HERITAGE & CULTURE TOUR INDIA

One of the seven wonders of the world, the magical Taj Mahal is arguably India’s greatest and most-visited landmark.

No tour to India is complete without a ‘Haziri’ (attendance) at this eternal ode to romantic love.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and hands down one of the greatest exhibits of architectural magnificence anywhere on the planet, the Taj Mahal was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a homage to his beloved wife Mumtaz who died during childbirth.

It took a workforce of 22,000 men 22 years to finally complete the project in 1648 AD under the hawkish supervision of its architect Ustad Ahmad Lahori. Taking your ‘Mumtaz’ to see the Taj Mahal is one of the most important things to do in India. 

Located in the south of the Indian continent “God’s Own Country” Kerala is blessed with a stunningly beautiful 589 km-long coastline that boasts some of India’s best tropical beach paradises but the state also has another hidden gem that is now drawing a massive number of tourists.

The serene backwaters of Alleppey, Kumarakom and Kollam are a picturesque labyrinth of rivers, waterways, idyllic fishing villages, green foliage, amazing birdlife and mystic beauty.

The best way to enjoy the Keralan backwaters is aboard a cozy houseboat equipped with all the modern amenities and an onboard chef putting together locally sourced farm-fresh organic meals.

In the Hindu tradition, a trip to Varanasi is considered the last stop in a long journey of reincarnations for the soul toward ultimate salvation.

Mentioned in the holy scripture of Ramayana and Mahabharat, this ancient city in Uttar Pradesh on the banks of the Holy Ganga is to Hinduism what Jerusalem is to the Abrahamic religion.

Previously known as Kashi or Benares, the holiest center of Hinduism in the entire world attracts millions of pilgrims, tourists and seekers of enlightenment worldwide.

A trip to Varanasi is a soul-cleansing experience that you cannot afford to miss out on.

The elegant capital of Rajasthan (the land of Rajas) is an important stopover in the Golden Triangle tourist circuit which comprises the trio of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur.

Termed “Paris of India” on account of its majestic palaces, enchanting Havelis, towering forts and medieval bazaars, Jaipur is also known as the ‘Pink City.’

The Maharaja of Jaipur had the city painted in Pink (the color of hospitality in the Rajputana region) to welcome the visiting Prince Albert in 1876 AD. His queen, the Maharani liked the color so much that an edict was passed to bind all subjects to paint their houses in pink. The result is an enchanting architectural mystique that looks like it came right out of a fairy tale or an animated movie.

Located just 4 hours from Delhi, the capital city of Rajasthan is one of the country’s most visited tourist destinations who flock to this gorgeous city for its amazing cultural immersion, dazzling palaces, colorful festivals, sumptuous Rajasthani cuisine and top-notch royal hospitality at some of India’s great 5-star Palaces-turned-Heritage Hotels.

As the largest center of gemstone cutting and polishing in India, Jaipur is particularly famous for its emeralds, ruby, sapphire and other precious gemstones, and is often referred to as the “Gemstone City”.  

Bask in the splendor of Jaipur’s stunning City Palace. Go on a forts-tour to the impregnable forts of Amber, Nahargarh and Jaigarh.

Sample mouth-watering Rajasthani cuisine and go on an ethnic shopping spree in its old bazaars for some of the finest silk, pashmina scarves, handmade rugs and hand-block-print textiles in all of India.

The charming city of Udaipur in Rajasthan gets its monikers “the City of Lakes” and “Venice of the East” due to its seven picturesque lakes all of which are interconnected by a network of canals, bridges and waterways.

This historical capital of the Kingdom of Mewar in the Rajputana Agency was founded in 1559 AD by Maharana Udai Singh II, who was so smitten with the gorgeous Lake Pichola and the surrounding green Aravalli Hills that he decided to move his capital here.

Udaipur is a stunningly beautiful city of regal palaces, serene lakes and palatial Havelis that attract millions of visitors from the rest of India and abroad to its scenic beauty and cultural attractions like the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Jagmandir, Monsoon Palace and Bagore ki Haveli.

Enjoy the region’s lakeside regal charm in our tailor-made Udaipur tour.

The UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ellora and Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad, Maharashtra are one of India’s top tourist attractions.

Comprising 34 caves dating back to the 2nd century BC (Ajanta) and 6th century AD (Ellora), these sites feature awe-inspiring rock-cut stone art carved in hillside rocks and caves. For aficionados of archeology and history, Ajanta and Ellora are must-see destinations.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hampi was the capital of the fabulously rich and splendid Vijayanagara Empire, the strongest medieval empire in all of the Indian south.

Located in a small village in modern-day Karnataka, the Hampi-Pattadkal-Aihole-Badami complex comprises some 2000 monuments that still survive. Among them are remnants of temples, palaces, sculptures, stone art, cave paintings and public buildings. 

Take a voyage back in time into a magical realm of splendor and grandeur on our private tour to Hampi.

The Pushkar Fair, held annually in one of India’s oldest cities Pushkar near Ajmer (Rajasthan) is the country’s biggest livestock fair. Featuring local dances, folk music, regional games, and camel races, the event is also a cultural festival that begins with the Hindu calendar months of Kartik.

The Fair is a massive tourist attraction in late October and early November.

Known as the “rose garden of Rajasthan” Pushkar is famous for its beautiful Pushkar lake, the Nag Pahar (snake mountain) and sand dunes.

Immerse yourself in the festivity of Pushkar with our tailor-made Camel Carnival experience.