In India food is seen as a gift of the gods and as such it is treated with respect. Based on pragmatic medical precepts evolved over centuries of experimentation and observation, Indian food is aimed at nourishing the body and is pleasing to the mind and eyes. Ingredients of each meal is based on six rasa or flavours – sweet, salty, bitter, astringent, sour and pungent – each ingredient believed to have particular physical benefit on application of the right proportionate use.

Day 01 ARRIVE DELHI
Arrival in Delhi. You will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel – Hotel Maurya.
Overnight at Delhi.

Day 02 IN DELHI
Morning meeting with the Head Chef at the Hotel Maurya, who will brief you on Indian cuisine. Later proceed to the local market to buy Indian Spices. Rest of day free, until you return to the Hotel Maurya for Dinner at the Dum Pukht Restaurant. The traditional Indian style of serving by course has been revived at the Dum Pukht.
Overnight at Delhi.

Day 03 IN DELHI
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day sightseeing Tour of Old and New Delhi. A highlight of the days tour will be a cycle rickshaw ride along the narrow lanes of the Chandni Chowk where you will experience the everyday life in Old Delhi. You will be taken to the Spice Market, dry fruits market and also visit the “Parantha Wale Galli” (Indian clay oven baked bread). Tonight you will visit the Chor Bizarre Restaurant for a cooking demonstration and to experience the Kashmiri Wazwan cuisine (typical of North India), prepared by one of Delhi’s most experienced  chefs.
Overnight at Delhi.

Day 04 DELHI - LUCKNOW
This morning  transfer to New Delhi railway station to board the Train for Lucknow. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing Tour of Lucknow – the City of Gardens and the 18^th century capital of the Nawab Wazirs and the centre of culture and tradition. Visit the great Imanbara, Jama Masjid, Picture Gallery, The Clock Tower, Roomi Darwaza, Residency and Dilkusha Gardens.
This evening you will witness a Cooking Demonstration of Dum Pukht Cuisine followed by Dinner at Nawab’s Residence. Those who are adventurous can also try the Lucknowi Pan!
Overnight at Lucknow.

Day 05 LUCKNOW - VARANASI
This morning after an early breakfast, transfer to the Lucknow railway station to board the Train for Varanasi. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon Excursion to Sarnath, the fabled place where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples, expounding the principles of Buddhism. In the evening take a stroll on the streets of the old city, which is famous for it's bazaars full of 'jalebis', sweetmeats and a myriad variety of 'kachoris'. You can see how the local kiosks make these items and sell them to the local people.
Overnight at Varanasi.

Day 06 VARANASI - AGRA
In the early morning take a Boat-Ride on the holy River Ganges. Return back to your hotel. After breakfast, sightseeing Tour of Varanasi City visiting the Bharat Mata Temple (which features a large relief map of India in marble), Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Banaras Hindu University (which has an Art Gallery) and the mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, built on the side of the ancient Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Late afternoon transfer to Varanasi railway station to board the Overnight Train to Agra.
Overnight on the Train. 

Day 07 IN AGRA
On arrival at Agra you will met and transferred to your hotel.  Morning visit The Agra Fort, built by Emperor Akbar over the years 1565 – 1573, was a maze of courtyards, mosques, and private chambers. Most of the buildings originally built by Akbar were destroyed and were replaced by his grandson Shah Jehan. The Taj Mahal,was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan, in memory of his beloved Queen Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum is built of pure white marble and is an architectural masterpiece. In the evening witness a Magic Show followed by Dinner at The Mughal Room, the roof top restaurant at Hotel Clarks Shiraz, to taste Mughal cuisine – a truly distinctive style of cooking. Some of the traditional Mughal dishes are Biryani (a dish of meat and rice), Rogan Josh (hot lamb curry cooked in butter and spices), and Murga Musalam (pieces of chicken cooked in white cashew and almond sauce). The most popular Mughal sweet dishes are Carrot Halwa and Shahi Tukra.
Overnight at Agra.

Day 08 AGRA - FATEHPUR SIKRI - JAIPUR
After breakfast drive to Jaipur (250 kms and approx 5 hrs), en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital of Mughal India. After the visit continue on to Jaipur. On arrival check into your hotel. In the royal kitchens of Rajasthan, as well as in most other states, food was a very serious business and raised cooking to the level of an art-form.
Tonight’s Dinner at the Peshawari / Jal Mahal Restaurant in the Rajputana Hotel, will bring you a taste of desert cuisine, with its very own exclusive ambience.
Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 09 JAIPUR.
Morning visit to the Amber Fort. The Amber Fort, the capital of the erstwhile state of Jaipur until 1728 is perched on a hill. We will take an Elephant Ride up to the Fort. Lunch at a typical Rajasthani Theme Restaurant which also has a Turban Museum. Here part of the menu will be served to you and the rest of the Indian traditional dishes & breads will be prepared in front of your table and served direct from the frying pans. After lunch you will be taken on a sightseeing tour of Jaipur City visiting the City Palace, the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal), and a drive around the Pink City. This evening you will be taken to the experience the rich warmth and rustic charm of a typical Rajasthani Village at Chokhi Dhani. Later experience a special traditional Rajasthani thali sit-down dinner.
Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 10 JAIPUR - DELHI
After breakfast, drive to Delhi. Upon arrival you will be taken to the Bukhara Restaurant in the Maurya Hotel for your Farewell Dinner. This restaurant specializes in the robust cuisine of the North-West Frontier. After a wonderful Farewell Dinner, transfer to the International Airport to board your flight back home.

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