On your arrival in Delhi, after clearing immigrations, you will be met by our staff who will escort you to your hotel.
Delhi, the capital and the third largest city of India, is a fusion of ancient and modern. Standing at the western end of the Gangetic Plain, it is a vibrant city rich in culture, architecture, beautiful gardens and human diversity. Its rich history is reflected in magnificent monuments, in museums and in galleries. It comprises two contrasting yet harmonious parts, Old Delhi and New Delhi. Old Delhi was the capital of Muslim India from the 12th to the 19thcenturies, while New Delhi was created by the British Raj and replaced Calcutta as the capital in 1931. It is India’s main international gateway, and the travel hub of Northern India.
Early morning, check out (Packed Breakfast) and you will transfer to the international airport for your flight to Nagpur.
Note: Baggage allowance Check in: 15Kgs / Cabin: 7Kgs
On arrival in Nagpur, you will be met and drive to Pench National Park (approximately two hours).
Pench National Park became the 19th Project Tiger Reserve in 1992. The Park nestles in the Southern slopes of the Satpura Hills in central India. The park is rich in wildlife, with its fine habitats dominated by fairly open canopy mixed forests with considerable shrub cover and open grassy patches. The undulating topography supports a mosaic of vegetation ranging from moist, sheltered valleys to open, dry deciduous forest.
On arrival in Pench Tree Lodge, check in the lodge and spend afternoon at leisure.
In the early evening there will be an introduction with Chef Michael Swami and team, begin your culinary journey.
Topic: Flavors of India – An Introduction
Venue: Library & Patio
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- Slideshow: History of Indian Cuisine
- Spices Talk: "A Journey Through Touch and Smell"
- Farm Walk: Identifying spice plants and herbs
- Spice Table Setup: Local spices laid out for discussion on regional spice blends
- Demo: Roasting and blooming spices
- Culture Talk: Tribal art & food rituals (with slideshow)
Morning Game Drive in the Peach National Park (06:00-11:30). Breakfast is served in the National Park.
Pench National Park The area is especially known for large herds of gaur (Indian bison), cheetal, sambar, nilgai, wild dog and wild pig. The key predator is tiger followed by leopard, wild dog and wolf. Other mammals include sloth bear, chousingha, chinkara, barking deer, jackal, fox, palm civet, small Indian civet, jungle cat, hyena, and porcupine. It is also one of the best locations for bird watching. Four species of the now endangered vultures, the white-rumped, long billed, white scavenger and king vulture can be seen in good numbers in the Reserve.
Late Afternoon cooking experience:
Topic: Indian Snacks & Chaats
Venue: Patio
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- 4:00 PM: Briefing and recipe history discussion
- 4:30–6:30 PM: Hands-on Cooking
- Focus: Assembly-based dishes for ease and variety
- Station Setup: Long wooden mis en place table
- 4 cooking stations for limited hot preparations
Morning Game Drive in the Peach National Park (06:00-11:30). Breakfast is served in the National Park.
Late Afternoon cooking experience:
Topic: Home-Style Vegetarian Cooking
Venue: Patio
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- 4:00 PM: Briefing and historical context
- 4:30–6:30 PM: Cooking
- Dishes: Traditional vegetables and lentils
- Setup: Mis en place on the long table
- 4 outdoor cooking ranges
Morning Game Drive in the Peach National Park (06:00-11:30). Breakfast is served in the National Park.
Late Afternoon cooking experience:
Venue: Farm House Area
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- 4:00 PM: Briefing and contextual intro
- 4:30–6:30 PM: Outdoor Cooking
- Techniques: Barbeque, hay cooking, grilling
- Equipment: Sigdis / Angeethis
Morning Game Drive in the Peach National Park (06:00-11:30). Breakfast is served in the National Park.
Late Afternoon cooking experience:
Topic: Indian Breads
Venue: Farm House Area (Tandoor section)
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
4:00 PM: Briefing and dough discussion
4:30–6:30 PM: Cooking
Breads Covered: Flatbreads (rotis, parathas)
Fried breads (puris, bhature) plus a couple of special breads demonstrated
Note: Fermented Dough for naan and bhatura to be pre-prepared in the main kitchen. For roti, dough preparation will be taught
Morning Game Drive in the Peach National Park (06:00-11:30). Breakfast is served in the National Park.
Late Afternoon cooking experience:
Topic: Indian Sweets
Venue: Patio
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- Focus on 2–3 traditional Indian desserts
- Mis en and pre-measured ingredients needed
- Potential demo plus hands-on component
Morning Game Drive then return to the lodge for breakfast and time to relax before lunch.
After lunch, check out and drive to Nagpur airport in time to catch your flight back to Delhi.
Check in: 15Kgs / Cabin: 7Kgs
On arrival in Delhi you will be met and transfer to your hotel.
Check in at your hotel and spend concluding night at ease.
This morning after breakfast you will transfer to the International Airport for onward flights.,
