Golden Triangle Vegan Food Tour
This 8day tour is your chance to discover a side of Indian cooking you never knew existed, and with vegan cuisine here to stay, now is the time to experience it. Taking in the richness of experiences in Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, the amazing famous sights of the Golden Triangle. On this special vegan-themed India food adventure see why this corner of the subcontinent is one of the greatest places in the world for vegan travellers. This tour ventures far beyond masala dosas and veggie samosas of the high street cafes.
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Day 1 – International outbound flight - Delhi
Today begin your adventure by boarding your international outbound flight to India.
Welcome to India. Delhi is an excitingly chaotic city, filled with enchanting historic sites, museums and galleries, shops, and endless bazaars. There’s plenty to see, do, and of course, eat. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting. Afterward, head out for a welcome dinner with your fellow travellers. You’ll enjoy a traditional vegan dinner in Suruchi Vegetarian Restaurant. Their menu spans Rajasthani, Punjabi, Southern India, and Gujurati cuisines, and is the best starting taste of what India has to offer.
Day 2 – Delhi
Heading out to the old city for a local breakfast. You’ll begin walking over to the Jama Mosque which towers over Old Delhi. The magnificent façade of Jama Masjid stands as a reminder of Mughal architecture. Build from red sandstone and white marble, the edifice dominates the skyline of the busy Chawri Bazar in central Delhi and is considered the largest mosque in India. Breakfast is at Parathewali Gali, a narrow street in the Chandni Chowk area of Delhi noted for its series of shops selling paratha, a traditional baked and shallow-fried Indian flatbread. There will also be samples of vegan samosas along the way. We finish the walk with the visit to the Sikh temple where we can have a taste of some of the delicious offerings at the local Langar (Community Kitchen). In the evening, we visit a local Indian home for a first-hand insight into local ingredients and North Indian cooking traditions.
Day 3 – Jaipur
Today we will drive to the ‘Pink City’ the town was designed by royalty and has delighted visitors for centuries, with its pink-hued buildings, lively bazaars, and a rainbow of bright colours dancing along the lively streets. Enjoy lunch at Rawat Kachori, a vegan-friendly local establishment. After lunch, we will take a walking tour of this pulsing city, to check out the many different fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, pickles, tea, and spices on display at the markets, and get an understanding of the nuances of the food we will be using tonight. This evening you will participate in a cookery class, enjoy dinner in a haveli (mansion), relaxing, and enjoying your own authentic vegan Rajasthani fare.
Day 4 – Jaipur
Today, why not take the optional early-morning hot air balloon experience – often a highlight of visiting Jaipur. Ballooning can be done over Jaipur between September and June. Otherwise, after breakfast, we travel out to the old capital of Amber and explore the hilltop fort complex, Amber Fort. Set in stunning surroundings on a hilltop overlooking Maota Lake, this opulent palace is the legacy of a fallen empire and a superb example of Rajput architecture. Taking lunch in a local vegetarian and vegan restaurant. In the evening, there will be the option of catching a Bollywood film at a local cinema. Your leader will take you out for a local meal for dinner tonight.
Day 5 – Kanota
Wake up and have breakfast before you drive to the beautiful Castle Kanota and enjoy a local lunch here. Today is a day of leisure, being one of the finest heritage hotels in the Jaipur area. It’s also a nice getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city, with beautiful and atmospheric grounds to explore. Perhaps run your meditation or yoga session in the castle garden or find a spot of shade and relax with a book while taking in the ambiance of the castle. There is a small pool here too, for those keen to cool off. Tonight’s dinner will be a chance to taste Rajasthani delights such as vegan kair sangria (a combination of beans and berries), gate ki curry (spiced gram flour dumplings in a fragrant turmeric gravy), sev tamatar (a tomato-based curry with cumin and ginger, topped with crispy chickpea noodles), baajre ki roti (pearl millet flatbread), fali ki sabzi (cluster beans and potatoes with caramelised onion) and more.
Day 6 – Agra
Travel to Agra after breakfast. Famed for the awesome Taj Mahal, Agra is a city with a fascinating history, rich in Mugal heritage, lush gardens, and exquisite buildings and temples. Agra is also home to one of the finest looking forts in India, Agra Fort, which we will also visit. Enter the dark red sandstone stronghold – part fortress, part palace, and part prison – and search through throne rooms and tiny but incredibly decorated mosques. We will have a packed lunch en route to Agra. In the evening we get a glimpse of the famed Mughlai cuisine and we learn to make the food of the kings, vegan-style of course.
Day 7 – Delhi
Your early morning rise will get you to the ironic Taj Mahal before the crowds gather. Best known as a monument to love and loss, this 17th Century white marble masterpiece is a beautiful example of Mughal architecture, surrounded by trimmed English gardens. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his wife Mumtaz. Visiting Sheroes Hangout, a vegetarian and Vegan café for lunch. This beautiful café is one of a kind social enterprise providing employment and opportunities for women who were the victims of acid attacks. In Delhi tonight is our final meal together as a group – a chance to reminisce on the past week and dig into our farewell dinner.
Day 8 – Delhi
After enjoying breakfast this morning, your vegan food adventure comes to an end. Transfer to the airport for your international flight to the UK.
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