DISCOVER INDIA WITH GOOD FOOD JOURNEYS, A KIWI COMPANY WITH A STRONG BASE IN INDIA
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This 13-day journey is for travellers who want to experience India properly - through its food, its people, its craftsmanship and the stories that sit behind it all. It has been designed the way we like to travel ourselves - allowing time to absorb the colour and energy of each place rather than rushing through it.
We begin in Mumbai, where the city’s dining scene sets the tone - dinners at celebrated restaurants such as The Bombay Canteen and Indian Accent. There’s time to explore, shop, or simply unwind by the rooftop poolside above the city’s buzz. It’s a gentle immersion into modern India: creative, confident and full of flavour.
In Amritsar, the atmosphere shifts. The Golden Temple at dawn is quietly powerful, and sharing a simple meal in the vast community kitchen offers perspective that lingers long after. Street food, warm Punjabi hospitality and the festival of Lohri add a sense of celebration and connection.
Jaipur brings romance and craftsmanship. Staying in a 18th century palace, private time with master jewellers, hands-on artisan experiences and intimate Rajasthani dining. A scenic drive leads to Agra, where sunrise at the Taj Mahal is every bit as moving as you hope it will be.
The tour concludes in Delhi, where the old and new collide – grand Mughal architecture and the contract of British Colonial buildings. Farewell dinner reflects the evolution of Indian cuisine today.
This is Chand’s fourth journey to India with Good Food Journeys. Her connection to the country, the cuisine and understanding of the traditions add depth to every destination. Travelling with her brings an ease and familiarity that turns a beautifully planned itinerary into something far more personal.
This is not a hurried tour. It’s India experienced thoughtfully - through its kitchens, its artisans and its enduring spirit. Staying in the luxury hotels carefully selected for this journey are destinations in their own right.
Destination | No of Nights | Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 3 Nights | St Regis (5 Star Luxury) |
| Amritsar | 2 Nights | WH Amritsar by ITC (Luxury Heritage) |
| Jaipur | 3 Nights | Taj Jai Mahal Palace (5 Star Luxury Palace) |
| Agra | 1 Nights | ITC Mughal (5 Star Luxury collection) |
| Delhi | 3 Nights | The Oberoi (5 Star Luxury) |
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Our staff will greet you on arrival and transfer to The St. Regis Mumbai, your home for the next three nights. After a long flight, there’s time to relax - perhaps a swim at the rooftop pool, a spa treatment, or simply watching the Arabian Sea shimmer in the distance.
For those feeling energetic, the Palladium Mall sits just below the hotel – more than 250 luxury boutiques at your doorstep.
In the evening, we gather for a relaxed welcome dinner at one of the hotel’s signature restaurants - our first chance to meet, share a glass of wine, and ease into the rhythm of India.
After breakfast, we explore South Mumbai — the colonial heart of the city. Expect grand British-era architecture, buzzing markets, the sea-facing promenade of Marine Drive, and glimpses of everyday Mumbai life that feel cinematic.
Lunch is at an iconic seafood restaurant (payable directly) before returning to the hotel for a restful afternoon.
Dinner tonight is at The Bombay Canteen - playful, nostalgic, and inventive. Think regional Indian flavours reimagined with modern flair, served in a space inspired by old Bombay bungalows. It’s lively, creative, and a perfect introduction to contemporary Indian dining.
After breakfast, you may join a visit to Zaveri Bazaar, Mumbai’s historic jewellery market. It is a dense, glittering labyrinth where traders have dealt in gold and gemstones for generations.
If you are not much into gems and jewellery, enjoy the day at leisure: spa time, high tea, a private shopping appointment, or simply doing nothing at all.
Dinner is at Indian Accent, one of India’s most celebrated restaurants and long featured on Asia’s 50 Best list. The tasting menu here is thoughtful and beautifully executed — inventive without losing its roots.
After an early breakfast, we fly to Amritsar. The mood shifts from the hustle and bustle of Mumbai, as Punjab has its own rhythm: warm, spirited and generous.
In the evening, we head to the Wagah Border ceremony, a theatrical daily ritual on the India–Pakistan frontier. It is equal parts patriotic, surreal, and unforgettable.
Dinner is a guided street food walk through Amritsar - smoky tandoors, crisp kulchas, sweet jalebis fresh from hot syrup. This is bold, authentic and unapologetic Punjabi flavour.
Today is intentionally unhurried - a chance to revisit a favourite part of the city or simply enjoy the comfort of the hotel.
Optional experiences can include:
In the evening, we gather for our farewell dinner at Nisaba, helmed by celebrated chef and our dear friend Manish Mehrotra. Expect confident, modern Indian cuisine and a story behind every dish. It is a final culinary crescendo that ties together the flavours and stories of the past 12 days.
After a relaxed breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your onward journey. Depending on your flight time, we can arrange a late check-out or suggest a final experience - perhaps a last stroll, a spa visit, or some quiet time to reflect on the journey before heading home.
| Per person on twin sharing | NZ$ 12500 |
| Single room supplement | NZ$ 4500 |
Upon arrival at Delhi international airport, our company representative will meet & assist you with traditional welcome and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Rest of the day free & easy for own activities. Evening proceed for Dinner at Masala Library Restaurant ( www.masalalibrary.co.in) Masala library by Jiggs Kalra a magnum opus of the Czar of Indian Cuisine & tastemaker. The culinary offerings at Masala Library endevour’s to offer its patrons a never before under taken gastronomic voyage capturing the grandeur of centuries old traditions and the long last essence of one of the oldest known gastronomic tradition in the world. The main focus is to revive the traditional recipes specially KABAB & CURRIES. After dinner return to hotel(Meal Include – Dinner) Overnight at Delhi hotel
Post breakfast; proceed for a full day guided tour in Delhi starting from Old Delhi visiting drive pass Raj Ghat, visit Jama Maszid, drivepass through Red Fort & Chandni Chowk market and later enjoy an authentic old Delhi street food and taste (if guest like).
After old Delhi tour; procced for lunch at a famous Old Delhi Indian restaurant called "Chor Bizarre" (www.chorbizarre.com/del) Chor Bizarre is the complete eating out experience, great décor, distinct ambience, wonderous cocktails, superlative food, charming old world service. Every city in India have its own special ‘Chor Bazar’ which translate as ‘thieves market’. All kind of wares find their way here (with or without the consent of the owners). This brings an inspiration and to celebrate the eclecticism of India.
Later proceed to visit India Gate, drive pass through Parliament Street & President house and visit Qutab Minar.
After sightseeing; In evening, you will take a cooking class session at chef Harpal Singh Sokhi at home with dinner. He is celebrity chef from India. Also known as “Energy Chef of India” is now a “Dancing Chef Of India”. Hailing from North India, which, like the rest of India is rich in culture and cuisine, Chef Harpal is a music lover and is fluent in English and five Indian languages, namely Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, Oriya and Telugu. He graduated from the catering school at Bhubaneshwar, a capital of Orissa. He spent his initial years in learning different international cuisines but later realised that his interest lay in unearthing the authentic regional Indian food.
(Meal Include – Breakfast & Lunch)
Overnight at Delhi hotel.
Early breakfast; check-out from the hotel and transfer to Delhi- Nizamuddin railway station to board the train to Agra; the city of Taj Mahal.
Upon arrival at Agra Railway station; Meet & assistance by company representative & transfer to hotel for check-in. After lunch proceed for a half day guided tour in Agra visiting Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Post tour; spend some time in shopping the world’s best Marble products and the famous James & Jewelry.
In night enjoy the dinner at Bellevue Restaurant in hotel Amar Vilas (www.oberoihotels.com/amarvilas) Bellevue offers an unforgettable dining experience. It is well known that Mughal Emperors were patrons of lavish foods. At here chef tried to capture Mughal’s passion for international flavours. You will find Italian Classics reinvented with an Asian twist that reflects the gout de terrior ot the spirit and nature of the South and South East Asian Regions.
(Meal Include – Breakfast & Dinner)
Overnight at Agra hotel
Post breakfast; drive to Jaipur; the capital city of Rajasthan State and known as the “Pink City. Upon arrival Jaipur; check-in to the hotel and relax.
In Evening procced to visit Chokhi Dhani Village; Chokhi Dhani is a popular and remarkable attraction of Jaipur. It is an ethnic village resort offering you all type of entertainment options including dance, music, food and accommodations in royal styles. We can enjoy the activities at Chokhi Dhani include magic shows, puppet shows, Rajasthani dance, Rajasthani folk music, future tellers, acrobatics on a bamboo and luck predicting parrots. There are also interesting activities and adventures that will keep you completely engaged, like camel ride, elephant ride and horse ride and boating. Later take the Rajasthani dinner at the most sumptuous at Royal Rajasthani dining hall where we can enjoy delicious Rajasthani cuisines with cultural performances by bhopa and bhopan (Rajasthani songs & Music)
(Meal Include – Breakfast & Dinner)
Remark: After visit Chokhi Dhani village; if guest not like Rajasthani food than we can arrange the dinner on finest restaurant in Jaipur (Restaurant Peshawar in hotel ITC Rajputana – On direct payment basis/ similar )
Overnight at Jaipur Hotel
Post breakfast; leave for an excursion to Amber Fort. Enjoy the Elephant ride to ascend the Amber fort. After visiting Amber fort, visit to a traditional Rajasthani Handicraft & handloom factory to see the craftsmen performing.
Afternoon enjoy the lunch at a famous Jaipur restaurant Swapna Bhawan in Hotel Raj Palace (www.rajpalace.com) Formal receptions remained the local activity of country life during the British period. Hence the Thakur Sahib made Swapna Mahal imitating the great houses of the British and French nability. This hall is completely titled out with European furniture, Chandliers, Mirrors and Crockery Collection. The Food is serve in Royal Thali (is a big plate made of silver , gold or other metal).
Later procced visit to City Palace and Jantar Mantar observatory. Before returning your hotel; a short stop in front Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) for photo shoot.
After relaxing; In evening, we will proceed for dinner at Restaurant Rajput Room in hotel Taj Ram Bagh Palace; Here first we will explore Ram Bagh Palace and later enjoy the dinner. They special prepared the Rajasthani Thali and serve.
(Meal Include – Breakfast)
Overnight at Jaipur hotel
Early breakfast; on time transfer to Jaipur airport to board the flight to Udaipur; city of lakes. Upon arrived Udaipur; meet & assistance by company representative and transfer to hotel for check-in / or Proceed direct half day guided sightseeing tour of Udaipur. (Check-in time is 02 PM- Subject to early check-in facility if room are available)
visiting City Palace, an intriguing collection of buildings built in the year 1725. Also visit Sahelion ki Bari (Garden of Maids of Honour) and Jagdish Temple; the Indo-Aryan Temple and visit Old city of Udaipur.
Later in evening procced for a cooking class demo on Rajasthani cuisine at chef home and enjoy the dinner with variety of foods which is prepared by chef.
Chef : Mr. Vimal Dhar
One of India’s most renowned Young Chef, CHEF VIMAL DHAR is a highly experienced Chef with a passion for perfecting culinary specialties. With an impressive list of achievements to his credit, this astute and result oriented professional has been featured among INDIA’S TOP CHEF in the book MY LAST SUPPER by Melanie Dunea. The soft-spoken Chef Vimal Dhar also holds the distinction of having been featured in THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, USA magazine by Mr. Stan Sessor and in the DISCOVERY CHANNEL by Anthony Bourdain. Also featured on TRAVEL & LIVING CHANNEL.
CHEF VIMAL DHAR is featured among 50 Chefs handpicked globally by celebrity photographer Melanie Dunea for her latest coffee table book MY LAST SUPPER. For this book, the Dunea travelled the world to short list (based on surveys and extensive research) the 50 best names in the culinary world and interviewed each one of them herself.
(Meal Include – Breakfast)
Overnight at Udaipur hotel
Post breakfast; On time transfer to Udaipur airport to board the flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival, New Delhi airport; meet & assistance by company representative and transfer to hotel for check-in. Rest of the time is free for leisure and relax. In evening proceed for dinner at Indian Accent Restaurant. After dinner return to hotel
(Meal Include – Breakfast & Dinner)
Overnight at Udaipur hotel
Post breakfast; On time transfer to Delhi International airport to board the flight to onward journey.
(Meal Include – Breakfast)
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