Top India Classes & Workshops - page 3

The Taj Mahal draws visitors from all over the world, and during busy season, wait times in line can last up to three hours. This special, skip-the-line Taj Mahal admission ticket saves you the time waiting in line, and gets you inside the UNESCO World Heritage Site so you can explore it at your own pace. This admission ticket also offers two different pickup options, as well as a guided tour upgrade for ultimate convenience.

Food is one of the great joys of any visit to India. Learn to cook like a local in a private class with your host, Zinnia, in her small kitchen. Work alongside her to prepare a Bengali feast including dishes such as dal, chutney, mutton curry, “luchi” puffy breads, prawns in mustard gravy, and more. Then share the meal you’ve prepared, washed down with tea, coffee, and a little beer.

Yoga has its roots in India, making Agra’s Taj Mahal the perfect backdrop for the ancient practice. This private sunrise yoga and tour experience lets you do just that with an instructor provided—hard to arrange alone. Enjoy your class in gardens facing the Taj, and then tour the UNESCO-listed monument before delving into old Agra’s streets and markets. Finish with high tea overlooking the Taj before a hotel drop-off.

During this cooking class in Mumbai, get a hands-on experience of every step in the food-making process so you can recreate Indian dishes back home. Visit the local outdoor market and get a chance to pick fresh ingredients. Then, head to your instructor’s home to be shown how to prepare up to three Punjabi dishes. The lesson will be followed by a sit-down meal.

See some of North India's most iconic cities on this private 4-day Golden Triangle tour. Relax in a private air-conditioned vehicle as you travel between Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Your driver shares the history of landmarks along the way. See the sunrise over the Taj Mahal, head up to Amber Fort, and explore Jaipur’s City Palace, with guides at each site. Choose 4- or 5-star hotels in each destination.

While visiting Mumbai, join Chef Reshma at her home to learn to prepare a thali meal. Visit the market with your host to discover the main ingredients in Indian dishes, then cook 2-3 Maharashtrian dishes together in her kitchen, concluding with dessert and coffee or chai. You'll experience warm hospitality and authentic cuisine during this private half-day experience that concludes with a delicious dinner.

Enjoy a private and authentic South Indian cooking class in a local Chennai home kitchen with Vidhya. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Vidhya hails from a traditional brahmin iyer family and has been an eggless home baker for many years. She would like to teach travelers to cook a traditional South Indian meal. Her cooking is influenced by all the beautiful cities she has lived in. She is a culinary enthusiast who loves to experiment with tastes, textures, and techniques.

Don’t let limited time in India stop you visiting the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New7Wonders of the World. Instead, opt for a time-saving tour that transports you to the monument via express train, for a faster and smoother journey. Save hours of time and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide as you explore the iconic Taj Mahal as well as the Agra Fort and Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj).

Learn to make several South Indian dishes during a 3-hour private cooking lesson in a family home in Chennai. Prepare two to three vegetarian dishes—such as curry, dosas, or idli—and learn about the culinary traditions of South India as you cook and eat your lunch or dinner with your host and her family. Includes cooking lesson and meal with local chef.

Start your morning in Jaipur on a tranquil rooftop as you enjoy a private yoga session with a respected local instructor—a cultural experience impossible to recreate on your own. Guru Ashok Sharma will lead various asanas (poses) and pranayama (breathing exercises) that are appropriate for any skill level. After class, enjoy tea and cookies with Mr. Sharma in the peaceful open air before being driven back to your accommodations.

Dig deeper into vegan Indian cuisine than possible from menus or cookbooks on this private Mumbai market tour and home-cooking experience. Explore a spice and produce market with a mother-and-daughter pair of local home cooks. Then, visit their apartment to watch a cooking demo and savor their favorite plant-based dishes, such as sweet potato chaat, lentils with brown rice, and kheer (rice pudding) with coconut milk.

This sunrise tour to the Taj Mahal in Agra is an ideal trip for travelers short on time in India, but who still want to see one of the country’s most iconic sites. Be picked up from your hotel in Delhi in the early hours and driven to Agra, so you can relax in the private car on the way. Reach Agra in time for a beautiful sunrise over the romantic monument.

Ensure a taxi is waiting for you when you arrive at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport by pre-booking a private arrival transfer. Your driver will pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel in a private, air-conditioned sedan (or SUV for larger groups), just for you and your party.

Learn to cook dishes from across India in the home of a local with this cooking experience. You'll have the chance to cook everything from Chennai classics to North Indian mainstays, with flexible options depending on preference s. You'll then sit down to dine with your host and her family, complete with a local dessert.

Get more out of your time in Jaipur—and enjoy a relaxing, cultural experience—with this group yoga session. During your class, your instructor will guide you through different postures, and help you improve your yoga skills—something you wouldn’t get if taking part in online yoga classes. Enjoy a practice that’s soothing for the body and mind, and learn new techniques you can try out at home.

Learn how to prepare a traditional North Indian meal from scratch during this private cooking workshop in Jodhpur. Head to a local family home for a hands-on lesson. Create a full vegetarian menu that you can recreate back home, from dal and paneer to paratha or roti, topped off with a masala chai and dessert. Then, sit down to enjoy your freshly prepared lunch or dinner.

See two of Agra’s historical treasures on this private full-day trip from Delhi. Take in the UNESCO-listed 17th-century Taj Mahal, the white-marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and explore the chambers and courtyards of UNESCO-protected Agra Fort. Includes a private guide, private air-conditioned transport and pickup and drop-off at Delhi hotels or airport; upgrade to include a buffet lunch and admission tickets.

Jaipur has long been known for its tradition of block printing, in which fabric is printed using natural dies and hand-carved wooden stamps. With this workshop, you'll not only learn all about the process that goes into making a block-printed piece of fabric, but you'll also get to try your hand at block-printing yourself—and take home your creation.

Learn to layer spices and flavors like a pro on with a private Indian cooking class in Mumbai. Whip up classics like paneer and paranthas—plus chicken and fish for non-vegetarians—while your teacher provides insight into local customs and culture. Enjoy your meal at the end of the class, and then transfer back to your Mumbai hotel or theport.

Learn moves you can bust out back home once your vacation ends during this small-group Bollywood-style dance workshop in Jaipur. Don’t be the last one to hit the dance floor at an Indian wedding—learn not only specific routines, but the meaning behind the moves, lyrics, and dance steps. Plus, take home a recording of your dance performance as a special souvenir, and to help you keep practicing.

Learn to cook authentic North Indian cuisine in the home of a local Jaipur family with a small-group cooking class in a local home. You'll learn how to make classic vegetarian dishes such as dal and aloo gobi and have the chance to interact with your host family and learn about family life in India.

Learn about Indian tea and enjoy multiple tastings at Sancha Tea Boutique. Taste black tea from the Darjeeling, Assam, and Sikkim regions, three different seasons (spring, summer, and fall) of Darjeeling tea, and Masala Chai. Learn the history of India tea. Afterwards, browse the store, which offers more than 100 types of Indian tea, including black, green, white and Oolong.

Master dance moves as you listen to high-energy music tracks during this 90-minute Bollywood dance class in Jaipur. Listen to hits from the Mumbai-based Hindi film industry. Learn a basic dance routine that you can memorize to perform back home. Shared classes take place in a historic building in downtown Jaipur and include free souvenir photos.

Seeing both New and Old Delhi in one day can be challenging without a plan. This private tour takes care of transportation and logistics, allowing you to explore the city’s top sights with a guide handling the details. Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, the Red Fort, and Jama Masjid, as well as key landmarks including India Gate, Parliament House, and the Lotus Temple.