Cooking Course Details
India is famous world wide for its distinct cuisine, which is an unmistakable part of the country’s culture and something that binds together aspects of history, religion and climate. You now have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the interesting culture of India by taking part in a programme that unveils the mysteries of Indian cooking and the traditions that shape it, while also discovering the food of today’s India.
Cultural Immersion
One of the best ways to learn more about India’s culture is through its food. As with many cultures, food is an important part of India’s history, customs and traditions. Indian cuisine is deliciously diverse and wide ranging due to the country’s numerous cultural, religious and ethnic influences. Therefore, your cooking programme will include more than just class instructions!
For the times when participants are not volunteering, there are a range of possible activities and excursion, which besides its usual charm, add to the attractiveness of Jaipur as a location.
Taj Mahal in Agra
Only around a 5 hour bus/train ride from Jaiupr, the wonder of the Taj Mahal can be easily accessible on an easy weekend excursion. A trip to the Taj Mahal is an opportunity for foreign visitors to glimpse into the magnitude and exquisiteness of India’s history and culture.
Pushkar
Only around 2 hour ride from Jaipur, this sacred town is a famous pilgrimage site for Hindus, built around a holy lake and many ancient religious temples. Surroundings are streets of charming bazaars, selling Rajasthan’s finest textiles and handicrafts. Over night camel safaris are easily available throughout the desert regions beyond the town.
Ranthambore Tiger Safari
A 5 hour journey will take you from the hustling Jaipur streets to the calmness of Ranthambore park’s vast array of wildlife diversity, thousand-year-old abandoned fortresses, and shining turquoise lakes. The tigers are readily observed during the daylight, hunting or lazing abound.
Your Cooking Classes
Your hands-on and instructional cooking classes will be the main highlight of your experience, with your classes including subjects related to:
- The history and origins of Indian food
- Different varieties of Indian cooking
- Ingredients and spices used in Indian cooking
- Food preparation
- Indian serving traditions
- ...and of course, eating your delicious Indian food!
Your cooking classes will run as per the itinerary for three hours in the morning from 10am to 1pm. The group will then have lunch and the afternoon will be available for you to either take part in one of the organised activities or to explore by yourself the many charms and bazaars of Jaipur.
Each day you will learn how to make 2-3 dishes, depending on the complexity of the preparation. These dishes will be focused on:
- Various types of North and South Indian curries
- Indian breads
- Rice preparations such as Biryani, Pulao
- South Indian food
Programme Cost Includes
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Met at Jaipur airport and transfer to accommodation.
- Accommodation on 4 participants per room basis
- All meals while on the programme according to itinerary
- English speaking assistances
- Visit to street food vending areas and kitchen in Jaipur City
- Cooking materials and equipment
- 3 hours of interactive cooking lessons per day for 5 days a week
- Visit to traditional Indian Spice shops in Jaipur markets
- 24 hour support number and contact in the UK for emergencies
Programme Cost Excludes
All flights
Return airport transfer
Daily transportation between accommodation and learning facility
Travel Insurance
Tourist Visa
All items of a personal nature such as gifts, clothes etc
Email and telephone calls made
Prices and Durations
Indian Cooking Course - 2 weeks
£699
Indian Cooking Course - 3 weeks
£999
