The festival of lights

Diwali known as the festival of lights is like Indian Christmas for the uninitiated. As with all things Indian its roots have seeped deep in mythology with many tales regarding its origin.

The festival brings with it religious rituals and ceremonies practised by countless Hindu families all over the world. But Diwali is much more than just a religious time. Colourful rangolis, resplendent diyas, mesmerising firecrackers, mouth-watering food, nightlong card parties, vigorous gift giving and a massive dose of amusement and laughter with family and friends are all the ingredients that make up the recipe for a smashing Diwali.

These are some famous sweets you will find in every household!

Rava (Semolina) Ladoo (truffles)

Rava (Semolina) Ladoo (truffles) have a sweet and buttery bite with a special surprise of crunchy pistachio nuts and savoury plum golden raisins. A special favourite of kids, these sweets often disappear from your kitchen sooner than you can imagine. Sweets and festivity go hand-in-hand in every part of the world…

 

Gajar (Carrot) Halwa

Gajar (Carrot) Halwa was also known as gajrala is a traditional Punjabi dessert made with carrots and milk. Gajar Halwa is delicious warm or cold.

 

Shri Khand (Sweet Hung Yogurt)

Yogurt Sweet Dish is light, yummy and very easy to assemble. We are sharing with you two ways to make Shri Khand (Sweet Hung Yogurt), Mango and Cardamom flavoured. You can try many variations of this dessert. We recommend trying Lychee Puree/Banana Puree in place of Mango Puree.

 

While most people would think of Diwali as a festival where you stay at home and follow the rituals, it can be definitely more than that. One of the best ways to get the most out of your holiday is to plan a trek and top up the holidays with some adrenaline rushing adventurous activities.

Anthargange Trek

If you have never been to a trek before and want to begin with something moderately easy but equally exciting, Anthargange is the best place to go. The trekking part is relatively simple and won’t exhaust you much but the other activities you can do there will definitely be quite adventurous. You can carry out rappelling on rock formations which are spread throughout the place. Moreover, cave exploration is among the biggest highlights of the location, the thrill of exploring unknown caves is just unparalleled. Visiting here will offer you the right mix of enjoyment, adventure and relaxation from your everyday hustle.

 

Kunti Betta Trek

Kunti Betta is a popular place for trekking and other fun-filled activities. The place also has historical significance as it is believed that the Pandavas stayed here for a short while during their exile, and hence the name Kunti Betta. Although the trek is a short one and won’t demand a lot of time, you can’t confuse it with being simple. There are boulders and steep pathways that can be challenging, but it adds up to the overall thrill. Activities like kayaking, rappelling or something simple like swimming in natural water will definitely make this trek amazing. So, if you are looking forward to an exciting trek along with several other activities, this can be a good choice.

Savandurga Trek with Outdoor Activities

If you are an adventure junkie and want to spend your Diwali weekend climbing up a high peak, choosing to go there might be a great decision. You will totally fall in love with the beautiful landscape highlighting this amazing place. More than the trek, people visit the place for the numerous outdoor activities they get to carry out here. Majorly, rappelling is a popular activity here. For those unaware, Savandurga is Asia’s largest monolith, which makes it probably one of the best places in India to do rappelling. This is surely a great deal when you club together the amazing trekking experience the place has to offer.

Manchinbelle Day Adventure

Manchinbelle offers a great weekend getaway experience. If you are looking forward to an out-and-out fun-filled activity session, this is truly the best place around Bangalore. Apart from the normal trek, you will get to participate in so many enjoyable activities that it might just become the best time of your year. Rappelling can be done by enthusiasts who like it. Else, there are other activities like paintball and kayaking which are enjoyed by almost everyone. There’s a small water reservoir where you can go for a quick swim. If you have a bunch of friends along with you, the place is highly recommended as the activities are best enjoyed in a group.

Ramanagara Trek with Adventure Activities

For those who don’t want to travel too far for trekking, Ramanagara is the best destination as it is located quite near to Bangalore. Rappelling is very enjoyable at the place and moreover, it is also popularly known as the birthplace of rock climbing. So, if you plan to visit here, do indulge in rappelling which is the highlight of this popular destination. Also, this is the place where the iconic Bollywood movie Sholay was shot. Hence, there is a lot of significance attached to this place. Apart from the trek, you can also enjoy other adventurous activities like kayaking, archery, etc.

So, Mumbaikars enjoy your Diwali with some sporting activities, fun and let this year bring you tons of happiness!