Rural India is full of colour and activity. Soak it all in, by visiting the weekly markets. On Sunday at Khanapur, at Allnavar on Tuesday, or Wednesday at Nangad. One of the many events that take place in the rural calendar are the Jathra's or village fairs, There is the 'Gunji Jathra' in October during the Dassera Festival, and the 'Kumbarde' Jathra, during Maha Shivratri in the month of March.

Pay a visit to any of the surrounding villages, feel free to wander around.

The months of April and May are the Marriage Season, you will be a welcomed guest.

Would you be interested in sharing a meal with the members of a traditional Hindu Joint Family? Enjoy Indian hospitality with a delicious vegetarian meal.

Pay a visit to the 12th Century Temples at Halsie, or visit the Ulvi Mutt, the Samadhi of Basarvaraja.

Indian Festivals:

Makar Sankranti: A Harvest Festival, a Hindu festival marking the change of Season. Celebrated in January.

Maha Shivratri: Celebrated in March, this day of fasting is devoted to Lord Shiva.

Sigma (Holi): A Hindu festival celebrated to mark the arrival of spring.

Dassera: A major festival celebrated all over India. 10 days of celebration in the month of October

Divali: The festival of lights falls between the months of October and November.