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Desert Camel Safari at Sunset

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan$42
Traditional Naga tribal village with wooden longhouse structures surrounded by misty green hills
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Naga Tribal Village Homestay

Kohima, Nagaland$34
Colourful array of Indian spices in small brass bowls on a wooden table with fresh herbs and chillies
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Spice Route Cooking Masterclass

Kochi, Kerala$15
Classical Indian dancer in vibrant red and gold costume performing Kathak with spinning movement, dramatic stage lighting
Culture
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Kathak Dance Immersion Class

Jaipur, Rajasthan$11
Traditional wooden houseboat floating through lush green Kerala backwaters at golden hour, calm reflective water
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5

Kerala Backwater Houseboat

Alleppey, Kerala$96
Indigenous Cultures of India

Tribe Spotlight

Go beyond tourism. Connect with India's indigenous peoples, their art, music, and living traditions.

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Central India

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Traditional tribal ceremonial gathering with colourful warrior costumes and headdresses in mountain village

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Scenic mountain landscape with traditional bamboo village structures and terraced fields, golden afternoon light

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Rajasthani desert landscape with traditional painted mud walls and colourful tribal artwork in warm afternoon light

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Rajasthan

Tribal elder with traditional face paint and colourful ceremonial attire in lush forest setting, bright midday light

Gond Tribe

Central India

Masters of intricate dot-and-dash art that transforms everyday life into cosmic patterns.

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Warli Tribe

Maharashtra

Ancient white-on-red murals depicting the circle of life — harvest, dance, and nature.

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Traditional tribal ceremonial gathering with colourful warrior costumes and headdresses in mountain village

Naga Tribe

Nagaland

Warriors turned artists — the Naga people celebrate life with the world-famous Hornbill Festival.

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Local Food Guide

India's cuisine is 29 states of stories. From saffron-scented biryanis to coconut-rich curries, every bite is a journey. Our local food guides take you beyond restaurants into home kitchens, street stalls, and market trails.

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Colourful street food stall with vibrant spices, fresh vegetables and steaming pots under bright market lights

Mumbai Street Food Walk

Street Food

Vada pav, pav bhaji, bhel puri — the streets of Mumbai are a festival of flavour.

West India$6
Traditional South Indian banana leaf meal spread with multiple colourful curries, rice and chutneys on green leaf

Kerala Sadya Feast

Regional

A traditional banana-leaf meal with 26 dishes — the ultimate Kerala feast experience.

South India$10
Rich aromatic Mughlai biryani in traditional copper pot with saffron and whole spices, golden warm lighting

Old Delhi Mughlai Trail

Food Trail

Follow the spice trail through Chandni Chowk — biryanis, kebabs, and kormas from Mughal kitchens.

North India$8

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Festivals & Cultural Events

Food festivals, boat races & regional celebrations across India — advance & pre-booking available.

Vibrant spread of Goan seafood dishes, spiced curries and fresh coconut desserts at an outdoor food festival stall
Food Festival
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40 spots left
$18

Goa Food & Culture Festival

Panaji, Goa

Nov 22–26, 2026

✦ Michelin chefs + street food

Rows of street food stalls serving kathi rolls, puchka and mishti doi at a lively Kolkata food carnival at dusk
Food Festival
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60 spots left
$12

Kolkata Street Food Carnival

Kolkata, West Bengal

Jan 10–14, 2027

✦ 200+ street food vendors

Colourful array of Kerala spices, coconut-based curries and banana leaf meals served at a heritage spice festival
Food Festival
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25 spots left
$28$22

Spice Route Food Festival

Kochi, Kerala

Feb 5–8, 2027

✦ Cooking masterclasses included

Lavish Rajasthani thali with dal baati churma, ghevar sweets and royal silver utensils at a heritage haveli feast
Food Festival
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18 spots left
$35

Rajasthan Royal Feast

Jaipur, Rajasthan

Mar 1–4, 2027

✦ Dinner at a 400-yr-old haveli

Massive snake boat with over 100 rowers racing through Kerala backwaters during the famous Nehru Trophy boat race
Boat Festival
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200 spots left
$28

Nehru Trophy Boat Race

Alappuzha, Kerala

Aug 8, 2026

✦ Grandstand seats available

Traditional Kerala chundan vallam snake boat decorated with golden umbrellas gliding through calm backwater channels
Boat Festival
⏰ Pre-Book
80 spots left
$20

Champakulam Moolam Boat Race

Champakulam, Kerala

Jul 19, 2026

✦ Oldest boat race in Kerala

Colourful dragon boats with teams of paddlers racing on the Mandovi River with Goa skyline in the background
Boat Festival
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50 spots left
$20$15

Goa Dragon Boat Festival

Mandovi River, Goa

Jun 14, 2026

✦ Participate or spectate

Traditional Assamese boats with lanterns floating on the Brahmaputra river at sunset during a river festival
Boat Festival
⏰ Pre-Book
35 spots left
$24

Brahmaputra River Festival

Guwahati, Assam

Nov 15–17, 2026

✦ River cruise + cultural show

Tribal warriors in elaborate ceremonial costumes with colourful headdresses performing traditional dance at Hornbill festival
Regional Festival
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8 spots left
$96

Hornbill Festival

Kohima, Nagaland

Dec 1–10, 2026

✦ 16 Naga tribes, one stage

Thousands of camels and traders at Pushkar fair with colourful tents and desert landscape under golden sky
Regional Festival
⏰ Pre-Book
15 spots left
$60

Pushkar Camel Fair

Pushkar, Rajasthan

Nov 5–9, 2026

✦ Desert camping included

Women in colourful chaniya choli traditional dresses performing Garba dance with bright festival lighting and mirror work
Regional Festival
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30 spots left
$26

Navratri Garba Night

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Oct 2–11, 2026

✦ UNESCO-recognised tradition

People celebrating Holi festival covered in vibrant pink, blue and yellow powder colours, joyful crowd in bright sunlight
Regional Festival
⏰ Pre-Book
12 spots left
$44

Holi Festival Package

Mathura, Uttar Pradesh

Mar 14, 2027

✦ Temple rituals + colour play

Assamese women in traditional mekhela chador performing Bihu dance with bamboo instruments in an open field
Regional Festival
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22 spots left
$40$32

Bihu Dance Festival

Guwahati, Assam

Apr 14–16, 2027

✦ Harvest celebration + feast

Majestic decorated elephants in a row with golden caparisons and colourful parasols at the grand Thrissur Pooram festival
Regional Festival
⏰ Pre-Book
45 spots left
$38

Thrissur Pooram

Thrissur, Kerala

May 2, 2027

✦ Grandest temple festival in India

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