Culture Tours India
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.