40 BESPOKE Experiences MADE IN INDIA

1 TREK TO CHOPTA WITH YOUR DOG

Thanks to start-ups such as Collar Folk, holidaying with your pet is no longer a complex proposition. Among a range of outdoor experiences, they offer a four-day trek to Chopta, a picturesque valley in Uttarakhand famous for its meadows and evergreen forests and easy access to trekking trails. Think end-to-end services with adequate safety gear and enviable Himalayan views throughout the experience. Besides the trek, the experience also includes overnight camping by the Lake Devariyatal. collarfolk.com

2 SAVOUR A BLIND MEAL IN BIKANER

Among the many regal heritage properties of Bikaner, Narendra Bhawan is the crown jewel. The boutique hotel serves up extraordinary experiences that give you a taste of the bygone era—but with a modern twist. Take, for example, the blindfolded dinner at P&C, a timeless and elegant dining room in the hotel. At a private dining table, you are blindfolded and served an indulgent five-course meal, which must be relished with all your senses but one. The concept takes mindful eating to a whole new level. narendrabhawan.com

3 TAKE A PRIVATE HELICOPTER TOUR OF AMRITSAR

Fancy a private chopper ride over the Golden City of India? The Oberoi Sukhvilas Spa Resort, New Chandigarh offers just that. A full-day flight for five would mean shelling out ₹6,95,000 but the breathtaking aerial tour is worth every penny. A deluxe chauffeured car takes you to the Chandigarh Airport, where you step into a private chopper that takes you on a flight over Amritsar. As you soar high amid clouds, the Golden Temple appears to float in the Amrit Sarovar, the crowded lanes of the city look like a delightful maze, and prominent sites like the Wagah-Attari Border are explored with the help of an expert guide. oberoihotels.com

4 TOUR PUDUCHERRY ON AN E›BIKE

Lined with colonial-style town houses and cute little cafes, the streets of Puducherry are best explored without leaving behind a big carbon footprint. The boutique property Maison Perumal offers the E-Bike Tour that lets you navigate the colourful French Quarter, past charming yellow buildings, and bougainvillaea-lined streets, on a smart and eco-friendly bike. Visit heritage sites, get souvenirs from local antique shops, and drop by a cafe for some fresh bakes on the fun-filled and guilt-free ride. What’s more, your stay at the 130-year-old Chettiar mansion, a CGH Earth experience, will be a heritage exploration in itself. cghearth.com

5 LEARN TO MAKE LADAKHI MOMOS

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