Savor the authentic flavors of India with our culinary tours and cooking classes.
Our Culinary Tour of India offers an immersive culinary experience, allowing you to savor authentic Indian flavors through cooking classes and food tours. This tour covers Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Delwara/Nathdwara, and Udaipur where you will have the opportunity to visit local markets, engage with Indian families, and try traditional Rajasthani and Indian home-cooked meals. Highlights of the tour include participating in the festival of Lights – Deepawali, visits to the Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, and City Palace, as well as a boat ride at Lake Pichola.
Duration: 12N/13D
Destinations covered: Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Delwara / Nathdwara – Udaipur
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Payment Terms: 40% Down Payment, 60% to be paid in Full, 1 Month from the date of the Trip.
Culinary Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi
Upon your arrival in Delhi, you will be greeted and escorted to your hotel, where you will stay for three nights. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to relax and unwind. In the evening, savor your first authentic Indian meal at a specialty local restaurant run by a famous fashion designer.
Day 2: Delhi
After breakfast, we visit Old Delhi. While we visit Asia’s largest wholesale spice market, Khari Baoli, to see where spices have been traded since the 17th century, we also experience the variety of street food old Delhi has to offer. Dinner tonight will be at your discretion.
Day 3: Delhi
Take a walk in colonial Delhi (president house, parliament building, India Gate, Connaught place etc. Afterwards, we will drive to an Indian home for a cooking demo of traditional Indian home cooking, learning to use local spices and ingredients in an informal, everyday way.
Day 4: Agra
Drive to agra where we stay for the night. Visit Agra Fort and Taj Mahal. In the evening, join and Indian family for cooking demo and dinner.
Day 5: Jaipur
Drive to jaipur where we stay at a Royal mansion for 3 nights. Explore the colorful markets of Jaipur, which is famous for block printing textile, and precious & semi-precious gemstones. Dinner in traditional Rajasthani village theme.
Day 6: Jaipur
This morning we visit the sprawling hilltop Amber Fort and various monuments of Jaipur. In the afternoon we spend the time with elephants ‘Rhythm with Elephant’ followed by dinner in secluded location in the forest near Amer.
Day 7: Jaipur
Day at leisure to explore the city. Alternatively, we can visit one of the village famous for block printing. In the evening, we join a local family and spend some time learning intricacies of Indian cooking. You will eat what you cook.
Day 8: Delwara / Nathdwara
After breakfast, we head to Delwara / Nathdwara and check into a heritage or modern hotel (located in natural surrounds). Enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening at your leisure.
Day 9: Delwara / Nathdwara
Explore the local village and visit famous temple of Eklinji & Nagda. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the spa and pool. Will explore the option of cooking demo with chef
Day 10: Udaipur
Today morning, we will drive to Udaipur and explore the City Palace. Check-into hotel near one of the lakes of Udaipur. Afternoon enjoy boat ride at Lake Pichola. In the evening, you are invited for cooking demonstration dinner with an Indian family.
Tonight dinner is arranged at a specialty restaurant on lakeside.
Day 11: Udaipur
Today morning, we proceed for excursion to world famous Jain Temple at Ranakpur. Lunch at Maharani Bagh Orchard. In the evening, you will enjoy the evening at “Bagore ki Haveli”. You are free to have dinner at any place you fancy. Dinner at a local specialty restaurant overlooking Lake Pichola or special dinner at Badi Mahal on request (additional cost and charges apply).
Day 12: Delhi
Fly to Delhi. This day is at leisure for you to visit some of the markets again to do some last-minute shopping based on your foodie expeditions. May be you would like to take some Indian spices back home.
Day 13: Depart Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel. Guests will be transferred with assistance to the International Airport for their flights to home.
End of Tour
Note: This is non refundable trip, it is highly recommended that you buy travel insurance.
Want a customized tour? We also offer Tailor made group tours of India (for 6 people or more). Let us know what you want and we will work out the details. Contact us: 206 919 8930.
INCLUDED IN PRICE:
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- Accommodation for 13 nights on twin-share (single occupancy at a supplement). Single Room Supplement $1500
- Delhi – Udaipur flight in economy
- Road travel by a private chauffeur-driven, air-conditioned vehicle
- Assistance at airports
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Service of accompanying English speaking tour manager cum guide
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Local experts at workshop
- Entrance fees at the monuments
- Block printing workshop at Bagru
- Visit to textile workshop at Akola, Jalore and Jodhpur
- All currently applicable taxes
NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE:
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- International flight and airport taxes
- India Visa Fee
- Travel Insurance
- Any COVID related expenses
- Meals (Lunches & Dinners) not included in meal plan
- Expenses of personal nature like room service items, laundry, telephone calls etc
- Camera fees at the monuments (nominal)