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Vegan History & Jain Culture Walk of Delhi

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: India, Delhi, New Delhi
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  • 3 hours
  • New Delhi
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Explore Old part of the city of Delhi in a new way! Learn about the history of the once walled city of Old Delhi and its people, especially, members of the Jain faith and their eating habits that led to the emergence of several historical vegan food spots scattered across the small labyrinths of Old Delhi.

As we explore the hidden sidestreets, crumbling palaces, and secret rooftops, I will show how Indian dietary habits have evolved over thousands of years and how more than half of the population here developed vegetarianism as a lifestyle choice. We will discuss the history of vegetarianism in India and its roots in casteism, and compare it with the ethical veganism movement and how it started.

After seeing the numerous vegan food spot scattered through Old Delhi, you'll see it is not difficult to adapt to Veganism in this environment. And of course, no walk is completed without tasting the local food. Indulge yourself in food history which is as ancient as this city!

Itinerary
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Stop At: Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir, 55 Jain Lal Mandir Near Red Fort, New Delhi 110002 India

We'll explore this red sandstone Jain temple, iconic of their non-violent belief system "ahimsa", as our local historian will guide you through the temple grounds, bird hospital, and bookstore while narrating the history and his family's connection with temple

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chandni Chowk, Near Red Fort, New Delhi 110006 India

As we weave through the narrow streets of Old Delhi, I will account for the heritage, take you up on hidden rooftops, and show you several cultural icons while telling the story of vegetarianism's roots in Indian casteism, and Veganism's roots in the Jain belief system, to contrast with ethical veganism of the 21st century. We'll taste the delicacies of some trusted local vegan street vendors along our way!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Travel Yoga Cafe, No.33, NDMC Market, Outer Circle, Connaught Circus, Railway Colony, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India

We'll end our tour at the first fully vegan restaurant in Delhi with a cozy atmosphere to get a chance to see the evolution of veganism in the 21st century form.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Snacks - From trusted local Vegan street vendors
  • Entry/Admission - Chandni Chowk

Exclusions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    238/2, Delhi Cantonment, Sadar Bazar, Delhi, 110010, India


    Departure Time

    09:00 AM


    Return Details

    Travel Yoga Cafe, No.33, NDMC Market, Outer Circle, Connaught Circus, Railway Colony, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    3 hours


    User's Reviews

    Rhys B

    14 Oct, 2023

    Meet up address wasn’t anywhere near the red fort as described. Guide never turned up, didn’t reply to messages and the phone number given didn’t work.

    Saharmvardi

    02 Jul, 2022

    My booking was confirmed, I showed up at the meeting point, and there was nobody there. I tried to call the number listed but it didn't even connect. I received a full refund, but the experience of arriving as planned at 9am, waiting, looking for someone, having no way to communicate, and just being stood up was very disappointing and frustrating

    infoL9821ST

    04 Feb, 2020

    A woke walk, intriguing foods to trust and taste. Jain Culture is a culture that every one should be aware of: non violence, many-sided reality, veganism etc and ancient Indian Religion to learn from.

    baukek2019

    29 Jan, 2020

    Excellent experience, Very engaging. This was an amazing tour, the temple visit was great. We had a multi course lunch of all different kinds of street food. Hope we meet again.

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