TRIBAL VACATIONS

Tribal Tours in India

India is ofttimes portrayed as a country of myriad characteristics entailing such things as mysterious lands, snake charmers, magicians, traditional marriages and what not. Though a constructive feature of this amazing land, it often transmutes into a cause of tourist dissatisfaction regarding their travel undertakings in India. Travelers from across the globe fly thousands of miles to this eclectic diaspora of diversities seeking tradition, but get lost in the cosmopolitan nature of the metros.

It is a good idea, therefore, to get an uncluttered picture in your mind of where you want to go and what you are exactly looking for, before departing for a holiday in India. Figuring out the answers to certain elementary questions can be of much help, like what is the eventual aim of your jaunt to India? Is it just to get a first hand account of the hip hop of the metros or do you intend to feel the vibe of traditional India which lay hidden in the countryside, still untouched by modernization. No television sets or mobile phones, nothing but the primordial modus vivendi. Where women travel miles every morning to get drinking water and food is prepared over burning coal.

A tribal vacation in India is an ideal way to experience traditional India which exists in the remote countryside environs. We at vacation-india through our years of experience and enjoyable holidays provided to hundreds of clients, specialise in rendering tribal tour packages throughout the length and breadth of the country.

A few tips should help enhance your entire experience and make your junket an extremely pleasurable one.

• While traveling to a tribal area, avoid wearing short or revealing clothes as it is considered offensive by certain communities. Try to be 'decently' dressed in loose fitting comfortable clothes.

• Keep sufficient local currency as money changer facilities may not be available in smaller places.

• Always ask for approval before photographing the tribal people.

• It is recommended to book a tribal tour through a recognised tour operator to avoid difficulties and ensure your safety.

• Appreciating and buying local handicrafts material will benefit the local people and the economy.

• Remember that you are a guest. Respect the local people and their culture.

Tribal communities in India

The land of myriad features, India is a fete for holiday makers from across the globe with its wide variety of features that entail everything from the hip hop of contemporary cultures to tribal communities nestled away in the far reaches of the countryside. These tribal communities are spread across the country and known for their contrasting features of lifestyle, clothing, cuisine, customs etc.

Tribal communities in Rajasthan and Gujarat known as the Lambadas are famed for their multicolored hand embroidered attire adorned with mirror work. The intricately designed jewelery comprises of beautiful necklaces, anklets and bracelets typical of the tribal style. North east India has a host of tribes known for their distinctive cultures, exotic languages, hand made clothing and handicrafts material. Prominent among these tribes are the Nagas, Khasis, Jaintias, Mizos, Boros and Cacharis. Their songs and dances are truly fascinating. Tribal communities of central India include the Santhals and those from Bastar, known for their strange headgear and other accessories worn during a dance performance. The southern part of India, though mostly educated and modern, also houses a number of indigenous tribal communities such as the Todas.