A Culinary Journey Through India's Rich Flavors
India’s culinary heritage is a fascinating blend of diverse influences, evolving over centuries through cultural exchanges and invasions. The world, in a way, can be divided into those who have experienced Indian cuisine and those who are yet to indulge in its rich flavors. The use of unique spices and intricate combinations make Indian dishes truly exceptional. Moreover, the country’s cuisine transforms every few miles, reflecting the distinct geographical, cultural, religious and historical identities of each region.
This 19 night immersive tour takes you across India’s most vibrant food destinations, offering opportunities to learn, cook, and savor authentic flavors from some of the finest Indian kitchens. This tour is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore India’s diverse culinary landscape—taste, learn, and cook with some of the finest chefs and home cooks in the country.
Tour Highlights
- Live cooking demonstrations & hands-on culinary experiences across India.
- Food walks & local interactions to discover the most authentic flavors.
- Meals with local families for an immersive cultural experience.
- Exclusive access to secret and heritage recipes from different Indian kitchens.
Itinerary
Upon arrival in Delhi, You will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. A welcome dinner awaits you here and over this a culinary expert will give an informal orientation about the Indian Food and explain your tour ahead. Overnight at the hotel in Delhi.
Breakfast at hotel and post breakfast, we set out for a city tour of Delhi. Evening we will visit a few local eateries that have excelled in Mughlai cuisine. Our specialist food guide will introduce us to this style of cooking over the dinner table. Back to hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Delhi.
After breakfast at the hotel you will take another tour of the city. Post lunch check-out from the hotel and drive to Agra (3 hrs). On arrival in Agra, you will check-in at hotel and an exclusive Mughlai cooking demonstration awaits you today. This will be followed by dinner. Overnight at the hotel in Agra.
Pre-breakfast you will visit Taj Mahal. Return to the hotel for breakfast and check-out. You have an option of visiting Agra Fort before you drive to Lucknow (4 hrs). Arrive Lucknow and check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Lucknow.
After your breakfast you have a tour of the city. Today's lunch is a family dining experience where you cook with the family, understand the nuances of Awadhi cooking and dine with the family. In the evening, explore the local bazaar, discovering ingredients and cookware essential to Awadhi cuisine. Later, embark on a food walk, sampling the city's most iconic dishes for dinner. Overnight stay in Lucknow.
Breakfast at the hotel and post breakfast you take yet another short tour of the city. This evening we take a culinary walk or call it a food tour of Lucknow, visiting local eateries for our Awadhi Dinner Post dinner we will return to our hotel and overnight at the hotel in Lucknow.
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out and transfer to the airport in time to connect your flight to Kolkata (2.5 hrs). On arrival in Kolkata you will be transferred to your hotel. Check in at the hotel. Later you take a short visit of the city. Discover the evening markets and life in this old capital of India. Special Bengali Dinner at a famous Bengali Fine Dine Restaurant is in store for you today. Back to hotel and overnight at the hotel in Kolkata.
After breakfast at the hotel you will take a city tour of Kolkata. An exclusive visit to Hathi Bagan – Kolkata’s biggest fish and vegetable market awaits you today. After we buy our fish and grocery, you will visit a traditional Bengali home to try our hands on some very authentic Bengali dishes. After spending a learning day here till the night you will be back to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Kolkata.
After breakfast you will be transferred to airport in time to connect your flight to Chennai. Upon arrival in Chennai, transfer to your hotel and check-in. Later visit the city. Evening we will have an orientation with a specialty South Indian Chef. Try your hands on south Indian style of cooking, serving and eating it too. Dinner at an authentic local restaurant, serving Chettnad cuisine. Back to our hotel and overnight at the hotel in Chennai.
After breakfast we take yet another tour of the city. Our lunch will be served at a local restaurant and later in the evening we visit a local home to learn the nuances of south Indian home cooking. Enjoy your dinner here with a family and later return to their hotel for an overnight stay in Chennai.
Breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast you will be transferred to airport in time to connect your flight to Cochin. Arrive Cochin and transfer to hotel and check-in. This evening we visit a local restaurant to taste some typical coastal dishes that are peculiar to this region. Overnight at the hotel in Cochin.
Post breakfast visit Cochin and this afternoon visit a local home for a cooking experience and home-style lunch. Evening enjoy a food walk visiting some famous eateries for dinner. Back to hotel and overnight at the hotel in Cochin.
Post breakfast fly to Goa. Arrive Goa and transfer to a local family home stay. Here you will get an extensive knowledge about Goan cooking that is influenced by the Portuguese settlement. To have your dinner here, you will cook it yourself, of course under an expert supervision, who will guide you all through during this session. Overnight stay at this family home in Goa.
Rejoice, its Goa! The culinary art of this place is an amalgamation of so many countries due to its extensive exposure to diverse cultures and by and large a cosmopolitan fabric. As Goa is proud of its unique culture, so it is for its unique and at times very secretive culinary art, that includes a wine made of cashew. Also explore the beaches and the churches of Goa. Evening, settle down to an exclusively laid Goan menu on the beach. Overnight at the local family home in Goa
This is a life time day for you to relax, no cooking, no learning today, just eating – what’s cooked for you, relaxing on the beach and bathing in the sun. Enjoy the evening at well lit chalets on the beach, indulging in dance, drinks and dinners. We bring you back to your home for this night's stay in Goa.
After breakfast you will be transferred to airport in time to connect your flight to Ahmedabad, upon arrival in Ahmedabad, you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay. Later explore the city markets and visit a traditional restaurant to try out some Gujrati spread, you will learn a recipe or two here. Later back to hotel and overnight at the hotel in Ahmedabad.
After breakfast, this morning you will explore the city. Also visit some areas famous for the Gujrati delicacies that are primarily vegetarian. Back to hotel for lunch. Post lunch check out from the hotel and transfer to airport in time to connect your late afternoon flight to Jaipur (1 hr). Arrive Jaipur and you will be transferred to hotel, Check-in at the hotel and later explore the traditional local markets of Jaipur and later back to hotel and overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.
After breakfast you take a tour of the city. Back in evening, Enjoy a sumptuous spread of Rajasthani cuisine for dinner and overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.
After breakfast, you will take yet another city tour and explore the colorful bazaars of Jaipur. Today you have a session with the family where you will learn to cook at a home kitchen and enjoy your meal. You get a hands-on cooking experience of the Rajasthani cuisine here. Dinner at a fine dine restaurant and overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.
Today after breakfast, you will drive to Delhi. En route experience the highway cuisine, that originated to cater the truckers. Limited menu is served at these highway eateries called, ‘Dhabas’. Enjoy this rustic lunch here and continue the drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be dropped off at the international airport to connect your homeward flight.
