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Rajasthan boasts a rich and extraordinary history, making it one of India’s most culturally diverse and fascinating regions to explore. Travelling through the state is a journey spanning more than a thousand years, taking in magnificent palaces and hill forts, exquisite art and architecture, ancient… READ MORE >
India Beat are very excited to be collaborating with New Zealand celebrity chef, Peta Mathias MNZM. We have put together an incredible, curated itinerary, designed by Peta that takes you to all of Peta’s favourite places in India. Here is Peta’s introduction: Hi – I’m… READ MORE >
Sustain Traditional Crafts in Lucknow The fine needlecraft of chikankari was introduced to India from Persia during the Mughal Empire in the 18th century. Now centered in Uttar Pradesh’s capital of Lucknow, 200 miles east of Agra, this exquisite textile art consists of tiny ivory… READ MORE >
Bertie is one of the founder-owners of India Beat. He has been travelling to India since the age of 12 and has spent many years living in Jaipur. Bertie’s background is in fashion photography. After leaving school, he worked under the legendary photographer and creative… READ MORE >
Shopping in Jaipur is unlike shopping anywhere else. It is not simply a matter of moving from one shop to another, ticking names off a list. It is about wandering through a city where centuries-old craftsmanship sits alongside contemporary design, where a tiny workshop can… READ MORE >
Nila House is one of Jaipur’s most beautiful and intriguing buildings, and a long-standing favourite of the India Beat team. Painstakingly restored by architect Bijoy Jain under the direction of Lady Bamford, this remarkable heritage property is now home to the Nila Foundation, an organisation… READ MORE >
Jainism is one of India’s oldest religious traditions, developing alongside the ancient Hindu and Buddhist traditions. At its heart is a profound commitment to non-violence, self-discipline and renunciation, with the belief that liberation can be achieved by overcoming attachment, desire and the physical senses. The… READ MORE >
Bandhani tie-dye is one of the oldest forms of textile dyeing. An ancient art that is mainly practiced in the regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat, this technique has come to symbolise the stunning sarees, turbans and odhnis that inject these areas with colour and life…. READ MORE >
The ever-elusive leopard has finally given up his home address. Set in stunning rural countryside, the beautiful Jawai Leopard Camp is home to many incredible creatures including flamingos and monkeys, and of course a thriving leopard population. Conveniently located between Jodphur and Udaipur, it is… READ MORE >
India Beat loves working with Peta Mathias. Peta’s fascinating book on India, ‘Hot Pink Spice Saga’ – an Indian culinary travelogue with recipes gives a taste of what happens on the tour, accompanied by fabulous photographs by Julie leClerc. It was awarded the Best Culinary… READ MORE >
