Culture Tours in India

‘The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page’ – Saint Augustine.

The adage is best realized after one has visited India – a miniature world, a lesson in chronological survey of human history, a collection of all race types and a study in culture. It is a ‘museum of anthropology’, as a 19th century British scholar commented.

In Indian towns and cities there is a constant struggle between the ancient, medieval and present, rich and poor, and traditional and modern. And not surprisingly, Indian cities are a cornucopia of images. As one walks through them, one is awed by the ancient structures strewn around, the vibrant markets, the variety of street food, the colourful people, the multi-cultural mix of mosques and temples and the sheer throbbing energy of the country.


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Given below are some of our signature tours in India that are designed around areas of outstanding cultural and natural beauty. Our focus is to take you through some of the most stunning destinations in the country and offer authentic cultural experiences.

If you don't find what you are looking for, write in to us at contact@storyofindia.com with your preferred dates and destinations and we would be happy to design an itinerary just for you.



North India - An Introduction

India is as diverse a landmass it any can be. She is a lesson in geographical terminologies, a chronological survey of human history, a collection of all race types and a study in culture. It is a 'museum of anthropology', as a 19th century British scholar commented.

Indeed, it is impossible to explore India in a short few weeks’ tour; but definitely an introduction to India can begin with North India.


ROUTING: DELHI - VARANASI - KHAJURAHO - AGRA - JAIPUR - JODHPUR - UDAIPUR - MUMBAI

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Rural Rajasthan

Rural Rajasthan is beautiful with stunning rugged countryside of the Aravalis, ancient temples and medieval structures strewn all around. It is also a perfect destination for soft adventure activities like walking, hiking, jeep safaris, horse riding and cycling.

The charm of rural Rajasthan can be explored from close quarters thanks to the availability of a number of small heritage properties which are scattered throughout.


ROUTING: DELHI - AGRA - KARAULI - BUNDI - UDAIPUR - CHANOUD - JODHPUR - JAIPUR

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South India - An Introduction

Most of India still lives in small villages in the countryside and nowhere is the countryside more picturesque than in South India. In this trip you will explore rich history and landscape of southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The marvels of Tamil Nadu included in this trip are the vibrant city of Chennai and the stunning temples of Trichy, Tanjore and Madurai. In Kerala you will explore the port city of Cochin, visit the tea plantattions at Munnar, spend a night onboard the Houseboat, ending with couple of nights on a lovely beach.


ROUTING: CHENNAI - MAHABALIPURAM - PONDICHERRY - TRICHY - TANJORE - MADURAI - MUNNAR - COCHIN - ALLEPPEY - MARARI BEACH

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A Family Holiday

India is a great destination for family vacation. Any child would love a cycle rickshaw ride, game drive to see elusive tiger, some interaction with tame elephants and joy ride on a camel while camping in sand dunes.

Join us in our family adventure. Enjoy rickshaw ride in Old Delhi, go tiger spotting in Ranthambore, enjoy bathing, feeding and riding an elephant in Jaipur, make your own blocks and print souvenirs, fly kites or race pigeons at a local’s home, camp in the desert, enjoy a joy ride in a local train and stay in stunning fairytale palaces.


ROUTING: DELHI - AGRA - RANTHAMBORE - JAIPUR - DESERT CAMP - JODHPUR - DEOGARH - UDAIPUR


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North East - The Last Frontiers

Even by India’s standard, the North-East of India offers a cultural and ethnic diversity which is vast and unique. The region borders with Bhutan, China, Myanmar and Bangladesh and is home to very many different ethnic groups each with a distinct culture and language.

Visit the only matriarchal society of the Khasis in a painfully patriarchal India; explore the one-horned rhinos of Kaziranga; enjoy soft cultural heritage of Majuli Island; interact with the fierce Nagas on the border of India and Burma and end the trip in lazy Dibrugarh… at a lovely tea plantation bungalow.


ROUTING: KOLKATA - SHILLONG - KAZIRANGA - MAJULI ISLAND - JORHAT - MON - DIBRUGARH - DELHI


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Village Walk in Lower Himalayas

It is said that India resides in its villages; however, what most travellers get to see is just a glimpse of these villages. Indeed, to offer travellers a touch and feel of rural India we have devised a rural walk programme through some of the most unspoilt remote villages, enabling you to experience rural India from close quarters and allowing you to mingle with local communities. Charmingly, you also get to stay in some of these traditional village houses which are stunningly located and have been touched up (and added on with attached bathrooms) to provide very comfortable lodging without compromising on the authenticity.


ROUTING: DELHI - BHIMTAL - THIKALNA - CHALNICHINA - DELHI


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Eastern Vistas

This tour takes you to northern West Bengal and Sikkim, to the foothills of the Himalayas where you find picturesque hamlets, mountain rivers, tea gardens, colourful monasteries, and warm and friendly people. Start the trip at the City of Joy, Kolkata, visit the serene and lovely landscapes of Kalimpong, tour the stunning monasteries in Gangtok, and spend three days at the queen of hill stations, Darjeeling.


ROUTING: KOLKATA - KALIMPONG - GANGTOK - DARJEELING - KOLKATA


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