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6 Best Things You Can Experience Only in India

India is a country known for its unique diversity and amazing unity. Amazing festivals, beautiful places, delicious cuisines, and mind blowing art and architecture; there are so many wonderful things about India that it is impossible to see everything. Here is a list of the best experiences that you can get in India. So read on and find out what is yet to be explored.

# Take Bullock Cart & Rickshaw Rides

The stylish cars, the metro, the bikes did not exist years ago when people made wooden carts which were pulled by oxen, and horses. These rides were the fastest way to be transported from one place to another, in the ancient times. Today, at many parts of India, especially the villages, these rides can still be seen. One of the best way to enjoy a ride through the Indian villages is a bullock cart ride. You can also take pleasure in a rickshaw ride in any Indian city. Sit like a royal on these desi rides and observe the surroundings with fun.

# Travel in Local Trains

As exciting as rail travel is in India, the more thrilling part is to reach the railway station on time amidst all the road traffic and then to get on the train amidst the crowd and chaos at the stations. Though Indian offers some of the most expensive train rides, the fun in travelling like a local is very different than usual. Rajdhani trains are the best bet if you travelling for more than five hours. You will see all kinds of people, from different religions, different states, and with different customs and traditions. Train travels are a good way to observe Indian culture.

# Visit Ajanta and Ellora Caves

The masterpieces of art found at this stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site are quite admirable. The sculptures and paintings that freely depicting animals and humans in explicit forms belong to the time between 2nd century BC and 6th century BC. Jain temples and Buddhist monasteries in the 29 caves of Ajanta depict very interesting religious art from that time. Elaborate carvings on rocks at the 34 Ellora caves that consists of halls of worship for Jains, Bhuddhists and Hindus, are a perfect example of ancient art in India.

# Roam the Streets of Chandni Chowk

One of the busiest markets of India, Chandni Chowk (or Moonlight Square) is famous for its crowd, tasty street food, and an elaborate market with almost everything available. Two of the most famous historical buildings of India are found in the vicinity. The magnificent Red Fort and India’s largest mosque Jama Masjid were build here in the 17th century AD by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan. A delicious range of Indian dishes, from paranthas (fried bread with stuffed vegetables), a variety of fish kababs, chole bhature, and chaats can be enjoyed here.

# Take a Holy dip in the Ganges

According to ancient Hindu scriptures, called Puranas, the River Ganga, or the Ganges has the purest water which can cleanse their spirit from sins and bestows upon them blessings of the Goddess Ganga. Every year thousands of people gather to take a dip in the holy river of the Ganges. The time during the festival of Ganga Dashami is especially considered auspicious for the age old ritual which Hindus follow to cleanse their sins. You can take a boat ride in the Ganges at sunrise or sunset and view the spectacular tradition of holy bathing.

# Cross the Living Root Bridges

Among hundreds of tropical trees of the dense forests of Meghalaya, there are some which creates an spectacular opportunity for travellers from all over the world. The double-decker living roots bridge located in Cherrapunji is the most famous one among all the other eleven of such bridges in the area that is just a few kilometers from the capital Shillong. The route found here is perfect for trekking freaks. Moreover, scenic beauty of the wettest place on earth will surely bind your heart with its charm.

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