Still planning your summer trip? Consider a culinary, coffee, tea or wine-focused itinerary in India from Geringer Global Travel. Their expeditions include a 14-night Tea and Coffee Tour of South India that blends cultural landmarks, plantation visits and nature experiences. Highlights include Bangalore’s Lalbagh botanic garden, the historic Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan, the Chamundeshwari Temple and the opulent Maharaja Palace in Mysore.
The South India tour also features a working coffee plantation in Coorg where you can observe processing and sample fresh brews, the Neolithic Edakkai Caves in Wayanad, a visit to a tea factory and the Munnar Tea Museum in Munnar, plus wildlife and spice-plantation excursions at Thekkady’s Periyar Tiger Reserve.
If tea is your preference, the Orient Tea Tour of East India traces the beverage’s deep roots across the region. In Darjeeling you’ll visit the Glenburn Tea Estate for guided tastings and a factory tour, and you’ll enjoy an evening tea-tasting session. The itinerary continues to Tukvar Tea Estate and Temi Tea Estate in Sikkim, giving a broad perspective on regional cultivation and processing methods.
The East India itinerary also packs in major cultural and scenic sites: Delhi’s Red Fort, Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb; Tiger Hill and the Lloyd Botanic Garden in Darjeeling reached via the historic Darjeeling Hill Railway; and the 17th-century Sanga Choling monastery, known for its striking views. Geringer Global Travel can tailor either itinerary to match specific interests and travel preferences, creating a bespoke journey that focuses on tasting, learning and exploring.
Both tours appeal to travelers who want more than sightseeing—they provide hands-on experiences at plantations and factories, guided tastings, and opportunities to connect with local history and landscapes. Whether you’re interested in coffee culture, the story of tea in India, regional cuisine or scenic rail journeys, these curated programs combine comfort, authenticity and expert planning.
Interested travelers can request customization to include additional activities, longer stays at particular sites, or thematic focuses such as spices, wines or culinary workshops. These options make it easy to turn a standard itinerary into a personalized trip that reflects your tastes and pace.
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