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Kanha

This Puja, let the roar of dhak blend with the call of the wild. In Kanha’s sacred sal forests, offer your aarti at sunrise while golden mist dances over meadows.
Spot a tiger’s trail, share a forest thali under mahua trees, and watch Baiga folk retell Durga’s triumph in drumbeats and dance by the fire.
Nights bring alpine tents, starlit silence, and Travel Poka’s warmth in the wilderness.
Celebrate a soulful Puja—deep in the heart of Kanha.

Ooty, Kodaikanal, Nilgiri

Trade temple crowds for tea-scented trails this Puja in Ooty. Wake up to rolling hills veiled in fog, where sunrise aarti meets the melody of distant church bells and temple drums.
Wander through colonial lanes and tribal hamlets, feast on piping hot varki and filter coffee, and join Toda storytellers by a bonfire as they retell Devi legends under star-kissed skies.
With cozy stays, pine-kissed air, and Travel Poka’s curated touch—
this Puja, rediscover peace in Ooty’s timeless embrace.

Deomali

Celebrate Durga Puja where the sky meets the soul—at Deomali, Odisha’s highest peak. Wake up in alpine tents with sunrise pushpanjali, as clouds swirl like incense below.
By day, join tribal dancers on misty meadows, share mahua-leaf pithas and ragi soup, and listen to tales of Maa Durga around crackling bonfires.
At night, sip Koraput coffee under constellations, with heated comforts and Travel Poka’s signature care.
This Puja, find divinity beyond the temple—only in Deomali.

Koraput

Celebrate Durga Puja where the sky meets the soul—at Deomali, Odisha’s highest peak. Wake up in alpine tents with sunrise pushpanjali, as clouds swirl like incense below.
By day, join tribal dancers on misty meadows, share mahua-leaf pithas and ragi soup, and listen to tales of Maa Durga around crackling bonfires.
At night, sip Koraput coffee under constellations, with heated comforts and Travel Poka’s signature care.
This Puja, find divinity beyond the temple—only in Deomali.

Naukuchiatal, Rishikesh, Tehri Lake Serenity

Begin Durga Puja week with a sunset Ganga aarti in Rishikesh where thousands of floating diyas mirror the Himalayas. Glide over the turquoise waters of Tehri Lake on a private house boat as priests chant Shakti mantras from a riverside temple. Quiet forest drives to Kanatal orchards keep the altitude low yet the vistas high. Stop for yoga breaks and Garhwali folk tales beside crackling leaf fires. Night stay: a cedar lined ridge outside Kanatal where hammocks sway under Orion’s belt. Delicious food: pahadi aloo ke gutke with mandua rotis and rhododendron squash at dawn. Travel Poka sprinkles hot towel pauses, fleece throws, and surprise temple melodies throughout the journey.

Mysore, Coorg Royal Dasara Grandeur, Karnataka

Step into a fairy lit kingdom as Mysore Palace shimmers with 100,000 bulbs and the golden howdah procession honours Maa Chamundeshwari. Morning silk factory strolls and sandalwood markets set an aromatic backdrop to Durga Puja prayers in Chamundi Hill temple. Travel Poka reserves balcony seating for the Dasara parade so you need only lift your camera, not a finger. Post procession, glide to Brindavan Gardens for a musical fountain Diwali spectacle. Night stay: a mango orchard riverside near Srirangapatna where fireflies outshine the palace glow. Delicious food: piping ragi mudde with mutton saaru, finished with melt in mouth mysore pak. Vintage cars, cold towels, and history storytellers add royal polish to every mile

Shimla Heritage Lights & Kufri Pines

Arrive on the UNESCO toy train as neo Gothic Ridge buildings sparkle with Diwali fairy chains. A special Durga ballet at Gaiety Theatre unfolds against stained glass backdrops while Travel Poka secures prime seats. Stroll Mall Road nibbling apple cinnamon fritters before an evening aarti atop Jakhu Temple, the city twinkling below. Next morning a short hop to Kufri gifts horseback trails through cedar forests veiled in autumn gold. Night stay: a cedar crest near Mashobra where valley lights flicker like distant diyas. Delicious food: walnut jaggery siddu and slate grilled trout with mountain herb butter. Hand muffs, heated foot rests and heritage guides keep you snug and enlightened.

Manali Snow Glow Festival Escape

Celebrate Diwali beneath frosted deodars as Hidimba Temple glitters with flickering lamps and yak hair torches. Sip kahwa beside the Beas while local musicians blend dhak rhythms with Tibetan horns. Gentle orchard walks toward Naggar Castle offer postcard views of snow dusted peaks. Adventure lovers may add a soft rope bridge zip over the jade river without leaving comfort behind. Night stay: a pine scented knoll above Vashisht hot springs where fairy lights drape your wooden deck. Delicious food: honey glazed siddu, trout masala and spiced apple pie fresh from village ovens. With Travel Poka’s fleece blankets, oxygen pouches and flexible pacing, altitude is all joy, zero strain.

Bandhavgarh Jungle Puja Roar

At dawn, a crimson sun rises like sindoor over Bandhavgarh’s sal forest while jeep safaris trace tiger pug marks. Mid day, Baiga drummers circle an ancient Durga shrine in Tala zone, their beats echoing power and protection. Afternoon siesta swings in canvas loungers beneath mahua trees as Travel Poka’s naturalist decodes bird calls. Sunset high tea atop Bandhavgarh Fort reveals valleys awash in golden light. Night stay: a moon lit grassland beside Charanganga stream where owls chant nocturnes. Delicious food: mahua flower kachori, charcoal roasted sweet potato and forest herb salad. Plush suspension 4×4s, stargazing telescopes and surprise wildlife literature baskets make the wild wonderfully plush.

Puri Rambha Coastal Diya Drift

Begin on Puri’s golden sands where sand artists sculpt towering Durga idols against rhythmic waves. Join an evening lamp float at Jagannath Temple pond, then cruise the marine drive to tranquil Rambha on Chilika Lake. Dawn kayaks weave through pink winged flamingos as priests chant Mahaprabhu hymns across the water. A folklore stop at Kalijai Island adds mystic sparkle to Diwali eve. Night stay: a casuarina grove on Chilika’s shore, hammocks swaying beneath constellations. Delicious food: clay pot crab curry, coconut pitha and palm jaggery payasam. Air conditioned cruisers, herbal foot soaks and Travel Poka’s secret island picnic leave you floating on festive bliss.

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