Cricket Supporters on Tour in India 

For those who follow the sport of Cricket, the tours are often filled with unending journeys into some of the world’s most beautiful regions. Cricket supporters on tour in India will have the opportunity to head into the more remote regions of the country and view historical sights. Stops such as Guwahati and Rajkot for instance provide those following Cricket teams to view centuries of architecture and beautiful landscapes.

Rajkot is located approximately 70 km from the Gulf of Karachi and offers visitors a look into the early life of Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi received his education in Rajkot and his ancestral home that was built in 1880 now contains a memorial museum filled with photographs and personal items. In the Watson Museum and Library, there is a marble statue of Queen Victoria, which was erected during the 19th century.

Indore is the capital city of Madhya Pradesh and holds reflections of the Holkar rulers. This city is a blend of French, Mughal and Maratha architectural creations. Mandu is located just a short distance away and includes medieval structures, palaces, tombs, temples and a historical fort.

Next on the list is Kanpur, which is famed for its role in the Indian Mutiny of 1857. After Kaput lies Jamshedpur which is a more modern city than many on the Cricket supporters tour. The Indian steel industry is a vital part of this city, named for the late Jamshedji who founded the Tata steel empire. Jubilee Park is located here and is a large park filled with fountains, a miniature golf course, a zoo and a lovely lake. Also located in Jamshedpur is the Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, which houses wild elephants, barking deer, leopards, tigers and porcupines. Cuttack is located just an hour from Bhubaneshwar and contains the Nandan Kanan biological park nearby. This park contains the largest population of white tigers in all of India and features safaris, a reptile display, cable cars, aerial ropeway and boating opportunities.

Guwahati is the sixth ODI and is the capital of the Northeast. This entryway to Assam, which is the famous tea-growing region in India and produces fifteen percent of the tea production for the entire world, offers many sites. Visitors can take a ferry across the River Brahmaputra to Peacock Island where beautiful sights await. Assam is considered to be the wettest place in the world and has annual rainfalls as high as 300 cm, normally during the rainy season, which falls during May through September.

Finally, for those Cricket supporters who will be touring throughout India is Ahmedabad. This will be the location of the first test and was the cradle of the non-violent movement for the independence of India. The Gandhi Ashram is located in Ahmedabad and the city houses the famed Navaratri Festival, which is considered to be the longest dance festival in the world. Those following the Cricket tour during this spectacular country will definitely have chances to gain insights into India’s industries and its history.