Spend time in these places to get a glimpse into our rich history and traditions, and avoid the main hill stations.
One of India’s oldest pottery workshops is located in Andretta, Himachal Pradesh.
Travel enthusiasts should be planning their final trip for the year with Christmas and New Year just around the corner. You can spend your time in a way that is unique and uncrowded than the usual hill stations. Instead, you can visit these places to get a glimpse into the rich history of the country.
Andretta, Himachal Pradesh
Andretta, also known as the mysterious Himalayan village is a great escape from the city’s chaos and bustling crowds. The beautiful Dhauladhar mountain range is found here and it is full of art. One of India’s oldest pottery studios is located in Andretta, where visitors can try their hand at the potters’ wheel. You can also visit Norah Richards’ Home and Sobha Sing’s Art Museum to enter a time capsule. The Mirage is a property in Andretta that offers scenic sunsets, forest hikes, and waterfall treks for nature lovers.” His staff are all local and offer some of the most beautiful village walks, where one can see their lives and world. Singh adds that guests may be able to visit the homes of local villages if they are fortunate. There are many tea estates around Andretta that offer a relaxing cup of chai pecharcha. Bir Paragliding, for adventure-lovers, is only a 45-minute drive away.
One of the main attractions in Muziris (Kerala) is the Boat Races.
Muziris, Kerala
This quiet area of Kochi is home to riverside and lush green fields. Here you will find fishermen gliding past, and farmers planting new baby green saplings. It also offers bustling markets and boat races, as well as handicraft societies. Every church festival will have a crescendo with Chavittunadakam. This ancient dance drama is rooted in Portuguese missionaries. Among bustling markets, temples and ancient synagogues can be found. “Here ancient history blends comfortably with the hustle and bustle of daily village life,” says Rasmi Puduval, founder, Cranganor History Café & Riverside Chateau. Tholpavakoothu is Cranganor’s New Year’s Eve event. It features a shadow puppet recital and a Mizhavu Melam (templedrum orchestra). “Tholpaavukoothu” will tell the Ramayana’s story, especially the war. Poduval adds that the artisans use fire-and-puppets almost 100 years old to transport you to another time in the darkening twilight against the Periyar River.
Murshidabad, West Bengal, is known as the “forgotten wealth capital” of the world.
Murshidabad, West Bengal
Imagine tourism and the New Year in rural Bengal with your beloved one. Murshidabad has a rich history and is filled with stories. It is home to hidden treasures and palaces. Murshidabad is known as the “forgotten wealth capital” of the world. It once contributed 5% to the World’s GDP. Darshan Dudhoria is the owner of Bari Kothi. Jagat Seth was the world’s wealthiest man at the time. He brought the Sheherwali families here and their daughter got married there. Live art performances can be seen at the palace. This includes the 500-year-old martial art Raibeshe, Bengal’s famous Baul music and jazz music. It will make for a memorable start to the new year. Dudhoria says, “We serve 300-year-old Sheherwali cuisine which is a beautiful mixture of Bengali, Rajasthani, and Mughal foods; the humble Bengali farmer’s meal, seven-course wine-paired degustation menu involving some of the finest Mughal cuisine too.”
Ramathra Forts, which honor Lord Rama. It is believed that he camped here during his trip to Lanka.
Karauli, Rajasthan
When we speak of historical trips, Ramathra Fort is a must-see. It is a fortress built in 17th-century, and located between Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (Sawai Madhopur) and Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary (Bharatpur). Ramathra is the name of Lord Rama who was believed to have stayed here during his epic journey to Lanka. It is tranquil and beautiful with stunning views of sunsets and abundant birdlife. You can take a boat ride in the Kalisil dam rowboat, or just relax and enjoy its beauty,” Uditchandra Pal (Owner, Ramathra Fort) says. You can also visit the countryside and visit ‘Gujar hamlets. Also, you can explore an ancient cave temple. Ramathra is an hour drive away from the Karauli city palace and Madanmohanji temple. You can shop and explore the Karauli bazaar. You can take a night-drive across the Daang plateau, east to the Chambal valley and south to Ranthambhore. Pal says that tigers used to roam the area, but there are now many species of deer, blue bulls and wolves in the area. They also see hyenas and foxes, as well as wild boars, bears, leopards, and jackals.
Nahar Sagar Lake, Shahpura (Rajasthan).
Shahpura, Rajasthan
Shahpura, 220km away from Jaipur is a hidden gem in Rajasthan. It is a perfect destination for slow travel and is ideal for any itinerary. ” The Phulia name was applied to the rural tehsil of Shahpura. Between 1900 and 1901, Shahpura was hit by a terrible famine. Raja Nahar Singh ordered the construction of a 15-kilometer “tank” to alleviate his citizens’ suffering and protect them from future disasters. These huge artificial lakes have transformed Shahpura’s landscape. They irrigate large areas of agriculture and bring variety to an area dominated by Prosopis.juliflora.” Jai Singh Rathore is the owner of Shahpura Bagh Hotel Private Limited in Rajasthan.
Interactive cooking lessons are offered by the property’s chefs and one family member. This allows guests to master recipes that have been passed down through generations. We take them on a Jeep safari through the villages surrounding our property, where they can meet local people and see their homes. Our guests are encouraged to visit the school and have a conversation with the students. We provide a Phad Painting demonstration. We hope to preserve this dying art. The unique history and origin of Phad painting in Rajasthan is what makes it stand out. It is a 700-year-old tradition that has been passed down from one family to the next in Shahpura (near Bhilwara), Rajasthan. Rathore says that it is a form of scroll painting that tells intricate stories about local gods and deities.”
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