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North India Food Trail

A fifteen-day private food journey from Delhi to Varanasi: street food and spice markets in Old Delhi, a Mughlai evening in Agra, village and palace cooking in Rajasthan, Awadhi kebabs and biryani in Lucknow, and a vegetarian food walk beside the Ganges — with the great monuments of the north on the way.

15 days, 14 nightsDuration
4-star hotels · breakfastStay and meals

Overview

A fifteen-day private food journey from Delhi to Varanasi: street food and spice markets in Old Delhi, a Mughlai evening in Agra, village and palace cooking in Rajasthan, Awadhi kebabs and biryani in Lucknow, and a vegetarian food walk beside the Ganges — with the great monuments of the north on the way.

Trip highlights

  • 01A street-food walk through Chandni Chowk and the Khari Baoli spice market
  • 02Five private cooking classes, from a Delhi family kitchen to an Awadhi masterclass
  • 03The Taj Mahal at sunset and again at sunrise
  • 04A village cooking session in the Rajasthan countryside
  • 05Mehrangarh Fort, the Ranakpur temple and Udaipur’s City Palace
  • 06Kebabs, biryani and dum cooking in Lucknow
  • 07The Ganga Aarti and a dawn boat on the Ganges in Varanasi

Day-by-day itinerary

The route

Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Jodhpur → Udaipur → Lucknow → Varanasi

7 cities, joined by flight.
The route7 cities, joined by flight.
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Explore the daily plan, including overnight stops and meals.

You are met at Delhi airport and driven to your hotel, with the rest of the day to recover from the flight.

The first evening sets the tone: a welcome dinner of regional dishes, a traditional drink, and a short introduction to the spices you will meet again and again over the next two weeks.

  • Private arrival transfer
  • Welcome dinner of regional dishes
  • An introduction to Indian spices
overnight
Delhi
Meals
Dinner

Dinner included. Overnight in Delhi.

What's included

Included in your trip11 items covered in this fare
Your hotels
  • 4-star hotel accommodation
Hotels
  • Fourteen nights in hotels, including a heritage hotel in Jaipur
Meals
  • Breakfast every day and the lunches and dinners listed in the itinerary
Transfers
  • A private air-conditioned car with driver for all road journeys
  • Private airport transfers on arrival and departure
Sightseeing
  • Guided sightseeing as described in the itinerary
Entrance fees
  • Entrance fees at the monuments in the itinerary
Guides
  • Guided food walks in Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Lucknow and Varanasi
Activities
  • Five private cooking classes: Delhi, a Rajasthani village, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Lucknow
  • Boat rides on Lake Pichola and on the Ganges at sunrise
Taxes
  • Applicable taxes
Plan and pay separately9 items not covered by this fare
Not included
  • International flights
  • The flight from Udaipur to Lucknow
  • Indian visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Camera fees at monuments
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary
  • The optional fine-dining dinner in Jaipur
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
Accommodation4-star hotel accommodation
MealsDaily breakfast included
Delhi3 nights
Hotel confirmed before travel
Agra1 night
Hotel confirmed before travel
Jaipur3 nights
Hotel confirmed before travel
Jodhpur2 nights
Hotel confirmed before travel
Udaipur2 nights
Hotel confirmed before travel
Lucknow2 nights
Hotel confirmed before travel
Varanasi1 night
Hotel confirmed before travel

Your hotel names are confirmed before you travel. Where alternatives are listed, the confirmed property will be a 4-star hotel of the same standard.

Meeting & drop-off
You're met atDelhi airport, arrivals hallReport by On arrival, timed to your flight
You're dropped atVaranasi airportBy about Timed to your departing flight

You leave from a different place than you arrive — book an open-jaw flight, not a return.

Arrival information: Private arrival and departure transfers are included.

Sightseeing visits are planned in the itinerary. Admission tickets and monument fees are paid separately.

Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur SikriDay 5

Indicative monthly averages for the route cities shown, not a forecast. Figures are omitted where city data is unavailable.

Delhi · Jaipur

IdealGoodFairAvoid
NovIdeal
Delhi
Average High
28°C
Rainfall
4mm
Jaipur
Average High
29°C
Rainfall
3mm

Monument opening days

  • The Taj Mahal is closed every Friday, so the Agra days are planned around it.
  • Monuments can close for public holidays or events, and the order of visits may change.

Temples and mosques

  • Cover your shoulders and knees, and remove your shoes where asked.
  • Leather items are not allowed inside the Jain temple at Ranakpur.

Food and diets

  • Tell us about allergies and diets at booking so that every meal and class can be planned around them.
  • Some specialities are seasonal, and the tastings change with what is fresh.

Travel documents

  • Carry a passport valid for at least six months after your arrival in India.
  • Most nationalities need an Indian visa or e-Visa before travel.

Common questions

Is this a private tour?

Yes. The car, driver, guides and cooking classes are for your party only, and the itinerary can be changed to suit you.

Can the tour cater for special diets?

Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, Jain, halal and gluten-free diets can be arranged for every meal, tasting and cooking class; tell us when you book.

Do I need to know how to cook?

No. The classes are hands-on and relaxed, and the cooks adapt them to your level.

When is the best time to go?

October to March, when North India is cool and dry. April to June is very hot, and the monsoon from July to September brings rain as well as seasonal sweets such as ghewar.

How do we travel between the cities?

By private car with a driver for every road journey, and by air from Udaipur to Lucknow, depending on flight schedules.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast every day, and the lunches and dinners listed for each day. The food walks include tastings.

Is the street food safe?

The guides choose busy stalls that cook to order, and you can skip any tasting. If you prefer, the walks can focus on established restaurants and sweet shops instead.

Do I need a visa for India?

Most visitors need a visa or an e-Visa, which you arrange before travel. Visa fees are not included.

Policies & booking terms
Booking terms
  1. Full payment must be completed 30 days prior to departure, unless otherwise specified.
  2. All bookings are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
  3. Travel insurance is mandatory and must be purchased prior to departure.
  4. Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates, taxes, or supplier costs.
  5. Guests are responsible for obtaining valid passports, visas, and any required vaccinations.
  6. Cancellations or amendments are subject to the applicable cancellation policy outlined in the package.
  7. The company is not liable for delays, cancellations, or changes due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, strikes, or other force majeure events.
  8. All travelers must adhere to the local laws and customs of the destinations visited.
  9. No refunds will be issued for unused services, including but not limited to meals, accommodations, or activities.
  10. The company reserves the right to modify the itinerary or substitute hotels of similar standards if necessary.
  11. All special requests (e.g., room preferences, dietary requirements) are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
  12. Guests are responsible for any additional costs incurred due to personal expenses, such as phone calls, laundry, or minibar charges.
  13. Check-in and check-out times are subject to hotel policies and may vary by property.

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