Golden Triangle with a Twist: Offbeat Activities and Unconventional Destinations

If you want to do something different from the mainstream Golden Triangle Tour including just the three cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. India has many more offbeat destinations and activities to offer, whether it be national parks for the nature and wildlife enthusiasts or thrilling activities for the adrenaline junkies. In this blog we will discuss some of the offbeat activities and unconventional destinations you can add to your Delhi Agra Jaipur itinerary. 

• Offbeat activities 

Block printing- Learn more about the process of how your favorite Bagru Print clothes are made. Attend a block printing workshop in its birthplace Bagru, go through the whole process of washing the cloth to printing on it and get more knowledge about textiles. Garb yourself with clothes personally printed by yourself. 

Blue Pottery- Get the hands-on experience of making blue pottery, from shaping the clay to firing and painting on it and finishing off by glazing and taking home your personally created souvenirs. Paint blue pottery tiles, pots, plates, etc. with the assistance of skilled artisans. 

Old Delhi Tour- Explore the lanes and attractions of Old Delhi, you can ride a rickshaw through the bustling markets and shop like the locals while you're there. Do not forget to enjoy the lip-smacking street food, Delhi is famous for. Streets like Chandani Chawk are a must visit, especially if you're a foodie. 

Fatehpur Sikri- literally meaning the “city of victory” was a capital of the Mughal empire for just 10 years. Visit this marvel of Mughal architecture and add a small stop on your Agra to Jaipur transit. Red sandstone buildings clustering at its center, the town will surely take you back in time. 

• Unconventional Destinations

Ranthambore- Any picture you see of Bengal Tigers in India would probably have been taken in this national park. Ranthambore National Park is patronized among wildlife photographers from all around the world. It is one of India’s best national parks and Tiger reserves. The speciality of this national park are its Tigers that are active during the day unlike other nocturnal tigers which makes it easier to sight and capture. If you want to add a wild twist to your itinerary, Golden Triangle Tour with Ranthambore is your answer. 

Udaipur- Add the “Venice of East” to your itinerary with Golden Triangle Tour with Udaipur package . Visit the lake city of Udaipur and get to know more about the Rajsthani culture. The City Palace of Udaipur and Lake Palace on Lake Pichola are some of the main tourist attractions. Get enchanted by the colorful streets and culture of the city. It is one of the most popular combos with the golden triangle tour. 

Jawai- This small district around Jawai Dam is home to more than 50 leopards. Its nerve racking jeep safari is one of its kind. The jeeps climb on the granite hills at a 45 to 90 degree angle with ease. Jawai is one of the top upcoming offbeat destinations in Rajasthan because of its leopard safari and rabari local culture. If you are looking for a truly offbeat destination to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city, this destination is for you. 

These were some of the offbeat activities and unconventional destinations you can add to your golden triangle itinerary. Other options to make a good combo are Golden Triangle with Rajasthan Tour packages. You can get your plan customized according to your wishes to explore new destinations. Do not forget to add one of these activities or destinations to your trip to India to explore with a twist.