Description
This North India food tour begins where India's food story begins — in the chaos of Old Delhi's spice lanes, where chili dust hits before you see a single stall. Over ten days this India culinary tour takes you through royal Jaipur kitchens, Lucknow's 400-year-old kebab houses and the sacred ghats of Varanasi — where the last thing you taste is Banarasi paan as temple bells echo across the Ganges. Crispy jalebis in Old Delhi, Tunday kebabs in Lucknow, Taj Mahal at dawn and Banarasi paan on the Ganges ghats — across Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Lucknow and Varanasi. This is not a tour. This is India through its food.
Duration
10 Days, 9 Nights
Language
English
Price
US$1665
HIGHLIGHTS
- Five cities, one journey — Delhi's spice chaos to Varanasi's sacred ghats
- Food walks, cooking classes, street food tastings & Ganges boat ride — all included
- In Old Delhi, "Achoo!" — chili dust at Khari Baoli hits before you see a single spice
- In Jaipur, cook Laal Maas in a royal kitchen — then eat what you made for dinner
- In Agra, the Taj marble turns pink at dawn — arrive before 6am before the crowds
- In Lucknow, Tunday kebabs made with 160 spices since the Nawab's era
- In Varanasi, dawn on the Ganges, incense in the air and Banarasi paan to finish
- Your guide, your car, your pace — North India Food Tour your way
Travel Itinerary
Welcome to New Delhi — starting point of your North India culinary tour and one of India's greatest India food tour destinations. Arrive, transfer to hotel, check in. Standard check-in 12:00 PM.
Board Delhi Metro at 9:00 AM to Chandni Chowk. Your India food journey begins at Khari Baoli — "Achoo!" — chili dust announces your arrival before you see a single spice. Wander historic food lanes, discover legendary spice markets and sample authentic street food. Evening — superfast train to Jaipur. Overnight Jaipur.
Explore Amber Fort and its glittering Sheesh Mahal with stunning Aravalli Hills views. Street food lunch — Chole Bhatura, Pyaz ki Kachori, Jalebi and Gulab Jamun.
Evening — your cooking class begins with a surprise: a mauli bracelet tied on your wrist — the sacred red and yellow thread Hindus wear before a religious ceremony. Then — Laal Maas, Gatte ki Khichdi and fresh chapatis, all cooked by your own hands. Dinner is what you made.
Dawn aarti at 18th-century Govind Devji Temple — worshipped by Jaipur's royal family. Flower market where turbaned traders sell roses and marigolds. Hawa Mahal and City Palace museum. Evening free for shopping and leisure.
Drive to Agra with two stops — Abhaneri Stepwell, a 9th-century geometric masterpiece of 3,500 steps, and Fatehpur Sikri, the magnificent abandoned Mughal capital, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrive Agra, check in. Evening at leisure.
Arrive before 6am — the white marble turns soft pink before the crowds. Shah Jahan's eternal tribute to Mumtaz Mahal — part of an unforgettable culinary tour India experience. Later — Agra Fort, a 16th-century Mughal masterpiece.
Evening — locals swear by Deviram Sweets for bedai with potato curry and saffron lassi — the breakfast Agra wakes up to every morning. Then explore Sadar Bazaar Food Street for momos, golgappas and kulfi. Overnight Agra.
Morning train to Lucknow — the city of Nawabs. Arrive and begin your Lucknow culinary tour — 1.5 to 2 hours through legendary Awadhi eateries. Idris Biryani, Rahim's Pasanda Kebab, Nihari Gosht, Tunday kebabs made with 160 spices — and kulfi to finish.
(Not available Sundays, Muslim holidays or Holi.)
Morning train to Varanasi — one of the world's oldest living cities. Check in. Evening — Ganga Aarti ceremony at the ghats: claps, ringing bells, conch shells, enchanting mantras and sweet-scented incense. Let the magical aura awaken your soul. Overnight Varanasi.
Dawn boat ride at Dashashwamedh Ghat — incense, conch shells and devotion all around. Then Varanasi's food walking tour — one of India's most unique food experiences. Start at Kachori Gali for piping hot kachoris with potato curry. Kashi Chaat Bhandar for papdi chaat and dahi puri. Blue Lassi Shop for rabri malai lassi.
Finish at Keshav Tambul Bhandar for Banarasi paan. Visit Sarnath where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. Overnight Varanasi.
After breakfast, transfer to Varanasi Airport for your flight to New Delhi. Connect to your onward flight. Your North India food tour concludes here. Safe travels!
INCLUDED
- 9 nights accommodation in standard hotels
- All airport arrival and departure transfers.
- Private car services in entire tour plan with driver at all places.
- Daily Breakfasts at all the hotels
- Train fare for all the sectors as per tour plan
- Delhi - Metro train ride fare as per tour plan
- Sightseeing tours as per tour itinerary
- Cooking class with Dinner in Jaipur
- Heritage Rickshaw Tour in Jaipur as per tour plan
- Lucknow Food / Culinary Walking Tour
- Evening Boat ride on River Ganges, Varanasi
- Morning boat ride on River Ganges, Varanasi
- Varanasi Food / Culinary Walking Tour
- Sarnath Excursion from Varanasi
- Internal flight fare in economy class for Varanasi - Delhi sector only
- All applicable taxes and service charges and
- All road taxes, government taxes and driver allowances.
EXCLUDED
- Medical and insurance of any kind.
- Any meals ( Unless specified )
- Any monuments fees ( Can be arranged on clients requests ).
- Any thing which is not written under ” Inclusions ” headings
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay/cancellation/hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities
- Personal nature Expenses i.e. Telephone Calls, Laundry, Soft / Hard Drinks, Meals, Tipping etc.
- Camera Fees at Monuments.
Frequently Asked Questions
A 10-day journey from Old Delhi's Khari Baoli spice chaos to Banarasi paan on the Ganges ghats — street food, cooking classes and Mughlai feasts across 5 cities.
The tour covers Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Lucknow, and Varanasi, offering a mix of heritage, culture, and regional cuisines.
Yes, you’ll join interactive Rajasthani cooking classes in Jaipur with a local chef, followed by a traditional dinner.
Street food walks, local market tastings, Mughlai cuisine in Lucknow, and a Varanasi food and heritage trail.
Yes — the Jaipur cooking class, Varanasi thali and most street food stops are naturally vegetarian. Vegan options available on request.
Yes, all train and domestic flight fares mentioned in the itinerary are included.
October to March offers pleasant weather and the best seasonal food experiences across North India.
Yes, the package includes 9 nights’ accommodation, private car transfers, and guided tours as per itinerary.
Book through our website or WhatsApp us at +919310054485 — we respond within 1 hour with availability and pricing.
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For the love of Curry! AJ put together a great food tour for us. Everything went like clockwork, guides were there at arrival to every destination. Drivers were very courteous. Would definitely book with you again. We plan to visit Southern part of India. The highlight was Varanasi.