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New Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Ossian – Jodhpur - Udaipur

9Nights/10Days

Food & Cooking Holidays in India

This luxury chef tour emphasizes on various types of Indian food and Indian cooking. In addition

to the historical city of Jodhpur, the tour covers the Golden Triangle of India consisting of

Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. A must see for foodie travelers who want a special introduction to the

expansive Indian cuisine. Experience the best of Northern and West Indian cuisines, including

sightseeing of all major as well as lesser known landmarks in all the cities visited. The culinary

activities will be guided by a chef, to fully immerse you with every detail India has to offer.

DAY 1: Food Tour of Delhi Our first day begins with food tour of Delhi, starting with New Delhi tour followed by visit to Indian home with

some lessens & demonstration of Indian cooking in Indian local family.




Arrival at Delhi internatioal airport. Meeting assistance on arrival at airport with fresh flower garland. Later

transfer to your respective hotel.

Room reserved from 12 Noon.

Afternoon proceed for visit to New delhi, visiting Humyuns Tomb, a predecessor of Taj-Mahal built in 16th

Century , a beautiful Mughal era Monument. Thereafter visit Qutub Minar, highest Victory Tower , built by

Slave general of the Army to commemorate his victory, at the end of 12th Century.

In the evening learn Indian cooking the most authentic way possible. This half

day cooking class will be led by a chef and his local Indian family. You’ll learn

to cook proper Indian meals consisting of pulao, daal (lentils), egg plant, raita

(mde by yogurt) , rotis (flat Indian breads)/ stuffed paranthas (stuffed and fried

rotis), vegetables and more. Dessert will be in form of halwa. Along with

cooking class, you will also learn the basics of using Indian spices. The cooking

class will end with a meal of all the things cooked by you. All the participants

will also receive a small gift hamper of some of the basic Indian spices used in a

typical north-Indian kitchen.

ACTIVITIES: Cooking class, introduction to spices, Delhi sightseeing

MEALS: Breakfast and Dinner during cooking class.

Overnight stay at the hotel

DAY 2: Delhi

After Breakfast you will leave for sightseeing to visit Akshardham Temple which was inaugurated on 6th

November 2005. It took 300,000,000 volunteer hours to make the complex and over 8,000 volunteers from

across the world participated in building it. This temple is built from intricately carved sandstone and marble.

In the afternoon visit Old Delhi. Drive past Red Fort, visit Jama Masjid and thereafter drive past India Gate,

Rajpath and Sikh Temple. This area is the favorite family picnic spot for residents of New Delhi and is

quite picturesque, especially after dark.

In the Evening Dinner at Indian specialty restaurant Chor Bazaar.

Overnight Stay at the hotel

DAY 3: Visit to Taj Mahal. (Delhi – Agra)

After Breakfast leave for Agra.. Agra was capital of Mughal Empire for a long time and it’s quite obvious from

their lavish palaces and the attention to detail visible in every aspect of the construction.




On reaching enjoy lunch in the best Restaurant of the city called "Pinch of Spices".

Thereafter check in hotel.

Late afternoon visit Agra Fort made of red sandstone in 15th century by renowned Mughal Emperor Akbar

Evening starts most interesting Food Walk to experience some popular

street food. While walking you shall taste lots of local delicious Cuisine

of the City.

ACTIVITIES: Sightseeing

MEALS: Breakfast and Dinner in hotel. Lunch during sightseeing


Day 4: (Agra – Jaipur) Early in the Morning leave for Taj Mahal, to enjoy 8th wonder of the World and a sign of eternal Love by

Sunrise. You may also wish to take some pictures on the marble benches just like some world known celebrities.

Thereafter

back to hotel to

have Breakfast and proceed for Jaipur, a Pink City visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute.

Fatehpur Sikri – Lying 37 kilometres southwest of Agra, this magnificent fortified ghost city was constructed by

Akbar in 1659 to honour the Chishti Saint, Sheikh Salim, who foretold the birth of Akbar's son, Jahangir. The

city is a combination of Hindu and Persian architecture, and is in a remarkable state of preservation. It is a fine

example of a Mughal city at the height of the empire’s splendour. Akbar's court occupied this city until it was

abandoned, after the local wells went dry.




On arrival check in Hotel.

In the evening proceed for excursion to Chokhi Dhani to visit Ethnic Rajasthani theme village resort followed

by traditional Rajasthani Dinner.

ACTIVITIES: Visit to Rajasthani village theme resort with traditional Rajasthani dinner experience, Sightseeing

MEALS: Breakfast and Dinner.


Day 5: Fun with Elephants, Jaipur After Breakfast visit Amber Fort, which is mounted with the Elephant

ride and takes 20 minutes to reach. On the Way photo Stop of Hawa

Mahal, also known as the Palace of Wind. It is a 5 story tall monument

with intricate lattice work and has 953 small jharokhas (windows).

After enjoying the meal, you shall leave for Jantar Mantar, an

Observatory built in 1927 with the foundation of city to measure a time

with the help of shadow being made by Sunrays. Here up to 2 seconds of

time can be read. Thereafter

Royal Residence of present Maharaja Family and Museum called

City Palace.

After sightseeing enjoy Cycle-Rikshaw ride and reach local

markets which are very colorful, fragrant and full of life with lots

of people selling lots of things in their shops such as shoes,

bangles, jewellery, clothes, utensils, spices, artifacts.

Dinner at local Indian restaurant with live Rajasthani dance

performance.

ACTIVITIES: In the evening Dinner and Folk Dance in Restaurant

MEALS: Breakfast and Dinner.


DAY 6: Jaipur - Ossian After breakfast, we will be start driving towards Osian early morning and reach there in about 6 hours.

Thereafter check in in Osian, a campsite in desert about 45-50 minutes drive from main Jodhpur city.




After lunch, guests will have some time free to rest or walk around or

can visit Osian Hindu and Jain Temple. It will be the first night out

close to nature and away from the crowd of cities. A desert safari on a

camel or jeep in evening is also possible.

ACTIVITIES: Sightseeing, jeep and/or camel safari


DAY 7: Jodhpur

On this day, proceed for excursion to Jodhpur city to see the major attractions of this Blue city. During the

sightseeing tour, guests will visit awe inspiring Mehrangarh Fort which stands 122 m above the city level. The

Fort complex includes attractions such as Fool Mahal, Moti Mahal, Sheesha Mahal, and Takh Vilas, each one of

which is a major attraction by itself. Later on the sightseeing can include a other Jodhpur attractions like

Balsamand Lake, Jaswant Thada, Mandore Gardens and a few other depending upon available time.

In the evening, we will drive back to campsite and rest for a while before joining the chef for a detailed

demonstration of traditional Mewari cooking. Food prepared during this

cooking demo will be served for dinner.

ACTIVITIES: Sightseeing, jeep and/or camel safari, cooking class

MEALS: Breakfast and Dinner





DAY 8: Jodhpur – Ranakpur - Udaipur Another early morning wakeup call and we drive towards Udaipur with a rest and sightseeing stop at the famous

Jain Temples of Ranakpur. These temples were constructed between 14th to 15th century and is famous for its

unique architecture and 1444 marble pillars, each one carved in exquisite detail. Later, we’ll proceed on our way

to Udaipur and reach there by evening. After check in at hotel, it’ll be time for exploring the streets of charming

Udaipur and relaxing by beautiful Lake Pichola.

Unforgettable evening dinner at Ambrai Restaurant along the Lake Pichola.

ACTIVITIES: Sightseeing

MEALS: Breakfast and Dinner


Day 9: Udaipur After breakfast in the hotel, depart for city tour of Udaipur, beautiful city of lakes, palaces and fountain. Maharana Udai

Singh sought shelter here from the Mughal hordes and then carried to fashion a city out of the silent vale. Visit royal

residence of present Maharaja City Palace Museum - grandeur and intricacy stroked all over in Granite, Marble and

Mosaic displayed in the sparkling white filigreed balconies and windows. Also visit royal Garden Sahelion Ki Bari the

spectacular garden displaying the unique life style of the royal ladies who once lived in the palace.

Enjoy boat-ride on Lake Pichola in the evening, which is surrounded by hills on three sides. From little islands in the Lake

rise at the water’s edge palaces of pure white marble.




In the evening visit Rajasthani modern family and enjoy cooking

demonstration at Mrs. Anuradha Rathore residence.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

ACTIVITIES: Food walk in Udaipur, Sightseeing

MEALS: Breakfast and Dinner & cooking with Indian family.


Day 10: Udaipur – Delhi by flight On this last day of the food tour in India, morning after your breakfast you will drive to Udaipur airport

connecting flight Delhi and back to home.

***END OF TOUR***

Tour Includes:

• 09 Nights accommodation sharing twin room

• Activities: Food tours, cooking classes, camel safari in desert, introduction to spices.

• Accommodation: A mix of best heritage and boutique hotels in all cities.

• Meals: All meals included from food tours, top specialty restaurants and hotels. Includes one introductory

meal with chef in Osian

• Transport: In comfortable air-conditioned vehicles.

• Free Add On: A professional photographer to take pictures of guests and the places they visit.

Highlights of the Trip:

• DELHI: Traditional welcome on arrival with flowers, visit to Indian home with cooking demonstration followed by dinner

• AGRA: Food walk in the evening

• JAIPUR: Elephant Ride to climb-up the Amber Fort (subject to availability or else on jeeps), Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi

• JODHPUR: Interaction with Chef at Osian hotel with lesson on Indian food

• Udaipur: Visit to Indian home




:: Non – Inclusions::

• International and Domestic flights.

• Visa Fee for India & Airport taxes.

• Expense of personal nature like laundry, telephone calls, fax services, beverages (even during meals), camera fee and video charges at monuments.

• Tips or Gratuities to Guides, Drivers or at the Restaurants. Porterage (for baggage handling) at the hotels, airports & railway stations.

We have prepared some Tipping Guidelines for our clients & which may be requested anytime

• Insurances of any kind relating to Trip (Delay or Cancellation), Baggage (Lost or Damaged) and Medical

(Medication, Consultation or Hospitalisation).

• All services which are not mentioned in the “Trip Inclusions”.

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