India's Unique Travel Experiences That Can Be Gifted

How many times have you wondered about what is special enough to be a birthday or anniversary or even a thank you gift for someone special, a great friend or close relative? The problem arises when you want to gift them something meaningful and hope and pray they do not already possess the exact same item already. Fortunately, gifting has progressed far beyond material products and has now entered the realm of travel.All those of you who have travelled, be it that lone yearly vacation or a weekend journey ever so often, you will agree that there is truly no better joy and no better surprise gift than a travel experience. Today, there are plenty of options to choose from. Like the movie Yeh Jawani Hai Dewani where the trek to Manali was ordered off Makemytrip as a tribute to friendship, take a look at these exciting travel experiences that are available online. Go ahead and pamper someone and maybe yourself too!Explore other unique travel ideas in India. nbsp;Book your stay from the best hotel deals available here. Delhi is a great place for all kinds of travel; heritage tours, wildlife escapes and even adventure travel experiences such as this one. Flyboy Paramotoring is an adventure sport that combines a frame with a motor, propeller, seats for pilot and passenger and the parachute gliders. The thrilling sport requires no prior flying experience, with the pilot accompanying you for the most fun flight of your life! Covering a distance of 6-8 km this adventure sport option is available online at Rs. 4,500 per person. The experience is available at Delhi, Gurgaon and Goa. To know more, click here. Photo Courtesy: Excitinglives How many of you have watched movies where the guy proposes his undying love aboard a hot air balloon and as you saw the vistas of nature below, sighed and wished it were you on the balloon instead? Well, now it can be you! Madhya Pradesh is a rugged and exciting travel destination in India with heritage spots and wildlife tourism being the major attractions. In fact the forest bordering Seoni is what inspired Rudyard Kiplings Jungle Book. Now get a taste of that from high in the sky. You can buy this hot air balloon ride online for Rs. 12,000 for a couple. The ride is available anytime between 9:00 am to around 4:00 pm and typically lasts for 30 minutes. To know more, click here. Photo Courtesy: Meeta Waterscapes such as the sea have always been strong crowd pullers. Mumbai is a unique destination in India that packs an eventful travel experience with its varied cultural aspects, beaches, monuments and other attractions. Take yourself and your friends on a memorable sailing experience in Mumbai, the package costs Rs. 4,500 and is for a group of up-to four persons. The journey with crew members will last two hours. To know more, click here.Photo Courtesy: Excitinglives Among the many things to do in the vibrant city of Bangalore is visit its vineyards. Yes you read that right!Bangalore has some rather fine vineyards, located at a short distance from the airport. The area also boasts of the Grover Vineyards and processing unit. A tour that will take you and your beloved on a wonderful journey; as you walk through the vineyards, drive through some smooth winding roads, understand the wine making and bottling process, topped off with a wine tasting session in the cellar. Oh and we forgot to mention lunch is included too! You can buy it online for Rs. 2,000. To know more, click here.Photo Courtesy: Excitinglives A unique sport that challenges as well as feeds the mind and body is fishing and catering to the needs of anglers across the country is the deep waters of Chennai. The city is popular for its availability of seafood and this is thanks to the generosity of the sea and the availability of adept fisher folk. Now, you too can head for such experience, off the coast of Chennai. There are many packages; 2-hour, 4-hour and 8-hour trips. The 2-hour package for 4 persons costs Rs. 6,800. Experience the adrenaline rush of speeding across the tide and reeling in catches such as King Mackerel, Wahoo, Barracuda, Sail Fish, etc. The game fish are released back into the water after the catch on most occasions. To know more, click here.Photo Courtesy: Srikaanth Sekar One adventure sport that is sure to set your adrenaline pumping, even as you are looking at someone else perform it is Bungee Jumping! And the sport is available in the adventure capital of India, Rishikesh. The land of spirituality, the holy river Ganges and a variety of adventure sports options to pick from is a must-visit place in India. You can head to the land of many discoveries and while you are at it, enjoy an unforgettable jump from 83 mt. They offer activities including the Bungee Swing and Flying Fox. You can buy this experience online at Rs. 3,100. To know more, click here. Photo Courtesy: taymtaym Yet another opportunity for adventure travel in Delhi is the unique activity called Flying Fox. In this activity you can be seen doing stunts that are worthy of a spy movie! A zip line travels from the heights of the Neemrana Palace Fort on the Delhi-Jaipur highway and provides you with an exhilarating ride that lasts 2-3 hours! Guides also accompany providing detailed information on the sights below. There are a total of five zip-lines. You can buy this online for a couple at the cost of Rs. 3,000. To know more, click here. Photo Courtesy: Oxyman Mumbai-Pune is a popular tourist route. The six-lane expressway that connects the two cities by itself makes for a great journey and both destinations open up the window to many travel destinations in the region. One of the adventurous activities the region is popular for is the sport of paragliding. This sport that gives you the birds eye view of the surrounding is available online. It not only provides a thrilling ride but actually consists of a three-day learning process followed by solo flight journeys. A great learning experience and vacation rolled into one. The rate is Rs. 9,800 for a single person. Click here to know more.Photo Courtesy: Nick and Dana Blizzard Among adventure activities in the outdoors, a recent popularity winner has been scuba diving. After the release of the movie Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, the sport has people waking up to it as a great way to have fun with friends, while experiencing something new. Among the destinations popular for the sport in the country is Goa, with its many beaches. You can buy online a PADI certification course that lasts for two days, three pool dive sessions and two open water dives at Rs. 14,000. The dive is suitable for beginners and non-swimmers too, so go ahead and take the plunge! To know more, click here. Photo Courtesy: Andrea A tour of the countryside around Bangalore. There is so much to see from the charming landscapes of greenery, paddy fields, monkeys and lakes to locations where popular movies such as Sholay were filmed. You can enjoy a thrilling cycle ride as you explore Karnatakas cultural centre; the Janapada Loka and the toy town of Channapatna. Know about ancient way of life as well as modern craftmanship of the traditional wooden toys. A one day tour covering nearly 40 km is available for you to participate with friends and family at Rs. 3,500. To know more, click here. Photo Courtesy: Raghu Mohan