Discover India Through Its Art, Craft, and Culture
Unique tours that connect you with skilled artisans, heritage towns, and authentic cultural experiences.
At Soul Indian Journeys, we go beyond typical sightseeing. Our tours bring you face-to-face with multi-generational artisans, karigars, and craftsmen, exploring heritage towns, local festivals, and hidden cultural gems. Experience India through art, textiles, music, dance, and architecture, in ways that are hands-on, meaningful, and unforgettable.
Each journey is crafted for travellers who want authentic, culturally rich experiences, leaving with stories, skills, and memories that stay with you long after the trip ends.
Featured Experiences
Textile, Art & Craft Tours
Step behind the scenes with multi-generational artisans to explore India’s rich textile, pottery, and handicraft traditions. Learn techniques like block printing, natural dyeing, and handloom weaving first-hand.
Cultural & Festival-Based Tours
Immerse yourself in India’s vibrant festivals, music, dance, and rituals. Experience local celebrations, heritage architecture, and age-old traditions that bring culture to life.
Village Life Experiences
Discover the rhythms of rural India through authentic village stays. Engage with local communities, try hands-on crafts, taste home-cooked meals, and witness daily life away from the tourist trail.
Meet the Artisans / Cultural Experiences
At Soul Indian Journeys, you’ll meet multi-generational artisans and craftsmen, often from families who have practised their craft for decades. Learn techniques like handloom weaving, block printing, pottery, and natural dyeing directly from the experts. These one-on-one experiences give you a rare insight into India’s living traditions, making every interaction personal, hands-on, and unforgettable.
Why Choose Us
- Authentic experiences with skilled artisans: Go beyond sightseeing and connect directly with multi-generational craftsmen and women, learning techniques like block printing, handloom weaving, pottery, and natural dyeing. Every interaction is hands-on and personal, giving you a deeper understanding of India’s rich traditions.
- Cultural immersion through art, music, and architecture: Explore India through its living heritage — from vibrant festivals and local music to historic architecture and intricate craft forms. Each experience is thoughtfully designed to reveal the stories, skills, and history behind the culture.
- Small groups for meaningful interactions: We keep tours intimate and personalised, ensuring you have quality time with artisans and locals. This approach allows for one-on-one learning, genuine conversations, and immersive experiences that larger groups often miss.
- Experience and local network since 2015: We’ve been curating special interest tours in India since 2015, with an in-depth network of grassroots organisations, heritage and rustic stays, expert guides, and karigars. Our connections ensure authentic, insider access to the country’s art, craft, and textile traditions.
Nisreen Akolawala 