Educational Tours & Trips in India

Start at Delhi's UNESCO-listed Qutub Minar before heading to the 9th-century Abhaneri stepwell and Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal capital. In Sarnath, see Dhamek Stupa where Buddha gave his first sermon in 249 BC, then tour the Archaeological Museum with artifacts from 3rd century BC to 12th century AD.

Check out the UNESCO-listed Qutub Minar in New Delhi and the famous Taj Mahal in Agra, where you'll learn about Mughal architecture and history. Head into Ranthambore National Park on shared jeep safaris with a naturalist guide to study Bengal tiger behavior and spot over 300 bird species in their natural habitat.

Learn about ethical honeybee keeping at the G Adventures-supported Tenacious Honey Bee Collective with apidomik experiences and honey sampling in the Western Himalayas. At Tsuglagkhang Complex in Dharamsala, the Tibet Museum explains the 1960 Tibetan exile and current political situation. You'll participate in traditional embroidery workshops in Chamba to study regional Pahari art forms, then see Sikh religious practices at the Golden Temple including the palaki ceremony.

Search for Bengal tigers on jeep safaris through Ranthambore National Park, home to over 40 tigers plus sloth bears, marsh crocodiles, and pythons in 6-seater shared vehicles. Cruise the Chambal River spotting critically endangered gharial crocodiles and soft-shell turtles with expert boatmen. Climb 957 steps to Savitri Temple at sunrise in Pushkar.

See India's heritage through hands-on learning, starting with a youth-led walk through Delhi's backstreets and block printing workshops at Jaipur's Anoothi Project. Check out UNESCO-listed Fatehpur Sikri and the ancient Abhaneri Stepwell, then head to Chamba for embroidery sessions and cooking demos at a traditional Himalayan farm-stay.

Check out India's Mughal heritage at the UNESCO-listed Humayun's Tomb in Delhi and learn about 17th-century architecture at the Taj Mahal built by Emperor Shah Jahan. Head to the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar Space Observatory in Jaipur featuring 19 astrological instruments and the City Palace showcasing royal history.