Culinary Exploration of North India

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1 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: Duration: 14 Nights & 15 Days 10 Nights & 11 Days Destination covered: Destination Delhi Agra covered: Jaipur Jodhpur Udaipur Mumbai Delhi Highlight Agra of the Fatehpur Tour: Sikri Jaipur Jodhpur Udaip A guided street food walk in Old Delhi Highlight Cooking of the Tour: class with Ms. Komal Taneja in Delhi. Feast Yoga on authentic facing Taj North Mahal Indian in Agra cuisine A visit to The Taj Mahal, one of the Seven A guided Wonders street of food the walk World. in Old Delhi Johori Bazaar and local street food in Jaipur Shop for Vegetable fruits & market vegetable walk in in local Jaipur market Enjoy elephant back ride at Amber Fort A visit Cooking to The Taj demonstration Mahal, one of in the Jaipur seven wonders of Interaction session with Vikram Aditya Singh owner of Karni Bhawan Palace for Sodawas cuisine Bollywood Tour in Mumbai KENT HOLIDAYS (S) PTE LTD Tel: sales@kentholidays.com 1

2 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 1 st 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 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 KENT HOLIDAYS (S) PTE LTD Tel: sales@kentholidays.com 2

3 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 ( ). 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. KENT HOLIDAYS (S) PTE LTD Tel: sales@kentholidays.com 3

4 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 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 KENT HOLIDAYS (S) PTE LTD Tel: sales@kentholidays.com 4

5 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 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. KENT HOLIDAYS (S) PTE LTD Tel: sales@kentholidays.com 5

6 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 Pax USD 1208 USD Pax USD 1180 USD Pax USD 1236 USD 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 02 Pax USD 363 USD Pax USD 245 USD Pax USD 186 USD Pax USD 183 USD Pax USD 118 USD 149 Tour cost for WINTER 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 02 Pax USD 1594 USD Pax USD 1492 USD Pax USD 1564 USD Pax USD 1520 USD Pax USD 1414 USD 1611 Single Room Supplement USD 793 USD 998 KENT HOLIDAYS (S) PTE LTD Tel:

7 Supplement for local guide and entrance fee on per person basis: No of Pax Supplement for local guide Supplement for entrance fee 02 Pax USD 363 USD Pax USD 245 USD Pax USD 186 USD Pax USD 183 USD Pax USD 118 USD 149 Supplement for Optional Activities: City Activities Duration Cost Jaipur Vintage car tour 03 hours USD 151 Per Person Udaipur Cooking Demonstration 01 hour USD 75 Per Person 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 / 0930 Daily USD 189 Jodhpur / Mumbai AI / 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 Pax, Toyota Innova for 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 KENT HOLIDAYS (S) PTE LTD Tel: sales@kentholidays.com 7

8 Agra Jaipur Udaipur Jodhpur Mumbai Taj Mahal (closed on Friday), Agra fort and Fatehpur Sikri Amber fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal and Observatory City Palace, Jagdish Temple and Saheliyon Ki Bari Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada 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: 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 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 are valid from 01 October 2017 till 31 March 2018 except peak period i.e. 20 Dec 2017 till 10 Jan 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 (TSI ) KENT HOLIDAYS (S) PTE LTD Tel: sales@kentholidays.com 8