Taste of India with Monisha Bharadwaj

Duration
6 days
Price from
£2,650 pp.
Location
India, Indian Subcontinent
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Trip Highlights

  • Expert-led culinary journey with Monisha Bharadwaj
  • Five nights at The Trident, Nariman Point
  • Private street food feast, wine tasting, and curated restaurant experiences
  • Guided day trips to Elephanta Caves, Sassoon Dock, and historic neighbourhoods
  • Talks on Indian cuisine, vegetarianism, Jain culture, and Parsi traditions
  • Group size limited to 12 for a personal, small-group experience

What's Included

  • 5 nights accommodation
  • Excursions, guides and activities
  • Internal transport and transfers

Flavours of India

​Join the ‘Queen of Spice’, Monisha Bharadwaj, for 6 amazing days in Mumbai sampling the best traditional cuisine and exploring what this mega city has to offer.

This is a small group trip departure on the 1st December 2025.

Join celebrated chef and award-winning author Monisha Bharadwaj on an immersive culinary journey through the heart of Mumbai. This six-day experience blends expertly curated food experiences with vibrant city exploration – from historic markets and cultural sites to exclusive dining events. Staying at the iconic Trident Hotel on Marine Drive, you’ll discover the flavours, stories, and rich traditions that define Indian cuisine.

Monisha will guide you through an authentic and insightful introduction to Indian food culture. You’ll visit the city’s street food stalls, spice markets, and seafood docks, while enjoying a handpicked series of meals at some of Mumbai’s most iconic restaurants. The itinerary includes talks on the history and influences behind Indian cuisine, visits to Jain and Hindu temples, a day trip to the Elephanta Caves, and a taste of Parsi, Gujarati and North Indian culinary traditions. For anyone with a love of food, culture, and local insight, this is a unique chance to experience India through the eyes (and palate) of a true expert.

Who is Monisha Bharadwaj?

Chef Monisha Bharadwaj is an award-winning author, food historian and food writer. She runs a successful cookery school, is frequently a judge at the 'Great Taste Awards', and has numerous cookbooks under her belt. In 2020, her book ‘Indian in 7- recipes using 7 ingredients or fewer’ won the Gourmand World Cookbook Award 2020 for the Best Indian Cookbook in the World. She has been a guest lecturer at the University of London, giving a series of talks on ‘The History of India through its Food’, she worked with Kew Gardens giving talks on healing Indian ingredients, and with the British Council on ‘How The British Fell in Love With Curry – a historical perspective from 1200-2017’.


Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Mumbai

Mumbai Gateway To India

Touch down in Mumbai and transfer to your hotel, the 5-star Trident Nariman Point. After time to settle in, Monisha will introduce the vast and varied world of Indian cuisine with an informal welcome talk, followed by dinner at the much-loved Gaylords Restaurant.

Day 2 Exploring Mumbai’s street food culture

Day 3 Elephanta Caves and North Indian flavours

Day 4 Temples, thalis and Indian wine

Day 5 Seafood markets and Parsi feasts

Day 6 Onwards

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When to go to India

Find out the best time to visit India with our month by month guide.

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January

January is a great option for sightseeing in the north, days are clear and warm with minimal fog in the mornings. During this month, southern India provides a warm, sunny escape - properties in Kerala can fill quickly. If all that wasn't enough, visitors can experience some of the best mountain views in the Himalaya's - but you'll need to wrap up warm!

  • Kite Festival in Gujarat
  • Bikanar Camel Festival in Rajasthan
  • Republic Day 26th January

February

February sees all the fog clearing in Northern states and it is regarded as one of the best months to travel as the whole country is warm and sunny. Visiting Delhi and the Golden Triangle are amazing during February and March, October and November but you will experience crowds at these popular sites.

March

One of the more popular months to travel, March is great for both weather conditions and cultural experiences, including Holi celebrating the victory of good over evil. If you're looking to go hiking, March is perfect in the Western Ghats. Visiting Delhi and the Golden Triangle is amazing during February and March, October and November but you will experience crowds at these popular sites.

  • Holi Festival - world famous paint throwing celebration.

April

April sees temperatures sore country-wide, making it one of the driest and best months to go elephant and tiger spotting. As daytime temperatures can reach over 40 degrees we recommend excursions based in the mornings and evenings.

May

Temperatures and humidity continue to rise in May, reaching 45 degrees, which can make it uncomfortable. But wildlife viewings continue to be at their best as animals search for water sources.

June

From June, Ladakh is accessible offering incredible scenery and a complete contrast to the rest of India. Days are warm and bright, but you will need to pack layers for added warmth.

We recommend not travelling to Southern India and the Himalayas as humidity is high and thunderstorms are frequent as the country awaits the monsoon season.

July

Much like June, July offers incredible views across Ladakh whilst elsewhere monsoon season rains are imminent.

August

August is the perfect time to cruise along the Ganges thanks to the monsoon and its increased water levels.

September

September marks the end of the monsoon season and weather can still be unsettled across the country. If you're looking for good value travel, there can be some good deals in Rajasthan. Travel to Ladakh comes to a close as the season ends.

October

October is peak travel season, the rains end and the north of the country is warm. Visiting Delhi and the Golden Triangle is amazing during October and November but you will experience crowds at these popular sites.

  • Mahatma Ghandi's birthday is celebrated on the 2nd October and is a national holiday.
  • Diwali, the ancient Hindu festival of lights dazzles and illuminates the sky.

November

November is one of the best months to travel anywhere in India. Visiting Delhi and the Golden Triangle is amazing in November but you will experience crowds at these popular sites.

December

Southern India is sunny and warm in December, making it a popular option for yuletide celebrations. If you want to delve into northern culture, daytime temperatures as beautiful, however mornings and evenings can be cold and sometimes foggy.

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