India is a diverse land which is rich in history, culture and the traditions which are practised from thousand decades till present. It is said that if you want to know about a Country then it is always recommended to witness their culture and traditions. India is a land of colours which can be seen through its festivals, different farming seasons, history and the monuments which tell us everything about India’s Cultural Heritage and Traditions. These ancient culture and traditions of this beautiful country attracts people from all over the globe and to witness the cultural beliefs of a country, the best way is to witness through its rich history and historical monuments.
The historical monuments of India speaks wonders about the culture and tradition of this land. These historical monuments of India speaks about the great efforts arcticians and their art work which have made these building well-known all around the world. Custom Tours India bring you the in-demand Culture Tours of India and would love to arrange a fully customized private tour of India with the famous monuments of India and cities which will tell you more about the cultural importance of this Country. We will arrange a Cultural Tour of India which will cover below cities and states which are one of the oldest cities and cultural capitals of India.
Below are the main cities and states which provides best insight about India’s Cultural Heritage
Amritsar -Amritsar is a sacred city of Indian state of Punjab which is well-known as “Golden City of India” due to the presence of one of the most important religious centres of Sikhs – The Golden Temple. Amritsar was founded by Guru Ram Das, forth guru, in the year 1577 and later the temple was built in different parts by other gurus. This city is one of the best cities to experience the Cultural Heritage of India along with richness and valour of Punjab’s culture, tradition and taste. Apart from temples and shrines the city is also world famous for its variety of local Amritsari Food, locally manufactured handicrafts, carpets and handloom fabrics which can only be found in the heart of this city. Some of the famous and important festivals of Amritsar are Baisakhi which is celebrated for the start of new spring season and for the end of harvesting season in India. This festival is considered as harvesting festival for Hindus and Sikhs. Second most important festival for this city is Basant Panchami where all the people visit a gurudwara (Sikh Temple) to pray and fly colourful paper kites with some home-made sweets and snacks.
Places to visit in Amritsar
- The Golden Temple
- Jalliyan-Walah Bagh
- India-Pakistan Border Ceremony
- Partition Museum
- Gobind Garh Fort
Lucknow– Lucknow is the largest and capital city of Indian state of Uttar Pradesh which is well-known as “City of Nawabs”. The city was first captured by first Mughal Emperor Babur due to which this city has greatly influenced by Mughal Architecture and traditions. Later, after the end of Mughals in India, the city was then captured by British India Company due to which one can witness the best of Mughal-British Era of Architecture. The city is itself decorated by fascinating bazaars and epic monuments which tell us about the city’s culture and traditions which has been followed from ages. Lucknow is the best city to witness the Cultural Heritage of India and Uttar Pradesh with the authentic Mughalai taste and art works. The city is also famous of exotic jewellery, local perfumes, dry fruits, fabric, traditional Nagra footwear, handicrafts and the famous Lucknow’s Chicken work on fabrics.
Places to visit in Lucknow
- Bara Imambara
- ChotaImambara
- Clock Tower
- Residency
- La Martinere School
- Rumi Darwaza
- State Museum
- Tomb of Saadat Ali Khan
Jaipur – Jaipur is the largest and capital city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. The city was founded by Sawai Jai Singh II in the year 1727 which is well known as “Pink City”. The city was painted in a shade of pink by the king for the warm welcome of his friend “Prince of Wales”, later King Edward VII in 1876. Jaipur is the first planned city of India where will be amaze to see the wide and straight roads, old building, similar shade off pink walls, vibrant markets, majestic forts and palaces, beautiful lakes and super luxury hotels which makes Jaipur one of its kind and the gateway to India being a part of the famous “Golden Triangle of India”.Jaipur is the best city to witness the cultural and traditional significance of Rajputana grandeur. Jaipur will make you relive the culture which is more than 5000 years with its colourful festivals and majestic monuments. Along with the world-famous monuments the city is also well-known for its beautifully carved temples and local bazaars. Not only this, Jaipur is a paradise for shoppers as well where you can buy marbles articles, handicrafts, print fabrics, blue pottery, gems and stones. This city is a perfect example to witness the culture and heritage of Rajputana.
Places to visit in Jaipur
- Amber Fort
- Hawa Mahal
- Jal Mahal
- City Palace
- Jantar Mantar
- Birla Temple
Rann Of Kutch, Bhuj –Rann of Kutch is situated in the heart of city Bhuj, which is a part of Indian state of Gujarat. Gujarat is a vibrant land which is rich is cultural programs, folk music, cuisines and ancient historical monuments of India. Being a land of art and crafts, Gujarat is well-known all over the world for its famous 100 days festival known as “Rann of Kutch” which is also known as the famous “The land of White Desert”. This festival starts from the month of November and ends up in the month of February. The main attraction of this festival is the wide and long-stretch of white desert along with various local arcticians and crafts people showcasing their art work to the world. You will fall in love with this place where you will have a glimpse of Gujarati Culture and their enthralling traditions. Artists come from different parts of the state and display their talent which is one of a kind and unique in its own way. You will be amazed to see their local traditional attire during their local dance performances and folk music sessions. Rann of Kutch has made itself one of the important aspects of Cultural Heritage of India and an important part of Cultural tours of India.
Places to visit in Kutch:
- Kutch Museum
- Vijaya Vilas Palace
- Aaina Mahal
- KaloDungar
- Craft Villages
Khajuraho Temple – Khajuraho is a city in the India state of Gujarat which is well-known all over the world for its fascinating and beautifully carved erotic sculptures on the walls and pillars. These temples have turned out to be one of the popular historical monuments in India which are known as “Kamasutra Temples” all over the globe due to its unique architecture and historical tales which goes back to the 10th and 12th century. In the present time, only 20 temples out of 75 temples are secured from the invaders who took all the precious gold and sculptures from these temples. These temples were built using fine sandstone and are dedicated to various gods and goddess of Hinduism and Jainism. These historical monuments of India are a groupof temples and complex sculptures which are also listed under UNESCO Heritage Sites. These temples are one of the best sites to witness the cultural and traditional sexual aspects of Central India during the ancient medieval period through the immense exquisite art work performed on these temples and walls.
Places to visit in Khajuraho
- Lakshmana Temple
- Kandariya Mahadev Temple
- Adinath Temple
- Matangeshwar Temple
Kolkata – The city of Joy –Kolkata is a colourful city situated in the Indian state of West Bengal. Once a capital of British- Era in India, the city is well-known as “The city of Joy” or “The cultural Capital of India”. Being a mixture of modernism and vintage era, this city has a lot of things to offer from its vast history and cultural beliefs. The city has well-preserved traditions which goes back to British-Era period in India. This is the best city to witness the charm and era of India during the British Raj through its British-Indo Architecture, elegant gardens, museums, cuisines, temples, markets, forts and theatres. The city is rich in architecture, art, culture and history which can be seen from its colourful festivals, folk music, local dance forms and cuisines which all adds up something to Kolkata’s culture and Tradition making it one of the best cities to enjoy Cultural Heritage of India during the Cultural tour of India.
Places to visit in Kolkata
- Victoria Memorial
- Howrah Bridge
- Indian Museum
- St. Pauls Cathedral
- Birla Temple
Kerela “Gods Own Country” – Kerela is one of the most beautiful states of India which is situated on the southern tip of India nestled between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea. The geographical location of this state attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world because of its lovely moderate climate, peaceful backwaters, serene sun-kissed beaches, lush green hill-stations and the rich flora and fauna makes this state “Gods Own Country”. Along with the nature tourism, Kerala also attracts tourist who come here to witness the cultural heritage of his state as Kerala is a home of various classical art forms, colourful festivals, exotic delectable cuisines, art and crafts, beautiful ancient churches, tea gardens. In addition to this, there is one of thing which adds charm to Kerala’s cultural heritage that is – Ayurveda. Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine and panchakarma.
Places to visit in Kerala
- Alleppy
- Kochi
- Munnar
- Thekkady
- Thrissur
- Wayannad
Hyderabad “The city of Nizam’s” – Hyderabadis the largest and the capital city of Indian state of Telangana which is well-known all around the world because of its perfect blend of culture and daily life which consists of the old town, new town and the areas in between. Hyderabad is a mixture of ancient mosques, noisy bazaars, newly constructed malls, hi-rise buildings, bustling streets of old town and corporate offices makes Hyderabad a “City of Contrast”. Hyderabad has served itself as capitals of many rulers from Marathas, Kannadigas, Mughals and the Telgu’s due to which the culture and traditions of this city is vast and diverse. Home of some of the marvellous architecture such as “Charminar” which is built entirely out of limestone and granite makes this historical monument of India unique and different from others. Hyderabad attracts tourist all over the year for its variety of different cuisines, art forms, architecture and local music. The major population of the old town is of “Muslims” and the new town is of “Hindus”, in between these areas you will see different religions as well link Sikhs, sindhis which make the culture and traditions of this city richer and wealthier.
Places to visit in Hyderabad
- Charminar
- Nizam Palace
- Golconda Fort
- Salar Jung Museum
- Jewels of Nizam
- Mecca Masjid
These are the major parts of India which you must consider if you wish to spend your summer vacations through a perfect Summer Tour package of India along with a unique blend of Indian Culture and Heritage Tours. Custom Tours India always help you in making right choices when you plan to go on a Summer Tour in India. We are always here to provide the best of our expertise with the places to visit, time to travel, suggestions and recommendations. Let us know your thoughts on the above suggestions so that we can make a customized private tour plan for your next Summer Tour in India.
