Cultural India

India is a land with a rich and deep cultural heritage that extends centuries into the past. The cultures permeate almost every aspect of daily life and any trip to India is an excuse to immerse yourself in the exotic cultures of the land.
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With exotic instruments like the sitar, sarod, surbahar, tanpura, bansuri, shehnai, sarangi, santoor, pakhavaj and tabla and unusual rhythms, Indian music holds a curious appeal to the Western ear. An integral part of the culture, musical performances are easy to find in India, and well worth seeking out.
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Travelling off the beaten path can will allow travellers to experience the richness and tranquillity of rural Indian life.
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Get in touch with us to create a journey that will be made all the more memorable with some of these eye-opening walking tours. info@timelessindiajourneys.com
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Whether you’re exploring the geological wonders of the Rock Walk in Hyderabad, experiencing the exotic flavour of street cuisine on the Old Delhi Food Trail, retracing the steps of Suketu Mehta’s acclaimed book on the Maximum City Walk in Mumbai or discovering the exotic temples of Chennai on the Mylapore Walk, you’ll absorb all the rich cultural detail that comes from treading the streets on your journey.
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You can find exciting walking tours in most major cities as well as many of the smaller villages to help you get the most authentic experience possible.
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Explore a world where traditions are kept alive, get to know the people of the land and leave richer for the experience.
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Far from the bustling Indian tourist attractions, small villages like Chinchoti provide amazing opportunities for visitors to get a taste of real Indian culture by interacting with the inhabitants.
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Escape the hoards and discover the true nature of India by visiting some of the smaller, rural villages that make up the heart of the country.
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With Indian Classical music said to be one of the oldest unbroken musical traditions in the world, there is an incredible amount of history to this art form.
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Get in touch with daily life in India by pulling on your walking shoes and exploring the streets.
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Spend the morning with a farmer milking his buffalo, sit under the shade of a banyan tree beside a Shiva temple and listen to a sadhu preach or walk the foothills of the Himalayas with the locals.
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The vibrant and colourful Indian culture is a culture that finds its ultimate expression in music, cinema and dance.
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For art lovers, a trip to India offers an opportunity to explore some of the world’s finest classical and contemporary art. Contact info@timelessindiajourneys.com to plan your journey to India
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With everything from folk and tribal art with gods, legends and festivals as its subjects, through to modern contemporary Indian art with a far stronger Western influence and political commentary, there is something to enchant and enlighten every art lover.