KID-FRIENDLY DESTINATIONS INDIA
SPECIAL
It’s Family Time
Holidays that
spell fun, excitement and surprises for the entire family
KID Z0NE AHOY!
Make this winter fun, interactive, full of nature
trails and outdoor explorations that help widen the imagination of your kids.
Trail through tea estates, spice or vegetable
plantations which are sure to bring them closer to nature. Our country
is full of adventurous history illustrated through beautiful monuments from an
era gone by. Here are a few ideas to get you started on the planning process of
a short and sweet holiday. There’s one thing we assure you, your kids are bound
to love the idea of an impromptu holiday!
A RELAXED AND FUN-FILLED GETAWAY
If your child is stuck with indoor games or seeks
amusement from electronic devices, a holiday is perfect to allow that much
needed break. Pick a destination which offers stay options with children’s
activities. You can opt for a stay in a tree house which will
leave your child fascinated and give him enough scope to explore. Retreats that
pack in zip line adventures, nature trails, bird watching expeditions
should be your preferred choice. To further add value you can pick a
destination which is high on a certain art form. Your child can try his hand at
folk India art such as Warli or Madhubani during a workshop.
Since some properties grow vegetables that they use, you can acquaint your
child with cultivation processes. To get more out of your visit, you can club
a museum visit to make sure your child is learning a thing or
two.
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Top themes for a family getaway
This vacay, let
exploration take centre stage as your kids visit national parks and enjoy
picnics
WILDLIFE FUN: Jungle safaris in National Parks aren’t
always about the kids. Adults can have just as much fun!
FAMILY FIRST: For your next holiday, ditch a stay at
a fancy resort and get back to the basics by visiting an organic farm stay.
This help cultivate interest amongst children about how food grows, nutrition
and ecofriendly practices.
PICNICKING WITH THE EXTENDED FAMILY: Don’t forget to
include your parents as you plan a quick getaway. Head to Khajjiar, a hill
station in Himachal Pradesh which bears a very striking resemblance to
Switzerland’s topography.
HISTORIC VIBE: You can start with Delhi; the capital
is wrapped in heritage, which makes it perfect to get you started on the
history of our country. Club your visit to Delhi with Agra and Jaipur which
make up the Golden Triangle. Besides, you can add a couple of cities in
Rajasthan too. The unparalleled ethnicity of the state makes it a desirable
holiday spot. (Pic: Spend a day at the lawns of Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi).
BARBECUE FUN: Instead of jotting down activities to
keep your kids occupied, how about you try some outdoor activities like
camping? The season is just right and don’t children just love the outdoors
anyway? Ask them to assist you while setting up a tent or involve them in meal
preps. To get started, teach them to barbecue marshmallows, which they will
love binging on.
GREEN THUMB: It’s always a good time to visit a misty
hill station. Coorg and Munnar, one of the few popular hill stations allows you
to stay at a tea or coffee estate. At these lush estates, you stand a chance to
witness complete journey of coffee- from the seed to mug. If gaining in-depth
knowledge of coffee cultivation interests you, head to Madenadu Village in
Coorg. Furthermore, you can also add a spice or vegetable plantation to the
package. Koviloor Village in Kerala is renowned for its vegetable plantations
which are perfect for a winter visit.
Compiled by Shireen Kanchwala
Shireen.Kanchwala@timesgroup.com
Shireen.Kanchwala@timesgroup.com
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