HERITAGE, CULTURE & ART

“Presence of the Past”

Travel to the Indian sub-continent is a spiritually diverse travel experience like no other with a mix of traditional and modern culture. Nothing can describe the mornings that start with a call for prayer and the temple bells across the street will make you forget all your worldly worries and trouble. Architectural marvels are woven into the fabric of every country in the subcontinent, from peaceful Buddhist monasteries to clanging Hindu temples, to sacred monuments in Sri Lanka, Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan and, of course, the Taj Mahal in India.

Indian arts and handicrafts have, since time immemorial, captivated the imagination of people worldwide. Every state in India boasts of an exclusivity and specialty, depending upon its historical influences, traditional skills, and raw materials. Indian artists are renowned for their dexterity in temple carvings, beautiful sculptures in stone, metal and wood. Exquisite embroidery, elegantly designed jewellery, pottery and marble inlays. Traditional folk arts and crafts have a staggering variety from one region to another.

Some exclusive experiences include:

  • Heritage Walk with qualified historians
  • Meet the people behind the National Art & Cultural Heritage preservation
  • Visit local villages for first hand rural experience of India
  • Meet a classical music & dance teacher in a local centre
  • Exclusive traditional ceremonies at the temples with local priests
  • 38 amazing UNESCO “World Heritage sites” with architectural masterpieces of India
  • Meet eminent architects in India
  • Champagne walks with the curators of prominent museums
  • Visit conservation laboratories to learn about the restoration of art objects
  • Walk through some of the famous schools of Planning & Architecture in India
  • Participate in workshops of painting, ceramic work, carpet weaving, marble inlay, jewellery crafting, etc.

RECOMMENDED TRIPS

NEPAL IMPRESSIONS

8 Days -

Draped along the greatest heights of the Himalayas, Nepal is where the ice-cold of the mountains meets the steamy heat of the Indian plains. It’s a land of yaks and yetis, stupas and sherpas and some of the best trekking on earth. It is a land of cultural diversity, being at the religious crossroads of Hinduism and Buddhism.

BEAUTIFUL BHUTAN

4 Days-

Nestled in the Himalayan mountain ranges, Bhutan is blissfully untouched. Here you can step back in time & experience a life of ancient tradition playing out in front of you. Bhutan’s location in the mighty Himalaya has protected it from the rest of the world & left it unspoilt through the centuries. The fortunate visitor will find a rare combination of harmony & accord.

MYTHS & LEGENDS OF BHUTAN

10 Days-

Bhutan, the mythical land of the peaceful dragon, known for its dramatic landscapes, architecture & fabulous bio-diversity as for its rich & colourful cultural heritage. The awe-inspiring valleys, countless Himalayan mountains & deep gorges vividly reveals the varying moods of mother nature.

BHUTAN- KINGDOM IN THE CLOUDS

6 Days -

Bhutan is a land of soaring snowcapped peaks, alpine meadows, waterfalls, gushing streams, densely forested hills and ravines abounding in exotic flora and fauna. It’s jealously guarded isolation and stunning mountain scenery combined with an ancient culture and colourful friendly people makes Bhutan a very rewarding destination.

Ladakh- Crossroads of High Asia

7 Days

Fly into picturesque Leh valley & over the next few days visit some of Ladakh`s spectacular Buddhist monasteries & awe-inspiring diverse landscpaes. Take the high road to Nubra valley via Khardung La Pass, the world`s highest motorable road. Drive through the realms of the Balti dynasty, to Turtuk, finally, camp by Lake Pangong, a stunning blue lake.

The Western Ghats

7 Days -

The misty hills, lush green valleys, evergreen forests, meandering brooks beckon nature lovers for a tranquil sojourn in the Western Ghats.

Luxury Himalayan Vacation

8 Days

With village life largely unchanged for centuries & former hill stations still preserving ancient heritage, the Himalayas are a place to lose all sense of time, walking through small, friendly villages, or taking relaxing  breaks in some unique & wonderful hotels with magnificent views.

Rajasthan – Castles, Country Homes & Palaces

7 Days -

With rose- and violet-hued cities, ancient forts and leopard-inhabited wilds, the desolate region of Rajasthan is something of an oasis for the discerning traveller.

Rajasthan – The Blue City & Royal Reservoir

5 Days -

Explore and unveil this magic splendour of Rajasthan, a land renowned for its vibrant colours, people in bright clothes and beautiful jewellery, with cities dotted and dominated by towering forts and palaces.

Rajasthan – Wilderness Nights in the Thar Desert

4 Days -

Enjoy most sublime experience is to sit at the dunes, feel the softness of the sand, and breathe in the best of nature, interspersed with sundowners & romantic sunsets.