Rajasthan, India's largest state by area, is a land of vibrant colors, majestic forts, and royal palaces that transport visitors back to an era of Maharajas and ancient trade routes. From the pink-hued city of Jaipur to the blue alleys of Jodhpur and the shimmering lakes of Udaipur, Rajasthan offers an unparalleled tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty. The Thar Desert in the west and the Aravalli mountain range create dramatic landscapes that make Rajasthan one of India's most photogenic and culturally rich destinations.
Top food tours
Guided experiences that show you Rajasthan through its food.
Jaipur Street Food Safari
Walk the lanes of Jaipur's old city sampling the best street food — kachori at LMB, pyaaz kachori from street stalls, lassi at a heritage dairy, and fresh sweets at a century-old mithai shop
Includes: LMB for sweets and kachori · Rawat Mishthan Bhandar for pyaaz kachori · Masala chowk spice market · Traditional mithai shop visit
Rajasthani Thali Experience (Heritage Restaurant)
A guided introduction to the Rajasthani thali tradition — learn about each dish, the significance of the thali ritual, and the stories behind desert cuisine at a historic haveli restaurant
Includes: Dal Baati Churma · Ker Sangri · Gatte ki Sabzi · Traditional desserts
Jodhpur Spice Market and Snack Walk
Explore Jodhpur's Sardar Market spice stalls and sample the city's famous snacks — mawa kachori at Mishrilal, mirchi bada from street stalls, and makhaniya lassi
Includes: Sardar Market spice stalls · Mawa Kachori at Mishrilal · Mirchi Bada tasting · Makhaniya Lassi
Udaipur Heritage Lakeside Dining Experience
An evening journey through Udaipur's old city food scene, starting with street snacks at sunset and culminating in a lakeside dinner at a traditional heritage restaurant with City Palace views
Includes: Sunset lakeside snacks · Heritage haveli dinner · City Palace views from the table · Traditional music background
Jaisalmer Desert Cooking Class
Learn to cook traditional Jaisalmer desert dishes including ker sangri, dal baati, and bajra khichdi in a traditional home kitchen with a local host family
Includes: Market shopping for ingredients · Learning authentic desert cooking techniques · Ker Sangri preparation · Desert bread (baati) baking
Rajasthan Village Farm Meal
Visit a working Rajasthani farm village near Jodhpur, participate in cooking a traditional meal using farm-fresh ingredients, and share lunch with the host family under a shady courtyard
Includes: Fresh vegetable harvest · Village bread-making on open fire · Traditional Rajasthani home cooking · Cultural exchange with host family
Tour formats
Different ways to experience Rajasthan's food scene.
Street food tours
Walking food tours through market areas in Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Jaisalmer sampling 6-8 different foods
Market tours
Guided tours of spice markets (Jaipur, Jodhpur) and fresh produce markets explaining regional ingredients
Restaurant tours
Curated multi-stop restaurant tours visiting heritage dhabas, family restaurants, and rooftop dining
Specialty tours
Rajasthani sweets focused tours visiting traditional mithai shops; non-vegetarian laal maas tours
Cooking classes
Take a piece of Rajasthan home with you.
Jaipur Home Cooking Class
Learn to cook 4 traditional Rajasthani dishes — dal makhani, gatte ki sabzi, missi roti, and a sweet — with an experienced home cook in a residential Jaipur kitchen
Udaipur Palace Cooking Class
Learn royal Rajasthani recipes in a heritage haveli kitchen — safed maas (white lamb curry), ker sangri, and traditional desserts with a trained palace chef
Pushkar Ayurvedic Cooking Class
An entirely vegetarian and vegan-friendly class in Pushkar exploring Rajasthani cooking through an Ayurvedic lens — seasonal vegetables, digestive spice combinations, and healing foods
DIY self-guided food tour
Follow this self-guided food route through Jaipur for an excellent introduction to Rajasthani cuisine over a half day
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Stop 1 (8 AM): Rawat Mishthan Bhandar, Station Road — pyaaz kachori and chai for breakfast
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Stop 2 (9:30 AM): Johari Bazaar spice vendors — smell and buy Rajasthani masalas
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Stop 3 (11 AM): LMB Sweets, Johari Bazaar — traditional sweets and mawa kachori
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Stop 4 (1 PM): Surya Mahal or Natraj — full unlimited Rajasthani thali for lunch
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Stop 5 (3 PM): Masala Chowk, Ram Niwas Garden — evening street food when it opens (seasonal)
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Stop 6 (5 PM): Old City chai stall — kulhad chai and samosa to end the day
Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Rajasthan's food is predominantly vegetarian — some of the best meals are at entirely vegetarian restaurants
The thali tradition means you eat as much as you want for a fixed price — pace yourself across the many small bowls
Laal Maas uses genuinely very hot Mathania chillies — ask for 'less spicy' if you have low tolerance
Don't judge quality by appearances — some of the best Rajasthani food is served on steel trays in unassuming local joints
Eat where you can see the kitchen or where the cooking is done in front of you for best food safety
Pushkar is entirely vegetarian and alcohol-free — some of the best plant-based food in Rajasthan is here