A. ) Chittorgarh Fort is an all-in-one package of Indian History!
Chittorgarh Fort is the largest in India but is also richest in terms of historical significance. From Pandavas to Rana Pratap, from Akbar to Mirabai, this fort has a significant history of almost every Indian historical character. History peeps out from everywhere in this huge fort!!
B. ) India has a vehicle-free hill station!
While you travel across Maharashtra, you can take a short detour to Matheran which is hardly two hours from Mumbai. It’s India’s only automobile-free hill station where nothing except horses, not even bicycles can be seen. Only ambulances may enter the hill station premises in case of emergency.
C. ) There exists a place in India which has more Israelis than Indians
A visit to Kasaul is all you need to know about Israeli culture, you see more signboards in Hebrew in Kasaul than in English. Kasaul is one of the best places for hippies and is one of the favourite destinations of Israeli youth after their stint at Israel Defence Services.
D. ) Untouchability still exists in India
Malana: Chances are you have probably heard of this name before. They produce one of the world’s best quality Hashish in the world. This village which lies in Parvati valley has untouchability culture where you are not supposed to touch locals at all! You get fined if you touch their temple and locals won’t let you touch themselves or touch you either.
E. ) There is a solar observatory in Rajasthan..on an island!
This is Udaipur Solar Observatory situated inside Fateh Sagar Lake in Udaipur. Rajasthan is the state with most cloudless days and low air turbulence due to surrounding water make USO one of the best solar observatories in Asia.
It was built following the model of the Solar Observatory at Big Bear Lake in Southern California
F. )There is a MUMMY in India!
We all always think to travel to Egypt to see a Mummy. Well, here is one big surprise waiting for you in Spiti valley. There is a Mummy of Shanga Tenzin ( believed to be around 600 years) of a Tibetian monk in Gue, which is near Tabo Monastery in Spiti Valley.
According to legend he asked his followers to mummify him during a scorpion infestation in the town, and when his spirit left his body, a rainbow appeared and the scorpions disappeared.
G. ) You must be AIDS-free to enter Osho Ashram
To visit famous Osho Ashram ( known as Osho Interational Meditation resort), one has to first undergo AIDS test. Anyone with AIDS positive is not allowed to enter resort premises.
H. ) In Kal Bhairav temple, the Prasad is liquor
Kal Bhairav temple, Ujjain ( Madhya Pradesh) is definitely one of the strangest temples you can ever be to. Whereas in other temples of Hindu gods we offer sweets to god, at Kal Bhairav temple the Prasad you offer ranges from desi to IMFL.
I. ) Hostels like Europe do exist in India!
After watching various Hollywood movies, one definitely gets tempted to explore the hostel culture of Europe ( which is still on my list), but you can also try Jungle Hostel at Vagator Beach, Goa. Best hostel experience you can ever get. You dream of a hostel with people from all walks of life from all over the world with only goal: to experience the culture and travel? If yes, then such hostels do exist in India!
J. ) Pangong Tso isn’t the only blue lake of India
The lake above is Chandrataal lake in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh. Lake is accessible from May to October and is situated at height of 14,100 feet amidst Himalayas. One can sit near the lake and watch the colors change all day!