Delhi, the present capital of India, is a combination of seven old cities. Delhi was invaded and destroyed seven times. Due to so many influences from Mohammed Gauri from Persia, Mughals from Central Asia, Ahmad Shah Abdali from Afghanistan, and lastly, the English deeply impacted culture, food, and the way Delhi has evolved. The best street food and great ambiance, clothes, jewelry, and handicraft are available in Delhi. Due to the regular onslaught on Delhi, it has evolved uniquely and can boast of brotherhood among Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, and Christians. The total amalgamations of cultures or pot purée of various lifestyles resulted in the evolution of food habits in the capital city of Delhi.

Punjabis from Pakistan brought with them the delicacies of Punjab like Chhole Bhature, Butter Chicken, and Kulchas at the time of partition. Many vendors of Chats (assorted fruit and vegetables), Paroanthas (In Paronthe Wali Gali), and other delicacies are serving the palate from generation to generation. Some of these stalls are more than two hundred years old. The heart of the action on this front is the ancient city of Delhi or Shah- Jahanabad, founded by Emperor Shaha Jahan in 1639 with lanes and by-lanes and is an experience of a lifetime. Chandani Chowk or the Old City of Delhi, and every dish is relatively healthy. You will be amazed by just looking at Delhi Street Food. The way they cook, adding different spices, serving, and sheer talent of their skills. Old Delhi also boasts of non-vegetarian dishes with heavy Turkish, Mughal, and Iranian influence. One can devour Chicken Haleem, Butter Chicken, Shaami Kabab, Seek Kabab, Badaam Pasandey, Fried Chicken, Biryani, Fish Fry, Rogan Josh, Mutton Korma, and other mouth-watering dishes.

You will be amazed at the beginning of the walk itself by the sights, sounds, and different smells emanating from various street food stalls in the old city of Delhi. There is always a festival-like atmosphere there with so many people doing their jobs continuously.

This tour involves an e-rickshaw/Pedal Rickshaw ride and, yes, a lot of walking. You are advised not to eat much before this walking tour begins as there are significant numbers of Delhi Street Food to be tasted and devoured.

The Delhi Street Walk is for pure vegetarians or Non-Vegetarians, or both. Also, the intensity of spices can be moderated or exceeded as per the choice of the participants. Participants must inform the conductor about any food allergies in advance.

Spice Market: On this tour, we will also be visiting the Spice market of Delhi. Where the smell of various spices will be all over you, the tanginess in the air will make you cover your nostrils. You will be enlightened about the origin and procurement of various spices. From the rooftop of the Spice Market, one can take photographs. The herbs are procured from all over India and exported around the Globe.

Specialty: The tour is by the people born and brought up in the walled city of old Delhi and knows the old Delhi very well.

What to Expect

Chance to try best food of Delhi.

Visit to some famous & hidden food joints where without guide it is impossible to reach..

Acquaint with rich history, culture and food habits of local population.

Adventurous rickshaw ride on jam packed streets of Old Delhi.

Expert guide with though knowledge of lanes, by lanes, history, culture and way of life of local populace.

Safe food joints with centuries of existence.

Peek into the daily chorus of the local population.

Magnificent views of old Delhi from Jama Masjid.

Hustle and bustle in narrow streets.

Vegetarian or non-vegetarian dishes as per choice.

Exciting walking tour of Spice Market with pungent aroma of various spices.

Exhilarating rickshaw ride with amazing dexterity in maneuver traffic.

Vibrant bazaars full of colourful shops teaming with people.

Enlightened to various processes involved and the sequence employed in preparation of dishes.

Expert and experienced guidance what to eat, what not to eat and how to eat.

Find out how in different food tastes differently in different combinations of spices.

Photographic halts at vantage locations to capture non food shots.

Departure & Return Location

Departure from Hotel and ends at Hotel within Central Delhi.

Departure Time

As per indication provided, based on the convenience of the guests.

Itinerary

1. Pickup from hotel and transfer to Jama Masjid.

2. Meander through Dariba Kalan and Kinari Bazzar on rickshaw.

3. Walk from Nai Sarakh to Fateh Puri.

4. Visit Spice Market.

5. From Fateh Puri take rickshaw to Chawri Bazaar.

6. Take rickshaw to Jama Masjid.

7. Departure to Hotel from Jama Masjid.

Inclusions

Transport : Private Vehicle for transfer to and from hotel. Rickshaw ride, and lot of walking.
Articles: Hand sanitisers, water bottles and face wipers.
Food Items: The cost of all Food items to be tasted.
Entry Fees: All entry fees.
Guide Fees: All guide fees for the places mentioned in the description.

Included Activities

Visit to Jama Masjid.
Rickshaw rides.
Food tasting sessions at various age old eateries.

Exclusions

Expenses of personal nature, Like medicines and cosmetics.
Tips and gratitude.
Only meals as mentioned in inclusions.
Any kind of Insurance.
Services not specified above.

Dates & Availability

Available dates for booking: Daily (Except Sunday)

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FAQ

Q 1. What is the best way to see old city of Delhi?

Ans. The best way to see old city Delhi is on foot. It is famous for narrow lanes and while walking one can observe the daily life of the locals, their daily rituals, culture and their food habits. While walking one can get chance to savor multiple variety of food offered by shops more than 200 years old. From generation to generations they dish out the mouthwatering delicacies. For vegetarians Chawri Bazaar and Chandni Chowk is Mecca and for non-vegetarians Matia Mahal and Jama Masjid area are quiet famous for rendering out delicious and unique food preparations. The sights and aroma of old city of Delhi is awe-inspiring for any westerner.

Q 2. What precautions one must take while on walking tour of old city of Delhi?

Ans. As the constitution of locals is different from the westerners it is strongly advised to select your agency with caution and not to fall in trap of some cheap travel agency to avoid resulting sickness. This can ruin your whole holidays plan. One should take a food only at the outlets doing brisk business in hygienic conditions and serving fresh delicacies.

Q 3. Whether Food Walk in Delhi worthwhile?

Ans. Yes it is quite exciting to visit a Sikh temple, twenty four hours flowers market, local bazaar selling all sorts of things and tasting at least 12 local dishes in hygienic conditions at famous outlets of old city of Delhi. The visit to Spice market is also worth as the quantity and quality of the spices displayed there can be awe-inspiring for anybody.

Q 4. What is the route of Food walk of Delhi?

Ans. The walk starts from Jama Masjid-Dariba Kalan-Kinari Bazaar- Khari Baoli- Spice market if the tourists are vegetarian then it Chawri Bazaar is added and if tourists are non-vegetarians then proceed to Jama Masjid.

Q.5. Whether Photography is allowed on this walk?

Ans. Photography is allowed in this tour but it is advisable to ask first.

Food Walk of Delhi (3 to 4 hours)

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