INDIA
Expand Your Family Circle in Incredible India!
Discover Incredible India
India's intermingling of diverse peoples, cultures and religions formulates its unique and charming soul. From Ladakh, in the Himalayas of Northern India, to classic India, and "God's Own Country" in Kerala in the southern state of India, we offer both tailor-made journeys, or small group Learn, Serve & Immerse adventures that support many communities while discovering Incredible India. If none of the trips below work for you, contact us for our help with custom planned adventure to India!
Celebrate Holi in India: Culture & Women’s Empowerment
This 9-day journey through North India coincides with the vibrant festival of Holi and highlights inspiring organizations supporting women and communities. Travelers will visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, connect with the women of Sheroes Café in Agra, and learn about Ladli’s work empowering girls in Jaipur. The adventure culminates with Holika Dahan and Holi celebrations in Jaipur, immersing travelers in India’s traditions of color, renewal, and community.
Throughout the journey, Global Family Travels’ pillars of Learn, Serve, and Immerse are woven into meaningful cultural experiences and community engagement.
Trip dates: March 17-25 , 2027
Compassion in the Himalayas:
A Retreat with Buddhist Nuns
in Ladakh, India
Join Global Family Travels on a mindful retreat in Ladakh, India, created to support the Ladakh Nuns Association. You will deepen your understanding of Ladakh’s rich cultural heritage through visits to monasteries, markets, and heritage homes that tell the story of this unique Himalayan region. Through daily meditation with Venerable Tenzin Dasel and shared service with the nuns, you’ll also gain a deep appreciation of Ladakh’s spiritual traditions while helping sustain its rich cultural heritage.
Trip dates: June 12-22, 2026
Enjoy the Splendors of
Classic India
This classic trip to India is customized to meet your travel dates and covers all of the top sites and splendors across the northern half of the country. Chaotic, crazy, wonderful, daunting, overwhelming and fantastic – your senses will be simulated as you experience India’s culture and history in four of the most well-known cities in Northern India, including Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Varanasi!
Dates are customized, to align with participants' availability and ideal dates to travel in India.
Explore the Beauty and Culture of South India
South India is a beautiful part of the country which offers similarly colorful cultural experiences that North India does, but at a more relaxed pace which we found more ideal for traveling with children. We were impressed with the natural beauty of South India’s forests, backwaters, spice plantations, and safari opportunities in wild life sanctuaries! We offer customized tours for families or groups to South India, similar to our recent exploration in two of South India’s states, Kerala and Karnataka. Custom Trip and dates.
Somatic Rewilding in Ladakh: A Yoga Retreat
Experience the soul-stirring beauty of Ladakh as you immerse in traditional Tibetan healing practices, spiritual rituals, and community life. You will dive into ancient Buddhist traditions through workshops with local monks, artisans, Amchi-Tibetan doctors, and shamans, exploring healing modalities and mindfulness practices that nurture both body and landscape. Conservationist, Yoga Teacher and Somatic Psychotherapist, Ramone Bisset of Wild Sage WellBeing, offers a unique blend of daily yoga, meditation, and self-inquiry practices to help you reconnect with nature and your inner self.
Trip Dates: 2027 TBD
A Social Impact Photo Adventure in Ladakh, India
Explore the rich cultural heritage and beauty of Ladakh, India while learning photography and visual storytelling skills from Merrill Images.
In partnership with the Ladakh Arts & Media Organization (LAMO), we will also help showcase the vital work of Ladakhi non-profits that are preserving cultural heritage and fostering sustainable development.
Trip Dates: Fall, 2026
A Textile Adventure
of Ladakh's
Cultural Heritage & History
As a vital stop for Silk Road merchants and traders, Ladakh, India is home to generations of artisans creating exquisite garments, furnishings, and liturgical items from an array of fibers.
In partnership with the Ladakh Arts and Media Organization, this uniquely curated adventure provides hands-on, immersive learning opportunities with local artisans, shepherds, conservationists, and religious leaders. Explore ancient temples, royal halls, nomadic camps, and the bustling bazaar filled with handmade garments, furnishings, and liturgical items created from an array of fibers.
Connect the common threads and unique characteristics of Ladakh's story with your own and join us in Ladakh!
Trip Dates: Dates coming soon!
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