Overview
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2 hours
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Kathika Cultural Experience at Kathika Cultural Centre & Museum (11:30 am – 1:30 pm Daily)
Step into the vibrant heart of Old Delhi at the Kathika Cultural Centre & Museum, nestled in two meticulously restored 19th-century havelis in Kucha Pati Ram, Sita Ram Bazar— lovingly dubbed the “Museum-Wali-Haveli”. Each day from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, enjoy soul-stirring sitar–tabla jugalbandi and Kathak dance, immerse yourself in a guided museum walk through a rich collection of archival photographs, decorative arts, textiles, and crafts Let your creativity flourish with hands-on DIY workshops, including pottery, calligraphy, mehendi, and terracotta plate painting—an immersive fusion of art, history, and tradition in the very lanes of Purani Dilli.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Kathika Culture Centre & Museum
It will feature a jugalbandi (musical dialogue) of Indian classical instruments followed by a captivating Kathak Dance performance.
Options
Kathika Cultural Experience, Old Delhi
What‘s Included
Coffee and/or Tea
Old Delhi Snack
Lunch
Meeting points
Kathika Culture Centre & Museum
1237 Gali Khatikan New Delhi India
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kathika
Companion04455340373,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An absolutely breathtaking cultural experience! It felt deeply intimate, worlds apart from standard stage shows. The performances were beautifully curated, and the instrumental jugalbandi—especially hearing the SARANGI up close—was pure magic. I’m completely in love with this place.
Immersive and Intimate
400bhaveshp,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing experience watching the performance. An immersive and intimate feel throughout, where you can easily get lost within the beauty of Indian heritage.
Beautiful & Worthwhile Cultural Experience
815alissaw,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A moving and caring experience! Such impressive and beautiful music and dance performances. So much heart fills these walls. Absolutely worth your time.
Delhi's heritage beautifully restored
462ratnar,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful to see how Delhi's heritage has been restored. Fab experience and must see.
Kathika : AGem of Old Delhi
OnAir23413240805,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful Experience at Kathika Cultural Center. The theme of the place is Very Energetic with Music, dance and Calligraphy Learning. Nice place one should visit for lively experience. Thanks
The best cultural experience in Old Delhi
W4811DI ,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience in the heart of old Delhi. Tea, calligraphy, music, dances, handicrafts. Not a tourist trap, it was a real, high quality experience. I really felt the hospitality of the people inside and their attempt to highlight the cultural identity of the city.
Must visit when in Delhi!
ra929,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unbelievable experience- art and architecture at its best . What a wonderful respite after spending hours in the sun. A true gem in which I cannot wait to visit again.
Cultural Experience part of Neem Haveli
leaur2020,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with passionate and knowledgeable staff ✨ Each corner of the Haveli has a story attached to it, and I enjoyed everything that was taught.
Amazing experience in old Dehli 🥰
mamytaine2022,Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A superb cultural break in the heart of Old Delhi We spent an exceptional time at the Katika Cultural Center, a real nugget hidden in the alleys of Old Delhi. On the program: a small concert of traditional music, followed by two traditional dances full of energy, then — surprise — a mini dance class in which we participated with great pleasure (and crazy laughter 😄). The experiment continued with a very well made short film on the restoration of a haveli (traditional house), before a guided tour of this same haveli, subtly renovated in a style mixing Indian, Eastern and European influences. It was also an opportunity to discover that the place is home to a charming bed and breakfast — a great discovery for a future stay in Delhi! Welcoming was extremely warm: cold and hot drinks offered on arrival, tasty meals included in the price, and the whole team was very attentive. We had a little trouble finding the entrance at first, but the organizer shared his WhatsApp number with us, which made things very simple and smooth. In short, an authentic immersion in Indian culture, in a place full of charm and benevolence. Don’t miss it if you’re passing through Delhi! 🙏✨
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