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Discover the cultural richness of India on one of Adventure Life's 13 culture-focused tours and cruises. Spanning a range of $1,920 to $13,800, explore India's captivating heritage in 2024 and 2025. From the majestic architecture of the Taj Mahal to the vibrant markets of Delhi, savor the flavorsome cuisine and cruise down the Ganges River, admiring centuries-old temples along its banks. Visit a local village to learn about traditional customs from locals and let India's cultural tapestry enwrap you on these unforgettable tours and cruises. Each one is designed to create an unforgettable experience. For help planning your next seamless trip to India, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists today.
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Old Mosque in New Delhi
$3,000
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Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Ranthambhore Extension

9 Day Itinerary
  • Explore ruins of Old Delhi
  • Marvel at the legendary Taj Mahal
  • Watch Tigers in Ranthambhore
  • Visit Amber Fort in Jaipur
Starts / Ends:
New Delhi / Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Visit New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Ranthambhore National Park on this 9-day tour of India and learn about the rich history, culture, temples, and homes built by rulers from centuries past in these cities. Marvel at how beautiful these places are that date back thousands of years. Explore nearby …
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Taj Mahal at sunrise in Agra, India.
$3,168
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India Highlights

New Delhi to Cochin - 10 Day Itinerary
  • Explore ruins of Old Delhi
  • Marvel at the picturesque Taj Mahal
  • Visit Amber Fort in Jaipur
  • Discover Kerala in a houseboat Stay
Starts / Ends:
New Delhi / Cochin
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Land Tours
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Spend 10-days exploring India's most prominent attractions. Beginning in Old Delhi, visit the Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. Continue your rickshaw tour through the imperial capital city of the Mughal empire, where you may enjoy the fragrances of the bustling spice market. Visit the …
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Sujan Jawai Leopard Camp
$8,508
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Hidden Gems of Rajasthan

14 Day Itinerary
  • Explore ruins of Old Delhi
  • Ride on a safari 4x4 open jeep
  • Tour Mehrangarh Fort
  • Stay in Jawai Jungle Camp
Starts / Ends:
The Imperial New Delhi / New Delhi
Activities:
Camping, Land Tours, Rainforest Exploration, Urban Exploration, Village Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This 14-day wildlife and culture tour reveals some of Rajasthan's hidden gems. Experience the beauty that is only found in these locations while learning about the cultural history of Northern India at each stop. Start your journey in New Delhi, the capital of India, which offers a glimpse of …
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Periyar National Park
$4,980
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Discover Southern India

Chennai to Cochin - 14 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Shree Meenakshi Temple
  • Explore Periyar National Park
  • Explore the French Quarter
  • Watch farmers harvest peppers
Starts / Ends:
Chennai / Cochin
Activities:
Cooking Classes, Land Tours, Urban Exploration, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Journey through southern India on this 14-day tour from Chennai to Cochin while discovering its rich cultural heritage. Visit the port of Mahabalipuram in the Bay of Bengal, where a group of monuments and shore temples are located, before departing to Pondicherry, where you may experience French …
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The fishing nets of Kochi
$4,554
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Culture & Wildlife of Southern India

Bangalore to Cochin - 14 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the magnificent Mysore Palace
  • Explore Nagarhole National Park
  • Enjoy wildlife in Bandipur National
  • Watch farmers in the plantation
Starts / Ends:
Goldfinch Retreat Bengaluru / Cochin
Activities:
Cooking Classes, Land Tours, Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Take an adventurous journey through India on this 14-day tour from Bangalore to Cochin, while also learning about southern India's rich culture. Visit southern Karnataka's stunning scenery before departing for Cochin, where you may experience colonial life. Stroll around Mysore Palace, …
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Jodhpur Fort
$4,488
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Rajasthan Explorer

12 Day Itinerary
  • Explore ruins of Old Delhi
  • Hike Mehrangarh Fort
  • Enjoy a Chanoud Garh homestay
  • Visit Udaipur City Palace
Starts / Ends:
The Claridges - New Delhi / Andaz Delhi Aerocity
Activities:
Cooking Classes, Homestays, Land Tours, Urban Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Experience Rajasthan's best-kept secrets, its majestic forts and palaces, and learn about its rich cultural heritage on this 14-day journey. Begin your trip from the bustling metropolis of New Delhi to the ancient ruins of Rajasthan, including a stop at Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort. Immerse …
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Wayanad Boathouse
$2,016
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Discover Kerala with Houseboat Stay

7 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Cochin
  • Watch Kathakali dance performance
  • Nature walk in the tea plantation
  • Discover Kerala in a houseboat stay
Starts / Ends:
Cochin / Cochin
Activities:
Cooking Classes, Land Exploration, Urban Exploration, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This 7-day trip from Cochin to Kumarakom introduces you to the rich culture of southern India. Explore the cities of Cochin and Muziris, the ancient port cities located on the Kerala coast. Visit the Jewish synagogue and the Dutch Palace, and watch the classical dance, Kathakali,performed live. …
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City of Jaipur
$1,920
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Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur

7 Day Itinerary
  • Explore ruins of Old Delhi
  • Marvel at the picturesque Taj Mahal
  • Enjoy a royal tour of City Palace
  • Visit Amber Fort in Jaipur
Starts / Ends:
The Claridges - New Delhi / Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Land Exploration, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Visit New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur on this 7-day tour and learn about the rich history, culture, temples, and homes built by rulers from centuries past in these cities. Marvel at how beautiful these places are that date back thousands of years ago and explore nearby sites such as Jama Masjid, the …
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$3,147
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The Brahmaputra

Roundtrip Guwahati - 8 Day Itinerary aboard RV Kindat Pandaw
  • Explore Assami City
  • Visit the Nameri National Park
  • Visit a tea estate
Starts / Ends:
Guwahati / Guwahati
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
On this 8-day Brahmaputra river expedition cruise roundtrip Guwahati aboard RV Kindat Pandaw, explore northern India through the mighty Brahmaputra river through the scenic Assam Valley. To name a few, visit UNESCO-protected national parks and remote villages in Guwahati, Tezpur, and Kaziranga. …
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$3,376
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The Lower Ganges River

Roundtrip Kolkata - 8 Day Itinerary aboard RV Kalaw Pandaw
  • Visit temples in Bengal
  • Witness the process of brass work
  • Explore Khushbagh
Starts / Ends:
Kolkata / Kolkata
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover the most sacred river in the world, the Ganges, on this 8-day expedition aboard RV Kalaw Pandaw roundtrip Kolkata. An expedition on the Lower Ganges or Hooghly is one of the most beautiful river journeys imaginable. The river winds its way through West Bengal's lush countryside, past …
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Upper Ganges River
$6,369
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The Upper Ganges River

Upstream - 13 Day Itinerary aboard RV Katha Pandaw
  • Discover the village of Matiari
  • Explore the battlefield of Plassey
  • Visit Jahanigra Island's
  • Spot the rare Gangeatic dolphins
Starts / Ends:
Kolkata / Varanasi
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
On this 13-day Upper Ganges River cruise from Kolkata to Varanasi aboard RV Katha Pandaw, discover the best of the Ganges from India's colonial splendors. Explore the best of the Ganges, from Kolkotta's colonial splendors to West Bengal's rural arcadia along the Hoogly and the Ganga …
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$6,948
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The Upper Ganges River

Downstream - 13 Day Itinerary aboard RV Katha Pandaw
  • Discover the village of Matiari
  • Explore the battlefield of Plassey
  • Visit Jahanigra Island's
  • Spot the rare Gangeatic dolphins
Starts / Ends:
Varanasi / Kolkata
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
On this 13-day Upper Ganges River cruise from Varanasi to Kolkata aboard RV Katha Pandaw, discover the best of the Ganges from India's colonial splendors. Explore the best of the Ganges, from Kolkotta's colonial splendors to West Bengal's rural arcadia along the Hoogly and the Ganga …
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Swimming tiger of Bhagabatpur
$13,800
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Bengal to Assam and the Sundarbans

Kolkata to Guwhati - 22 Day Itinerary aboard RV Kindat Pandaw
  • Explore the Sundarbans
  • Visit India and Bangladesh
  • Experience India and Bangladesh
Starts / Ends:
Kolkata / Guwahati
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
On this 22-day Bengal to Assam and the Sundarbans Cruise aboard RV Kindat Pandaw, explore the magnificent former capital of Kolkata and its outstanding colonial architecture before travelling through Bangladesh on a two-country reconnaissance expedition that explores the Sundarbans, one of the …
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