Tuesday 3 February 2015

5 Tourist Places to Visit in India with Your Children

Vacations are a great way for you to de-stress and bond with your kids and at the same it can be a great learning experience for them. Learning about a new place, new language, new food and new culture will be exciting and enriching for them. They will even get a great topic to write about in their next essay assignment – ‘What I did over my winter break’! But, more than anything else vacations are a great way to reconnect with your family – school, work and other chores usually take up so much of our time and effort that is difficult to find room for special family moments. A trip is a great way to make up for lost time. There are no distractions on a vacation – just you and your family having a gala time!

1. Pondicherry: If you are looking for a place that is quiet, pristine, and beautiful and has beaches, then Pondicherry is the place for you! It was host to the largest French colony in India which means this place has a rich cultural heritage as well. Your kids can have fun while getting to learn something new! Visit the Sri Aurobindo Ashram for a spiritual experience where you can learn about the great guru’s practices and vision. And when it comes to food you must go to the quaint French restaurants and cafes!

2. Kullu Manali: If you want to experience true winter with snow fights, snow angels and snow sports, then head to Manali. Bathed in snow, the Himalayas makes for a magical tourist destination. The snow-capped mountains will take your breath away! Have an adventurous holiday with your family with rafting, paragliding, rock climbing and skiing.

3. Jaipur: Old forts, palaces and other heritage structures – experience India’s rich culture in this beautiful city of Rajasthan which is known for its hospitality. This pink city is also known for its great shopping and delicious food! Make sure you visit Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal and JalMahal for an exotic trip!

4. Kerala is another very interesting destination for children. In addition to activities and beautiful landscape the driving distances between places is all around 2-4 hours long. Spending a night on a houseboat is always a treat for children. In addition, they can also do day canoeing trips across tiny villages connected by the backwaters. Alot of opportunities to spend time or activities with elephants. To give an example - Elephant Junction in Thekkady. Spice/Tea plantation tours, rural and farm excursions are very common in Kerala. Visiting the Periyar National Park, that offer alot of jungle activities.
5. Ranthambore National Park is another very enjoyable destination for kids with its Tiger Safaris. Where spotting tigers amongst other wildlife is not an uncommon sight.

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