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Private Tour Explore the exciting food chronology of Delhi!
Highlights
- Succulent kebabs, a product of Mughal influence on Hindu cuisine
- Finger-lickin’ chaat that might just be medicinal!
- Partition of India-Pakistan giving the world its favourite Indian dish
- A dessert that any Indian celebration and your trip will be incomplete without |
- A thoughtful tea stop exploring the British influence on Indian food culture, with conversations on history, migration, and evolving culinary traditions
USP
Explore the exciting food chronology of Delhi!
Ideal for
Food, Culture and History Enthusiasts
Butter Chicken! Tandoori chicken! Paneer tikka! Mouthwatering right? What else? They are also what one would think as quick examples to describe the food of Delhi. Interestingly, the quintessential food of Delhi was alien to the city before the partition of the country that divided India and Pakistan in 1947. .
There are many identities of Delhi and one can see the histories and centuries of Delhi being preserved by the diversity of people today who call it home. That also reflects in the capital’s food. We start our tour with Old Delhi, and travel back in time to the 17th century when the city was called Shahjahanabad. We learn how the British rule and years of partition altered the capital’s culture, fabric and food significantly. Exquisite architecture and extravagance defined Delhi then and that also reflected in the cuisine that was elaborate and artful and represented the close living of many communities such as the Mughals, Kayasthas, Baniyas etc. We nibble on delectable kebabs, learn about the influence of the Mughal leadership on the food of a Hindu community or the fascinating story of chaat that is seeped in the legend that it was developed as a result of a medical prescription given to then emperor Shah Jahan.
We move toward New Delhi, and take a tea break to discuss India’s most beloved beverage which was popularised by the British. We learn about the influences on food during British rule, the birth of a new cuisine of Anglo Indian food.
Our food walk then continues with the stories of partition in Butter Chicken and naan that have become iconic transcontinental dishes. Delhi saw an overnight transformation with the partition with Muslims fleeing the city for Pakistan and arrival of Hindu refugees. After partition, Punjabi refugees along with their tandoor (ovens) carried their grit, enterprise and hardines to Delhi. Small eateries established by them started the Indian restaurant food, established the culture of eating out in India and Delhi’s food predominantly became ‘tandoori.’
The tour takes you on Delhi’s culinary history so you must bring an appetite. As we try the most iconic food delights of Delhi, marvel at the change in landscape as you pass by Jama Masjid and Red Fort of Old Delhi to New Delhi.
Laden with history and stories and so much taste – this is a food tour you won’t want to miss!
What's included
- Private Explorer, Optional Metro Ride, Rickshaw Rides, Meals, Snacks, 1 Tea, Transport (if requested)*
Physical activity
Moderate
Points to be noted
- ● Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions beforehand.
- ● Comfortable footwear is strongly recommended.
- ● An optional metro ride is part of the tour, allowing the guests to participate at their discretion.
- ● Billing is based on the number of guests booked, not actual attendance, and any changes must be communicated at least 24 hours prior to the tour as all experience components are pre-booked on confirmed pax.
Cancellation policy
- If the tour is cancelled within 7 days of the commencement of the tour: we will charge a 100% cancellation fee.
- If the tour is cancelled within 8 to 14 days of the commencement of the tour: we will charge a 50% cancellation fee.
- If the tour is cancelled 15 days before the commencement of the tour: there will be no retention.
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