{"id":24818,"date":"2026-08-09T14:57:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T14:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/nz\/?p=24818"},"modified":"2026-08-09T15:14:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T15:14:14","slug":"8-things-you-didnt-know-about-north-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/nz\/blog\/8-things-you-didnt-know-about-north-india\/","title":{"rendered":"8 things you didn&#8217;t know about North India"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"24818\" class=\"elementor elementor-24818\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a61e25b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a61e25b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\",\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-517e55b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"517e55b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">8 things you didn\u2019t know about North India<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e69556 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9e69556\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a4f024 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"7a4f024\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-b69e68b elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/nz\/blog\/2026\/08\/09\/\" aria-label=\"Published\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAugust 9, 2026\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-calendar\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M12 192h424c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v260c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V204c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12zm436-44v-36c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48h-48V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H160V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v36c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h424c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-info__item-prefix\">Published<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>August 9, 2026<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d4bd5b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1d4bd5b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f54831 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f54831\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2145adb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2145adb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-106af15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"106af15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When you think of India, you probably think of the gorgeous Taj Mahal, the colourful markets, Delhi, and delicious recipes. Our volunteer programs are based in North India, and we\u2019re here to show you how the North will absolutely defy your expectations!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d09ed23 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d09ed23\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12b8510 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"12b8510\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1c096f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b1c096f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">It's a Melting Pot of Culture<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-863d400 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"863d400\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our volunteer housing in India is based in Palampur, within the state of Himachal Pradesh. Because North India borders China, we are very close to Tibet. In 1949 the Dalai Lama led Tibetans out to India when China invaded Tibet, and the Tibetan government now resides in Dharamshala, right next to Palampur. This created an incredible melting pot of Buddhist and Hindu culture that has led to an amazing mix of style, food and way of life, found only in this area!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0efb8d5 e-con-full elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0efb8d5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c30a61 elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7c30a61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/08\/india.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-24822\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/08\/india.webp 952w, https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/08\/india-300x172.webp 300w, https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/08\/india-768x440.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdb6316 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bdb6316\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adefa52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"adefa52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Palampur is the \u2018Tea Capital of North India\u2019<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ada34d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ada34d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThere are many tea gardens sprinkled through North India, as are the factories where the tea is processed. You can see the whole process yourself with a visit to the Palampur Cooperative Tea Factory, from the handpicked leaves in the lush green gardens to the commercial production and packaging. There are even teas ready to try fresh from the gardens and tea available to purchase on site. Kangra tea being the most popular for locals and visitors. Visiting the tea gardens will be a welcome break from volunteering, as you go on a picturesque walk through expansive expansive green fields with a relaxing atmosphere.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d1dd6b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9d1dd6b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-690ad5d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"690ad5d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f03ee12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f03ee12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">It has A huge Population<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32217bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32217bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIndia itself holds one of the biggest populations in the world at 1.3 billion people. The state of Himachal Pradesh itself comes in at almost 7 million. Palampur is considered just a small country area, even though the region in which Palampur resides has a population of 100,000 people! Because of its huge population, the area faces big economic and environmental problems, which makes it even more essential that we have people willing to lend a hand and volunteer with us!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c4a97f e-con-full elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3c4a97f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a100f6 elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6a100f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/08\/action-adventure-air-461596-copy-1024x372.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-24821\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/08\/action-adventure-air-461596-copy-1024x372.webp 1024w, https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/08\/action-adventure-air-461596-copy-300x109.webp 300w, https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/08\/action-adventure-air-461596-copy-768x279.webp 768w, https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/08\/action-adventure-air-461596-copy-1536x559.webp 1536w, https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/08\/action-adventure-air-461596-copy.webp 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-056fd72 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"056fd72\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1479878 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1479878\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">It's the Perfect Place for Thrill Seekers<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bec9686 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bec9686\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNot far from our volunteer housing, there is a world renowned paragliding location called Bir Billing. Because of its closeness to the Himalayas, it give a striking view and an unforgettable experience.This spot actually happens to be one of the best paragliding spots in the Northern Hemisphere! For those looking for an exciting activity after volunteering hours or their free weekend, there are 30-minute sessions available for a thrilling paragliding ride in scenic North India.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72db874 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"72db874\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8ad051 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a8ad051\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Taste of Home with Indian Flavours<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fd8291 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7fd8291\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFamous for their vast and colourful range of spices and herbs, India hosts some of the greatest food in the world. But if you\u2019re yearning for a taste of home, there is a Domino\u2019s Pizza located in Palampur. There are many additions to the menu that you can experience, such as a Jamaican Jerk Spice, an Indi Tandoori and even an Aussie BBQ pizza!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef29949 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ef29949\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a47ba63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a47ba63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">It's Close to Amazing Cultural Sites<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6495fd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6495fd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Palampur is only an hour from Dharamshala, which among its many attractions has the residence of the Dalai Lama. There is a remarkable range of temples and religious structures that is popular among visitors interested in Buddhist culture. Another place for those visitors would be the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives. It holds artefacts, documents, and books dating back to the 12th century.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9cec90 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b9cec90\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd416cf e-con-full elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bd416cf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86df697 elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"86df697\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/08\/46785493941_4077a890d4_o-1-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-24820\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/08\/46785493941_4077a890d4_o-1-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/08\/46785493941_4077a890d4_o-1-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/08\/46785493941_4077a890d4_o-1-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/08\/46785493941_4077a890d4_o-1.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53324c7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"53324c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-778f6e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"778f6e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Don\u2019t Forget Your Jumper!<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-029f865 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"029f865\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn Palampur, we are right at the base of the Himalayas. Surprisingly for India, if you visit during Australian summer months you\u2019ll actually need to make sure you bring warm clothing. The stereotypical idea of India may be as hot and humid it can get, but in Palampur you might just find yourself needing to put a few more layers on\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2df306 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f2df306\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3261d82 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3261d82\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f9f36b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f9f36b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Looking Towards a Cleaner Future<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25a1d22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25a1d22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Although your first thought of India may be its vast population and pollution, Himachal Pradesh was actually the first state in India to ban plastic and polythene bags! With this change came the ban of single-use plastics and polystyrene items like cutlery, plates, and cups. Local traders have welcomed this change and now use paper plates and cups as a more environmentally sound alternative. 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