Culture Aangan

Culture Aangan We take travelers off the beaten track into rural India, promoting sustainable tourism and grass roo

Culture Aangan is a social enterprise dedicated to promoting sustainable rural tourism and supporting grass root development projects. We focus on both conserving and celebrating cultural traditions, to help stem the migration to the cities.We bring traditional Indian culture to travelers and student, so that they can experience rural India, off the beaten track but with homely comforts. For centu

ries, Indian villages have been self-sustaining units, conscious of their environment and rich in local heritage. We bring these traditional cultures to travelers whilst also generating vital livelihood opportunities for people who live in rural India. We give travelers the opportunity to stay with a local family in a homestay, experience local activities that involve the broader rural community and contribute to the sustainability of village life. This also enables us to offer a wide range of holiday options to our guests. If you are interested in getting off the beaten track, exploring the road less traveled in India and interacting with the local community, then Culture Aangan is for you. Sit with the local shepherds as they prepare to head out for the day, watch local crafts people at work, seek out dolphins as they play or dance with children around an open fire. These simple pleasures will rejuvenate your spirit and relax your mind, body and soul.

Experience places thru its people, customs, food! Connect !Care ! Nurture! On the occasion of World Tourism Day Co...
27/09/2024

Experience places thru its people, customs, food! Connect !Care ! Nurture! On the occasion of World Tourism Day

Connect on 9967076112 to book an experience

Early morning at the Gateway of India is a busy time. School children on a visit to the city; people hurrying to catch t...
04/02/2024

Early morning at the Gateway of India is a busy time. School children on a visit to the city; people hurrying to catch the ferry; a couple wants to click the best shots against the monument backdrop; the pigeons clacking merrily and the Mutt taking it all in! One of the best ways to enjoy a city is to watch. Sit in a quiet spot and just watch all that is happening around you. Watch the sounds and the smells. They tell a story! Come and join us on our story telling tours! ; ; ;

The sea..The sand…the setting skies…telling us to just breathe in and slow down! For me , i love to breathe in the sme...
25/01/2024

The sea..The sand…the setting skies…telling us to just breathe in and slow down! For me , i love to breathe in the smells and sounds of any place that i visit. Sitting and gazing; be it the nature or the bustling city , is my personal favourite pastime.❤️i like to relish a place. connect with us ; ;

Be it the local castle ; or the royal maratha fort ; the neat and tide manglore tiled roof from ; the thatched roof o...
20/01/2024

Be it the local castle ; or the royal maratha fort ; the neat and tide manglore tiled roof from ; the thatched roof of the dwellers in . Home is built from the laughter and the tears; the lilt in the conversations and the silences. Come celebrate living in . ;

; be it your anniversary celebration or attending a village marriage; at we create beautiful moments.; snapshots you...
13/01/2024

; be it your anniversary celebration or attending a village marriage; at we create beautiful moments.; snapshots you can tuck in your memory bank. ; ;

11/01/2024

The beginning! Our first village meeting ; explaining the concept of homestay and Atithi Devobhav! ( Guest is God) . A shout out to my partners in the project the ; Yamini Kalyan and George Joel. has come a long way since the beginning. ;

breathing in the sights and sounds of a place!
10/01/2024

breathing in the sights and sounds of a place!

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09/01/2024
As children, highlight would be visiting grandparents home for holidays in Kumta, coastal town in Karnataka. Days would ...
09/01/2024

As children, highlight would be visiting grandparents home for holidays in Kumta, coastal town in Karnataka. Days would just be spent in gorging on the delicious meals my grandma would cook. There would be elaborate breakfast followed by mid morning small meal and then lunch. 4 pm would tea and snacks and then dinner. In between of these main meals would be endless supply of mangoes and jackfruits and berries. It was full on party time for 2 months. So, when i started Culture Aangan experiential tours, food had to be an integral part.😻 ; ;

08/01/2024

The best thing about Memories s making them… ; travel; ;

"sometimes you just know, its time to start again and Trust in the Magic of new beginnings". Wishing all our friends a w...
06/01/2024

"sometimes you just know, its time to start again and Trust in the Magic of new beginnings". Wishing all our friends a warm and abundant 2024.

Spreading smiles.. since 2005!Shubha Deepavali 2021!!!
02/11/2021

Spreading smiles.. since 2005!

Shubha Deepavali 2021!!!

July 26th 2005 when Mumbai was submerged in water, my colleagues , Yamini and George , stuck in Sindhdurgh chanced upon ...
29/01/2021

July 26th 2005 when Mumbai was submerged in water, my colleagues , Yamini and George , stuck in Sindhdurgh chanced upon this puppeteer. Gangavane . It was the brilliancy of his art and passion that urged us , as a team Culture Aangan to conserve the dying art of Pinguli puppetry. And the journey began..

I am very very proud and happy that Mr. Gangavane has received the Padmashri this year. I salute his dedication and passion towards his art. I pray that he and his family reach many more heights in keeping this art alive and thriving.

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28/11/2020

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Today ➡️ Tune in to the insightful round table discussion on 'Craft As Inspiration For Fashion And Design' at 3 pm IST! 🎯

Located in Maharashtra, Pinguli is known for its puppet artistry. The leaders of this artisan community undergo training here to promote sustainable development of the community. The Pinguli community is highlighted as a location for traditional craft skills and puppetry performances, as well as an interactive sustainable tourism venue. ✨

Join Rashmi Sawant - Founder Culture Aangan, Dipti Godbole - Brand Strategist & Brand Consultant, Culture Aangan; Katy Galbraith Recycle Me Mosaics - Recycler, Mosaic maker and Netty Sopata - Kiltmaker, Textile Designer, AAS Board Member from Applied Arts Scotland; including experts Ekta Rajani - Creative Consultant, Slow Fashion Advocate; Rina Singh - Founder and Designer, Eka; and Rafael Periera - Lawyer, Managing Partner - Tinnuts moderated by Aliya Curmally - Head of Strategy, Fashion Revolution India!

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27/11/2020

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Rural tourism a sustainable practice | Knowledge transfer session by the founder of #CultureAangan, Ms.Rashmi Sawant, to the receptive minds at #jaihindcollege from B.Voc-Travel & Tourism Management stream. . Dynamic and hands-on Rashmi shared her interesting journey citing the importance of conserving culture and impacting lives at the grass root level. . Crux was to impart the essence of Eco-Tourism by presenting a platform to travelers towards their memorable experience. #CultureAangan thanks the future entrepreneurs and practising enthusiast at Voyage - Jai Hind College for being a wonderful audience.

Meet Roopji! Our #gullyboy in #Rajasthan. Music in every spec of land. Salute to this exquisite destination and its talented people #padharomharedes . Thanks The reDiscovery Project to capture this beat 🎤#homestay #CultureAangan #rurallife #travelgram #traveller #musicians #instagood #igs_world #ecotourism

Welcoming the guests at the station. Chitari, Sawantwadi.

Traditional dance at the Sawantwadi palace. Chitari, Sawantwadi.

The mangroves of Konkan. The Tsunami made us realise how important mangroves are. The trees along the mangroves have medicinal values. As our guest we take you on a boat ride along the mangroves for bird watching. #konkan #sawantwadi #homestay #cultureaangan #chitari #mangroves #boatride #birdwatching

The gorgeous ball of fire radiating its orange as the evening sets in. Chitari, Sawantwadi home stays.

Tuesday market at Sawantwadi

It was not a demonstration but our guests were a part of the cooking experience. From chopping okra to making the curry. They loved every bit of understanding Indian spices and taste.

Sindhudurg Diaries: Fugdi
Sindhudurg Diaries: Fugdi

Our visitors indulging in the traditional Fugdi dance. #sindhudurg #cultureaangan #culture #konkan #malvandiaries #ruraltourism

All flights at Hong Kong airport were suspended temporarily to facilitate flying of migratory birds. A beautiful gesture and nice to see. All living creatures in this earth have equal rights in God's creation. What better way to respect this ..

birding at Jawai...

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Culture Aangan is a social enterprise dedicated to promoting sustainable rural tourism and supporting grass root development projects. We focus on both conserving and celebrating cultural traditions.We bring traditional Indian culture to travelers and student, so that they can experience rural India, off the beaten track but with homely comforts. For centuries, Indian villages have been self-sustaining units, conscious of their environment and rich in local heritage. We bring these traditional cultures to travelers whilst also generating vital livelihood opportunities for people who live in rural India. We give travelers the opportunity to stay with a local family in a homestay, experience local activities that involve the broader rural community and contribute to the sustainability of village life. This also enables us to offer a wide range of holiday options to our guests. If you are interested in getting off the beaten track, exploring the road less traveled in India and interacting with the local community, then Culture Aangan is for you. Sit with the local shepherds as they prepare to head out for the day, watch local crafts people at work, seek out dolphins as they play or dance with children around an open fire. These simple pleasures will rejuvenate your spirit and relax your mind, body and soul.