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Savour the rich experiences in store for you as you explore each city for its atmospheric heritage and diverse religious pursuits on these cultural tours. Discovery, too, by camera lens or by the naked eye, awaits as you peel away the layers, whether it's in an Old Quarter, an artisans' hub, a classical dance performance or a Bollywood dance workout.

A Table to Farm Culinary Experience

Mharokhet brings an exciting change to the dining experience by taking the table to the farm. This experiential farm, located on the outskirts of Jodhpur, produces over 80 varieties of nutritious crops – a gamut of exotic and native herbs, fruits, vegetables – grown naturally without any chemicals.

Jodhpur, India

Baithak in the Hills

You will uncover the rich and illuminating story of indigenous traditions of music and its related practices. Join the locals in celebrating the lives and cultures of these beautiful Eastern Himalayan villages from the Darjeeling Hills. The tour takes you away from the well-trodden tourist trails in the Darjeeling hills to relish local culture and music.

Darjeeling, India

Wheelways to the Imperial Cities of Agra and Fatehpur Sikri

Don’t let your being a traveller in a wheelchair rob you of the most thrilling travel experiences in the historic cities of Agra and Fatehpur Sikri, the ancient bastions of the legendary Mughals. The world of travel has changed so much that being disabled is no longer an obstacle for the adventurous travel buff.

Agra, India

One Day Craft and Textile Trail in Srinagar

Saffron fields, apple orchards, silk carpets woven around prayers… The images summoned up by one’s imagination of Kashmir are exotic, beautiful, and mind-boggling to say the least. The land is steeped in the history and heritage of its engagements with the ancient Greeks, Mughals, Buddhists, Hindus, and the British. Shaped by these great influences, the Kashmir Valley today is a melting pot of cultures and traditions.

Srinagar, India

Living The Good Life: Varanasi (South)

As the world’s oldest inhabited city, Varanasi is an alluring experience for its organic lifestyle, fantastic food, phenomenal learning and knowledge, music and dance traditions, inspirational handicrafts that are a commercial success–and its celebration of life, and even death! Surrender to the moment–from the sublime to the messy–for there too lies its great charm.

Varanasi, India

A Bengali Meal with a Storyteller

For the last 20 years, this space has been hosting exclusive home dining experiences. What started out as the fun of hosting a few friends of a friend for an authentic Bengali meal, quickly transformed into a memorable bespoke service. The menu at this home essentially captures Kolkata — From the favourite panteras to the vindaloo and the mulligatawny — the spread is delicious, and the ambience nostalgic. Don’t miss the vintage plates and gorgeous cutlery!

Kolkata, India