Top India Classes & Workshops - page 9

Our Plantation tour gives insight about Coffee cultivation and traces the process of the coffee bean from, plantation to cup. The tour starts with short walk through the plantation. Along this trail, visitors learn about the growth of coffee plants, from seedlings in nurseries to the time they are planted and picked in the plantations. The tour ends with visit to the host’s house and learns about various blends and tasting the flavors of Coffee, Coorg has to offer. The tour is conducted by local farmer who has experience in cultivation for more than 20 years.

Enjoy a private and authentic South Indian cooking class in Mysore in a local home. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Devika learned to cook from her grandmother who she often assisted in the kitchen growing up. She cooks regional dishes from north Karnataka, a southern Indian state. Devika has always loved cooking and hosting friends and family, and now is excited to host travelers at home! South Indian food is light, nourishing and full of flavor. Devika likes to make everything from scratch and is eager to teach guests about the cooking techniques and ingredients used in South Indian cuisine.

Join us for traditional Pune cuisine and a home cooking experience at the Family of Master Chef. A fun and interactive home-based cooking class in which you would not only learn to prepare some rustic dishes but also learn the various applications of the spices, origin, benefits, etc, and an opportunity to cook and dine with a local home-chef. Experience food and local culture, basic Indian ingredients with interesting stories around the same.Get the cooking demonstration and an opportunity to get hands-on experience in the kitchen Food and conversation with your host and family for an authentic experience in IndiaBy the end of the tour, you will develop a great perspective of the city, its food, the life of a local and you will also get some great insider tips and tricks to save money and to explore the best of the city."

What You’ll Do: - Learn useful, spoken Hindi phrases for real-life situations - Practice Hindi naturally with locals - Walk through local neighborhoods or markets (location varies) - Understand Indian culture, etiquette, and daily customs - Ask questions freely in a relaxed, private setting

Indulge yourself in an authentic art experience with master block carver Gayur Ahmed, a national award-winning 6th-generation artist. He invites you into his home to share the legacy and skill passed down through generations, giving you a glimpse into the detailed process that happens before block printing. This exclusive workshop allows you to try using the tools to carve a wooden block. Once your hand-carved wooden block is ready, you design and print your fabric.

Whether you're a documentary filmmaker, street photographer, photojournalist, or simply someone chasing unforgettable shots, having a local fixer can transform your Varanasi experience. Think of your fixer as your behind-the-scenes guide to authentic stories, hidden alleys, unique faces, and undiscovered moments. They don't just know the city—they know where the story lives. What You’ll Get: A custom photo itinerary tailored to your creative goals Exclusive access to offbeat locations and real characters, from Nagasadhus to intimate rituals Help in arranging private photoshoots in culturally rich settings Insider knowledge for powerful storytelling—beyond what any tourist sees Ideal for both seasoned pros and passionate hobbyists 100% private experience, curated just for you or your team

Immerse yourself in yoga in Rishikesh, India, dubbed the "yoga capital of the world." This weeklong retreat includes everything you need to start or deepen your yoga practice, including yoga and meditation classes, yoga mats, an ayurvedic massage, and sightseeing activities at Patna Waterfalls and Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, plus meals.

Learn how to cook up authentic vegetarian Punjabi cuisine without having to go to the Punjab region with this hands-on cooking class in Mumbai. Your host will take you into her family kitchen and teach you how to prepare curries, pulses, vegetable dishes, rice, and homemade flatbread while you learn about Indian traditions and culture.

Step into the world of Pichwai painting with master artist Rajaram Sharma, who brings the stories of Lord Krishna to life through this exquisite art form. Pichwai paintings have roots in the sacred town of Nathdwara, Rajasthan, which has adorned temple walls for over 400 years, depicting the vibrant tales of Shrinathji, the child form of Lord Krishna. In this workshop, you’ll explore the legacy of Pichwai art, learn traditional techniques, and even create your own painting motif using natural colours.

Learn how to cook traditional Indian food at a time that's convenient to you with this cooking session in the home of a local host. You'll learn how to make all sorts of popular Indian treats, from curries to rice dishes to beverages. After your class, you’ll sit down to sample the fruits of your labor.

Kajal is the chef and she’s based in Mumbai. Coming from a traditional Indian family, she learned cooking these authentic recipes from her mother and her older sister. In 2017 she started food tours. In this cooking class, you’ll learn how to make a traditional paratha and masala tea. Indian tea also known as chai is milky & rich, deeply colored, very hot, and boldly flavourful with a need for sugar to offset the toasty bitterness. The Masala Tea (Chai) is delicious Indian milk tea made with a blend of spices such as ginger. Parathas are the highly popular unleavened flat-breads made with flour, salt, butter, and water and are eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner in India. As we are bringing this authentic experience to you from our small home in India, we hope you understand that we are not able to deliver professional-level videography, but will do our absolute best to bring you an incredible cooking experience and share our culture with you!

Learn to prepare authentic Indian food in your local host's private home during a 4-hour cooking experience in New Delhi. Travel with a guide from a central location to the house, where your cooking lesson might cover vegetarian dishes like pakoras, chapati, chutney, chai tea, and more. Your host provides traditional clothing for you to wear during this evening culinary experience that showcases India's culinary traditions. Includes cooking lesson, snacks, meal, and round-trip transport from a central location.

Key Takeaways from Our Yoga Teacher Training in India: Our certification courses guide you on a transformative journey focused on awareness and self-discovery, gently stretching the limitations that you’ve placed on your mind and your body through expert guidance, rigorous training and constant practice. These courses will help you develop practice discipline as a learner first and then as an instructor. If you give your trust and dedication to us, you will surely be taking with you: Ability to synergize the body, mind, and soul - a conscious state of mind that leads to self-awareness. A disciplined mindset to practice Yoga in its entirety and in the same fashion, teach others. Understanding the various postures and asanas and their impact on the physiology and mind, their alignment and adjustments. Deep knowledge of Yoga Philosophy and an ability to see yoga as a way of life and not just under a restricted lens of Yoga asana. Lots of memories & friends.

Visit the headquarters of the spiritual leader known as Sadhguru during this private, half-day excursion to the Isha Foundation and Yoga Center, which includes a tasty lunch in a local restaurant. Departing from your Coimbatore hotel, you’ll travel comfortably by chauffeured and air-conditioned vehicle. See the record-breaking steel Adiyogi Shiva statue and spend time meditating inside the domed Dhyanalinga Temple.

A centuries-old art known as Tarkashi is a craft of inlaying fine metal wires into wood to create stunning geometric and floral patterns. The workshop is led by a master artist Mohan Lal Sharma, a national, state and Shilp Guru award-winning artist who has decades of experience and offers a deep knowledge about the technique, history and cultural heritage of Tarkashi. Hosted at his studio you will learn this process and leave with your own personalised memento.

Visit Sanganer, a small town near Jaipur that is known the world over for its colorful textiles and handmade block printing designs. The colorful freshly dyed fabrics that are put out in the sun to dry, walls splashed with color and the smell of dyes are part of a unique and memorable experience. Visit a local factory and watch the artisans at work. You can even try your hand at block printing.

Learn how to dance like a Bollywood star with this dance class, held in a Delhi studio. You'll learn about how Bollywood dance styles have been influenced by Indian Classical and folk dances as well as Western styles, and get the chance to learn and practice your moves with a local instructor. You'll even get to take home a video recording of your performance.

Enjoy a private cooking lesson in a local home in Powai, north Mumbai. Your host is Rachna, a dedicated foodie and home-cook. When she was 14 years old she learned to cook her first dish: Spanish omelet. It’s still one of her favorite dishes, aside from the recipes she learned from her mother. Rachna comes from Patna, in northern India, and swears by the aromatic flavors of their cuisine, which she replicates in her cooking by using home-ground spices. Cooking is a stress-buster for Rachna and she loves to be in the kitchen. Rachna will teach you to prepare authentic North Indian dishes in her kitchen. You'll learn some of her favorite recipes and then enjoy the meal together at her dining table.

You will get to eat dishes that you can never eat outside a traditional South Indian home. No restaurant serves this kind of food, and most ingredients we use would surprise you! We are a vegetarian household preserving traditional recipes, and the experience can be accommodated to people who are plant-based. You will also get to use unique tools for coconut cutting, coconut shaving, steaming, etc. Given our global experiences, we will also help you make connections between our cuisine and your own, and help you adapt what you learn to where you live. We want you to learn our recipes and re-create them in your homes!

Experience Description Interactive and Demonstrative Class: You’ll receive hands-on training and watch expert demonstrations from a professional chef-nutritionist. Cooking Techniques to Learn: Master traditional Indian cooking methods like tempering spices or grinding pastes, or rolling an indian bread. Cultural Insights: Learn the history, traditions, and stories behind dishes from different parts of India. Ingredient Selection: Discover how to choose fresh, local, and exotic ingredients to recreate recipes at home. Dietary Options: Fully veg/vegan experience. Let me know about specific dietary restrictions in advance. This class offers a deep dive into India's culinary diversity with practical skills and cultural knowledge.

Yoga is a gem of the Indian culture and thought of as a way of Life.  It is a great way to stay healthy and fit. This one hour Yoga class covers Asana, Dhyana and Pranayam.  What better place in India for your Yoga class but facing the beautiful Taj Mahal. This Yoga session is good for beginners as well as those who have practiced yoga for many years.   NOTE: (Expect More People on Ground / Public Places During the Yoga Class). Highlights • 1-Hour yoga class • Professional instructor • Taj Mahal view

Step into the art of carving the gemstone with the master artist Prithvi Raj Kumawat. The workshop is held at his home and he guides you through the process of carving with precision tools, allowing you to create your gemstone masterpiece. You select a semi-precious gemstone, the design you want to carve, and the artist will guide you through the steps and techniques you need to follow. Take home a hand-carved gemstone pendant from this experience.

One of the traditional handicrafts of Jaipur is the Blue Pottery.  The art has a long history dating back to Persia.  The blue pottery of Jaipur has become world famous.  You will watch how this pottery is made and then be taught how to make it yourself. Highlights • Watch a demonstration of this handicraft • Learning the Art of Blue Pottery making • Indian Tea with Snacks.

Dye It Yourself (DIY) which is a state of the art, one of a kind workshop where participants can learn the art of dyeing, Shibori & Blockprinting all with natural colors. DiY aims is to educate and create awareness among participants about use of natural dyes and its positive impact on environment. During this activity we try and use waste from our kitchen & surrounding which can be helpful for natural dyeing. The idea for the workshop came from the fact that chemical dyes are one of the major sources of pollutants today in textile. Our aim is for people to include sustainability as a filter as well before any purchase of textiles.