Delhi, one of the oldest cities of India, that is known to have been the seat of the Mughals, is not only known for its Indo-Muslim architecture but also an eclectic mix of different cuisines. With the onset of winter, the food options grow and so does the enthusiasm to try different lip-smacking delicacies.
While most of the food walks around Delhi caters to foreign tourists there are some who cater to local tourists as well.
Here is the curated list of the food walks conducted in Delhi
1. India Culinary Tour By Chef Rajeev Goyel
This food walk is conducted in Delhi by the Founder and President of India Food Tour, which is the oldest culinary tour company that carries out food tours across quite a few cities of India. Both Old and New Delhi are included for the food walks. Half day and full day tours available. The itinerary is not fixed and is open to customization as per patron preference.
Type: Premium
Cost: INR 5,000
2. Food walks by Gurugram-based businessman and foodie Shivendu Mittal
A foodie at heart Shivendu Mittal has a group of around 30 like-minded food enthusiasts called the “Gurgaon Foodies”. According to him while Paharganj is a treat for vegetarians that includes a lot of naans and bhaturas, there is the quintessential Chandni Chowk that is the melting pot of cuisines and this walk caters to all. Since the walks are mostly conducted during daytime hence winters are always preferred over hot summers. Shivendu Mittal announces the dates on the food walks on his FB Page.
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3. Food Walks By Prasad NP
A travel and food writer Prasad NP is also a photographer who conducts food walks, purely out of his love for food and to share his stories around the delicacies of Chandni Chowk. Accompanying him is his friend and acquaintance Tarun Gaur, another photographer and food enthusiast who hails from Old Delhi and explains about the delicacies and its history during the walks.
4. Food Walks by Delhi Food Walks
Anubhav Sapra, the founder and Foodie-in-Chief of Delhi Food Walks organizes food walks for tourists across Delhi and also shares lessons on how those items were introduced to the public. Although mostly about sweet things he also takes the patrons to the nooks and corners selling melt-in-the-mouth kebabs and knows the which dishes are available during which times of the year. For example he mentions that Safed Gajar Halwa, Habshi Halwa and Aloe Vera Halwa are available in winters.
Type: Premium
Cost: INR 5,000 for 4 hrs
5. Delhi By Foot
The walk that does not include the usual boring narration of a guide but includes the history of the place or food is along with Urdu recitals. Founded by a group of true-blue Dilliwallahs they meander the streets of Delhi and help you flip through the pages of history through the enigmatic colours and flavours of the city. They also cater to customized walks.
Type: Budget
Cost: Starts at INR 700
6. Delhi Karavan
Group created by a bunch of enthusiasts who not only organize literary baithaks (storytelling events), karavans (walks), daawats (food walks), but also customized heritage walks. The historical anecdotes are shared in an interesting fashion so as not to bore the patron with monotonous lessons. The walks are organized every two weeks and the best way to connect is via email.
Type: Budget
Cost: Starts at INR 500
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7. Delhi By Locals
A group that employs and empowers the local youth by teaching them English and helping them with practical and professional skills. 50% of their profit goes to “Learning By Locals” that not only create opportunities for the youth but also the minorities.
Type: Premium
Cost: INR 3,200 per guest (minimum 4)
8. Delhi Walks
Brainchild of Dr. Sachin Bansal, who also founded India City Walks along with Nidhi Bansal, has received several awards owing to their short, curated itineraries.
Type: Premium
Cost: Starts from INR 3,000
9. Delhi By Cycle
Don’t go by the name! This is a cycling-cum-walking tour for those who prefer cycling apart from walking. Their tour that covers Old Delhi, known as the Shah Jahan tour is highly recommended.
Type: Premium
Cost: INR 2,000
10. India City Walks
Not very different from Delhi Walks, India City Walks also arrange curated trips around the architectural ruins of the city and also takes one through the lanes and by-lanes of culinary brilliance.
Type: Medium
Cost: Starts from INR 1,200
11. Gurgaon Food Freak
Founded by Pawan Soni, the walk is usually 90 minutes long and starts with seekh kebabs and tikka at Babu Bhai Kabab Wale, then some dilkhush biryani, followed by watermelon-milk juice or gur ka sharbat! The main course is taken at Al Jawahar, followed by Shahi Tukda at Cool Point. To avouid crowding the limit of the group is set at 10.
Type: Not available
Cost: Not available
Contact:
Phone: +919899013075
Email: pawan.soni@indianfoodfreak.com
13. Purani Dilli Walo Ki Batein
The group organizes a good three-to-four-hour trip where you can soak in the ambience of Shahjahanabad history dotted with street foods, Old Market, and historic buildings.
Type: Budget to Medium
Cost:
1500/ person (for group of 2-4 people)
1200/person (for group of 5-10 person)
600/person (for group of 10+ person)
Contact:
Abu Sufiyan
Purani Dilli Walo Ki Baatein
phone: +91-9643533224
site: www.abusufiyan.in
email: sufiyan@puranidilliwalokibaatein.com
14. The Delhi Nama
Run by young professionals Parul Tanwar and Raghuveer Jadon during the pandemic, Delhinama brings authentic experiences that included visits to heritage monuments and food tours at Old Delhi that is famous for displaying a variety of dishes in every lane.
Type: Budget
Cost: INR 1,500/person
Contact:
Phone: 097847 89807
Address: B - 67, Rajpur, north extension, New Delhi, Delhi 110068
Not just organized tours, one can even go on self-guided food tours as long as one knows where to head. With all the information available at our fingertips (thanks to the internet!) one can learn of the areas to visit. Although a tourist might not be aware of some of the hidden gems as well as the locals, but you will never be disappointed with what you find and relish. Every dish has a distinct flavour, with a separate set of spices added!
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