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Agra Fort is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site near the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. Behind imposing red sandstone walls, Agra Fort is a vast complex of lavishly decorated palaces, courtyards, halls and mosques.
India’s ancient stepwells are incredible architectural monuments of varying shapes, sizes, and ornamentation that once played a vital role in community life. One of our favorite stepwells is just outside Jaipur, Rajasthan, near the renowned Amber Fort.
The iconic Taj Mahal is a must-visit for travelers in India. Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours of the Taj Mahal and other sites in Agra.
For an ultra-luxurious tropical escape, consider Soneva Jani in the Maldives. Located on an exclusive private island, the resort has overwater villas with unique details like a retractable roof for stargazing and a slide down to the lagoon below.
Anyone walking near Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji (a.k.a Victoria) Terminus, the elaborate, UNESCO World Heritage Site Victorian Gothic train station, at midday might wonder who all of those delivery men in white caps are and why they’re sorting metal containers wrapped in colored bags on the sidewalk. The answer is they are dabbawallas, part of the […]
Udaipur, a city in Rajasthan, India, has a long history and tradition of beautiful decorative arts. One of the best places to appreciate the many local styles and techniques in Udaipur is at the City Palace. Over the centuries, local maharanas (princes) brought the most skilled craftsmen to decorate the palace with intricate carvings, detailed […]
For travelers looking to go off the beaten track in India without sacrificing luxury, Artisans of Leisure can arrange in-depth cultural and nature experiences in Ladakh, a beautiful region in northern India with rugged landscapes, living Buddhist culture and rural villages hemmed in by the high peaks of the Himalaya and Karakoram mountains. This Tibetan-inflected […]
