My wife, Nidhi and I have been passionately travelling and exploring different cultures for the past 12-13 years. Our love for travel has only grown over the years, and we have been Hosts on various platforms since August 2019. We've offered 1000+ of offline & online sessions to Guests from all around the world, ranging from cooking, mediation, traditions and festivals of India. We take pride in showcasing our vibrant culture in the most simple manner while answering any questions they may have. As Indian natives, we're here to build long lasting relationships and bonds with our Guests and are passionate about helping bring people closer together through shared experiences. We hope to continue providing Guests with an unforgettable cultural experience for a long time to come. My wife, Nidhi, shall be co-Guru for the tour and you will find her besides me in all my tours.
DO NOT MISS - THIS IS THE ONLY TOUR OF ITS KIND IN DELHI - EXPERIENCE THE AUTHENTIC INDIAN HOSPITALITY
Your ever long desire to spend some relaxing time with an Indian family at their home during your visit to India and know all about India over a delicious meal ends here.
During this unique tour, the Guests shall get a rare chance to interact with an Indian Family at their home.
The Experience shall consist of the following -
1. The Guest shall be welcomed by the Guru into his home in a traditional Indian way.
2. The Guests shall be served local snacks as per their choice.
3. The Guests shall be told about Hindu culture and traditions including a visit to Hindu Temple in the Guru's home.
4. The Guests shall take a tour of the home - see how Indian homes are styled.
5. While relaxing on the couch, the Guests shall be taught few Hindi phrases which can be useful for them during their stay in India.
6. Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner shall be served (ending with a Dessert) during the Experience. If desired, the Guests shall be able to participate in the cooking process also.
7. Freshly prepared hot Masaala Chai shall be served to the Guests during the Experience.
8. Learn more about India through a fun Quiz taken during the Experience.
Useful and important information:
♣ The Guests shall be able to ask all their burning questions about Indian culture and the Guru shall answer them.
♣ Unlimited mineral bottled water shall be served during the Experience.
♣ The Guests shall have free access to high speed wifi at the Guru's home.
♣ The Guests shall be given fresh Aprons and Towels during the cooking process at Guru's home.
♣ Recipe of all snacks / meals / desserts shall be shared with Guests.
♣ The Guests shall be hosted in a neat & tidy home with a clean & spotless Toilet.
Add-on Activities from Guru's wife -
1. The Guests shall also get an opportunity to learn some cool Bollywood dancing steps from the Guru's wife.
2. Female Guests can get Henna on their hands from Guru's wife.
3. The Guests can get a Yoga class from Guru's wife who's a certified Yoga Instructor.
4. Female Guests can get themselves draped in a Saree (popular Indian wear) by Guru's wife.
5. The Guests can try doing some traditional Indian painting under guidance from Guru's wife.
(Details for above Add-on Activities shall be sent to the Guests after the Booking)
Special Focus from the Guru -
1. If you are interested to understand about this sacred symbol - ॐ (OM) - which is the most important Mantra of Hindu culture, ask the Guru for a special talk on it during the tour. You shall be told why this Mantra is a universal Mantra of mankind.
2. If you are History buff and wish to learn about the the Mughal Dynasty which constructed the Taj Mahal, ask the Guru for a special talk on it during the tour. This shall be very helpful for the Guests visiting historical sites in Delhi & Agra.
3. If you wish to see a Cow Shed, ask the Guru to take you there during the tour. You shall be learn why Cows are regarded as most sacred animals in India and how the holy Cows are fed & milked by the local Cow Herd.
4. If you are interested to know about why 108 is regarded as a holy number in Indian culture, ask the Guru for a special talk on it during the tour. You shall be fascinated by the reasons behind 108 being the most sacred number in Indian culture.
5. If you are interested to visit a nearby market to see how locals sell & buy things, ask the Guru to take you there during the tour. You shall be amazed see the village market and will be able to witness day-to-day life of the local citizens.
Note -
1. The Guru is flexible with time to suit Guest's requirement. If the given time under 'Availability' does not suit you, please feel free to ask the Guru for an alternate time.
2. The Guru can further customize the tour as desired by the Guest to focus more on one aspect viz. cooking or culture. The Tour can be customized for a Birthday or an Anniversary.
3. This tour is open only for non-Indians as the Guru wishes to showcase Indian culture to Guests travelling to India. It is requested that Indians may not please book this Tour.
--- IF YOU HAVEN'T TAKEN THIS TOUR IN DELHI, YOUR VISIT TO INDIA IS INCOMPLETE ---
You shall find the Guru inside Sanskriti Apartment, Sector 19B, Dwarka, Delhi - 110075. Wearing spectacles, the Guru shall be carrying the Mobile with him & a big smile on his face. The Guest shall receive detailed arrival instructions (very easy to follow) from the Guru after the Booking.
The entire Tour will be conducted at Guru's home in Sanskriti Apartment, Sector 19B, Dwarka, Delhi - 110075 (India).
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).