Top India Classes & Workshops

Try your hand at Indian cooking in the home of a local home chef with this cooking class. Your instructor, Durga, will teach you how to make all sorts of savory dishes, including dal (lentils), chapati (flatbread), and a main dish. After class, you and your fellow students will sit down to dine on your creations.

Sanganeri block printing, known for its vivid colors, was invented in the Jaipur region 500 years ago. Learn this centuries-old technique in the area it originated from—rather than from books or elsewhere—during this small-group class in Jaipur. Travel independently to the studio, get an overview on block printing, and with step-to-step tuition, use colorful pigments to layer the designs and machine-embroider the borders of two block-printed stoles. Your stoles are then yours to keep—the perfect souvenirs.

You can expect an authentic vegetarian South Indian cooking class and meal - cooked using family recipes, local spices and vegetables. Your meal will be served the traditional way on banana leaves. A few dishes that you might cook and eat together are kuzhambu (lentil curry), lemon or ginger or garlic rasam (spiced soup), kootu or avial or olan (vegetables cooked in a coconut gravy) and rice. End your meal with an Indian dessert such as payasam (milk pudding) or sakkara pongal (sweet made with jaggery and lentils) or kesari (South Indian dessert made with semolina) and filter coffee.

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.

South India is famed for its food, but it can be hard to get your culinary fix once your vacation ends. Learn how to prepare Gowdi favorites such as “neruli bajji” (fried onion fritters) and “mamsada saaru” (stewed mutton) during this private, half-day cooking workshop in Bangalore. Learn generations-old recipes you won’t find in any restaurant. Then, sit down to indulge in your freshly prepared meal and conversation with your hostess.

Experience the rich culinary heritage with "Cooking Class in Jaipur." Unlike typical cooking classes, this immersive experience occurs in a local family's warm and welcoming home. You'll learn to prepare traditional North Indian dishes using age-old recipes handed down through generations, in a deeply personal and authentic setting. We'll share cooking secrets, making the experience even more personal and authentic. You'll not only master Indian cooking but also gain profound insights into the cultural significance of each dish. Jaipur's vibrant atmosphere and our family's genuine hospitality ensure a memorable and enriching experience beyond a typical cooking class. For our female guests, we offer a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the local culture. You can dress up in traditional Indian attire, provided free of cost, enhancing your cultural experience and making you feel like part of the family as you cook, dine, and celebrate.

Learning how to cook Indian food is a treat for many travelers, but many classes focus on classic recipes that are easy to find online. This private class in Jaipur instead focuses on traditional Rajasthani dishes, showing you how to cook dishes such as “ker sangri” (a dish of desert beans and berries), “dal baati churma” (lentils with wheat balls), which you can sit down to enjoy at the end of class.

Take a private yoga class at one of the most sacred places on earth. You'll have your own private instructor to walk you through various postures, or asanas, as the sun rises over the Ganges River. Best of all, a yoga mat will be provided so that you won't need to bring your own.

Rajasthan is known for its cuisine. But, while you can eat to your heart’s content while in Jaipur, how can you get your fix once your vacation ends? During this private cooking workshop, learn how to prepare up to five vegetarian Rajasthani dishes from scratch, with hands-on instruction from a local home cook and her mother-in-law. Then, sit down with the family to enjoy a multi-course meal together.

Keralan cuisine can be tricky to master alone, so make the most of your south India vacation by learning the basics from a local chef. On this small-group lunchtime class in Varkala, you’ll be welcomed into a traditional house and learn to create different flavors, spice combos, and classic dishes, from "sambar"—lentil and vegetable stew—to pineapple chutney. Finish by joining your companions to lunch on your creations served “thali” style—on round platters and banana leaves.

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.

Learn the art of traditional Rajasthani miniature painting with this private lesson, led by an art teacher. You'll learn about the techniques necessary to create fine pieces of artwork, generally painted using tiny brushes made from a single hair. At the end of your class, you'll have a creation that you can take home with you as a unique, homemade souvenir.

Delhi is full of sights that are hard to leave off a successful itinerary, but visitors can find it challenging to travel from one part of the bustling city to another. On this Delhi tour, let a driver and guide do the legwork, taking you to explore Old and New Delhi attractions. See some of the city’s most popular historical, religious, and political landmarks, and stop for photos at India Gate. A rickshaw ride is included, and a buffet lunch is available with an upgrade.

Many people enjoy Indian food but just dining in a restaurant doesn’t teach you how to make it yourself. Learn more during an interactive cooking class. Prepare several dishes under your instructor’s guidance, then sit down to enjoy your well-earned meal. This activity is perfect for foodies and travelers interested in Indian life and culture. The menu can be tailored to suit dietary requirements and preferences.

Immerse yourself in Indian life and culture on this culinary tour in a local home in Chennai. Learn to prepare several South Indian vegetarian dishes, then sit down with your group and enjoy in the traditional way: on banana leaves. Dishes may include vegetable curry, sambar, rasam, or dosas. You'll learn much more about Indian cooking and culinary culture during this experience than you would by eating in local restaurants.

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.

Learn to cook authentic Keralite dishes in a private, hands-on workshop held in your instructor's home in Aleppey. Better understand the ingredients and techniques that make Kerala’s cuisine so tasty and distinct—you couldn’t learn this just by dining in a restaurant. Experience Kerala's culture through cooking and enjoy the 3-course meal you prepare. This class suits all skill levels and includes a recipe booklet to take home.

Learning how to cook authentic Indian cuisine isn't easy, as most dishes require special techniques for getting spices and other ingredients just right. This private cooking class demystifies the Indian kitchen, and includes hands-on instruction so that you can learn how to cook some of your favorite Indian dishes.

Learn the art of block printing and make two of your own hand-made souvenirs with this private workshop. Using a combination of hand-carved wooden stamps and colorful dyes made from natural materials, you’ll print designs on two items of your choice (choose from scarves, aprons, or tote bags). While your creations dry, you’ll join your hosts at a traditional vegetarian lunch, which can be prepared with dietary restrictions in mind.

Learn how to cook traditional South Indian fare with this cooking class. You'll start your experience by choosing what you want to make from around 30 different dishes, with lots of vegetarian options available. After a trip to the nearby Goubert Market to pick up ingredients, your class will begin, with hands-on instruction every step of the way. Once your food is prepared, it's time to eat...and you'll get to do so the traditional way, using banana leaves for plates.

Explore the sights of either Old or New Delhi on a private half-day tour, or combine them both during a full-day tour. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle and avoid the hassle of hailing taxis or tuk-tuks. Check out the Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Chandni Chowk, Akshardham Temple, and other highlights. Includes entrance fees and round-trip transfers from your Delhi hotel, airport, or train station.

During this special cooking workshop, you’ll learn the time-tested secrets behind some of India’s most iconic dishes. Master the ins and outs of five different courses, and get a hands-on, insider’s introduction to cooking with Indian spices and ingredients. Then, sit down to enjoy the freshly prepared meal, accompanied by complimentary refreshments.

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.