Walk down the streets of India and you shall be filled with knowledge, experience and most importantly lessons. The colorful country renders opportunity to travel aficionados to soak in it and take back home a picture of India that they never knew of. Here are few destinations in India that are best explored on foot:
1. Lucknow
If you haven't meandered in the alley of Lucknow, then you haven't yet seen this majestic place. To add to it, Lucknow's major attractions are hidden in these under maintained lanes like the Tunday Kabab, Love Lane and the Aminabad Market is infact a complex network of lanes that makes you feel lost yet happy. A walking tour on the broad and narrow streets of this City of Nawabs is a must in India. Passes through the corridors of Old city to witness Lucknow's regal past and then traversing through the alleyways of Qaiserbagh walk towards Hazratganj to witness the new face of the city. Baradari, Imambara, Jal Pari and Residency are must see.
2. Amritsar
A walk through Amritsar is an exhilarating experience. Whether you decide to stroll up to the famed Golden Temple or loiter through the food streets, where the aroma of Kulcchas dripping with butter, keemas and the Maa ki Daal fill the air or walk past the winding streets of lively bazaars in Amritsar, you just cannot go wrong about your decision on taking the walk through the city. And no, you cannot miss out on talking a walk to Jallianwala Bagh, where the history often cries from all its surroundings Amritsar is indeed one of the best places to see the vibrant culture of India.
3. Delhi
It is not merely the tag of capital city that makes Delhi special, the city in fact proves out well why it is worth being a capital of a diverse country like India. Be it the constrict street of Old Delhi or the wide lanes of New Delhi, there is always something fascinating at every corner. Since, Delhi is big; you might have to break your walk into different parts Old Delhi tour, Mehrauli Tour, New Delhi Tour and Nizam Piya Tour are enough to learn about the rich diversity in the city.
4. Mumbai
The vast expanses of the city clasp so much in its fist that a travel enthusiast cannot help but spend days or may be month to witness all shades of this city. Like Delhi, a walking tour in Mumbai can be split into categories, you can enjoy the street food tour in the city or go beach to beach or even take a stroll down the lanes of history and explore monuments. Pick a tour that excites you the most and everything else in the city will start making sense to you.
5. Bengaluru
Now, this metropolitan allows travel aficionados to plunge in the pool of diversity. A walking tour in the city will give the travel enthusiasts a chance to contemplate the extremes and reason why Bengaluru should be seen on foot. As your eyes gaze at the sky-kissing buildings, remember there is a Bengaluru that has Victorian flavour to it. The suburbs offer ample of trekking opportunities that eventually leads one to quieter and subtle Bengaluru. You have to find out for yourself, what you are most interested in the city and let of the things follow.
6. Chennai
South India on foot is an ideal way of exploring and learning more about the rich culture and history. With a walking tour in Chennai, travel enthusiasts open the locks of his mind and let the new information start piling up. Therefore, Chennai is rightly called the Gateway of South India. From a walk through the majestic Hindu Temples to the coastal strolls to explore some of the finest beaches in India, from the walk through the park town to traversing through the important monuments, Chennai offers a kaleidoscopic view that is absolutely incredible.
7. Surat
Just like their sweet and salty food, the walking excursion in Surat is also a sweet and salty experience altogether. Here one can witness how the culture affects the lifestyle of the people. As you head out on a walking tour in Surat, you will be able to interact with the most amicable and hospital people in the country. Learn about their culture, belief and their history and you shall be puffed with pride that you made a decision to take up this walking tour. Go on a natural trail along the Tapi to explore the nature's beauty of take a walk through the walled city and witness the majestic architecture here, in both of your endeavors you shall be full of happiness.