{"id":1696,"date":"2016-11-02T14:18:47","date_gmt":"2016-11-02T08:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/?p=1696"},"modified":"2016-11-06T22:04:15","modified_gmt":"2016-11-06T16:34:15","slug":"agriculture-tour-in-india-a-gateway-to-the-countryside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/agriculture-tour-in-india-a-gateway-to-the-countryside\/","title":{"rendered":"Agriculture Tour in India: A Gateway to the Countryside"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Agro-tourism has become a fast-catching trend these days, from mountains to the deserts, plateaus to the plains, for a country like India, with diverse terrains throughout the land, spanning the ruralscape is yet another travel mania. What with the busy urban culture we tend to be a part of, Agri-tours offer an escape to the tranquil countryside, away from all the chaos &amp; commotion to greener, healthier spaces connecting to one\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s soil &amp; roots. With the developing industry, there is a range of tours to choose from \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 be it Farm &amp; Village tours, Farm holidays &amp; living, Rural exploration, Eco-tourism or specialized theme based ones like Animal breeding, Wildlife exploration, Agro-Institute tours, Wine plantation tours, Dairy Farming among countless others.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1697\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/1.jpg\" alt=\"agriculture tour india\" width=\"896\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/1.jpg 896w, https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/1-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>FARM &amp; VILLAGE TOURS<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nIts time one took to holidaying &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/thedelhitours.com\/packages.php?ID=39\" target=\"_blank\">exploring the farms &amp; villages<\/a>, indulging in the rural lifestyle, interacting with the locals &amp; learning about their culture &amp; traditions, the local arts, crafts &amp; styles of dressing, traditional fairs, festivals, dances &amp; folk culture, the local food &amp; cuisine, taking up farm activities &amp; everyday events in the village &amp; enjoying the simple pleasures of life. Breathe in the fresh air of the countryside, the flavor of the soil &amp; venture into agricultural farms to take in the farming experience \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 be it terrace farming, to agriculture in the deserts, the plains or the coasts, discovering them all.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/3.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1698\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/3.jpg\" alt=\"exploring the farms &amp; villages\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>ECO-TOURISM<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nEco-tourism is an innovative approach to agriculture tourism, moving away from conventional travel to the eco-friendly way of exploring the realms of nature. With increasing awareness on ecological conservation, this form of tourism brings out a natural &amp; healthier way to travel \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 spreading awareness &amp; sensitivity, conservation efforts, revival &amp; growth of agriculture with support for the natives, preservation &amp; conservation of the flora &amp; fauna among other initiatives. Living in the forested locales, secluded Himalayan foothills, experiencing the tribal way of living, or visiting the natural reserves &amp; wildlife sanctuaries ranging from the Himalayan region to the North East, the Southern coasts to the plains of the North, there is a multitude of options to choose from.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/intro.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1699\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/intro.jpg\" alt=\"wine tour in India\" width=\"600\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/intro.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/intro-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>WINE TOURISM<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nWith an age-old history of wine making, the country has a number of wine plantations spanning the lush green estates like the well-known Sula, Grover &amp; Fratelli vineyards among others. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/india-wine-tour-sti278\" target=\"_blank\">Wine tourism<\/a> is yet another travel trend \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 from experiencing wine production to wine tasting of world class labels, one can indulge in the exploration of the wine routes, the picturesque landscapes &amp; breathtaking sceneries abundant with hilltops &amp; valleys set amidst the tranquil realms of nature. Apart from the winery, one can also be a part of wine festivals &amp; carnivals like the Sulafest, go bird-watching in the beautiful vistas, indulge in watersports &amp; all the more that the luxury tours offer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/VOF-2009-51.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1700\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/VOF-2009-51-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"valley of flowers\" width=\"604\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/VOF-2009-51-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/VOF-2009-51-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/VOF-2009-51-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>FLORICULTURE<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nFloriculture tourism is yet another fast growing industry; primarily being an economic activity now collaborated with Flower shows &amp; green initiatives including sight-seeing tours to the floriculture farms, research institutes &amp; getting to know more about the flower industry &amp; its mechanisms.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/India-s-dairy-production-gains_strict_xxl.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1701\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/India-s-dairy-production-gains_strict_xxl.jpg\" alt=\"Dairy farming tour\" width=\"610\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/India-s-dairy-production-gains_strict_xxl.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/India-s-dairy-production-gains_strict_xxl-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>DAIRY TOURS<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nDairy Farming comes across as a new form of tourism, rising with the keen interests of the people to get to know the process &amp; manufacture of dairy products &amp; cattle rearing \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 an integral part of Agriculture tourism, for researchers &amp; enthusiasts alike, presenting itself as a golden opportunity for travellers and a place to explore &amp; learn, partaking in the environs. The tours include visits to the dairy farms, exploring the process &amp; manufacture of various products, cattle rearing farms, visits to research institutes among others.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/tea-tour.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1702\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/tea-tour.jpg\" alt=\"tea tour in India\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/tea-tour.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/tea-tour-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>TEA TOURISM<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nIt is in the wondrous realms of lush green estates &amp; tea plantations spanning across acres of land that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/tea-tour-in-india-sti158\" target=\"_blank\">Tea tours in India<\/a> are a much sought after activity, invoking the feel of the colonial times exploring through the gardens &amp; learning all about the best Tea labels in the world &amp; how they\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re made. Not just that, one can experience &amp; partake in the local culture, natural environs &amp; find their solace amidst the pleasant vistas filled with entertaining &amp; engaging activities to choose from in the ultimate retreat.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1703\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1705 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/2.jpg\" alt=\"rural village tour\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Agriculture Tourism is yet another unique travel trend, especially diverse &amp; popular in a country like India where agriculture is one of the most important sectors, growing rapidly with innumerable options to choose from, packed with learning &amp; adventure, adding to the thrill of travel &amp; boosting local businesses &amp; agro-based industries as well. Not only do they present an opportunity to escape city-life but also encourage sustainable development &amp; the revival &amp; growth of many an agricultural industries, creating a greater understanding of the ruralscape &amp; its people coming across as a refreshing new way of travel exploration.<\/p>\n<p>Shikhar travels is one stop-shot, go-to place for all your travel needs, offering a plethora of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/agricultural-tour-india-sti279\" target=\"_blank\">agriculture tours in India<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Agro-tourism has become a fast-catching trend these days, from mountains to the deserts, plateaus to the plains, for a country like India, with diverse terrains throughout the land, spanning the ruralscape is yet another travel mania. 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