visit. The list includes the Gateway Of India in Mumbai and the towering war memorial of India Gate in Delhi where you can spend evenings in summer time.

If you’re in Kolkata, a walk through the Howrah Bridge is worth a shot. The sheer volume of traffic makes it one of the busiest bridges in the world.

Among other attractions, you can visit the Victoria memorial, which has become a museum now. It showcases an impressive collection of paintings and sculptures of the British colonial period in India.

Go Trekking Into The Hills

If you’re planning to visit North India, you won’t run out of places to trek. As you keeping heading up north towards the Himalayas, you can start your trekking journey into some of nature’s most exquisite and enthralling regions on earth.

You can easily inquire for quick weekend getaways from the capital and you will find at least one or two trekking destination. A trip to the Northeastern plains and hills also, has excellent trekking opportunities amidst the scenic beauty of snow-clad mountains and perfect weather.

Explore The Nightlife of Cities

The nightlife in metro cities is worth an experience. There are several nights in pubs that offer free drinks and shots. If you bump into a ladies’ night, then you will be showered with free shots until you drop. Entry for ladies is usually free at discs and pubs in major cities, so party till you drop!

Listen To Qawali At Nizamuddin

If you are fond of spiritual music that touches your soul, you should take a tour of the Nizammudin Dargah in Delhi. Nizamuddin Auliya was one of the most popular Sufi saints in the world. If you wish to have a real feel of Indian culture, this is a must visit for you.

Take A Walk At The Marine Drive

Forming a curve that stretches north along the coastline, the 3km long Marine Drive in Mumbai is also known as the Queen’s Necklace. The string of lights across the shore appears like a string of pearls creating the illusion of a chain or a necklace.

People come and sit across the path way to enjoy its breathtaking view and enjoy cool breeze during summers. You can sit for hours staring into the depths of the Arabian Sea and trust me, you won’t get bored.

Another striking attraction is the beach road of Pondicherry that runs side by side along the Promenade beach. It scores high among top tourist attractions in Pondicherry.

If you have the zeal to explore, you won’t run out of places to visit or things to do in India. If you know any other exciting activity or places to explore in India, don’t forget to list it below.