Top India Classes & Workshops

This market-to-table experience offers an authentic taste of Pondicherry's unique culinary heritage. Join local expert Manisha on a guided visit to the vibrant Goubert Market, where you'll discover fresh local ingredients and learn about their cultural significance before heading to her home for a hands-on cooking class. Blending Indian and French Creole influences, the class goes beyond recipes to explore the connection between food, culture, and wellness. After preparing traditional dishes from scratch, you'll enjoy a shared meal and meaningful cultural exchange in a warm, local setting.

Discover the intricate world of Parchin Kari, a traditional marble inlay art, at your dedicated workshop and experience center. Skilled artisans invite you to watch their mastery in action as they transform raw marble into stunning art pieces. Gain insight into the unique techniques and stones used in this age-old craft, while engaging with the artisans themselves. As a memorable keepsake, create your own handcrafted piece to take home, ensuring that the artistry and heritage of marble inlay lives on in your life.

Feel the rhythms of India in this private dance class at Delhi Dance Academy in Amar Colony, Lajpat Nagar. Slip into a sparkly costume and learn moves from Bollywood, Bhangra, Garbha, and Dandiya styles. Your session is filmed and sent as a private YouTube link to share with friends and family. Hotel transfers and optional lunch are included for a seamless experience.

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.

India is the birthplace of yoga, but it isn’t always easy for travelers to find a place to practice. Ideal for beginners and experienced yogis alike, this private course explains the foundations of yoga and takes participants through a series of asanas and breathing exercises. Bespoke experiences take place in one of Delhi’s most historic outdoor settings: in the heart of Lodhi Gardens.

India is the birthplace of yoga, but it takes insider knowledge to break free from tourist traps and find a reputable experience. On this full-day retreat experience in Jaipur, take a rest from sightseeing and devote yourself to holistic wellness through a series of yoga asanas, meditation, and pranayama (breath work), capped off by a nourishing dinner.

Immerse yourself in India's yoga and meditation traditions with this private workshop in Delhi. Not only will you get the chance to practice both yoga and meditation, but you'll also learn about the history and philosophy behind these traditions from your instructor. Yoga mats and a book that covers the topics discussed in class will also be provided.

It’s easy to find great Indian food in Mumbai’s restaurants, but if you want to recreate the cuisine at home, you need to learn to make it yourself. Get hands-on guidance during your choice of private or small-group cooking class in a local’s home. Learn about Indian culinary methods and ingredients as you cook dishes such as chicken tikka masala, fish curry, and biryani. Enjoy a hearty home-cooked meal after.

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.

Discover the distinctive stitches, motifs and visual language of traditional embroidery traditions from across India. Explore the history and characteristics of two regional embroidery traditions of your choice. Learn how to use foundational embroidery stitches to recreate traditional-inspired designs. Understand how thread colour, stitch direction and embellishment can transform a design. Develop your own interpretation while staying connected to the character of the chosen tradition. Create a set of six embroidered cocktail napkins to take home.

Immerse yourself in Indian culture and learn about the country’s cuisine with this vegetarian or vegan cooking lesson at a local family’s home in Delhi. You’ll learn to make dishes such as dal (lentil) curry, aloo gobi (potato and cauliflower curry), roti (flatbread), and a sweet dish. As you cook, learn about the importance of Indian spices and various local ingredients. Sit down to enjoy eating your creations after.

Immerse yourself in Indian culture and learn about the country’s cuisine with this cooking lesson at a local family’s home in Delhi. The class includes dishes such as chicken curry with lentils and vegetable pakora (a fried snack) with mint sauce. Plus, make chapati (Indian flatbread). As you cook, learn authentic cooking techniques. There’s a variety of options for veg and non-veg diets.

Learn to cook authentic Indian food from the comfort of your home with this handy online class. Your online instructor will share easy recipes for you to follow and fill your home with the aroma of Indian spices. A typical menu includes chicken curry and Indian bread and rice, but vegetarian or vegan options can be arranged.

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."

Discover the vibrant flavors of traditional South Indian cuisine in a cookery class led by a local chef in their home. Taste spices and ingredients roasted and grown locally, and learn how to create dishes from scratch that you can then recreate at home. Sit down with the rest of your class and your chef tutor to enjoy the food you’ve cooked in a family-style meal.

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.

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.

Authentic Ayurvedic & Sattvic Cooking Experience with Miss Anju Immerse yourself in the world of Ayurvedic and Sattvic cuisine with Miss Anju, a passionate cook and homestay owner who offers more than just a meal—she provides a soulful culinary experience. Rooted in the Vaishnavite tradition, her cooking is a blend of purity, spirituality, and heartwarming flavors. Join Miss Anju as she shares the wisdom of traditional Indian cooking, where every ingredient is chosen for its healing benefits and ability to nourish both body and soul. Through her personalized approach, you'll not only savor delicious, wholesome food but also gain deeper insights into the cultural and spiritual essence of Vaishnavite cuisine. Whether you're seeking a unique culinary adventure or a moment of peace through food, Miss Anju’s kitchen is where heart and satisfaction come together.

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.

Learn to prepare an authentic Bengali meal and visit a local market with an expert home cook. Abhinanda lives in Andheri West with her husband and son in a contemporary apartment. Abhinanda will take you to her local market and teach you about regional produce. Then you will return to her home and spend time in the kitchen together, creating a delicious Bengali feast. Enjoy the meal together at her dining table with Abhinanda and her family, when they are available. If you are only interested in the cooking class but not the market tour, choose the cooking class only option. This is a unique opportunity to learn to cook with a Mumbai local in her kitchen. You'll leave with new cooking skills, a full stomach, and a new friend in Mumbai!

Plenty of visitors get to enjoy South Indian cooking, but few travelers learn how to master local delicacies. Get insider access to South India’s celebrated culinary culture, with recipes passed down over generations. Learn to cook traditional Tamil dishes with a local host in a private hands-on class, from paper-thin dosas to homemade mango pickles. You’ll also get to munch on the savory meal that you helped prepare, served on a banana leaf.

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.

Forge a deeper connection with Jaipur's culture than you could on your own during a private market tour and vegetarian cooking class. This one takes place in a local home and grants you access to ingredients and equipment that you may not have back home. Enjoy personalized attention from your host as you learn to prepare traditional Rajasthani dishes in a welcoming setting. Then, sit down to enjoy your meal.

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.