“My LPGM trip to India was life changing. I would love for my friends to see how different and special it is there, to experience how kind and welcoming these people are. It was an amazing trip!”
- LPGM Traveler
Upcoming Trips
Interfaith Dialogue in India
Your journey to India is to the southeastern state of Tamil Nadu where you will meet Indian Christians, visit Hindu temples and holy sites, and Muslim mosques.
Approximate Cost
$2,250 per person
Extended Early Bird Special: $2,000 if you register before July 9, 2025
“It's always transformational to explore other cultures and personally get to know people from those cultures.”
- Linda B.
Walk hand in hand with local Christians doing God's work, learning from them, supporting them, and exploring what God is calling us to do together.
Embark on a transformative journey through South India, where faith, culture, and compassion converge. For travelers seeking interfaith dialogue and meaningful connection, Tamil Nadu offers a rich tapestry of spiritual heritage—from ancient Hindu temples and vibrant local traditions to welcoming communities eager to share stories and perspectives.
Visit mission-rooted schools making a difference in young lives, engage in heartfelt conversations across faiths, and witness how education and empathy transform boundaries. This is more than a trip—it's a pilgrimage of understanding, service, and shared humanity.
Why Travel with LPGM?
For nearly 30 years Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry has been building relationships that transform boundaries. We work together with global partners to listen, respond, and bear witness to local needs and priorities.
This is not a typical mission trip. It is transformational travel, where you'll have the opportunity to experience and learn from the Indian culture and people.
Through personal and group reflection, you'll unravel complex issues related to caste and race, spirituality and religion, education, empowering girls and women, and building community.
Will I get to meet my sponsored student?
We do everything possible to help you meet your sponsored student(s) at their boarding home. The India staff also makes a plan to visit a village and a home of student(s), one connected to you or others in the group. A night or two may be spent at more than one boarding home for a glimpse into their daily routine.
More Frequently Asked Questions about LPGM Travel
“A culturally rich, awesome experience of the country and its people."
- Nancy B.
What are people saying?
Tom R.
I've traveled twice with LPGM to India to visit boarding schools of the ALC. We were able to visit with the students we sponsor along with hundreds of others. Visiting the schools is a "Rock Star" adventure. As a grandfather of four girls I'm especially grateful to help Dalit girls in Tamil Nadu secure a chance to have better opportunities in life."
Sarah Q.
"We went to India this past year and actually met our students. LPGM has a tour leader for us and made all the accommodations and it was wonderful to not only meet our sponsored students but to travel with like minded people . LPGM has given myself and our family such joy and meaning to our giving."
Verne W.
"I have been involved with LPGM since 2008 when my wife and I took a trip to India to meet students we were sponsoring through LPGM. It was a life changing experience to meet these students first hand and follow up with them through out their years at school."
Learn more
Watch this webinar to hear real questions from prospective travelers get answered by LPGM staff.
Watch this short travel blog for a glimpse of the trip:
Have Questions?
Prefer to talk to a human? Give us a call and we can answer your questions!
Call (612) 823-5058 or email office@lutheranpartners.org
Ready to Join?
Make a Deposit or Payment Complete Registration Form
Trip Deposits are non-refundable.
“It was transformational even this second time… to see again how little some have but how content they are. I am very grateful to have had this experience.”
- Sarah Q.
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