Sunday 27 September 2020

Be more than just a traveler…


Choosing a destination post pandemic has become decisive? Rather, it has become optimistic with newly added filters. Pre-pandemic, booking a holiday tour was influenced primarily by cost then class of service and things to do at destination. In current situation it is believed travelers will be inclined towards safety, less explored and cost effective shorter vacations.

The new normal travel demands a lesser crowded attraction. One could think of culture as a new dimension to explore tourism places. A uniquely diverse country like India is known for not only one but of many vibrant cultures. One could follow C’s of culture and plan the itinerary around it to be not just traveler but an explorer.

In India, language/dialect changes every mile. Each state of India has publications and literature in local language. There must be millions and billions of expressions in those languages which are used by natives. Truly, India is blessed with rich Communication medium. International Kolkata book fair is one of the example such activity. It is organized once a year in City of Kolkata, West Bengal since year 1976. 

Geography is vital part of tourism as an activity. All the tourism related businesses are closely effected by seasonality. Seasonality further upholds opportunities to explore Customs, Clothing and Cuisine allied with it. Food culture of India need no introduction. Alone in India due to unlike climatic conditions there are over 500 types of millets, grains and fresh produce which abled gastronomy to spread its wings wide open. Which also brought motivation among farmers to Cultivate on large scale using local techniques. Requirement of food industry is rightly fulfilled by harvesters. Agro tourism concept is remarkably growing sector exemplary contributing in economy and bringing joy among tourist. One could learn various procedures and appreciate hard work goes in. Knowing a journey of plate full of food can add charm to your itinerary.

Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation, organizes Silk Route Festival in village of Sumoor, Ladakh to recognize the potential of handloom, preserve the regional attire and maintain livelihood of artisans. Such events emphasis on clothing as well as hand-made local jewelry/ornaments.  

Celebrations are incomplete without music and dance. May it be folk or classical, it is an undoubted face of joy. There are several destinations in India which promotes native performances like Kerala and Rajasthan. Moreover, dedicated art festivals like Koanrk Dance Festival, Tansen Music Festival holds ability to attracts thousands of explorers.

We at Meraki Itineraries curate niche full experience oriented itineraries to make your travel worry free. We understand, cultural exploration is the way forward which create employment opportunities. Having said that, we insist and support responsible tourism. On this occasion on World Tourism Day 2020, wishing शुभास्ते पंथानः संतु!