Top India Dining Experiences

Discover the real flavors of Mumbai on a 3 hour street food adventure through lively markets, historic neighborhoods, and local food streets. Taste 13+ delicious dishes and drinks, from iconic Mumbai favorites like pani puri, sev puri and pav bhaji to traditional sweets, snacks, and carefully selected non-vegetarian specialties. More than just a food tour, this is a chance to experience Mumbai through its food and local life. Your knowledgeable local guide will share the stories, traditions, and culture behind the dishes as you explore some of the city’s most vibrant food spots. We visit trusted local vendors and focus on fresh, hygienic food, with plenty to taste along the way Highlights 13+ food and drink tastings Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options Explore vibrant local markets and food streets Learn the stories and culture behind Mumbai’s food All Food and drinks included throughout the tour Led by a passionate Mumbai local guide who knows the city’s food scene intimately.

“Tsas by Dolkhar" is an avant-garde plant-based restaurant. It serves an experience inspired by the people of Ladakh, its culture, and the possibility of the many culinary connections between this trans-Himalayan region and European haute cuisine. “Tsas” itself translates to “a kitchen garden” and that has a great influence on how we approach our cooking.Our menu incorporates produce from Dolkhar’s kitchen garden and local, ethical, sustainable producers to showcase a cuisine built on immense respect for nature and seasonality. We've spend ample time in Ladakh eating with the locals of the region and following narratives of the lost ingredients of Ladakh, has curated a very special tasting menu as eulogy to their travels by giving the local ingredients center stage. Chef's Tasting is a seven course meal experience. Our chef's tasting menu consists of 7 courses. Amuse bouche | Soup | Pre entreé | Entreé | Palate Cleanser | Main | Dessert. We require a minimum 24-hour advance booking.

Try the most renowned places for street food in Mumbai on a walking tour with an informative local guide who loves food. Sample local favorites such as kebabs, Pani Puri, Vada Pav, and much more as you walk around Churchgate Khau Galli, Mohammed Ali Road, and other street food hubs.

Learn how to master time-tested vegetarian recipes you can’t find in any restaurant during this small-group cooking workshop in Jaipur. Head to the home of a local family and listen to the stories behind classic dishes paneer masala, eggplant or pumpkin curry, and chapattis or parathas as you get hands-on instruction in preparing them. Then, sit down and enjoy your meal together, plus more conversation with your hosts.

Cruising Kerala’s Backwaters on a houseboat is a must-do experience in the southern state, but if you don’t have time to stay a night on board, this day cruise is ideal. Travel in an air-conditioned car from Kochi to Alleppey, then board a private houseboat with a sundeck and bathroom. Glide through canals and past villages and farmland, and enjoy a traditional lunch as you relax.

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.

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.

Ancient Varanasi is a dream city for photographers, and on this private photography walking tour you’ll get the chance to photograph it. You’ll start early in the morning so you can photograph the early morning rituals, the sun rising over the River Ganga, and the city waking up. As well as the most famous spots your guide will show you some hidden corners that you might not find alone.

Join a local in Kochi for a private home cooking class highlighting traditional Konkani cuisine—making two different dishes from scratch. It's a hands-on introduction to local food that's a unique alternative to a restaurant experience, and the private format ensures you'll have time to make a personal connection while savoring the meal you've prepared.

Varanasi offers more than just temples, as you discover during a half-day tour focusing on local street food. Travel in a tuk-tuk, to get into Varanasi’s narrow alleyways, and visit the Godowlia Market, a great place to pick up souvenirs. Then head out on the food-tasting part of the tour, trying vegetarian treats such as samosas and kulfi (Indian ice cream), while learning more about local life and culture.

Treat your special someone to a night of dining under the stars, by candlelight, with this experience. You'll enjoy dinner at a beachfront table for two, with the sound of crashing waves in the background to add a bit of romance. After you’re done eating, you’re welcome to continue to relax and take in the views.

Discover the famous Alappuzha waterways during this private day trip from Fort Kochi. Experience the beauty and tranquillity of one of Kerala's most-prized destinations as you float along the network of waterways aboard a traditional houseboat. Enjoy an up-close look at rural life and sample Kerala cuisine during this memorable day on the water.

For lovers of Indian food, this is the perfect tour for you. Not only do you help to prepare a delicious Indian meal, you also sit and eat it with a local family in their home, and your small-group tour members. Cook a three-course meal with drinks and desserts, and take away a copy of all the recipes so you can recreate them back at home.

Ideal for travelers interested in exploring the desert without spending the night there, this experience includes long camel rides and dinner. Head out into the desert from Jaisalmer on a Jeep and ride camels for roughly two hours. After sunset with tea and snacks, have dinner under the stars and next to a campfire before returning to the city.

Sample the flavors of Mumbai in comfort on a private guided food tour. After pickup from your Mumbai hotel, travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle to two of its best street food areas. Start off at Chowpatty beach, known for its vegetarian food then head to Mohammed Ali Road to sample non-vegetarian options. Tour includes tastings and bottled water.

Discover the flavors of India’s diverse seaside metropolis on this food-themed tour of Mumbai, which includes a three-course lunch. Shop alongside locals at the sprawling Spice Market and munch on syrupy Indian sweets at a specialty dessert shop. Taste street snacks and a freshly-brewed cup of piping hot chai, plus an aromatic restaurant lunch. You’ll also visit iconic attractions like the Gateway to India and Dhobi Ghat.

Discover the warmth and rich traditions of Afghan hospitality with a home-cooked meal in the heart of Delhi. Join an Afghan refugee family who, after fleeing their war-torn country, have made Delhi their new home. Zareen, the matriarch, is renowned in New Delhi not only for her incredible cooking but also for her warm hospitality, reflecting her Persian roots. Her husband, two daughters, and son will be honored to spend time with you, sharing stories and life experiences. Why Choose Us: At Delhi Daily Life, we believe true travel connects you deeply with people and cultures. This experience is more than just a meal — it’s an opportunity to share stories, learn about resilience, and contribute to the lives of those who have faced hardship. Whether you're a food lover, cultural enthusiast, or socially conscious traveler, this meal promises lasting memories and a fuller heart.

Learn more about Indian culture by spending the spring festival of Holi with a local family in Delhi. Indian festivals can be confusing for outsiders, and you might not know where or how to celebrate. Joining an Indian family means you’ll learn more about Holi’s cultural significance while having fun getting showered in bright colored powders and water. Meet at the family home, then celebrate Holi in a nearby park.

Experience & taste a little bit of kolkata's finest finger licking dishes on a 3 hours food walking tour! This is gastronomic tour for the people who really love to enjoy the local food. Meet your really foodie guide and start your food adventure with a sip in the saffron Tea and after various delicacies end with the sweets of Bengal. With the learning of Traditions and culture of Kolkata this tour will give you the taste of authentic Indian Cuisine

We host this class in our home where we have been living for years now. you will learn the recipes of making samosa and the chutney from the scratch and it is a hands-on Experience.

Immerse yourself in Indian culture with an overnight stay with a family in a nearby village. This cultural experience includes home-cooked breakfast and dinner, transportation from Jodhpur, and the chance to spend the night in a hut or under the open sky. You'll also take an hour-long camel ride through the village and into the desert at no extra cost.

The land of faith and food can be well called the culinary capital of India. From sweet to the savoury, the fried and the roasted - the city has a lot on the menu. A visit to Amritsar invariably includes two things—paying your respects at the Golden Temple, and gorging on all the delicacies the city dishes up. The locals love the street food in Amritsar, and the city is swarming with street-side vendors selling the freshest, hottest and richest versions of everything from a refreshing glass of lassi and sugary, sweet halwa, to buttery paranthas and spicy gravy. Here’s our list of rich Punjabi delicacies in all their fatty splendor—so get your hands dirty, and eat to your heart’s content. You’ll probably pack on a couple of extra kilos, but we guarantee it’ll be worth the weight.

Enjoy an intimate, home-cooked lunch or dinner with a local family during this private, half-day cooking workshop in Delhi. Learn how to create traditional Northern Indian vegetarian dishes that you can recreate back home, from paneer masala to vegetable pulao and biriyani rice dishes. Complimentary cold drinks and masala tea are included; wine, beer, or liquor can be provided at an additional cost.

Learn the secrets of Maharashtrian cuisine during a private cooking experience at a local chef’s home. Shop for ingredients together at a Mumbai market, then return to their kitchen to prepare two to three traditional dishes. Finish with dessert and coffee or chai (tea) as you sit down to enjoy the meal you’ve made, while your host shares insights into local food and culture.