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 Nowhere in the world is there such a diversity of culinary choice: delicious vegetarian Thali from South India, amazing Waswan banquets from Kashmir, the finest of fresh water fish in Bengal.
Indus has devised exclusive culinary tours to highlight some of the most outstanding destinations. In the north of India explore the extravagant Awadhi gastronomy: the classic Mughal cuisine and the more homely fare of Rajasthan. Whilst in the deep South discover the spicy Chettinadu cuisine of Tamil Nadu, Keralan Syrian Christian and the fabled Malabar Coast culinary highlights with its Muslim influence.
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9 DAYS ~ £1,521
Stay at Chettinadu Mansion, built in 1902, now one of the most spectacular heritage mansions in Chettinadu, offering an insight into the fascinating past of the area. Here learn the secrets of Chettinad cuisine in deepest Tamil Nadu. The Chettiar were a very successful trading community, and many recipes reflect the countries they traded with. For example, sticky red rice from Burma. The food is mainly non - vegetarian with fish, prawns, lobster, crab, chicken and mutton on the menu. Sun dried meats and salted vegetable are common. Dishes are hot and pungent and typically topped off with a boiled egg. Most dishes are accompanied by rice or rice related preparations – dosa, appams, idlis etc.
Chennai • Chettinadu • Madurai • Chennai
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10 DAYS ~ FROM £1,515
Discover two different styles of cooking on this tour to Kerala. In the south spend a few days at Philipkutty’s Farm and learn the secrets of Tranvancore cuisine, heavily influenced by the Syrian Christians, and, with a liberal sprinkling of Backwater flavours. Enjoy a relaxing overnight stay on a traditional Keralan Rice Boat. Perhaps fishing for your supper! Later travel up the Keralan coastline and learn about the delicious cuisine prepared by the ‘Mopillahs’ – the Muslims of north Kerala. Rich in spices and seafood, the cuisine is sumptuous and peppery, yet there is a delicacy to it particularly with the vegetables. Don’t miss the luscious desserts and snacks.
Cochin • Kumarakom • Tellicherry • Calicut
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14 DAYS ~ FROM £1,997
This delicious culinary tour highlights the aromatic cuisine of North India, complimented with visits to some of the world’s finest Heritage Sites including the Taj Mahal and the Amber Fort. Culture and Cuisine are finely attuned in India – none more so than in Lucknow with its sumptuous Awadhi cuisine, under the patronage of the cultured Nawabs. In Agra explore the Mughlai cuisine – varied Kormas, Masalas and Tandoori. Finally stay in the grand Fort at Pachewargarh the home of the Rathore family, with talks, demonstrations on local cooking, visits and real hands on lessons in the kitchen.
Delhi • Lucknow • Agra • Jaipur • Pachewargarh • Pushkar • Delhi
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