India experiencesIn-depth and immersive cultural experiences are the core of what makes our trips special. Though they cover wildly different landscapes and cultures, what all our trips share is a focus on people: the most engaging local guides; the most gracious hosts; the most in-depth and immersive cultural experiences. Without them, you’ll see some beautiful places, sure – but you won’t begin to scratch the surface of what any of it really means.Plan my trip Overview Trip ideas Experiences Regions Best time to visit Accommodation We work with artists, conservationists, chefs, historians – people who care deeply about their patch of India, and want to share it in ways that feel intimate and real. Below are just a few of the experiences they can bring to life.Spend time with calligraphy artists, family cooks and street vendors whose lives shape the cities they call home. In Tamil Nadu, take a guided walk through rural villages and see daily routines unfold at a gentler pace. Join a local host in Kochi to explore the city’s fish markets and spice stalls on a food tour that’s both delicious and revealing. Or ride the train through Rajasthan and hear firsthand from the people who live along its tracks – a more connected way to travel through this richly layered region. All Karnataka, Goa & Hyderabad Kerala & Tamil Nadu Kolkata, Darjeeling & the North East Mumbai & Central India North India, Delhi & Rajasthan Mysore • India The best of Mysore walking tourUncover Mysore’s rich history on a walking tour of its classic sights. Hyderabad • India The biryani detourDiscover the rich history and variety behind one of India’s favourite dishes. Cochin • India The Blue BusExplore Kochi by public transport, and get to know the city like a local. Hyderabad • India The Charminar detourExplore Old Hyderabad: the buzzing Muslim Quarter surrounding the four minarets of the Charminar. Udaipur • India Udaipur cooking classGet beneath the surface of Rajasthan’s food culture in a traditional home. Udaipur • India Udaipur heritage walkGet an introduction to Udaipur’s culture, nature and history on this walking tour. Agra • India Women of Agra walkExperience Agra through the lives of the women who shaped it Kolkata • India Zero-waste Bengali cookingA masterclass in root-to-shoot cooking with a professional Bengali chef. Hyderabad • India The Charminar detourExplore Old Hyderabad: the buzzing Muslim Quarter surrounding the four minarets of the Charminar. Mysore • India The best of Mysore walking tourUncover Mysore’s rich history on a walking tour of its classic sights. Hyderabad • India The biryani detourDiscover the rich history and variety behind one of India’s favourite dishes. Madurai • India Madurai malli jasmine trailSteep yourself in Madurai’s floriculture with this hands-on tour. Cochin • India The Blue BusExplore Kochi by public transport, and get to know the city like a local. Chennai • India Carnatic tales musical storytellingSteep yourself in art and history with a performance of Carnatic song and storytelling. Wayanad • India Muddy Boots activitiesThrow yourself into the lush scenery of Wayanad on an adventure tour. Munnar • India Day with tea pluckersMeet the people behind your morning brew in the tea fields of Munnar. Cochin • India Keralan fishing village by tuk tuk or bicycleExplore a typical Keralan fishing village by tuk tuk or bicycle. Kolkata • India Kolkata at dawnExperience Kolkata’s flower market and pottery workshops as the city wakes up. Kolkata • India Zero-waste Bengali cookingA masterclass in root-to-shoot cooking with a professional Bengali chef. Mumbai • India Dawn tour of MumbaiImmerse yourself in the morning hustle of Mumbai’s docks and markets. Mumbai • India Mumbai cricket tourDive into the heart of Mumbai’s favourite sport at the grounds where cricketing history was made. Varanasi • India Death & rebirth night walkGet beneath the surface of India’s ‘City of Death’ on this philosophical walking tour. Jaipur • India Elephant poo paper makingLearn how to recycle elephant poo into eco-friendly paper. Delhi • India Flavours of Old DelhiExplore Old Delhi with a local chef, tasting as you go. Amritsar • India Golden Temple tourEnter the heart of Sikh life at Amritsar’s Golden Temple. Jaipur • India Jaipur at dawn with Pink RickshawDiscover Jaipur in the early hours with a dawn rickshaw tour. Jodhupur • India Mharokhet flagship experienceExplore a women-led sustainable farm on the outskirts of Jodhpur Why book with InsideAsia? Travel’s friendliest expertsWe promise we’ll care about your trip as much as you do. A dedicated travel consultant will listen, guide and create a trip that could only be yours. 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Travel’s friendliest expertsWe promise we’ll care about your trip as much as you do. A dedicated travel consultant will listen, guide and create a trip that could only be yours.
Specialists make it effortlessFrom seamless logistics to unexpected discoveries, our deep destination specialism means travel that feels effortless and richer than you could plan for alone.
Rockstar service as standardWe guarantee that you'll have our support every step of the way. We never pass the buck or fail to take responsibility. We’ll be there whenever you need us.
Our Info-Packs are legendaryTransfers, tickets and check‑ins verified so your trip runs like clockwork. Plus, we create your totally tailored trip bible, so every detail is in your hand, at all times.