INDIA
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Our pick of the 15 best workshops in India: what you actually see, how long each one runs, and what you can expect to pay.
Cook vegetarian Delhi dishes in a local family home with Roopak and Nidhi. Chai, dessert, temple time, and Hindi lessons included. $40.
Most Popular“I liked the experience and the cooking class! The couple is very nice and we had a very nice dinner!”
Jaipur block printing workshop in a real factory. Learn wooden block carving, mix colors, press your own scarf or apron, then wash and take it home.
“Authentic & Hands-On Block Printing in Jaipur! This block printing workshop was an absolutely wonderful and authentic cultural experience. Booking was a breeze, with clear options and easy confirmation. Our instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and patient, giving us a fantastic overview of the history and traditional process of block printing, from block carving to natural…”
Cook North Indian comfort food with a local family in Jaipur. Make chapati and vegetable curry, enjoy drinks and dessert, get e-recipes.
“It was incredible! We cooked very delicious local dishes, and I learned a lot about Indian cuisine. The family was very kind, and their little daughter Gina is adorable. It was a very authentic experience to spend dinner with a local family, so I highly recommend it.”
Cook nine Rajasthani-style vegetarian dishes in a family home in Jodhpur, with pickup/drop, spice tips, and recipes to take home.
“We had a super cooking class given by Rekha. Rekha is a warm and helpful person. She explains all the 9 different dishes in a very easy going and fun way. The food was definitely in our top 3 of all the food we ate in india and at the end she sent us all…”
Hands-on Rajasthani cooking, spice medicinal lessons, and Indian mythology storytelling at a Jaipur home. Dinner and spice gifts included.
“Super recommended. We didn’t just learn about cooking, but also about their customs, their family, and their way of life. From the very beginning, they made us feel completely at home in a warm and genuine atmosphere. It was much more than a cooking class, it was a human experience. And it ended with two…”
A 3-hour private vegetarian cooking class in Jodhpur with hotel pickup, hands-on Rajasthani dishes, and chai or tea plus recipes to take home.
Jaipur cooking class in a local family home. Learn chai, breads, and Rajasthan dishes in 3 hours with recipes sent after.
“Fanrastic experience cooking in an Indian family home. We learned about the different spice combinations and it was incredible to be able to cook all the dishes ourselves. The family were so welcoming and genuinely interested in us and were happy to chat about anything and everything. They couldn’t have been better. Thank you!!”
Cook 11 vegetarian Rajasthani dishes at Rekha’s home with hotel pickup and drop-off, fresh organic ingredients, and take-home recipes.
“Very nice activity with hospitable people and some very nice food ofcourse!”
Private Agra Indian cooking class in a family home with tuk-tuk pickup, spice tips, and hands-on dishes for $27.
“We really enjoyed our tour with Amir. He showed us how to bring the Indian cuisine also back home to Germany. The family’s home where the cooking class took place was really friendly and welcomed at their place. We can highly recommend this tour, if you want to get some authentic insights into the the…”
Hands-on Kerala village cooking in Munnar with a market visit, tea-estate produce, classic dishes, and a shared feast for $21.
“When we booked we got a WhatsApp within 10 mins confirming our booking and asking about pickup (free within 2km of meeting point). We were further away and got a very good deal to get picked up from our hotel! We also added on tea trekking to this trip which was awesome! Our guide was…”
Learn Rajasthan block printing in a small group, using wooden blocks and water-based pigments to create a take-home scarf or sarong.
“Great experience ! Clear guidance to create your own textile, and you can choose from various designs. I definitely recommend this block printing workshop, especially for solo travelers”
Jaipur private tour with a block-printing workshop and 2-hour class, plus guided artisan shopping. Pickup, English driver, and hands-on prints.
“The activity overall was good. The Tuk Tuk made the experience very unique. Our driver Nabab was on time and was very accommodating. We were able to do some shopping at places the driver recommended and also went where we wanted ti go for shopping. The block printing would have been better if it was…”
Jodhpur Thar Desert camel safari with village cooking class, tea, and homemade Marwari vegetarian food, plus AC pickup and drop-off.
“This was an amazing experience. Riding camels through the desert as the sun rose was spectacular. Sumer and his family welcomed were hugely welcoming and the food we cooked and ate with them was delicious.”
A private Jaipur block printing workshop where you learn Sanganeri techniques, use natural dyes, and make two take-home souvenirs with pickup included.
“We enjoyed the block printing class, Zoaib was really helpful and skilled. We got a good overview of how to create block printed pieces. Ali and Nasir were very welcoming, we had chats and laughs and they offer lots of lovely Chai tea. What we managed to produce exceeded our expectations. Our driver was very…”
A 3-hour Bangalore cooking class and family dinner. Learn 5 traditional dishes plus a drink, then eat together in a home setting.
“It’s more like a meeting with a local family instead of cooking class. No proper class room and less chance to cook.”
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