Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll touch down in Delhi and connect with your local leader and group at a 6 pm welcome meeting. Afterward, head out to try North Indian cuisine starting with a vegetarian thali feast at a local spot, then duck into a hole-in-the-wall place for Delhi's famous kulfi falooda dessert to finish the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Vegetarian thali feast (assortment of small dishes) at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with local leader and fellow travelers
- Vegetarian thali dinner at local restaurant
- Kulfi falooda dessert tasting at hole-in-the-wall eatery
- Day 2
Delhi
Breakfast kicks off with Old Delhi's street food scene - bedmi, potato curry, jalebi and paratha flatbread. Take the metro to Jama Masjid, then a rickshaw into Chandni Chowk market. Check out spice warehouses in Khari Baoli and walk through Gali Paranthe Wali lane trying fresh parathas. Vegetarian lunch happens at a Sikh temple, and you can optionally visit a local family this evening for a home-cooked meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Authentic Delhi street food breakfast including bedmi, potato curry, sweet fried jalebi and paratha flatbread), Lunch (Vegetarian lunch at local Sikh temple)
Included Activities
- Delhi street food breakfast in Old Delhi
- Jama Masjid visit
- Rickshaw ride to Chandni Chowk
- Spice warehouse visit and meeting with seller
- Gali Paranthe Wali visit and paratha tasting
- Vegetarian lunch at local Sikh temple
- Leader-led Old Delhi walking and rickshaw tour
Optional Activities
- Home-cooked meal at local family's home
Landmarks/POIs Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Khari Baoli Gali Paranthe Wali - Day 3
Delhi to Agra
Board a local air-conditioned train heading to Agra and the Taj Mahal. Walk through Agra Fort to see throne rooms and ornate mosques, then spend time at the Taj Mahal grounds watching how the light changes from day into evening. Later, attend a Mughlai cooking demonstration where you'll learn to prepare malai ki sabzi and onion paratha.
- Meals
- Dinner (Mughlai cuisine including malai ki sabzi (vegetables cooked with cream) and onion paratha (flatbread stuffed with onions and potato), taught in cooking demonstration)
Included Activities
- Agra Fort visit
- Taj Mahal visit
- Mughlai cooking demonstration with dinner
Landmarks/POIs Agra Fort Taj Mahal - Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur, the 'Pink City' known for its distinctive pink buildings and lively bazaars. Take a rickshaw to the iconic Hawa Mahal for photos, then try local kachori at the famous Rawat Mishthan Bhandar. This evening you can optionally catch a Bollywood movie at Raj Mandir Cinema.
- Meals
- Lunch (Kachori (deep fried snack made from spiced dough filled with vegetables and lentils) at the iconic Rawat Mishthan Bhandar, a locals' favorite)
Included Activities
- Rickshaw ride to Hawa Mahal
- Hawa Mahal photo stop
- Kachori lunch at Rawat Mishthan Bhandar
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Bollywood blockbuster movie at Raj Mandir Cinema
Landmarks/POIs Hawa Mahal Rawat Mishthan Bhandar Raj Mandir Cinema - Day 5
Jaipur to Amber
Head to Amber Fort, a hilltop complex overlooking Maota Lake with Rajput architecture throughout. Explore the ornate palace and see the Sheesh Mahal with its mirror-covered walls. Lunch happens at LMB restaurant (running since 1727) where you'll try their Ghevar or mawa kachori. The day ends with a hands-on cooking class at a local home learning to make plant-based Rajasthani dishes like ker sangri.
- Meals
- Lunch (Ghevar or mawa kachori (deep-fried pastry stuffed with dried fruits and milk solids, coated in sugar syrup) at LMB restaurant), Dinner (Plant-based Rajasthani cooking class dinner including ker sangri (using dried ker berries and sangri beans) at local home)
Included Activities
- Amber Fort exploration
- Street food lunch at LMB restaurant
- Rajasthani cooking class and dinner at local home
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort Sheesh Mahal Maota Lake - Day 6
Jaipur to Bijaipur
Leave the city and drive to Castle Bijaipur in the Mewar region of south-central Rajasthan, your heritage accommodation for the next two nights. Stop along the way for lunch at a local restaurant. The 16th-century castle hotel has original domes, arched windows and fortified walls. Relax by the pool or in the gardens and experience Mewar hospitality.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Drive to heritage stay
- Lunch at local restaurant along the way
- Day 7
Bijaipur
Jump in a jeep and explore the surrounding farming communities in this major agricultural area. Depending on the season, you'll pass fields with wheat, corn, maize, lentils, aubergine, spinach, fenugreek, okra, green chilies, tomatoes, potatoes, gourd, onion and garlic, plus spices like turmeric and cumin. Return to the heritage stay and join the estate's chef to see how these ingredients go into Rajasthani cooking, then have lunch in the palace grounds.
- Meals
- Lunch (Rajasthani lunch with ingredients from local farming areas served in palace grounds)
Included Activities
- Countryside jeep safari
- Rajasthani cooking demonstration and lunch at heritage property
- Day 8
Bijaipur to Udaipur
Travel to Udaipur, a charming city with Hindu temples, palaces and well-known Jain temples. Visit a Jain temple to learn about the religion and its distinctive cuisine that excludes root vegetables due to spiritual beliefs. Taste authentic Jain thali at the famous Natraj restaurant operating since the 1960s. The evening is free and Udaipur has several rooftop restaurants perfect for watching the sunset over the central lakes.
- Meals
- Lunch (Jain thali at the famous Natraj restaurant)
Included Activities
- Jain temple visit
- Jain thali lunch at Natraj restaurant
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Dinner at rooftop restaurants overlooking lakes
Landmarks/POIs Natraj Restaurant - Day 9
Udaipur
Explore Udaipur, the 'City of Lakes', built around Lake Pichola's shores. Walk through winding streets and browse shops full of traditional Rajasthani goods. Check out the City Palace, one of India's largest royal palaces, with vivid murals, antiques and royal utensils inside. The rest of the day is yours to explore on your own.
Included Activities
- City Palace visit
Landmarks/POIs Lake Pichola City Palace - Day 10
Udaipur to Mumbai
Start at a local market browsing fragrant stalls and gathering ingredients for a cooking class. Learn to prepare a traditional vegetarian north Indian thali with rice, dahl, vegetables, roti, papad, curd and a sweet dish. Have lunch with the food you prepared, then head to Abu Road train station. Board an overnight train to Mumbai leaving late evening and arriving after midday tomorrow.
- Meals
- Lunch (Vegetarian thali meal prepared in cooking class featuring rice, dahl, vegetables, roti, papad (deep-fried flat bread), curd (yoghurt), chutney/pickle and sweet dish)
Included Activities
- Local market visit for ingredient shopping
- Thali cooking class
- Thali lunch
- Day 11
Mumbai
Arrive in Mumbai after your overnight train, reaching your hotel by mid-afternoon. Known as Bombay until 1995, this is India's commercial capital, largest city and food capital all in one. In the late afternoon, head down Marine Drive to Chowpatty Beach and watch the sunset while trying bhel puri, pav bhaji, dahi papadi and other popular Mumbai street foods.
- Meals
- Dinner (Mumbai street foods including bhel puri (tangy puffed rice and vegetable chaat), pav bhaji and dahi papadi at Chowpatty Beach at sunset)
Included Activities
- Chowpatty Beach street food crawl with sunset dinner
Landmarks/POIs Marine Drive Chowpatty Beach - Day 12
Mumbai
See Mumbai's incredible landmarks and atmosphere starting with Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, the city's oldest laundry at 140 years old and the world's largest open-air, human-powered one with over 1,000 troughs. Check out the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station and the busy Crawford Markets. Find a restaurant serving Parsi cuisine for lunch, then stroll to the Gateway of India and browse the Colaba street market. The afternoon and evening are free for your own food adventures.
- Meals
- Lunch (Parsi cuisine at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat visit
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus visit
- Crawford Markets visit
- Parsi cuisine lunch
- Gateway of India visit
- Colaba street market browse
- Leader-led heritage walk
Landmarks/POIs Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Crawford Markets Gateway of India Colaba Street Market - Day 13
Mumbai to Goa
Fly from Mumbai to Goa, where locals say time moves more slowly. The region has lovely beaches, rich traditions, UNESCO World Heritage buildings and food with Portuguese influences. After settling in, take an orientation walk with your tour leader and spend the evening by the Goan beach.
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Goa
- Day 14
Goa
Start with a trip to Panjim fish market on the way to Old Goa, a historic city on the Mandovi River's banks. Once home to 200,000 residents during the spice trade era (16th-18th centuries), it now has around 2,500. Walk through streets lined with ancient churches and historic buildings, check out the local market, then visit a spice farm to learn how spices are grown, harvested, processed and used in food and Ayurvedic medicine. Freshly cooked lunch happens at the spice farm. End with your final group dinner at the famous Suza Lobo restaurant by the ocean, choosing from prawns curry rice, chicken xacuti, masala fried fish and more.
- Meals
- Lunch (Freshly cooked lunch at spice farm), Dinner (Final group dinner at famous Suza Lobo restaurant by the ocean with options including prawns curry rice, chicken xacuti and masala fried fish)
Included Activities
- Panjim fish market visit
- Old Goa tour
- Spice farm tour
- Spice farm lunch
- Final group dinner at Suza Lobo restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Panjim Fish Market Old Goa Mandovi River Suza Lobo Restaurant - Day 15
Goa
Your food adventure ends after breakfast. If you want more time in Goa exploring the city, contact your booking agent ahead of time to arrange an extended stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extended stay in Goa (arrange with booking agent in advance)
