A delightful sensory overload in the best of the subcontinent.
Spend two fabulous weeks discovering the sights, sounds and flavours of India. From Delhi to Goa via the ethereal beauty of Rajasthan and to the bustling metropolis of Mumbai, experience the very best street food in Delhi, the beautiful sight of the Taj Mahal in Agra and the delightful taste of Rajasthan’s traditional cuisine in Jaipur and Udaipur. Relax on Goa’s beaches, see Jaipur’s breathtaking Palace of the Wind, explore the vibrant street food scene of Mumbai and spend time in rural Rajasthan living it up in a 17th-century fort. With a taste of India’s vibrant markets and the chance to cook up a storm yourself, this unforgettable journey will take you to the cultural and gastronomic heart of India.
Why you’ll love this trip
- Get a true taste of some of India’s finest culinary traditions – Mughal, Rajasthani, and the Portuguese-tinged flavours of Goa – while feasting in local restaurants, rural homes and heritage buildings.
- Some of India’s best food is found at a street side stall. Get in touch with an amazing array of authentic food on eye-opening and adventurous cuisine crawls around Delhi, Udaipur and Mumbai.
- Bask in the ivory glow of the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra, followed by a Mughlai cooking demonstration and lunch in a local home with your small group.
- Take a day to visit local farming communities in Rajasthan’s Mewar region, visiting working vegetable and spice farms to learning about these coveted building blocks of Indian cuisine.
- See the rich tapestry of India’s culture and history on display, passing by the Hindu and Jain influences in Udaipur, chai wallahs in local markets, and staying at a heritage property in Bijaipur.
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi
Day 2: Delhi
Day 3: Agra
Day 4: Jaipur
Day 5: Jaipur
Day 6: Bijaipur
Day 7: Bijaipur
Day 8: Udaipur
Day 9: Udaipur
Day 10: Udaipur – Overnight Train
Day 11: Mumbai
Day 12: Mumbai
Day 13: Goa
Day 14: Goa
Day 15: Goa
Inclusions
Meals
13 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Plane, Private vehicle, Taxi, Train, Overnight Train
Accommodation
Hotel (11 nights), Heritage property (2 nights), Overnight Sleeper Train (1 night)
Included activities
- Real Food Adventure Welcome Dinner
- Delhi – Leader-led Old Delhi walking & rickshaw tour
- Delhi – Street Food Breakfast
- Delhi – Jama Masjid
- Delhi – Lunch at a Sikh Temple
- Agra – Taj Mahal
- Agra – Mughlai Cooking Demonstration
- Jaipur – Amber Fort
- Jaipur – traditional Kachori lunch
- Jaipur – Rajasthani Cooking Class and Dinner
- Bijaipur – Leader-led village tour
- Castle Bijaipur – Rajasthani Desert Cooking Demonstration and Dinner
- Udaipur – City Palace
- Udaipur – Thali Cooking Class
- Mumbai – Chowpatty Beach Street Food Crawl
- Goa – Spice farm tour including lunch
- Goa – Goan Market Tour and Cooking Class
Images courtesy of Intrepid Group
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