Gourmet Journey of India - “A Taste of India — From the Royal Kitchens of Awadh to the Streets of Kolkata.
Delhi – Lucknow – Agra – Jaipur – Mumbai – Hyderabad – Kolkata
13 Nights / 14 Days
Day 01 – Arrival Delhi
- Arrival at Delhi International Airport
- Traditional welcome and transfer to hotel
- Evening welcome dinner featuring classic North Indian cuisine
- Overnight: Delhi
Day 02 – Delhi: Flavours of Old & New Delhi
- Explore Old Delhi and Chandni Chowk
- Guided street-food walk featuring local specialities
- Taste parathas, chaat, kebabs and traditional sweets
- Visit Jama Masjid and explore the historic lanes
- Evening gourmet dinner
- Overnight: Delhi
Day 03 – Delhi → Lucknow
- Morning flight / train to Lucknow
- Check in at hotel
- Afternoon introduction to Awadhi cuisine
- Evening culinary experience featuring Galouti kebab, Kakori kebab and Awadhi preparations
- Overnight: Lucknow
Day 04 – Lucknow: Royal Awadhi Cuisine
- Heritage sightseeing including Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza
- Explore the old Chowk area
- Guided food walk through Lucknow’s famous culinary lanes
- Experience traditional Dastarkhwan-style dining
- Discover Lucknow’s famous kebabs, biryani and desserts
- Overnight: Lucknow
Day 05 – Lucknow → Agra
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive to Agra
- Visit Agra Fort
- Explore Agra’s traditional culinary and handicraft heritage
- Evening gourmet dinner
Day 06 – Agra → Jaipur
- Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive to Jaipur
- En route visit Fatehpur Sikri
- Evening introduction to Rajasthani cuisine
- Traditional dinner with regional specialities
- Overnight: Jaipur
Day 07 – Jaipur: Royal Rajasthani Table
- Visit Amber Fort, City Palace and Hawa Mahal
- Explore Jaipur’s colourful bazaars
- Visit a local spice / food market
- Cooking demonstration featuring traditional Rajasthani dishes
- Dinner featuring Dal Baati Churma, Gatte and Ker Sangri
- Overnight: Jaipur
Day 08 – Jaipur → Mumbai
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Jaipur Airport
- Flight to Mumbai
- Arrival and check in
- Evening exploration of Mumbai’s vibrant food culture
- Taste local favourites such as Vada Pav, Pav Bhaji and Bhel Puri
- Overnight: Mumbai
Day 09 – Mumbai: Colonial Heritage & Coastal Flavours
- Mumbai city sightseeing
- Gateway of India and Colaba
- Explore historic food markets
- Discover Maharashtrian and coastal cuisine
- Evening gourmet dining experience
- Overnight: Mumbai
Day 10 – Mumbai → Hyderabad
- Breakfast at hotel
- Flight to Hyderabad
- Check in at hotel
- Visit Charminar and explore the old city
- Evening introduction to Hyderabadi cuisine
- Taste traditional Haleem, kebabs and Irani tea, according to season/availability
- Overnight: Hyderabad
Day 11 – Hyderabad: The Nizami Kitchen
- Visit Golconda Fort / selected heritage sites
- Explore the historic bazaars
- Culinary experience highlighting the Nizami royal kitchen
- Enjoy authentic Hyderabadi Biryani and regional delicacies
- Optional cooking demonstration
- Overnight: Hyderabad
Day 12 – Hyderabad → Kolkata
- Visit Golconda Fort / selected heritage sites
- Explore the historic bazaars
- Culinary experience highlighting the Nizami royal kitchen
- Enjoy authentic Hyderabadi Biryani and regional delicacies
- Optional cooking demonstration
- Overnight: Hyderabad
Day 13 – Kolkata: Bengali Culinary Heritage
- Visit flower market / local market, Mother Teresa house, Victorial Memorial, Potters village (Kumhar tooly)
- Explore colonial and cultural heritage of Kolkata
- Guided Bengali food experience
- Discover traditional machher jhol, kosha mangsho, shukto and sweets
- Visit a renowned sweet shop / traditional confectionery
- Farewell gourmet dinner
- Overnight: Kolkata
Day 14 – Departure Kolkata
- Breakfast at hotel
- Free time depending on flight schedule
- Transfer to Kolkata International Airport
- Tour ends with unforgettable memories and flavours from across India.
🌶️ Culinary Highlights
Delhi – Old Delhi street food & Mughlai cuisine
Lucknow – Awadhi kebabs, biryani & royal Dastarkhwan
Agra – Mughal culinary traditions
Jaipur – Royal Rajasthani cuisine & cooking experience
Mumbai – Street food & coastal flavours
Hyderabad – Nizami cuisine & Hyderabadi biryani
Kolkata – Bengali cuisine, sweets & street food
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