Cool things to do in India for ABSOLUTELY free!

The word ‘free’ must have piqued your curiosity already; well, this is not a hoax! In fact, you can have great experiences when in India without burning a hole in your pocket. Without much ado, we bring to you some of the awesome experiences that you can have in India for ABSOLUTELY free!

The Beating Retreat or the lowering of flags at Wagah Border is one of the experiences that everyone needs to experience at least once in their lifetime. The drill takes place daily, followed by an impressive display of rapid dance like maneuvers. It will be an experience that you will never forget.

How about driving through the Silk Route with 96 turns? The Eastern Himalayas, with their scenic nature, will be gracing your views throughout the route. Plus, the treacherous route with numerous turns will offer the adrenaline rush that you might not have experienced for a long time.

Visit the India Gate, which is a must when you are in Delhi. Spend the day here with your friends or family, click pictures, enjoy the cold weather if you are visiting this spot during winters, listen to music, and hangout in a manner that you can ever think of.

Rishikesh attracts yoga experts from across the world, and has rightfully earned the tag of World’s Yoga capital. You will find a number of decade-old ashrams and schools that are ideal if you are keen to practice and learn yoga. You can even learn the nuances of yoga. Plus, you will find a number of yoga students practicing by the banks of River Ganga early in the morning, a sight which might coax you to practice and join them!

This is a place that you visit for the sake of some good, old-world charm, for it has swarms of fireflies coming in. This quaint village in Maharashtra, which is around four hours from Mumbai, is indeed the stuff that fairy tales are made of. And if you can plan your trip to this place when it hosts a Fireflies Festival, you will be in for a memorable experience.

When in Goa, almost everyone turns into a beach baby! It’s the place where you get the perfect dose of sun, sand, and water. Visit a beach of your choice, or the less crowded Ashwem Beach, and enjoy sunbathing on a sunny day. If not sunbathing, you can just laze around and enjoy the beauty of time slipping away, while watching beautiful sunsets in the backdrop.

Believed to be haunted, Agrasen Ki Baoli can be visited to check if the claims hold true or not. When here, try whispering in the ears of the well, as people have reported that the sound only gets louder in the complete silence. Further, it has also been reported that some visitors have also experienced the presence of something eerie when they visited this place.

The langar sewa at this temple never stops! It is the world’s largest community kitchen that serves food to all. As per records, the Golden Temple serves more than 50,000 meals on a daily basis! The good news is you can even volunteer here, and lend a helping hand in cooking, cleaning, and serving food here.