9. People-watching The ninth reason to travel to India is for people-watching.The country is a photographer’s paradise. Its streets pulse with life. Somany irresistible images – both indoors and out – competed for our attention that we nearly got whiplash from rubbernecking. Some examples: worshippers performing rituals in temples; a street vendor making sweets as his young son watches; a bejewelled mother hugging her child; a man saying farewell to his camel before selling it; farmers carrying greenery on their heads to feed camels; making chapatis (Indian flatbreads); and, a man reading as sunlight filters around him through filigreed marble screens. India is, undeniably, the greatest show on earth. 10. So many choices – the final reason to visit Guided tours are the best way to see India, eliminating worries about local transportation, what to see and where to stay and eat. Tour guides offer invaluable insights into local lifestyles and answer the many questions that inevitably arise. Several Canadian tour operators offer trips to India, including Bestway Tours, Craig Travel, Goway, Indus Travels, Trafalgar, Uniworld and Worldwide Quest. Ask your travel agent to find a tour that meets your budget, interests and time availability. Even after two trips, we’ve barely scratched the surface of what India offers. We plan to return. Resources For information about India, visit the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India website: incredibleindia.org Barb & Ron Kroll publish the trip-planning website www.KrollTravel.com CSANews | WINTER 2022 | 29 Travel
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