A true wanderer loves to discover the unexplored, and that feeling alone is indescribable. It’s the view that awaits round the sharp curve in the hills, witnessing native art coming to life, and trying flavours that set taste buds tingling is what one lusts for. More than the destination, it is the experience that sets our heart’s racing.
And no destination is as vibrant as India, a melting pot of culture, cuisine, and art. Where colors merge with landscapes, that vary from white snow-capped Himalayan ranges in the North to the blue ocean that surrounds Andaman & Nicobar Islands. It is here where a tourist will find a completely different culture, a different experience awaiting him/her after every 1000kms, in any direction that they turn in.
To satiate your desire we have compiled just the list to make you pack your bags and set off. Below video will act as rocket fuel for your wanderlust…
Thanks to Asian Paints’ Color Journey, these places are on top of our vacation spots lists for the next holiday season:
West Bengal
Once you are done with your fill of rosogollas and sandesh head to Charida (Purulia district) where more than 200 artisans are involved in crafting extraordinarily beautiful Chhau masks. Chhau dancers enact stories from Hindu epics – Mahabharata, Ramayana, and the Puranas. Paper, clay and mud are used to makes these masks, but it is the colours that define their characters. The artisan uses his intricate knowledge of epics and mythology to find the right hue.
Gujarat
Apart from experiencing the Rann of Kutch and national parks like Gir, make a trip to Rajkot, a city that has earned the title of ‘Rangilo Rajkot’ for its exuberant hospitality. And who knows, you may bump into Dharamraj Jaiveer Singh who can teach you a trick or two about tying a turban in whichever style – Pagg, Pagadi, Pech, Safa or Pheta. The various forms of this headgear dot various corners of the state. Twisted and knotted using bright coloured fabric.
Ladakh
The breathtaking landscape of Ladakh has always had travelers in awe of its expanse and beauty. Along with Zanskar valley and Tso Moriri Lake, Takmachik should feature on your itinerary as well. Travel during the apricot season when this picturesque town comes alive, with the Indus roaring nearby. Stay for longer and the local women may let you in, in their world of secret treasures like the Perak. The headgear has turquoise and precious stones stitched on to leathery base cut out in the shape of a serpent’s hood. The number of stones define the women’s standing in society. The colours, that look even more vibrant under the golden sun, leave many spellbound.
Check out stories from Asian Paints’ Colour Journey, while we set our holiday calendar in order. The colour journey doesn’t just stop there, it can make it’s way all the way to your home. You can drench your walls in these vibrant hues, surrounding yourself with memories of a place you visited, of a friend you made or a dance that set your heart thumping.
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