Since India has a diverse geographic region, the best time to visit the villages in India depends on where you want to travel and what you want to accomplish. The winter months (November to March) are ideal for travelling to the southern zones because of the mild weather and the finest opportunities for game viewing in the national parks. The south's moderate summers, which last from April to June, are ideal for visiting seaside villages and doing cultural tours. In contrast, summer is a great season to visit the Himalayan villages in the north.
In India, there are two different types of toilets: Asian squat toilets and western sit-down toilets. In public toilets, squat toilets are the most typical type, while villages may also have pit toilets. Bring your own tissues and hand sanitizer because most bathrooms in villages won't have soap or toilet paper. However, the accommodations booked for stay might have the modern facilities and comfort we would not recommend for you to keep your expectations high.
Simply put- Very basic is the word we would use! From the contrast of plethora of options available in cities, villages provide scanty options and we would choose the best possible for your comfortable stay. In order to offset the solitude and elegance of homestays, rural vacations in India often frequently include stays in hotels and historic estates. On certain tours, you spend one or two nights camped in the courtyards of villagers' homes, putting you in the middle of local activity while maintaining your privacy. Dine (and drink!) with your hosts, participate in the cooking process, tell tales around the fire, and see the village come to life at dawn.
There are many methods to move around the country, but most of our guests choose to take a domestic flight, a train, or a private vehicle. For short distances and experiences, buses and local transportation are used, such as tuk tuks, cycle rickshaws, or carts.
When it comes to seeing rural Indian life, getting out and about without a car is essential. For an experience more traditional to India, cycle between the villages, stroll around them, or ride a horse through the mountains and deserts. While you go at a leisurely speed, you'll have the opportunity to stop and chat with other travellers, buy refreshments from roadside vendors, and really take in the breathtaking scenery.
Fresh and wholesome food grown in the nearby fields with lots of local spices dominates the food in rural India. There are many different types of Indian food, and each region is well-known for its distinct methods, ingredients, and spices. While vegetarian cuisine is most common in southern villages, meat meals, typically made with chicken, mutton, or lamb, are quite popular in northern villages. Moreover, fish is widely accessible, especially in coastal villages. Even though Indian food is often spicy, most restaurants and homestays will gladly create a milder version of the meals upon the traveller's request. In most towns and cities, almost all restaurants serve western food, and in big cities like Delhi and Mumbai, there is a vast variety of food available, including Indian, Mediterranean, Chinese, and even Mexican.
The majority of India's main cities have strong internet service. The majority of eateries, pubs, cafes, motels, and shopping centres have Wi-Fi. Yet, there are rural and Indian village regions with substandard internet connectivity. We recommend you to connect with your friends and family over the internet while you are at the hotel/accommodation (provided there is a facility) or visit the local internet cafe
Wildlife reserves are frequent destinations for rural India vacations, and spotting animals is surely exciting. If you don't manage to see a tiger or two, don't let it ruin your trip—tigers are notoriously difficult to see. Thankfully, in addition to protecting this unique species, the reserves are also home to elephants, otters, spotted deer, rhinos, rhinoceroses, and gaurs, in addition to being exceedingly stunning in terms of terrain and vegetation. Go instead for the experience rather than the wildlife.
In general, taking pictures of various conditions won't cause any issues, however it is advisable to get permission before taking any pictures of people or places, especially of women. When taking pictures of people taking a bath on the banks of a river or at a holy place or ritual, always ask permission. It is against the law to take pictures of military installations, which can include some bridges, airports, and train stations.
Diwali and Holi are two of the major celebrations in India despite the country's numerous holidays and events. The Hindu Festival of Lights, or Diwali, is observed every year for five days in either October or November. The Hindu Festival of Colors, or Holi, is observed every March after the full moon. Apart from these, there are many other renowned regional festivals like Pushkar Camel Fair, Durga Puja, Pongal and Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi or Hemis Festival, etc. Depending on your time and region of travel to India, one or the other festival can be witnessed.