Cultural Tours in India
Getting to know the real India – its people, its multi-layered culture, the many traditions and cuisines – is one of the chief pleasures of travelling to this extraordinary country. As you discover the beliefs and stories behind the sumptuous architecture and colourful ceremonies, you will find a connection that lasts for life. If you want a more varied choice, look at our collection of guided holidays in India for the various types of tour on offer.
Guided Cultural Holidays in India for UK Travellers
Escorted cultural trips in India showcase the country’s multi-faith heritage. Visits to the Ellora and Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra reveal Buddhist, Hindu and Jain temples hewn from the rocky landscape as well as ancient religious stories depicted in murals and paintings. Amritsar is the centre of Indian Sikhism, embodied particularly in the gleaming Golden Temple which hosts the well-known nightly ‘putting to bed’ (palki) ceremony. Meanwhile, Varanasi is referred to by many as the spiritual capital of India, and the rituals of the Hindu Aarti ceremony on the Ganges, where candles are placed on the water as an offering, create a moving spectacle.
In architectural terms, India offers a feast for the eyes. In Pushkar, the 14th century Brahma Temple is one of the few dedicated to the Hindu creator-god. Heritage tours of India showcase magnificent edifices from the Mughal era, such as the beautifully ornate Palace of Winds (Hawa Majal) in Jaipur and Agra’s Taj Mahal, a triumph of elegance and symmetry. The ‘Golden City’ of Jaisalmer is known for its many old havelis (manor houses), the historical fort and intricately carved Jain temples.
Ethno Tours in India
Many ethnic groups exist within India’s borders. Cultural packages to India take you to tribal villages of the Orissa region to meet peoples such as the Bonda and Kondh and gain an insight into their way of life, traditions, crafts and cooking. Other culturally immersive trips bring you face to face with tribal heritage in places like Assam, Meghalaya and Nagaland, where you can visit headhunter villages and tea plantations and join the fun at the annual Hornbill Festival.
Solo travellers going to India are well served by the cultural tours on offer. In bustling megacities like Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata, single travellers will find a melting pot of peoples and traditions reflected in a mix of religious structures, clothing fashions and cuisines. In Jaipur you can catch a Bollywood film at the splendid Art Deco cinema, while in Kochi on the west coast you can browse art galleries and watch performances by the famed Kathakali dancers.
Tourfind offers a superbly diverse range of cultural tours in destinations throughout the world. Browse them today to find inspiring options.
Getting to know the real India – its people, its multi-layered culture, the many traditions and cuisines – is one of the chief pleasures of travelling to this extraordinary country. As you discover the beliefs and stories behind the sumptuous ... more
Getting to know the real India – its people, its multi-layered culture, the many traditions and cuisines – is ... more
Cultural Tours in India
Getting to know the real India – its people, its multi-layered culture, the many traditions and cuisines – is one of the chief pleasures of travelling to this extraordinary country. As you discover the beliefs and stories behind the sumptuous architecture and colourful ceremonies, you will find a connection that lasts for life. If you want a more varied choice, look at our collection of guided holidays in India for the various types of tour on offer.
Guided Cultural Holidays in India for UK Travellers
Escorted cultural trips in India showcase the country’s multi-faith heritage. Visits to the Ellora and Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra reveal Buddhist, Hindu and Jain temples hewn from the rocky landscape as well as ancient religious stories depicted in murals and paintings. Amritsar is the centre of Indian Sikhism, embodied particularly in the gleaming Golden Temple which hosts the well-known nightly ‘putting to bed’ (palki) ceremony. Meanwhile, Varanasi is referred to by many as the spiritual capital of India, and the rituals of the Hindu Aarti ceremony on the Ganges, where candles are placed on the water as an offering, create a moving spectacle.
In architectural terms, India offers a feast for the eyes. In Pushkar, the 14th century Brahma Temple is one of the few dedicated to the Hindu creator-god. Heritage tours of India showcase magnificent edifices from the Mughal era, such as the beautifully ornate Palace of Winds (Hawa Majal) in Jaipur and Agra’s Taj Mahal, a triumph of elegance and symmetry. The ‘Golden City’ of Jaisalmer is known for its many old havelis (manor houses), the historical fort and intricately carved Jain temples.
Ethno Tours in India
Many ethnic groups exist within India’s borders. Cultural packages to India take you to tribal villages of the Orissa region to meet peoples such as the Bonda and Kondh and gain an insight into their way of life, traditions, crafts and cooking. Other culturally immersive trips bring you face to face with tribal heritage in places like Assam, Meghalaya and Nagaland, where you can visit headhunter villages and tea plantations and join the fun at the annual Hornbill Festival.
Solo travellers going to India are well served by the cultural tours on offer. In bustling megacities like Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata, single travellers will find a melting pot of peoples and traditions reflected in a mix of religious structures, clothing fashions and cuisines. In Jaipur you can catch a Bollywood film at the splendid Art Deco cinema, while in Kochi on the west coast you can browse art galleries and watch performances by the famed Kathakali dancers.
Tourfind offers a superbly diverse range of cultural tours in destinations throughout the world. Browse them today to find inspiring options.
Getting to know the real India – its people, its multi-layered culture, the many traditions and cuisines – is one of the chief pleasures of travelling to this extraordinary country. As you discover the beliefs and stories behind the sumptuous ... more
Getting to know the real India – its people, its multi-layered culture, the many traditions and cuisines – is ... more