Cultural and Heritage Tour Packages in India

You are waiting for a tour along a unique route - the Golden Triangle of India. This name best reflects its essence: the most interesting, original, and valuable in the North-Western part of the country will be revealed to your admiring eyes on this route!

You will get acquainted with the history of the Great Moghuls - the rulers of India for 300 years, visit their various residences, take unforgettable photos against the backdrop of the pearl of the East - the Taj Mahal, learn about the seven cities in Delhi and discover the culture of the Rajputs - the Indian military aristocracy who built forts and palaces.

With this culture and heritage tour, you will be able to experience the diversity and versatility of India. You will see India's historical, cultural, architectural, and spiritual heritage. The Golden Triangle will show you the world-famous Taj Mahal, the pink city of Jaipur, with its rich palaces and forts of the Maharajas, and Delhi's cultural diversity. With the ancient city of Varanasi, you can achieve spiritual balance, and the temples and palaces of Khajuraho and Orchha are of absolute amazement. These cities have many cultural and historical monuments, charm, and beauty. Each city on the route is different from the previous one, and each new city will surprise you with its completely different culture, cuisine, local traditional clothing style, customs, etc.

Why Indian Heritage and Culture Tour?

Indian Heritage and Culture Tour endow the place with unique rituals, beliefs, attitudes, art forms, handicrafts, etc. An enigmatic country like India has roots in customs, culture, history, and religion. Known for its flavorful legacy and history, this land has a unique charm that explains its sovereignty, customs, and beauty. Each state is different, creating a pool of diversity that no other country can display.

Indian heritage is not just ancient Aryan or Dravidian customs. You can find gradients of British, Mughal, Dutch, tribal, and Tibetan cultures. This diverse pool exposes you to festivals, attractions, rituals, architecture, delicacies, etc.

Kathakali to the traditional puppet show of Rajasthan, the place is full of diverse and entertaining cultural art forms. Confused about choosing the right time or destination to enjoy a colorful vacation? Here we will help you choose the right time and destination to enjoy the best of the land's heritage and tradition. You can always look forward to a unique celebration, interesting ritual, and impeccable hospitality with multiple religions and customs—Indian Heritage and Culture Tour.

Destinations full of varied cultures and heritage

The diversity can be observed in any region of the country. But since India is so prominent in size, you may find yourself in a dilemma while picking a destination.

Sunderbans, West Bengal

The Sundarbans National Park is one of India's unique heritage sites. The park is spread over a large area between India and Bangladesh. As well as being home to the giant jungle cat. In Sundarbans, it is also the natural home of several endemic species like Ganges dolphins, giant lizards, jungle birds, crocodiles, and many more.

Other rare and endangered species such as Oliver Riddley Turtles, King Crabs, and Batagur Baska can also be spotted here. So far, here are the ten most impressive sites that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. India is known to have more than 37 heritage sites across the country, not counting those yet to be discovered. So, pack your bags for the most enchanting journey of your life along the "Heritage of India" trail.

Delhi: Heart and Soul of India

Your trip to the capital of India, New Delhi, will be so exciting and enriching that you will want to revisit it. That's how multifaceted Delhi is - in terms of rich cultural heritage and monuments reminiscent of one of the bygone eras. This is a must-visit place during a trip to India. Here, you can see the historical monuments built centuries ago. In Old Delhi, you can look at the Mughal architecture, while in New Delhi; you will have the opportunity to admire all the imperial buildings.

Main tourist attractions in Delhi

• Red Fort

The Red Fort is a landmark of New Delhi, a visit that allows you to get an idea of ​​the impressive grandeur of the Mughals and the peculiarities of the life of the imperial family. The Red Fort of Delhi is a precious stone of Mughal architecture. By the will of the fifth emperor of the Shah Jahan dynasty, it was designed in a unique style - shahjehani.

The Red Fort is the most important fortress in the country and was ordered to be built, paradoxically, by Emperor Akbar, father of Shah Jahan, between 1565 and 1573. It is built with red sandstone, and its walls are up to seventy meters high. . There are four entrance gates although the most famous are the Delhi Gate and the Lahore Gate. The latter is popularly known as the “Amar Singh Gate,” a name given by a nobleman and courtier of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Tickets can be bought in front of the Lahore Gate at the underground box office. There experienced and knowledgeable guides await tourists.

• Jama Masjid

Here, you will find a place that will offer you inner peace and calmness. This place is none other than the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in the capital, located in old Delhi, a few kilometers from downtown Connaught Place. During the Islamic holidays of Eid al-Adha and Fridays, there is a massive community of believers and other visitors here, so expect huge crowds around.

Jama Masjid is the latest marvel of architecture commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The emperor loved grandiose spectacles of architecture and commissioned the Taj Mahal's construction in Agra. The beautifully built marble and red sandstone mosque were built between 1644-and 1658. And stands in a high place, witnessing several changes and upheavals. If you want to indulge in photography, you can choose a suitable or non-crowded time for your clicks.

• Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar is the most popular and wonderful place in the city of Varanasi for travelers. India's achievements in astronomy and astrology are illustrated here. The Jantar Mantar observatory was built on knowing the exact time and the movement of the planets and stars. She can predict eclipses and the declination of the Sun. The architectural style of the Jantar Mantar observatory is an exciting place for all architects, astronomers, and mechanics. Due to the diversity of the collection of instruments found here, the Jantar Mantar is also known as the Yantra Mandir.

• Humayun's Tomb

Is the tomb of the second Padishah from the Mughal dynasty located in the heart of India in Delhi? This building is famous for its outstanding beauty and incredible architecture. Built-in the middle of the 16th century, it became the prototype of the Taj Mahal. His wife, Hamida Banu Begum, commissioned Humayun's tomb.

• Qutub Minar

The exquisite construction of Qutub Minar, or Victory Tower, is located in the capital of India, Delhi. Built of red sandstone bricks, this tower is the tallest brick minaret globally. Its height is 72.6 meters.
Qutub Minar was built in several stages over 175 years. The idea of ​​creation belonged to the first Islamic ruler of India, Qutb-ud-din Aibak. But during his lifetime, only the tower's foundation was laid, the diameter of which was about 14 meters. And the project was completed only in 1368 under the ruler Firuz Shah Tuglak.

The pink city of Rajasthan [Jaipur]

It is the capital city of Rajasthan and is bestowed with forts, mansions, and palaces to delight tourists. The famous city portrays the best Rajputana architecture and the princely state's heritage and traditions. Apart from seeing the old, you can also get all the modern conveniences in this city. During your stay in Jaipur, you can indulge in heritage hotels or luxury hotels.
Main tourist attractions in the pink city

• Hawaii Mahal

This monument in India is so incredible that we have dedicated an article of its own to it; you will find it at this link.
This building, a mixture of beauty and Rajasthani culture, is known as the Palace of the Winds. Built in 1799 with red and pink sandstones, like almost everything in the city of Jaipur, this unique 5-story palace has an architecture that you probably won't see anywhere else. If you visit the city of Jaipur, you cannot miss this monument.

• Nahargarh Fort

Nahargarh Fort is located in the Aravalli Hills, from where you can enjoy splendid views of the pink city of Jaipur. Today it is partially in ruins and was built to protect the city of Amer, which was the capital of the Kachchwahas Rajputs. It is formed along with Amber Fort and Jaigarh Fort, a robust defensive ring that protects the city of Jaipur.

• Amer Fort

Nostalgic Amber Fort, near Jaipur in Rajasthan, is one of India's most well-known and most visited forts. Not surprisingly, it figures prominently in Jaipur's top attractions list. Amber Fort consists of four courtyards, palaces, halls, and gardens of arsenic and marble. At its entrance is the first courtyard, known as Jaleb Chowk. It is here that the king's soldiers gathered and fanned out around.

• City Palace

The City Palace in Udaipur symbolizes Rajasthan's royal past, a unique combination of history, royalty, and heritage. On the shores of the Lake of Pichola, it is located. Due to its largest complex in Rajasthan, the palace attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year. King Udai Singh built the magnificent palace in 1559, and his successors made subsequent additions to the palace.

The Agra City

The pride of India, the Taj Mahal, is located in this historic city of Uttar Pradesh. It is not only an exquisite representation of Mughal architecture but also a symbol of love. In addition to this, Agra is home to two other UNESCO World Heritage Sites, making the city the choice of tourists.

Main tourist attractions in Agra

• Taj Mahal

It was built in India in the city of Agra. It is recognized as the wonder of the world, which seriously distinguishes it from the general background of the sights of our planet.

This marvelous building is called the symbol of eternal love. And that's why. The mosque was erected by order of the ruler Shah Jahan, who wished to perpetuate the image of his wife, whose name was Mumtaz Mahal. She died while giving birth to the 14th child, which plunged the Padishah into grief that he decided to renounce the throne. A more prosaic version indicates that Shah Jahan was overthrown, but this is not so important because the value of the creation erected on his orders does not diminish.

• Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri is an abandoned town located about 30 kilometers from Agra, the city where the famous Taj Mahal is located. Our clients usually visit Fatehpur Sikri on the way from Jaipur to Agra.
To visit Fatehpur Sikri is to contemplate one of the fabulous jewels of India, less known to most tourists than other places in North India. It is a monumental complex beautiful, and where it seems, that time stopped at the end of the 16th century when the population entirely abandoned it.

• Agra Fort

The Agra Fort is one of the most critical places in the city. It offers exceptional and complementary testimony to an entire civilization that no longer exists and honors the Mongol emperors. This is a fortress within India. When people visit the city of Agra, they immediately feel compelled to tour this attractive building as one of the well-known tourist places.

The Fort is straightforward to look at since its structure is unattractive, occupying a large area of ​​the urban center, from the west bank of the Yamuna River, adorning the area with its characteristic and striking reddish color that makes it one of the most unmistakable buildings in The whole city.

Jodhpur: Blue City of Rajasthan

Founded by Rao Jodha in the 15th century, this historical city is known for its splendid monuments and exceptional beauty. Because all the houses in the city are painted in blue color, the city got its title of Blue City. The city observes various fairs and festivals and is one of the most visited cities in colorful Rajasthan.

Main tourist attractions in Jodhpur

• Jaswant Thada

Jaswant Thada is a mausoleum found in Jodhpur and is finely carved from white marble. The mausoleum was built in 1899 in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, who is considered one of the best rulers the city of Jodhpur has ever had and is even revered even today.

Portraits of the rulers of the Rathore dynasty of Jodhpur are displayed in the central building, and it was built like a temple with pillars, vaults, and sculptures. A part of the monument complex has cenotaphs dedicated to the queens who sacrificed their lives when Maharaja Jaswant Singh died.

Amritsar

This wonderful city of Punjab is an important place for Sikhs due to the presence of the imposing Golden Temple. Also, it is crowded with tourists due to its connection with the neighboring country of Pakistan. The city also serves as a center for commercial and tourist activities.
Main tourist attractions in Amritsar

• Golden Temple

You haven't seen the soul of Amritsar until you've visited the Golden Temple, the holiest shrine in the Sikh religion. This architectural wonder is just a tiny part of this enormous gurudwara complex, known to Sikhs as the Harmandir Sahib. The temple stands on a rectangular platform, surrounded by a pool of water called Amrit Sarovar, from which the city got its name. The Guru Granth Sahib settles in the temple every morning and returns in the evening to the Akal Takhat, the temporary seat of the Khalsa brotherhood. With the support of Hukam Singh Chimni and Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the temple was decorated with impressive gold and marble work that continues to inspire admiration in admirers around the world today.

• Wagah border

This is an army outpost on the India-Pakistan border, situated between Amritsar and Lahore, Pakistan. It is one of the main access points by land to the neighboring country of Pakistan. One can witness the impressive ceremony held here every day among its many buildings, paths, and barriers. During the ceremony, an infantryman stands on either side of the gate. Then the doors are flung open, and two soldiers, one from India and one from Pakistan, walk up, mimic anger, and exchange fierce looks.

After this, they shake hands and start lowering the Indian and Pakistani flags on both sides of the gate simultaneously. People from both countries gather to witness the impressive proceedings. There is a massive gate with an inscription that reads Golden Jubilee Gate, and from here, you can enjoy an inclusive view of the Wagah border. The flag-lowering ceremony is a must-see in Amritsar as the high decibel level spectacle leaves one in awe.

Conclusion

The culture and heritage tour is arranged at the right time to enjoy epic rituals, traditions, customs, and others. Usually, these tours focus on famous local festivals that attract tourists and locals to participate. You should not delay the cultural visit to India if you are interested in history and culture. Get ready and embark on a journey that will enrich you with the diversified culture of the country. It will be a tour of excitement and fun.