Take an immersive journey through the soul of India’s art, history, and living traditions.
From ancient Hindu temples to Buddhist murals and Bengali cuisine, India possesses a rich blend of sacred practices and celebrates a diverse cultural heritage. On this immersive journey, experience the soul of India through its art, history, and living traditions from Delhi to Mumbai. Trace spiritual rituals along the Ganges in Varanasi, walk through colonial and artistic legacies in Kolkata, and marvel at the painted caves of Ajanta and Ellora. Enjoy interactive exhibitions at the Subterranean Museum, and admire rock-cut art at the UNESCO-listed Kailasa Temple. Take a private boat ride on the Ganges River and witness the sacred Aarti Ceremony, where priests perform with fire and music.
Highlights
- Take a rickshaw through Old Delhi’s Mughal-era markets. Wind through the narrow lanes of Shahjehanabad, stopping at Haveli Dharampura for lunch in a beautifully restored 19th-century mansion that evokes the grandeur of a bygone era
- Witness the Aarti ceremony on the Ganges River and experience one of India’s most mesmerizing rituals from a private boat as flickering lamps and rhythmic chanting transform Varanasi’s ghats into a spiritual spectacle at sunset
- Enjoy a private tour and curated viewing at the Indian Museum in Kolkata. View highlights of the museum’s permanent collection, including an exclusive look at rarely seen Rajput and Mughal paintings with special access not available to the general public
- Dine in the home of Calcutta art collector Surojit ”Bomti” Roy. Savor a home-cooked Bengali lunch amid a delightful personal collection of paintings, textiles, and antiques—an intimate and memorable encounter with Kolkata’s creative class
- Explore the Ajanta and Ellora Caves with private expert-led tours. Admire ancient Buddhist murals and marvel at the monumental Kailasa Temple—both UNESCO World Heritage sites showcasing rock-cut art of astonishing beauty and scale
- Meet Mumbai’s legendary dabbawalas and discover the Dharavi district. Learn how thousands of homemade lunches are delivered with precision by an intricate human network, and gain a meaningful perspective on daily life and enterprise in Mumbai’s most densely populated neighborhood
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