Cultural Tours in India 2024/2025

When it comes to culture tours, India dazzles with its diversity. No trip to India is complete without seeing the Taj Mahal, that improbably perfect Mughal monument to love, described lovingly by a poet as “a teardrop on the cheek of eternity.” Another must-visit cultural landmark is the set of temples in Khajuraho, a wonderful example of the coexistence of sensuality and spirituality in Indian art. India’s classical music and dance forms provide fascinating cultural insights. Try to catch a performance of Kathakali, which features performers with brightly painted faces, elaborate costumes and highly stylized movements, and attend a concert of Hindustani classical music, a synthesis of ancient Hindu melodic systems and Persian musical forms. India is also home to many Buddhist traditions. Head to the cold mountainous region of Ladakh, where you can learn more about the Tibetan Buddhist culture by visiting stupas and gompas (monasteries).

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Southern India Jewels

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11 day cultural, religious and historic sites trip through Mamallapuram, Kumbakonam, Tanjore and 5 other destinations in India. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Local culture
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Rickshaw, Boat & Taxi
  • Age Range 8-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
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BEST OF NORTH INDIA WITH MUMBAI & VARANASI

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15 day cooking classes tour through New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and 7 other destinations in India. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Cooking classes & Shopping and Markets +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Ferry, Flight, Private Vehicle & Rickshaw
  • Age Range 5-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
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INDIA CLASSIC DISCOVERY

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13 day cultural, religious and historic sites tour through New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and 8 other destinations in India. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Local culture
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Rickshaw & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 35-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Fascinating India

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14 day cultural, religious and historic sites tour through New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and 4 other destinations in India. Read More
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  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Local culture
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat & Flight
  • Age Range 8-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Picturesque Solo India Tour

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8 day cultural, religious and historic sites trip in India, visiting New Delhi, Agra and Bharatpur. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Local culture
  • Accommodation Hotel & Luxury Hotel
  • Transport Flight & Rickshaw
  • Age Range 8-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Best of North India

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10 day cultural, religious and historic sites tour in India, visiting New Delhi, Agra and Ranthambore National Park. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Local culture
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Flight & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 8-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Golden Triangle, Tigers and the Ganges

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14 day cultural, religious and historic sites trip to Kathmandu, New Delhi and 4 other destinations traveling through India and Nepal. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Local culture
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Coach, Rickshaw, Train, Flight & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-99 yrs
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Colours of Rajasthan with Mumbai

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18 day local culture tour in India, visiting New Delhi, Deogarh and Udaipur. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Local culture & Cultural, religious and historic sites
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Coach, Flight, Rickshaw, Train & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-99 yrs
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Wonders of India

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8 day cultural, religious and historic sites trip in India, visiting New Delhi, Agra and Bharatpur. Read More
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  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Local culture
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  • Transport Flight & Rickshaw
  • Age Range 8-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Colours of Rajasthan

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14 day local culture tour through New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and 4 other destinations in India. Read More
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  • Activities Local culture & Cultural, religious and historic sites
  • Accommodation Sleeper Train, Guest House & Hotel
  • Transport Jeep, Boat & Sleeper Train
  • Age Range 8-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Delhi to Kathmandu: River Walks & Epic Wildlife

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15 day cultural, religious and historic sites trip to New Delhi, Pushkar and 7 other destinations traveling through India and Nepal. Read More
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  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Art and architecture +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Sleeper Train, Home-stay & Guest House
  • Transport Train, Bus, Rickshaw, Boat, Flight, 4WD Jeep, Private Vehicle & Sleeper Train
  • Age Range 18-39 yrs
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Private Jodhpur City Tour & Village Visit

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10 hour cultural, religious and historic sites tour in Jodhpur. Read More
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  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Countryside and village visits +1 more
  • Accommodation No Accommodation
  • Age Range 1-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Wonders of India And Nepal

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10 day cultural, religious and historic sites trip to New Delhi, Agra and 3 other destinations traveling through Nepal and India. Read More
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  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Local culture
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  • Transport Flight & Rickshaw
  • Age Range 8-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Golden Triangle and the Tigers of Ranthambore

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12 day cultural, religious and historic sites tour to Kathmandu, New Delhi and 3 other destinations traveling through India and Nepal. Read More
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  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Local culture
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  • Age Range 5-99 yrs
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“Had an amazing time on the tour. Loved every minute of it. Jungle safari was amazing. Saw 2 tigers!! Hotels was great and we had an amazing tour guides in each city who explained history very well”
Memorable India Tour with Tigers
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  • Albert Lee
“The tour was amazing. All hotels were excellent.The hotel in Jaipur was the best. Guides did a great job. They explained everything very beautifully. We would highly recommend for first time traveller to India”
Best Luxury Golden Triangle Tour of India
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“Thank you so much for great services during our visit to India tour we had a really fantastic tour guides who did as per our wishes and showed us all places of our comfortable they are highly educated and lovely and kind hearted person my driver was amazing he knows all the places of India very well we had nice and clean hotels which were located in city center we are highly satisfied with this tour company and special thanks to its team for making india tour memorable”

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Highlights of Culture Tours in India

  • Learn about Hindu and Muslim architectural traditions by visiting the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Take a half-day cooking class on how to prepare the perfect north Indian thali in the lakeside city of Udaipur.
  • Marvel at the thousands of silk sarees on display at Kanchipuram and get expert insights into how this beautiful and ancient garment is woven.
  • Familiarize yourself with the stunning tradition of pata chitra, traditional paintings made with layers of cotton cloth and depicting tribal motifs and religious myths, at Raghurajpur, near the famous temple town of Puri.
  • Listen to the beautiful kirtans (devotional hymns) of Sikhs at the Golden Temple in Amritsar during culture tours in India.
  • Tour the workshops of Kumortuli, Kolkata’s traditional pottery district, where clay idols of Hindu gods and goddesses are made.

Travel Tips for Cultural Trips in India

  • Take off your shoes before entering places of worship like a temple or a mosque.
  • India is a conservative country, and it is best to cover up and avoid wearing shorts or skirts in and around cultural landmarks or while attending events.
  • Religious places like mosques and gurudwaras may require you to cover your head before entering.
  • You will often find aggressive touts out to make a quick buck, looking for foreign tourists near monuments. Tell your hotel or travel agent to arrange a dependable local guide instead.
  • Learning a few key phrases in Hindi is helpful during culture tours in India, except in the very south, where it is best to stick with English.
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