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Culinary Exploration of North India

“India, the country, where cultures echoes, traditions speak and diversity delights is a land of magnificent monuments and where Taj Mahal, is only one of the historical wonders….”India is also known

for its famous delectable curries, savory chaat (appetizers), and tandoor-baked delicacies evoke the diverse cuisine of this fascinating land. Our cooking holidays in India offer a hearty portion of both Indian

culture and cuisine. Duration: 10 Nights & 11 Days Destination covered: Delhi | Agra | Fatehpur Sikri | Jaipur | Jodhpur| Udaip Highlight of the Tour:

Feast on authentic North Indian cuisine

A guided street food walk in Old Delhi

Shop for fruits & vegetable in local market

A visit to The Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of

Duration:

14 Nights & 15 Days

Destination covered:

Delhi | Agra | Jaipur | Jodhpur| Udaipur | Mumbai

Highlight of the Tour:

A guided street food walk in Old Delhi

Cooking class with Ms. Komal Taneja in Delhi.

Yoga facing Taj Mahal in Agra

A visit to The Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Johori Bazaar and local street food in Jaipur

Vegetable market walk in Jaipur

Enjoy elephant back ride at Amber Fort

Cooking demonstration in Jaipur

Interaction session with Vikram Aditya Singh owner of Karni Bhawan Palace for Sodawas cuisine

Bollywood Tour in Mumbai


Day 1 | Arrive Delhi Upon arrival in Delhi you will be met and assisted by our company representative at airport. After traditional welcome at airport transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 2 | Delhi Morning breakfast at hotel. Later start half day city tour of New Delhi & drive past India Gate built in memory of the soldiers who laid down their lives in the 1st World War drive past the Rashtrapathi Bhawan, Parliament House, the other government buildings also visit Humayun's Tomb the mausoleum of emperor Humayun’s & Qutub Minar, is a towering 73 meter high tower built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak in 1193. The tower was built to celebrate Muslim dominance in Delhi after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu ruler. This tower is the highest tower in India, complete with five storeys and projecting balconies. Later in the evening visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib – the Sikh temple (if time permits). In the evening proceed for a cooking demonstration with a very well known personality Ms. Komal Taneja, who will assist with

the Indian cooking experience followed by dinner. Later return back to your hotel and relax. Overnight at hotel. Day 3 | Delhi

Morning breakfast at hotel. Later start half day city tour of Old Delhi start from Red Fort (from outside) built in red sandstone, Constructed by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque and Rajghat crimination place of Mahatma Gandhi. Enjoy a rickshaw ride in Old Delhi and walk through the narrow lanes and bust lanes. This tour will take you to the Chandni Chowk, one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi where you will visit the spice markets in the back alleys of Khari Baoli, Asia's largest wholesale spice market. See the spice selling process from truck to table, and meet a spice seller to hear him talk about how he mixes the spices for retailing. Next visit the Gali Paranthe

Wali (lane of parathas – variety of breads), which has been in operation since the 1870s. Parathas are one of the most popular unleavened flat breads in Punjabi North Indian cuisine; you can also visit many other street foods. If you want you can taste a number of delicious street foods and variety of parathas stuffed with fillings including potatoes, cauliflower, radish and cottage cheese. Later return back to your hotel and relax. Overnight at hotel. Day 4 | Delhi – Agra (203 Kms / 3 Hrs) Morning breakfast at hotel. Later check out and drive to Agra. Upon arrival in Agra check into your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to relax and stay at hotel with spa or to explore the area by own. Overnight at hotel. Day 5 | Agra

Start your day with Yoga, being a gem of Indian culture, is not only a way to keep oneself healthy and fit, but it’s more of a way of Life. With Agra Walks, take a 1 hour Yoga class covering Asana, Dhyana and Pranayam at a lush green mound about 150 meters from the Taj Mahal facing the same. After breakfast at hotel, visit Taj Mahal


often considered the pinnacle of Mughal art in India, the Taj Mahal (closed on Friday’s) was built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. When declaring it a world heritage site, UNESCO described it as “the jewel of Muslim art in India”. There are few words that can describe the magnificence of this monument. We then set out to explore Agra Fort, the work of Akbar the Great, who built it over the course of eight years (1565-1573). The fort was successively occupied by Emperors Jahangir and Shah Jahan; the latter died here, imprisoned by his son, left to gaze at the Taj Mahal he had built. Return back to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 6 | Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur (235 Kms/5 Hrs) Morning breakfast at hotel. Later drive to Jaipur en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri, constructed by Akbar in 1569 to honor Sufi saint Salim Chisti. Akbar’s court occupied this city till it was abandoned due to non-availability of water but still in a state of perfect preservation. Later continue to Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital also known as the Pink City. The origin of this nickname becomes immediately apparent as you enter the old city walls and greet the pink-colored buildings that rise at every turn. Jaipur is an excellent place to enjoy unparalleled shopping and people watching. Make sure to spend time in the oldest and busiest of markets in the walled city at

Johori Bazaar, a true feast for the senses. Aromatic spices fill the air, while oxcarts, rickshaws, cows, bejeweled women and men

with shocking pink turbans jostle through the labyrinthine streets. Upon arrival in Jaipur check into your hotel. Evening is free at leisure. Overnight at hotel. Day 7 | Jaipur Morning breakfast at hotel. Later the tour of Jaipur starts with an exhilarating excursion to Amber Fort perched on top of a hill. A royal ride on elephant up the hill like the Maharajas of past times and visit the Jagmandir (the hall of victory). Perched on a hillside on the outskirts of town, the palace was constructed in the 1590s by Maharaja Man Singh, the commander of Akbar’s army, and was largely motivated by the highly defensible location. In the afternoon we return to the city for a look at the grand Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). This magnificent structure was built to allow the royal ladies of the palace to discretely watch the grand processions along the main street, City Palace and impressive Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory built in the early 1700s by Maharaja Jai Sing II, the great warrior-astronomer to which this city owes its name. Late in the afternoon if you want to enjoy some local Rajasthani snacks then you can taste a local favorite, Kachori. Kachoris are deep fried bread stuffed with vegetables and lentils and are one of the most sought after snacks in north India. If sweets are your thing, try the Mawa Kachori, a dried fruit and mawa (milk solids) stuffed kachori, deep-fried and coated in sugar syrup. Optional Tour: You can enjoy a Vintage car tour. A vintage car is a Car built before1940 known as the 'Vintage era'. Owing to their delicate engines and extremely low average speed of about 5-7 km an hour’s and such cars only within city limits and owning and maintain a vintages car today is very costly and besides some important parts are very costly. Dodge, Mercedes, Chevrolet, Pakard, Jeep, Austin, Cadillac, Mercedes cars are available. Overnight at hotel.


Day 8 | Jaipur Morning after breakfast you will be free for relaxation and activities. Afternoon the food guide will take you to the vegetable and spice market before visiting the home, you will take a walk through a local bazaar with our Food Guide, where he will assist you to buy some spices and vegetables and will explain you to learn about the ingredients and essentials of Rajasthani cooking (Rajasthani beans (ker sangria), gatta curry, lal maas (lamb curry) and bajre ki roti (millet flour flatbread). Post lunch drive back to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 9 | Jaipur – Udaipur (SG 2623 – Dep 0830/Arr 0925 hrs)

Morning breakfast at hotel. Later check out and transfer to airport for flight to Udaipur. Upon arrival check into your hotel. Udaipur, situated in the state of Rajasthan, means the 'City of Sunrise' have manifold attractions like imposing marble palaces, enchanting cool lakes, luxurious green gardens, and old temples. It has so many lakes and palaces that it is often called as the 'City of Lakes and Palaces’. Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Rest of the time free at leisure. Overnight at hotel. Day 10 | Udaipur

Morning breakfast at hotel. Later visit the City Palace, one of the largest royal palaces in India, and check out the unbelievable treasures within, from vivid murals to antiques and royal utensils. Jagdish Temple, Maharana Jagat Singh built the Jagdish temple, which is in the centre of the old town and to the north of city palace, in 1651. This temple is dedicated to God Vishnu and has a shrine with a black stone image of lord Vishnu as Jagannath (Lord of the universe. If you need another cooking class so that can be optional in Udaipur as will be doing this in Delhi and Jaipur as well. Optional Tour: At the local market to collect ingredients for a cooking class, where you will learn how to prepare a traditional north Indian thali meal. A thali comprises of numerous dishes, which vary depending on which region the thali is prepared in. As you’re in Udaipur, you will make a vegetarian thali. Typical dishes include rice, dhal, vegetables, roti, papad (deep-fried flat bread), curd (yoghurt), small amounts of chutney or pickle, and a sweet dish to top it off. Later return back to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 11 | Udaipur – Ranakpur – Jodhpur (290 Kms/ 7 Hrs) Morning breakfast at hotel. Later check out and drive to Udaipur visit Ranakpur en route. Ranakpur is famous Jain pilgrimage center of north India. Continue to Udaipur, situated in the state of Rajasthan, means the 'City of Sunrise' have manifold attractions like imposing marble palaces, enchanting cool lakes, luxurious green gardens, and old temples. It has so many lakes and palaces that it is often called as the 'City of Lakes and Palaces’. Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Rest of the time free at leisure. Overnight at hotel. Day 12 | Jodhpur

Morning breakfast at hotel. Later proceed to visit the majestic Mehrangarh fort museum. The Mehrangarh fort has been the


stronghold of the Rathore princes from 1453AD. We see the superb collection of paintings and arms and ammunitions. The view of the city from the rampart walls is breath taking. Later visit Jaswant Thada. Evening you will meet Vikram Aditya Singh the owner of Karni Bhawan Palace who will interact with you for and will share his experience for Sodhawas cuisine. Return back to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 13 | Jodhpur – Mumbai (AI 646 – Dep 1220 /Arr 1410 hrs)

Morning breakfast at hotel. Later check out and transfer to airport in time to catch flight to Mumbai by AI 646– Dep 1220/Arr 1410

hours. Upon arrival check into your hotel. Later proceed for half day city tour visiting Gateway, drive pass Bombay University, drive pass Marine Drive, visit Mani Bhavan, photo stop at Dhobi Ghat at Mahalaxmi station, visit Prince of wales museum. Overnight at hotel. Day 14 | Mumbai Morning breakfast at hotel. Later you will enjoy the famous Bollywood Tour of Mumbai at Eros Theatre, which was built during the cinema boom of the '30s during which Eros opened its doors in 1938. Mr. Shiavax S. Cambata established Eros Theatre in the year 1938 at Church gate the very heart of the business center. The theatre offers a widest range of entertainment of Bollywood and Hollywood movies. EROS was the Premier Theatre to install a wide-angle screen and the latest in sound and film projection system in those days. You will meet and greet by the Bollywood Guide informing them about the origin and evolution of the Indian Film Industry (Bollywood) ranging from the silent era to talkies to current date. Day 15 | Mumbai Departure

Morning breakfast at hotel. Later check out and transfer to airport

to board your flight to your onwards destination.


Tour cost for SUMMER 2017 on per person basis: All below mentioned cost is in USD, Inclusive of all applicable taxes, nett payable to us & valid from 01 April 2017 till 30 September 2017 (All our services should finish on 30 September 2017).

No of Pax Tour cost on 4* HOTELS Tour cost on 5* HOTELS

02 Pax USD 1311 USD 1457 03 Pax USD 1208 USD 1355 04 Pax USD 1180 USD 1328

05 – 07 Pax USD 1236 USD 1383 08 - 09 Pax USD 1129 USD 1277

Single Room Supplement USD 497 USD 660

Supplement for local guide and entrance fee on per person basis:

No of Pax Supplement for local guide Supplement for entrance fee



Tour cost for WINTER 2017-18 on per person basis: All below mentioned cost is in USD, Inclusive of all applicable taxes, nett payable to us & valid from 01 October 2017 till 31 March 2018 (Except peak period i.e. 20 Dec 2017 till 10 Jan 2018).

No of Pax Tour cost on 4* HOTELS Tour cost on 5* HOTELS



Single Room Supplement USD 793 USD 998


Supplement for local guide and entrance fee on per person basis:

No of Pax Supplement for local guide Supplement for entrance fee



Supplement for Optional Activities:

Airfare Supplement (Special fare): USD 251 per person in Economy Class (As on date & subject to availability)

Sectors: Jaipur – Udaipur and Jodhpur - Mumbai. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Sectors Flight no Dep / Arr Operates Airfare (Per person in Economy Class) _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Jaipur / Udaipur SG 2623 0835/ 0930 Daily USD 189 Jodhpur / Mumbai AI 646 1155 / 1330 Daily USD 72 _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Important Note: Please note the above airfares & schedules are as on date & subject change. If there will be any change in fares & schedules at the time of operations the same will be informed to you as & when finalize, which is directly controlled by the airlines & there is no liability of TSI for any such changes. In condition of change in the schedules the best possible alternate will be provided to the clients & if there will be any supplements involved, the same has to be paid by the clients. Above tour cost includes:

Accommodation on twin/double share on BB basis for 14 nights/15 day as per program.

All arrival/ departure transfers and all surface arrangements by Ac Tata Indigo till 02 - 03 Pax, Toyota Innova for 03 - 04 Pax and Tempo Traveler for 05 to 09 Pax as per the program.

Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi.

Audio guide at Jain temples in Ranakpur.

Boat ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur

Elephant ride at Amber fort in Jaipur.

Battery bus ride from parking to Taj Mahal in Agra.

01 Cooking demonstration in Delhi

01 Yoga Facing Taj Mahal in Agra

01 Cooking demonstration in Jaipur

01 Bollywood tour in Mumbai.

All present applicable taxes. Above mentioned supplement for local guide includes: 1. Italian speaking local guide during city tour in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Mumbai as per

program. Above mentioned supplement for entrance fee includes: 1. Entrance fees at following monuments for one visit only:

CITY Monuments

Delhi Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb

City Activities Duration Cost

Jaipur Vintage car tour 03 hours USD 151 Per Person

Udaipur Cooking Demonstration 01 hour USD 75 Per Person


Agra Taj Mahal (closed on Friday), Agra fort and Fatehpur Sikri

Jaipur Amber fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal and Observatory

Udaipur City Palace, Jagdish Temple and Saheliyon Ki Bari

Jodhpur Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada

Mumbai Prince of Wales museum, Gateway of India and Marine drive

Above cost does not include:

All Airfares quoted separately.

Any airport taxes or Visa fee.

Personal nature Expenses i.e. Telephone calls, Laundry, soft / hard drinks, meals, tipping etc.

Camera Fee at monuments.

All supplement quoted separately.

Any Porterage services at Apt/ Rly Stn.

Any other item not mentioned above.

Accommodation would be in below mentioned Hotels or Similar:

Special Note:

In case the Hotel envisaged or normal category of Rooms are waitlisted / sold out, alternate hotels of similar category will be provided.

The normal check-in time is 1400 Hrs and check-out time is 1200 Hrs at most of the hotels.

All the prices we have quoted are in USD and prices for summer 2017 are valid from 01 April 2017 till 30

September 2017 and prices for winter 2017 - 18 are valid from 01 October 2017 till 31 March 2018 except peak period i.e. 20 Dec 2017 till 10 Jan 2018.

The below quoted prices are inclusive of all current applicable taxes. Should there be any change in

government taxes, the same will be intimate & charge extra, as applicable. We have quoted you separate supplements for Spanish failing English speaking local guide and entrance fee

to monuments. Domestic airlines in India have reduced the baggage allowance to 15 Kg check-in luggage and 7 – 8 Kg hand

bag and excess would be payable directly by clients.

Please note we have quoted you the special Air Fares instead of the Normal fares as they are cheaper than the normal fares. Special fares are subject to change in case of any hike by airline.

In case of cancellation due to any reason after issuing the tickets till 24 Hrs prior to departure of flight

cancellation charge of USD 57 will be applicable

City 4* Hotels 5* Hotels No. of Nights

Delhi The Suryaa The Park 03

Agra Clarks Shiraz Trident Agra 02

Jaipur Ramada Plaza Trident Jaipur 03

Udaipur Ramada Udaipur Trident Udaipur 02

Jodhpur Ranbanka Palace Ajit Bhawan 02

Mumbai Suba Palace Sea Princess 02

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