Gujarat

There used to be a time when one used to think about travel, the whole idea used to revolve around nature, beaches, historical monuments etc. But over the time with the rise of ‘Generation Y’, which is more experimental by nature and wants more, there has been a trend shift in the tourism industry. This has given rise to the rapidly growing experiential travel in past few years.

Rural Experiencesism is a fairly new (but rapidly growing) concept in India. For people who are hearing this for the first time, the idea is that the traveler stays in a village, enjoys the hospitality of the locals and participate in their daily routines to exchange knowledge & make new friends. Recently, the ToRoots team took one of such experiences via GrassRoutes Journeys in a distant village in Maharashtra & below is the capture of the same.

Discovering Rural India has its charm, wisdom, and specialties. These quaint hamlets are endowed with beauty, culture, and environment, which differs from the cities. The diversified nature takes us back to the age-old culture filled with vibrant colors and unexpected contradictions. It tickles our nerves to a very different chapter that is realistic from city life. Traveling to the rural villages gives you an insight into a different world and a country’s culture and values.

Are you looking to start your travel journey to a new place? This travel experience can bring new changes to your lifestyle in this new normal since the pandemic. Not to mention the fact that traveling to underrated cities has its benefits. From sustainable traveling to helping to spread the proceeds of tourism to smaller communities. But do you know traveling to both rural and urban areas has its own experiences?

India is one of the incredible countries known for its bustling economy, cultural heritage, and vast diversity. It is impossible not to be astonished by the growing number of developments in the country. But do you know 70% of the Indian population still lives in rural villages? You might feel that these villages have a […]