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15-Day Culinary Voyage To North India's Highlights From Delhi
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, Culture, Cooking

  • Duration

    15 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, French

Description

Embark on this unique journey and explore an exclusive culinary voyage across northern India and get your hand on cooking experience under the guidance of master chefs. Explore the wonders of India - Taj Mahal, Golden Temple, Amber Fort, the mighty Himalayas and relax at prime Homestays, Organic farms & Heritage mansions. Also, enjoy a half-day hike to a secret waterfall in Mcleodganj.

Highlights
  • Attend multiple cooking workshops to learn about different cuisines and spices of India
  • Explore the artistic style architecture and elements of Amber Fort 
  • Visit the Heritage monument - Taj Mahal, an ode to love
  • Offer your prayers at the Golden Temple
  • Enjoy camel carting in Nawalgarh and hiking in Mcleodganj
  • Pay a respectful visit to the Dalai Lama Monastery in Mcleodganj
  • Day 1 - Arrival in New Delhi expand_more
    • Arrive at Delhi airport, where you will be met by your English-speaking Indian tour guide and accompanied to your hotel. Check-in and time to rest.
    • After a massage or spa session at the hotel, attend your first culinary class at a chef's home, where you will get a taste of Indian cooking, followed by dinner.
  • Day 2 - New Delhi - Nawalgarh expand_more
    • After breakfast, drive around 6 hours to an eco-friendly accommodation in the countryside amidst an organic farm. Feel free to explore the farm.
  • Day 3 - Nawalgarh Camel Cart Tour expand_more
    • Have your breakfast and attend a cooking workshop.
    • Do a camel cart tour for 3 hours, exploring the countryside and ending with a vibrant sunset. Overnight stay at the farm. 
  • Day 4 - Nawalgarh - Jaipur expand_more
    • In the morning, head to Jaipur, the pink city of India.
    • Drive directly to the Monkey Temple, where a natural spring flows downwards from the hilltop. Dip into this sacred spring water, which is considered pure and pious.
    • In the evening, check-in at your hotel. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
  • Day 5 - Jaipur Sightseeing expand_more
    • Explore the beautiful city of Jaipur and its spice markets.
    • After that, attend a cooking class with a renowned nutritionist & chef.
  • Day 6 - Jaipur - Bharatpur expand_more
    • After breakfast, drive to Bharatpur, the land of birds. You will stay close to the Bird Sanctuary.
    • Enjoy a free day exploring the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary or going for a bicycle ride. Overnight stay.
  • Day 7 - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi expand_more
    • Drive in the early morning to the famous Taj Mahal- one of the seven wonders of the World.
    • Later, have your meal and head to Delhi for an overnight stay.
  • Day 8 - Delhi - Amritsar expand_more
    • Take an early morning train to Amritsar, a famous tourist place across India for food and the Golden Temple. Breakfast will be served on the train itself.
    • Check into a homestay in the countryside.
    • Then, learn about the North Indian delicacy in a cooking class.
  • Day 9 - Golden Temple Amritsar expand_more
    • Visit the Golden Temple, the spiritual center for the people of the Sikh religion. See the kitchen of Golden Temple. Here, meals are prepared for more than 80 thousand people every day.
    • Attend a cooking class in the evening to learn about North Indian cuisine.
  • Day 10 - Amritsar - Mcleodganj expand_more
    • Drive early morning to the Himalayas, the abode of the Dalai Lama, Mcleod Ganj. Mcleod Ganj is also known as "Little Lhasa" and is the headquarters of the Tibetan Government in exile.
    • Enjoy the whole day exploring the pine forest and some amazing hiking trails.
  • Day 11 - Mcleodganj Hike Day expand_more
    • After a nice breakfast meal, go for a half-day hike to a secret waterfall and enjoy the sunset on your way back.
    • Come back to your home-stay for dinner.
  • Day 12 - Mcleodganj Temple expand_more
    • After breakfast, have a cooking class to learn about Tibetan cuisine.
    • Visit the Dalai Lama's House & Temple.
    • Then it's a free day after lunch.
  • Day 13 - Mcleodganj - Amritsar expand_more
    • After breakfast, proceed to offer your prayers at an ancient temple, and then there will be some free time until lunch to go shopping.
    • Later on, head back to Amritsar and stay for the night.
  • Day 14 - Amritsar - New Delhi expand_more
    • Take an early morning train from Amritsar & reach Delhi by noon.
    • Depending on the availability, go to a music concert or theatre in the evening, followed by dinner.
  • Day 15 - Departure expand_more
    • Check out from your hotel by 11:00 am. Free day in the capital, with the chance to go sightseeing.
    • Transfer to the airport as per your flight departure schedule.
What's Included
  • All accommodations
  • English-speaking Indian tour guide
  • All Cooking Sessions (8 Cooking Classes)
  • Entrance Fee to all Historical monuments, including the Taj Mahal & Bird Sanctuary
  • All Transfers, Excursions and Sightseeing tours by Air-Conditioned Deluxe Coach
  • Train Ticket Fare to-fro Delhi-Amritsar
  • Supply of mineral water during long drives
  • Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • A massage on the first day
What's Excluded
  • Travel Insurance
  • Souvenirs and Personal Expenses
  • Tips to (Indian) Driver, Guides etc
  • Alcohol
Know before you go
  • The tour is available from 01 Oct to 29 Mar on all the days of the week.
Meeting Point

Indira Gandhi International T3 Road, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 4 EUR 2000 Per Person

This is a private tour

Starting From

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USD 2218 / person