Indian cuisine is incredibly diverse—each region, city, and sometimes street has its own specialties. A food-focused road trip through North India is a journey through flavors and techniques that have evolved over centuries. Book your culinary tour with flexible transportation.

Why a Food Road Trip?

Authentic Experiences: The best food is often in places tourists miss—roadside dhabas, small-town specialty shops, family-run establishments.

Flexibility: Unlike food tours by train/flight, a road trip lets you stop wherever food calls—smell something amazing? Pull over!

Variety: Cover multiple cuisines in one trip—Mughlai, Punjabi, Rajasthani, Awadhi, and more.

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The Ultimate Food Trail Itinerary (8 Days)

Day 1: Delhi - Street Food Capital

Morning: Paranthe Wali Gali, Chandni Chowk (stuffed parathas since 1875), Jalebi at Old Famous Jalebi Wala

Lunch: Karim's near Jama Masjid (Mughlai classics) - Try Mutton Burra, Nahari, Seekh Kebab

Evening: Chaat crawl at Natraj Dahi Bhalle, Bengali Market

Night: Giani's Kulfi Falooda, Moolchand Parathewala

Explore our Delhi sightseeing packages that include food walk options.

Day 2: Delhi to Amritsar (450 km)

Highway Stop - Murthal (50 km from Delhi): Sukhdev Dhaba or Amrik Sukhdev for famous parathas with white butter (best at dawn/breakfast)

Amritsar Evening: Kesar da Dhaba (dal makhani origin story), Lawrence Road food walk, Beera Chicken House

Day 3: Amritsar - Punjabi Food Heaven

Morning: Langar at Golden Temple (world's largest free kitchen), Kanha Sweets for fresh jalebis

Lunch: Bharawan da Dhaba (since 1912) - Must try: Amritsari Kulcha, Chole, Lassi

Evening: Brother's Dhaba (Amritsari Fish), Makhan Fish Corner

Night: Gurdas Ram Jalebi Wala, Giani Tea Stall kulcha

Book our Amritsar Golden Temple tour with food exploration.

Day 4: Amritsar to Chandigarh (230 km)

Highway Lunch: Moga or Ludhiana dhabas with sarson ka saag (seasonal)

Chandigarh Evening: Sector 17 golgappa stalls, Pal Dhaba (Butter Chicken), Sector 22 pav bhaji

Day 5: Chandigarh to Lucknow (Via Agra)

Long drive (660 km) - break at Agra: Petha (Panchhi Petha for authentic sweet), Bedai-Kachori breakfast, Mama Chicken for Mughlai

Lucknow Evening: Tunday Kababi (legendary galauti kebabs), Prakash Kulfi

Day 6: Lucknow - Awadhi Cuisine Deep Dive

Morning: Rahim's Nahari Kulcha, Makkhan Malai (winter only, street vendors)

Lunch: Wahid's Biryani OR Idris Biryani - Awadhi Biryani differs from Hyderabadi!

Evening: Hazratganj walk, Royal Cafe kulfi falooda, Basket Chaat

Our Lucknow heritage tour includes food exploration.

Day 7: Lucknow to Jaipur (580 km)

Highway Food: Stop at Agra again or highway dhabas

Jaipur Evening: Laxmi Mishtan Bhandar (pyaaz kachori), Rawat Kachori (different style)

Day 8: Jaipur - Rajasthani Finale

Morning: Gopal Ji Ka Makhaniya Lassi, Samrat for breakfast

Lunch: Traditional Rajasthani Thali at Chokhi Dhani - Dal Bati Churma, Gatte ki Sabzi, Ker Sangri

Evening: Return to Delhi (280 km), optional stop at Neemrana

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Regional Specialty Guide

Delhi Must-Try

Dish	Where	Price
Paranthe	Paranthe Wali Gali	₹50-100
Chole Bhature	Sita Ram Diwan Chand	₹80-120
Kebabs	Karim's	₹150-300
Butter Chicken	Moti Mahal	₹350-500

Amritsar Must-Try

Dish	Where	Price
Amritsari Kulcha	Bharawan da Dhaba	₹80-120
Fish Fry	Makhan Fish Corner	₹200-350
Lassi	Ahuja/Gian Chand	₹50-80
Langar	Golden Temple	Free

Lucknow Must-Try

Dish	Where	Price
Galauti Kebab	Tunday Kababi	₹100-150
Biryani	Wahid/Idris	₹150-250
Basket Chaat	Hazratganj	₹50-80

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Food Tour Vehicle Tips

Why SUV for Food Tours?

• Comfortable after heavy meals!
• AC preserves takeaway sweets
• Space for food shopping
• Driver can recommend local spots

Food Trail Package (8 Days)

Vehicle	Rate	Includes
Sedan	₹45,000	All km, fuel, tolls, driver
SUV	₹58,000	All km, fuel, tolls, driver

Food costs extra! Budget ₹1,500-3,000/person/day for eating well.

For larger groups, check our tempo traveller options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is street food safe to eat?

Generally yes, at popular/busy stalls. Eat where locals eat. Start with cooked food rather than raw items.

Vegetarian food available?

Absolutely! India is vegetarian-friendly. Each region has amazing vegetarian specialties—dal makhani, chole bhature, rajasthani thali, and more.

Best season for food tour?

Winter (October-March) for full range of seasonal dishes and comfortable eating weather.