Special Tours
India is an immensely rich cultural treasure trove. Rich in myth and legend, with musical, cookery and handicraft traditions that have been passed down for generations. The special cultural tours of India help you discover these facets of India and many more…
Heritage Tour:
India is a country with a cultural heritage of its own. The medieval temples, rock cut caves, palaces, forts or the exhibits of the grand lifestyle of the Indian emperors; all boast of the royal traditions of ancient India. From Delhi, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Goa to Kerala; every place has to tell a tale about its own cultural legacy.
The Heritage Tours in India, which is a group tour to India, is an effort to familiarise the Indians as well as the foreigners with the rich Indian legacy. The Heritage Tours India transports you to a bygone era where you can feel yourself to be a Maharaja. Your dream of realising the zenith of comfort and luxury observed by the royal families of North India or South India turns true with our privileged Heritage Tours in India, a part of our Group Tours to India.
The Dravidian temple architecture in deep South; the Rajputana and Mughal dynasty architecture depicted in the forts and palaces of Rajasthan and the historic monuments in North India are all the living examples of the Indian dexterity over art and tradition. The open art theatre of Shekhawati, the ruins of forts and palaces in Rajasthan and the gigantic palaces now being converted into heritage hotels are examples of rich Indian heritage covered in the Group tours to India.
The main subtour of the heritage tours in India is that of the heritage hotels in India. Most of the heritage hotels in India are located in Rajasthan followed by Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and other Indian states. The Palace on Wheels is one of the luxury trains of India that showcases the heritage of India in the most luxurious fashion. The heritage tour done by this Palace on Wheels is a lifetime experience. Though the journey has a fixed itinerary but en route, the train travels through princely states of Rajasthan; Jaipur, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bharatpur. The Heritage Tour of India can also be planned out in other luxury trains like the Royal Orient, Deccan Odyssey and Fairy Queen.
The group tour of museums and monuments is also an ideal way of perceiving the heritage of India. Monuments of India explore the heritage of India back to centuries through their structures and architecture. Even India is fortunate enough that it bags the honour of having the World Heritage Sites. The World Heritage Sites like Agra, Bodhgaya etc have been declared as the world heritage sites by the UNESCO based on their historical importance and maintenance of the ancient monuments and buildings. These heritage sites are also equally good to identify the historical and cultural legacy of India.
Textile Tours:
The textile tours of India take you to centres of traditional craftsmanship across the country. Cloth has traditionally been woven in India by skilled weavers, on handlooms, and made into garments that are draped in the form of a sari by women, and dhoti's by men. 
There are many craft traditions associated with textiles, such as mirror work, block printing and bandhani tie-and-dye work in Rajasthan and Gujarat. Punjab is known for its traditional floral embroidery called Phulkari. Further north Kashmir is known for fine embroidery in wool and silk, on woven woolen shawls and garments, and Uttar Pradesh for white embroidery on pastel cotton garments called Chikankari from Lucknow. In the east, Jharkhand, Bihar and Bengal are known for their hand woven textiles. Bihar, for its golden tussar silk weaving and Bengal for cotton Tangail, and silk Jamdani and Baluchari saris. The seven Northeastern states are known for a range of tribal crafts including handloom shawls and clothing. In Orissa there are many different designs and motifs woven in cotton and silk to create the distinctive saris of Orissa - Bomkai, Teliarumaal, Sambalpuri which are cherished by women in India.
Handloom weaving is an established traditional industry in south India. Andhra Pradesh has a rich weaving tradition, with Pochampalli and Venkatagiri being among the best known. Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are known for their rich Kanjeevaram and Mysore silks and fine cotton saris and fabric in bright traditional colours. Kerala is known for its traditional off white hand woven clothing, with gold borders.
Further up on the west coast, Maharashtra is known for its Paithani and Poona saris. Madhya Pradesh in the centre of India is known for its fine Chanderi saris and Chattisgarh for its tribal weaves.
Overflowing with colour, texture and designs, India's textile heritage waits to be discovered by you. Come experience the wonders of India's textile tradition, with a textile tour of India.
Cooking Tour:
Travel through the cities of India on your cooking tour, savour curries and chutneys, relish the flavours, and breathe in the aroma of subtle spices, while you observe demonstrations by master chefs of Indian cookery and enjoy the delicious meals prepared for you. 
Explore the culinary riches of India on your cooking tour of India. North India is known for its Mughlai cuisine, a creation of the chefs of the Mughal emperors. Known for its rich curries and heady aroma of spices, Mughlai cuisine has both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Further North Kashmir is known for its traditional feast or Waazwan, where many different meat dishes are prepared and spread on a white sheet, from which Kashmiris traditionally eat, seated on the floor.
Because of India's long coastline, seafood is also popular in India. Different states in India have different methods of preparing and cooking varieties of seafood. Different species of fish, crabs, shrimp, mussels and prawns are fried, baked, picked, salted and preserved to make delicious culinary surprises.
Staple food items include various kinds of Indian flatbread, naan, chappatis, rotis, puris, which are accompanied by vegetables, meat dishes and pickles. In the south and East of the country, rice is the staple dish eaten at most meals along with pulses and yoghurt. South India is known for steamed and fried pancakes called idlis and dosas, made from ground rice flour and pulses.
India is a vegetarian paradise - the variety of fruits and vegetables found here and the numerous methods of cooking them are truly amazing. The mouthwatering Indian sweets made primarily of milk and sugar and distributed on any festive occasion are a delectable treat.
If food is an adventure, then a culinary tour of India is an adventure of a lifetime that is not to be missed. Enjoy the taste of India on an Indian culinary tour.
Tribal Area Tour:
Go off the beaten track on a tribal tour and experience a lifestyle that is closer to nature on a tribal tour of India. India is home to many indigenous communities that even today retain their age-old customs and traditions and live lives that is closely related to their natural surroundings. 
Tribal communities in Rajasthan and Gujarat such as the Lambadas are known for their colourful clothing, embroidered by hand and decorated with mirrors. They are also skilled silver smiths and wear intricate necklaces, ankets and bracelets of silver, made in their traditional tribal style.
North Eastern India has many diverse tribes. Each state is made up of a number of tribes, each with their own distinctive culture, language, handwoven dress and craft traditions. Some of the prominent tribal communities include Nagas (who consist of many individual tribes), Khasis, Jaintias, Mizos, Boros, and Cacharis. The tribal people of the north east of India are known for their traditions of song and dance, their colourful handwoven clothing and their woven bamboo handicrafts.
Central India has many tribal communities including Santhals and the tribals of Bastar, who are known for their traditional dance where they wear bullhorns as accessories on their heads.
Southern India also has many tribal people, including the Todas of the Nilgiri hills, known for their pastoral way of life and their hand woven clothing.
Explore the unspoilt tribal cultures of the indigenous people of India on an Indian Tribal tour.
Adventure Tours:
Hiking, mountaineering, skiing, river rafting, windsurfing, scuba diving, water sports, wildlife treks, desert safaris… you can do all this and more on an adventure tour in India. With mountains, rivers, seas and deserts, the options before you for adventure are immense. Enjoy the adventure of a lifetime on an adventure tour of India. 
Each state in India has its own adventure locations. The Northern Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal, have many venues for hiking, trekking, mountaineering, river rafting, hang gliding, and skiing. The coastal states of India and the island groups of Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar, offer facilities for wind surfing, scuba diving and other water sports. You are sure to find a tour that satisfies your urge for adventure from among our adventure tours of India.
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Char Dham Yatra:
The pilgrimage of the four most revered Hindu destinations of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath is known as the Chardham Yatra. A journey to these four destinations is considered to be of great spiritual significance, according to traditional Hindu belief. 
The holy River Ganga, rises from the glacier at Gangotri, the River Yamuna from Yamunotri and the Mandakini and Alaknanda flow past Kedarnath and Badrinath respectively. All these four holy locations are situated in the North Indian state of Uttaranchal, which is known throughout the world for its breathtaking beauty and religious ambience. According to Hindu legends, Uttaranchal is known as Devbhoomi or land of the Gods. Pilgrims from across the world travel to Uttaranchal to undertake the Char Dham yatra.
Uttaranchal is rich in flora and fauna, has tremendous scenic beauty and being a part of the Western Himalayas, offers a full range of adventure sport options such as river rafting, trekking, mountaineering, fishing, mountain biking, mountain safaris, skiing, paragliding, etc. With its spectacular natural beauty, religious and tourist destinations, and hospitable people, a tour to Uttaranchal is sure to be a unique and unforgettable experience.
Indian Fairs and Festivals:
India is a melting pot for numerous communities and this has in turn given rise to varied fairs and festivals, all of which are colourful and vibrant, portraying the true essence of India. The popularity of Indian fairs and festivals are spread far and wide and attract a large number of foreign tourists.
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