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An Excursion into Delhi's Many Food Delights

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: India, National Capital Territory of Delhi, New Delhi
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  • 2 hours
  • New Delhi
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Delhi is the place to be to taste Mughal specialities, make street food discoveries, or enjoy global foods with an Indian twist. The delicacies of Delhi is a connoisseur’s and foodie’s dream come true. We will wander in the lanes of Old Delhi, in search of forgotten foods, scintillating flavors from centuries ago, that are still alive in the melting pot of Delhi’s culture.

Highlights
• Visit Asia's largest Spice market
• Visit the Sikh community kitchen, an impressive voluntary effort
• Sample the tangy street food of the Chandni Chowk

Itinerary
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Stop At: Khari Baoli, India

You will be picked up from your hotel in Delhi and your guide will escort you in an air conditioned vehicle to Old Delhi. The tour begins with a short walk from Jama Masjid (one of India’s largest mosques) to Sitaram Bazaar. This area has shops owned primarily by Hindu Bania community merchants. The colourful and interesting street food in this market caters to the vegetarian preferences. From Sitaram Bazaar, we will take a ride in a cycle rickshaw and visit the famous Khari Baoli spice market. This is Asia's largest wholesale market selling all kinds of spices and nuts; it is also a wholesale market for food products like rice and tea. Here you can see the hundreds of colorful, small pyramids of dried fruit, nuts and spices.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Chandni Chowk Rd, New Delhi 110006 India

From Khari Baoli, we will again take a cycle rickshaw to visit the Sees Ganj Gurudwara, the large Sikh Temple complex. We will participate in the cooking of the langar, the community cooking program of the Sikhs. You will experience the ultimate joy of giving and sharing at the world's largest community kitchen.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chandni Chowk, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi

After Sees Ganj, we will walk through the hustle and bustle of the Chandni Chowk area, to visit Paranthe Wali Gali (Lane of Parathas). Parathas are stuffed flat breads. Also visit a well known jalebi stall (sweet shop). It sells an Indian sweet made from a coil of batter that is fried and steeped in syrup.

Having enjoyed Delhi’s food culture, you will be escorted back to your hotel in your air conditioned vehicle.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Service of English Speaking Local Guide
  • Cycle rickshaw ride during the tour
  • Sample the delicacies of street food
  • Bottle of mineral water & refreshments
  • Tips at the mosque and temple
  • Snacks

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Partially wheelchair accessible
  • Children under age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Traveler pickup is offered
We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.


Airports

  • Indira Gandhi Intl Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi 110037 India


Departure Time

04:00 PM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

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Duration

2 hours


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