The traditions of Indian arts and crafts are some of the oldest and most diverse in the world. They represent a unique and continuous ethos and aesthetic sensibility right through thousands of years – that has seen a remarkable ability to assimilate, remake, re-shape the incoming styles, ideas, artists and techniques and yet retain the core essence. Indian crafts are a riot of colour, textures and motifs, materials and mediums that changes with each region, village and community having its own distinct style and history. With so many long-preserved traditions of arts, crafts and textiles, India offers a diaspora for the creative traveller. You will experience paintings to inlaid marble work, indigenous textile weaving techniques, block-printing, veena-making and puppetry.
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Savor the excitement and adventure!Kochi
Queen of the Arabian Sea Queen of the Arabian Sea KeralaKochi (formerly Cochin) is a cosmopolitan city in the state of Kerala with a bustling commercial port. Kochi is the financial capital of Kerala and, with a population of more than 2 million, the biggest urban agglomeration in the state.
Khajuraho
A living work of Art A living work of Art Madhya PradeshSuggested trips for Art
Handcrafted tours by experts.Culture of South India and the Andaman Islands
- Explore the city of Nizams “Hyderabad”
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Hampi and Mahabalipuram
- Nagarhole National Park
- Relax on the pristine beaches of Andaman Island
Indian Panorama with Backwater Cruise (North to South)
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the Serenity of Kerala backwaters while cruising on the Kerala River Cruise
- Experience Kathakali Dance, Martial Arts and Bronze Art work of Multicultural city “Cochin”
Luxury on Rail & River
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the North East India while cruising on the mighty Brahmaputra River
- Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal
- Explore the famous sites of North India
Kolkata with Brahmaputra River Cruise (Upstream)
- Cruising on the Brahmaputra River, Assam
- Boat, Jeep and Elephant safari in Kaziranga National Park
- Visit to Majuli island – the Largest River island in the World
- Visit to Umananda island – the smallest inhabitant River island in the World
Mythical Hampi & Serenity of Kerala Backwater Cruise
- Explore the Serenity of Kerala backwaters while cruising on the Kerala River Cruise
- Experience Kathakali Dance, Martial Arts and Bronze Art work of Multicultural city “Cochin”
- Village visits and interaction with the local people
- Explore the city of Nizams “Hyderabad”
Kolkata with Brahmaputra River Cruise (Downstream)
- Cruising on the Brahmaputra River, Assam
- Boat, Jeep and Elephant safari in Kaziranga National Park
- Visit to Majuli island – the Largest River island in the World
- Visit to Umananda island – the smallest inhabitant River island in the World
Bhutan with Brahmaputra River Cruise
- Hike to Tiger Nest Monastery in Paro
- Cruising on the Mighty Brahmaputra River in Assam
- Visit the tribal village and tea gardens of Assam
- Amazing Birdlife
- Jeep safari, Boat Safari and Elephant Safari in the Kaziranga National Park
Golden Triangle with Brahmaputra River Cruise
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites including the iconic Taj Mahal
- Visit of Royal Grand Palaces and forts of Rajasthan
- Cruising on the Mighty Brahmaputra River in Assam
- Visit the tribal villages & tea garden of Assam
- Visit to Majuli island – the Largest River island in the World
Indian Panorama with Backwater Cruise (South to North)
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the Serenity of Kerala backwaters while cruising on the Kerala River Cruise
- Experience Kathakali Dance, Martial Arts and Bronze Art work of Multicultural city “Cochin”
Indian Panorama with Brahmaputra Cruise - Downstream
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the North East India while cruising on the mighty Brahmaputra River
- Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal
- Explore the famous sites of North India
Karnataka with 7 Nights Kerala Cruise
- Visit the river island town of Srirangapatna
- Nagarhole National Park
- Traditional Martial Art performance
- Cooking demonstration and home hosted meal
- Village visits and interaction with the local people
Sikkim and Darjeeling with Bhutan
- Witness the Magnificent Sunrise over the Mt. Kanchenjunga
- Visit the Royal Kingdom of Bhutan
- Visit the Buddhist Monasteries
- Darjeeling – the land of Tea
- Joy ride on the world heritage Toy Train in Darjeeling
- Hike to Tiger Nest Monastery in Paro
South India with Backwater River Cruise
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage site in Mahabalipuram
- Explore Pondicherry known as "The French Riviera of the East"
- Grand temples of South India
- Nature walk and Bamboo Rafting in Periyar
- Kathakali Dance performance
Sri Lanka With Kerala Backwater Cruise
- Cruising on the Kerala Backwaters
- Visit Temples and Dance performance of Sri Lanka
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Spice Garden visit
- Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala
- Experience the bygone era of Bronze art work
Treasure of India with Backwater Cruise (North to South)
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the Serenity of Kerala backwaters while cruising on the Kerala River Cruise
- Experience Kathakali Dance, Martial Arts and Bronze Art work of Multicultural city “Cochin”
Treasure of India with Backwater Cruise (South to North)
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the Serenity of Kerala backwaters while cruising on the Kerala River Cruise
- Experience Kathakali Dance, Martial Arts and Bronze Art work of Multicultural city “Cochin”
Treasures of India with Brahmaputra Cruise - Downstream
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the North East India while cruising on the mighty Brahmaputra River
- Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal
- Explore the famous sites of North India
Treasures of India with Brahmaputra Cruise - Upstream
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the North East India while cruising on the mighty Brahmaputra River
- Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal
- Explore the famous sites of North India
Experiences !!
Be not just a Spectator but a ParticipantArt and architecture tour of Ahmedabad
AhmedabadWhile Handicrafts from Gujarat are exported to far off places all across the world, you can buy it all from Kapasi Handicraft Emporium. They include pottery and handicrafts made out of brass and rare metal work, wall hangings, vases, marble art pieces and more.
Dancer’s Trail
ChennaiDance – the most expressive way of telling a story. And dance, in every region, tells the story of its people.
Experience the Thanjavur art culture
Thanjavur (Tanjore)The region is home to some exquisite arts and crafts, including the famous Tanjore paintings that usually depict Hindu gods, goddesses and saints and are embellished with gold foil and inlay of semi-precious stones. Watch artists create these iconic paintings on shops on South Street, or visit one of the dealers who works from home.
Jewellery Trail
ChennaiA piece of jewellery is an indication of your personal taste, but could it also be a vehicle to advertise your caste, religion, region, economic status and marital status?
Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory
ThimphuArt can be to inspire, educate and awaken. Art can be called a creation by the creator. Visit to the Jungshi Handmade paper factory will make you feel that you are in the “Utopia” of artist.
Kalaripayattu (Martial Arts)
KochiThis is an ancient traditional fighting system that originated in Kerala. The word “kalari” means battlefield and “payattu” refers to “become trained” or “to practice”. Thus traditionally people practising this art form were those who were trained for the battlefield. It is considered by some to be the oldest martial art still in existence.
Market Visit
MysoreMysore is famous for silk sarees (Mysore Silk), sandalwood carvings and the many varieties of perfumed incense sticks. Mysore's market places can be a good place to start, like Ashoka Road, Sayyaji Rao Road and for a mix of Western and Indian traditional shopping head to Devaraj Urs Road.
Melodious Musical Evening
VaranasiOne of the most iconic experiences in Varanasi is experiencing the musical side of the holy city. A visit to the sitar player’s (Chordophone Player) house will be totally different and mesmerizing experience for you. You will be soaked in the tunes played by world renowned Sitar player which will complement the aura of the city as well.
Visit the market for shopping
Thanjavur (Tanjore)Tanjore is a great place to pick up the traditional Tanjore dolls, with their bobbing heads—the area around the Punainallur Mariamman Temple has many small shops. Stock up on authentic Tanjore paintings embellished with semi-precious stones and gold foil. Another thing to pick up is bronze statues of gods and goddesses.
Witness a Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
KandySri Lanka, a country rich with culture & tradition offers a very vibrant and unique show of Sri Lankan traditional dances, in the form of Kandy cultural show. The beat of dancing from "Salupliya" depicting several demons, "Thelme" vibrant expression of low country rhythm, Fire and Harvest dances accompanied by Ceremonial Drums and the Drum Orchestra rising and falling to the lively tempo.
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The Rich Crafting Heritage of Gujarat
To all the visitors coming to Gujarat, the state has a very welcoming phrase- “Aavo Padharo”. This phrase rings completely true because the best thing about Gujarat is that people are friendly, inviting and always welcoming. So much so that you would be enticed to visit here over and over again.