FREE? Yes 9 Awesome Things You Can Experience For Free In India
India is a diverse country. One of the few things that bring all of us together is our quest for free and inexpensive things. No matter how wealthy you are, freebies and discounts always attract you.
So, here we have created a list of few things that you can enjoy absolutely free of cost in India.
- Read rare books at the National Library
The National Library, situated in Kolkata is the largest library in India. This library was opened decades ago in order to provide free assistance to needy students. You can enjoy the reading facilities of this grand library, absolutely free of cost. You can stay inside as long as you want and read as many books as you want.
2. Enjoy free lip smacking food at the famous religious kitchens of India
There are many religious places In India where you can visit and enjoy great food without spending a single penny. Places like the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Shirdi, the Sri Sai Sansthan Prasadalaya and Jagannath Temple in Puri are just few of the places that offer delicious food absolutely free.
- Go to the India-Nepal border and visit a foreign land for free
Visit Nepal and fulfill your wish to go outside of India atleast once in the lifetime. Plus, you don’t have to pay any entry fee too. Nepal however may not be a dream destination for your holidays, but it is still a foreign land which requires no entry fee and you can easily enjoy even with less money.
- Go the top of the Jama Masjid Minarets to enjoy the view of the capital city
If you have ever been on to the top of the Delhi’s Jama Masjid Minarets, then you will agree with me that it is an experience of a lifetime. The complete view of the city can be enjoyed from the top and that too without spending any money.
- Visit India’s only sanitary museum
Explore the history of hygiene and sanitation by visiting this unique museum in India. The Museum has a vast and rare collection of facts, pictures and objects demonstrating the historic evolution of toilets from 2500 BC to date. Not only the museum is unique but is also rated by Times magazine among the weirdest museums in the world. There is no entry ticket, you can visit this museum for free.
- Enjoy lip-smacking pakoda, cutlets and other snacks for free on Netaji’s b’day
I know it is hard to believe but yes there is a shop in north Kolkata by the name of ‘ The Laxmi Narayan Shaw and Sons’ which serves snacks for free on Netaji’s birthday.
It is claimed that even Ramkrishna Paramhansa used to enjoy the ‘telebhajas’ from this shop.
- Watch films for free at Film festivals
If you are fond of watching good cinema and that too for free then film festivals are your place. India Habitat Centre is one example, you just have to keep a watch on latest events. There are many other film festivals that are organized in other cities all across India which screen many films and you can watch for free.
- Enjoy an exotic experience at Auroville in Puducherry
If you have ever been to Puducherry, then you would agree with me that it is one of the most beautiful places in the country. You might be rolling your eyes if we would say that you can actually enjoy your entire stay in Pondicherry without giving a single penny. One just has to contact the ashram and sign up with them. They usually provide free accommodation and free food. Also, in Auroville, you can enjoy things like Yoga classes, film screenings, and most these stuff do not cost you any extra bucks.
- Visit chocolate factories in Ooty and enjoy free chocolates
There is hardly any hill station in India which as pretty and romantic as Ooty. This beautiful place is not only famous for its scenery but also for its brilliant chocolates and teas. Here you can visit chocolate factories for free and also gives you a coupon that lets you enjoy complimentary chocolates.
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