Local Experiences: Immersing Yourself in the Everyday Life of Golden Triangle Cities

The best way to travel a country is to personally get to know the local cultures and heritage. Travel like a traveler rather than a tourist and get unique insights and hands-on experiences of some of the authentic and local arts or activities. Make your Golden Triangle trip to India more memorable and take home never heard before stories of the three cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. In this blog, we will take you through unique experiences like a tuk tuk ride though Delhi and blue pottery workshop in Jaipur and much more. 

• Jaipur 

Jaipur offers numerous experiences, from feeding the monkeys at The Monkey Temple to riding a man powered tuk tuk through the pink city. These are some offbeat local experiences in Jaipur. 

Blue Pottery- Make your own souvenir to take home, learn how the special blue pottery artifacts of Jaipur are made. From shaping the clay, firing the shaped clay and painting blue and other colored motifs on the artifacts to glazing them for the finishing touch, learn about it all with the assistance of skilled artisans. 

Block Printing- Grab yourself with block printed Bagru prints and if you want to get an insight on how these beautiful fabrics and clothes are made, attend a block printing workshop in its birthplace Bagru. The assiduous craftsman will take you through the process of washing the clothes to printing the designs on the textiles. 

Learn to cook Rajasthani dishes- Did you get curious about how the flavors were developed of the Laal Maas or how the bread was cooked. Learn the recipes of your favorite Rajasthani dishes with live, in person cooking classes with an expert at home cook. 

• Delhi

Delhi being the capital of the country, is filled with opportunities and also with people running after them. See the local perspective of this fast-paced metro city. Interact with locals and get to know some unheard stories of Delhi. These are a must experience activities of Delhi Agra Jaipur Plan.  

Rickshaw ride- Get through Delhi the local way, take an auto rickshaw to any destination of your choice. Experience the Delhi roads the bumpy way. Do not forget to practice your bargaining skills with the drivers. 

Walk through Old Delhi- Old Delhi, as a walled city, was founded in 1639 under the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and had remained the capital of the Mughal Empire until its fall in 1857. Explore main attractions like the Red Fort and Jama Masjid then head on to the bustling markets of lanes like Chandani Chawk. Get a Delhi Agra Jaipur Guide to navigate you through it all. 

Walk through slums- This activity is only for those individuals eager to know every side of this beautiful city. Walk through one of the biggest slums in India and observe some of the poorest residents. This experience will surely make you more grateful for what you have. 

• Agra 

Experience Agra like a local, learn more about the Mughal city with insightful experiences. Get to know more about the Taj Mahal and how it was made. Cool down with an authentic henna tattoo. 

Henna Class- Learn a new skill to try back at home. Get a small henna motif or go all out with a full hand henna drawn by skilled artists. Practice your henna skills on each other with pure locally sourced henna. 

Kalakriti dance drama show- Get entertained with a theatrical well choreographed dance drama, depicting the origin of Taj Mahal and other stories that revolve around it. Its close proximity to the wonder of India will make it convenient to reach. 

Attend a marble inlay workshop- and take home souvenirs, learn more about the artwork you see on Mughal architecture buildings, especially the Taj Mahal and take your own personally crafted marble souvenir. This will surely be one of your highlights of your Golden Triangle India Tour. 

These were some of the unique local experiences you can get on your Trip to Delhi Agra Jaipur. Customize your own itineraries and tour packages according to your preferences. Do not forget to indulge in the activities brought forth in this blog.