This Festive Season Spread Happiness with 11 Special Diwali Gift Packs (2019)

Gifting and Diwali are inextricably linked. The festival of lights gives us a fabulous opportunity to reconnect with our closest relationships by exchanging wishes and gifts with them on this auspicious occasion.

Friends, relatives, business partners, clients, colleagues...we have a lot of people in our lives who we need to greet on Diwali. No wonder, along with new clothes, sweets and fireworks, Diwali gifts tops our shopping list when the festival comes around.

Gift packs have remained an ever-popular gifting option for Diwali visits, or for sending long-distance greetings. They are handy and convenient -particularly if you are looking for something that is not too personal.

Giving hampers as a gift is often considered to be a shortcut and not a thoughtful or unique gift. Not so - your Diwali gift pack will be equally appreciated and remembered if you put some thought into it. We offer four tips that’ll help you spot the right gift pack to share the joy of Diwali.

In many cases, people actually prefer giving and receiving traditional gifts for Diwali. For such giftees, we have gathered classic Diwali favourites that you can consider. From sweets to chocolates, you have a wide choice.

A sweet or dry fruit hamper from Haldirams is often considered the gold standard of Diwali gift packs.

Very popular in particularly northern parts of India, the Haldirams brand offers an enormous variety in Diwali Gift packs, prices for which start at Rs. 100 and go up to Rs. 1,500. Sweets, chocolates, dry fruits, as well as popular savoury items, are available for purchase separately and as a part of combos. This particular gift set offers a collection of Haldirams' most popular items, 1 packet of Bhujia (a savoury delight), and 3 classic sweets. Available at local retail stores and online for Rs. 210.

If sweets are not your first choice, then consider gifting biscuit packs. Top brands like Britannia or Unibic typically offer a variety of biscuit packs including sugar-free ones that you can buy as an interesting alternative.

Chocolates are yet another well-liked gifting option. You can either opt for regular brands like Cadbury’s which usually come out with awesome gift packs for the season, or you can go with specially-crafted chocolate.

An example is the Chocolate Bucket from zoroy.com which is small but an elegant gift option for people in your business network. Zoroy is a luxury chocolatier which offers a whole range of exotic chocolates to choose from. You can also order custom packs in bulk from the site. The Chocolate Bucket has 6 assorted chocolates packed inside a chic transparent box as well as a candle. Available at the site for Rs. 675.

A thoughtful well-packed gift leaves a fantastic impression. The Indian Celebration gift pack from Nature's Basket contains a range of classical Indian goodies packed into a gorgeous gold box. The gift pack contains Kaju katli, samosas, soan papdi as well as dates and almonds. Available for Rs.1589 from naturesbasket.co.in.

Another option is combining flowers and a box of sweets. The Art of Gifting pack from giftalove.com contains a lovely bouquet of 20 pink roses, a Diwali greeting card and a packet of soan papdi. This is an ideal gift to send someone who lives away.

This is yet another traditional gift that is perfect for gifting families. The Multicolour Metal & Acrylic Festive Home Decor Set by Itiha has 1 set of Door Hanging, 2 Tea Light Holders, 1 Haldi Kumkum Holder, 1 Pair Of Shubh Labh, 1 Swastik And 1 Lakshmi Feet. Available for Rs. 2,569 from pepperfry.com.

Some relationships demand that you pick out extremely exclusive gifts. Indeed, many regard gifts as a measure of how much you value the relationship. For such cases, we present a selection of the best luxury options you can consider this Diwali.

This opulent gift is sure to make an unforgettable impression! Offered by the well-known tea brand Taj Mahal this set features a gorgeous teaware set of 2 bone china cups carrying an elegant floral print and 24-karat gold plating on its rims and handle. Accompanying these cups is a cute tin packed with the highest grade Assam tea. The gift can be ordered at tajmahalteahouse.com for Rs. 3,499.

If this seems too pricey, you have other choices on the site. For instance, the Spice Delight Milk Tea Gift Box which costs Rs. 1,849 offers 3 kinds of spice teas: Parsi Mint Tea, Royal Saffron Tea, and Bold Spices Tea.

If the giftee is more of a coffee fan, then check out the 4 Coffee Gift Pack at bluetokaicoffee.com. This gift set offers a selection of 4 coffee types from top estates of India along with a ceramic pour over. Available for Rs. 2,650 at the site.

Yes, we have already seen how chocolate can be an awesome gift. But If you are looking to bowl over someone with your gift then Chokola's Bonbon Hamper is the way to go. This premium chocolate set contains delicious bonbons of varying flavours. You can order this sumptuous gift for Rs. 1,100 from chokola.in.

A perfect gift for a large family, this gourmet snack basket contains an array of super cool goodies to munch on. There are 12 different snacks packed into it including unusual ones like organic pretzels, tortilla chips, ragi cookies and kale chips. The gift set is delivered in a beautiful box decorated with a ribbon and also comes with a gift tag which can be personalized with a message from you. Available at thegourmetbox.in for Rs. 2,775.

Gifting silver is considered auspicious during Diwali. That’s why this classy silver gift set is an ideal choice for elders in your family or perhaps your boss.

Available at the jewellery site velvetcase.in, the set contains 1 Ganesha statue and 1 diya/candle holder, both of 1k silver. Priced Rs. 2,360, it comes packed inside a beautiful gift box. Pair this set with a box of sweets and you will have given a gift that will be a definite hit.

Make a statement by picking out a gift pack that stands out from the sea of sweet or dry fruit boxes. Such offbeat gifts are perfect for close friends or relatives who you know will love to try out new ideas. Take a look at our quirky picks to get started on finding that perfect gift box that’ll be welcomed.

Handmade goodies are always a little more special than the regular stuff. This Diwali, give a gift pack from thegourmetjar.com which offers delicious handmade condiments like jams, spreads from fruits, nuts etc made from 100% pure ingredients.

Their Diwali gift pack contains 1 preserve, 1 honey, 1 marmalade, 1 mustard, and 1 relish. All products from this brand are handmade using fresh organic produce, with very low amounts of sugar and no preservatives. This gift set is a really great idea if you looking for a healthy option this Diwali. Purchase it for Rs. 400.

Who says that you need to follow rules while gifting? Maggi noodle is a brand which is universally loved so why not give your dear ones a Maggi themed gift hamper this festival season?

The Maggi Festive Flavors Gift Pack is a marvellous gift for a friend with whom you have memories of sharing a steaming bowl of Maggi, or for a family with kids who live on the stuff. This gift pack contains 7 packs of Maggi noodles, 1 masala pasta, a packet of sauce and a packet of barbeque sauce. An absolute riot of all of your favourite flavours. The pack even comes with a greeting card you can use to write your personal greetings. Buy the pack for approx. Rs. 200 on Amazon or local stores.

A similar option is the Tropicana Delight Fruit Juice Gift box that contains 3 different types of their popular juices and is priced around Rs. 320.

For the health conscious giftee, pick out this basket that is absolutely bursting with healthy snacking goodies. Isayorganic which deals exclusively with organic products offers on its site sweet and savoury gift baskets. The Sweet one priced at Rs. 1501, contains 6 different products such as Apple Bar, Organic Trail Mix, and Besan Matka Ladoo. A fantastic pick for your Diwali Gift pack needs.