The Golden Triangle Ceramics Trail: Experience India through its art, craft, ceramics and culture

A tour designed for artists, pottery/clay enthusiasts/hobbyists and experienced art practitioners

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Central Edition: November 1-14, 2025
North Edition: December 5-19, 2025
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It’s taken a few years in the making, but with my passion for both ceramics and travel, I decided to merge the two and create a tour which will give travellers an insight into India’s rich heritage and experience it through the lens of arts, crafts, ceramics and the many varied aspects of culture.

And there’s more to the tour – from architectural wonders, stunning monuments, amazing scenery and landscapes and of course, diverse cuisine – this is designed for anyone with a creative bent of mind. Though focused on ceramics, it is meant to appeal to anyone who practices or is interested in various forms of art.

From watching artists and craftspeople work to interacting with them, exchanging notes and ideas with practitioners in their field to visiting studios, galleries, art centres and museums, you’re sure to come away with a lot of inspiration and ideas for your work.

The tour begins in Delhi where you’ll go on a visual and sensory fest, and meet and interact with artists, visit an arts centre and depending on the schedule, get a glimpse of an arts fair. Delhi is also home to some of India’s most famous monuments including the Qutab Minar, Humayun’s Tomb and the Lotus Temple.

No trip to India is complete without a visit to the Taj Mahal! We’ll spend a morning admiring this absolutely beautiful monument and stay in a hotel very close by. Depending on the time available, we’ll also take in a few of the city’s other historical marvels. From there we journey into Jaipur and visit some of the city’s iconic monuments, participate in workshops, interact with fellow potters, and watch traditional potters churn out pots…

Jaipur’s rich culture includes various arts and crafts including stone, metal, textiles, and of course, terracotta pottery. We’ll visit a blue pottery studio and see how modern techniques have started influencing this age-old practice. We will also do a hands-on workshop in a textile studio where you’ll get a chance to create your own piece of art.

For the North edition, we will fly from Jaipur to Dharamshala, in Himachal Pradesh, where the weather will be cooler. You’ll stay at a beautiful BnB known for its serene location and usually booked out during the summer. In this artist village and pottery studio, you’ll experience working with kick-wheels in an open-air studio, breathing in crisp mountain air.

During this immersive experience, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, there’s something for everyone! You’ll also get a chance to visit artist studios, and interact with established artists (depending on availability). We will make sure you get time to discover the charming towns of Dharamshala and McLeodganj, the abode of the HRH the Dalai Lama.

For the Central edition, we’ll take a fast train from Agra into Khajuraho, which is home to some of the country’s oldest group of temples. Be prepared to be on your feet for hours as you wander around this mesmerizing area, admiring some of the most gorgeous architecture.

The Panna Wildlife Reserve is another not-to-be-missed spot on the itinerary. You’ll go into the forest on a wildlife safari and hopefully spot some of India’s diverse wildlife – while it’s hard to predict what happens, one thing is for sure – it will be a memorable experience.

We then make our way to the village of Maihar, which will be home for a few days as we immerse ourselves in clay and spend some time sharing, discussing and getting inspired by each other’s work. There’s also lots of inspiration around this artist village and you’ll enjoy the time to soak in this unique environment.

We then pack our bags and return to the capital city with our brains buzzing with ideas and hearts full! Spend a day shopping and sightseeing and prepare to say goodbye and fly out of Delhi.

More information:
Central Edition: November 1-14, 2025
North Edition: December 5-19, 2025
info@ceramicsindiaconnect.com