A Once-In-A-Lifetime Culinary Journey
with Chef Ranjan Dey and Syndi Seid
In March 2027
Hello!
I’m thrilled to personally invite you to discover the India few travelers ever see.
Join Rajan Dey and me in March 2027 for an extraordinary culinary and cultural journey through a country rich in food, history, traditions, and hospitality.
This carefully curated adventure is designed for food lovers, travelers, home chefs, culinary professionals, and curious explorers seeking the real India—far beyond the guidebooks and typical tourist trails.
Enjoy distinctive culinary experiences crafted by celebrity chefs, explore ancient markets, marvel at world-famous monuments, sample regional specialties, and learn about centuries-old traditions.
Along the way, build lasting friendships and experience India through the eyes of someone who knows it intimately and is passionate about sharing it.
I would be honored to have you join me on this remarkable journey—one I’ve dreamed of taking ever since my first visit to India, which included only Chennai and Bangalore.
Please review the attached itinerary to learn more about this unique experience.
A Taste of IncrEdible India
India is not just a destination—it is a feast for the senses.
This unforgettable journey combines food, history, architecture, culture, mythology, and authentic local experiences into one remarkable adventure. Together, we will travel across four distinct culinary regions of India, learning from master chefs, exploring legendary landmarks, meeting local artisans, shopping vibrant markets, and enjoying the hospitality that has made India famous around the world.
More than a tour, this is an immersive cultural experience where food becomes the gateway to understanding India’s people, traditions, and soul.
Tour Dates
March 1 – March 12, 2027
12 Days / 11 Nights
Featured North, South, East, and West Destinations
• Mumbai
• Chennai
• Kolkata
• Delhi
• Agra (Home of the Taj Mahal)
Highlights of Your Journey
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Daily breakfast at the hotels
- Daily dinner at reputed destination restaurants
- Selective lunches at reputed destination restaurants
- One lunch at Dharampura Haveli
- One traditional Dosa lunch at Mahabalipuram
- Traditional Bengali lunch at 6 Ballygunge place
- Accommodation based on the agreed rooming arrangement
- Private airport transfers and intercity transportation as per itinerary
- Comfortable private coach for sightseeing and transfers
- Domestic flight: Mumbai – Chennai
- Domestic flight: Chennai – Kolkata
- Domestic flight: Kolkata – Delhi
- All monument entry tickets
- Local English-speaking guides during the sightseeing
- Mumbai orientation and Bollywood movie experience
- Colaba walking experience
- Mahabalipuram Shore Temple visit
- Pallava Mythology Walk
- Kanchipuram visit
- Kolkata Food Trail
- Kolkata Bengal Heritage Tour
- Kolkata Flower Market visit
- Old Delhi walking tour
- Red Fort visit
- Taj Mahal visit at sunset
- Petha-making demonstration
- Agra Fort visit
- Services of local English-speaking guides/experts wherever applicable
- Monument and experience entrance fees specifically mentioned in the itinerary
- Service of a tour manager ( travels with the group)
Why Travel With Chef Ranjan?
Chef Ranjan Dey is more than your tour host. He is your chef, storyteller, cultural ambassador, educator, and personal guide to India.
Born and raised in India and now one of San Francisco’s most beloved restaurateurs, Chef Ranjan shares a lifetime of knowledge, relationships, and insider experiences that most travelers never get to see.
You will meet the India he knows and loves—the India of family traditions, royal palaces, bustling markets, legendary chefs, hidden gems, and unforgettable hospitality.
As many of our past travelers have shared, this journey changes the way they see India—and often the way they see the world.
Reserve Your Spot
To maintain the quality of the experience, participation is limited.
Several seats have already been reserved, and I encourage you to secure your place as soon as possible if you are interested.
If India has ever been on your bucket list, this may be the perfect opportunity to experience it in a way very few travelers ever do.
Send me an email with your questions and interest to: Events@AdvancedEtiquette.com, Subject: India.
Tour Investment
Double Occupancy – Only $3,995/pp
Single Occupancy Supplement – $4,995/pp
Not Included
- International airfare between the United States and India.
- Current Round-trip fare from San Francisco to Mumbai is approximately $1,500.
[We will be happy to share our flight details if you would like to travel together to begin our adventure even sooner, along with exploring a group rate fare.]
Become an Early Adopter
Show your interest in attending this limited-capacity trip with a nominal $100 refundable deposit, now through 1 November 2026.
Email me: Events@AdvancedEtiquette.com, Subject: India.
Payments – Twin Sharing
- A non-refundable $1000 deposit is due after 1 November 2026
- By 30 December 2026: The full deposit is due: US $1,000
- By 30 January 2027: Full payment is due – $3995, less deposits made
Payments – Single Occupancy
- Deposits same as above…
- By 31 January 2027, full payment is due: $3995, less deposits made
What’s Included
- Accommodations in carefully selected hotels throughout the journey
- Daily buffet breakfasts
- Four hosted sightseeing lunches, plus dinners included during culinary experiences and cooking demos
- English-speaking professional guides
- Private airport transfers
- Private air-conditioned mini-coach transportation throughout the tour
- Monument and museum entrance fees
- Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi
- Domestic airfare within India
- Checked baggage allowance (15 kg) plus carry-on baggage allowance (7 kg)
- Bottled water during sightseeing and transfers
- All applicable government and other applicable taxes as included in the final quotation.
Package Exclusions
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals
- Dinners and additional meals not specifically listed
Cancellation Policy
All payments are non-refundable. Substitutions are possible upon request.
All charges will be retained in full if you cancel.
Discover the India Few Travelers Ever See
This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to discover IncrEdible India through its food, culture, history, and people.
Come enjoy curated culinary experiences created by celebrity chefs. Walk through ancient markets.
Marvel at world-famous monuments. Taste regional specialties. Learn centuries-old traditions.
Build lifelong friendships.
Most importantly, experience India through the eyes of someone who knows it intimately and loves sharing it with others.
I will be honored to have you join me on this remarkable journey.
If you have questions about the itinerary, accommodations, flights, or travel arrangements, please contact me directly. I would be delighted to speak with you personally.
Events@AdvancedEtiquette.com, Subject: India.
Phone/Text: 415-928-1912.
Ranjan and I look forward to sharing India’s magic, flavors, history, and hospitality with you.
To reach Chef Ranjan K. Dey, Founder, Curry Trails, President, New Delhi Restaurant
Cook. Travel. Taste. Connect | Experience India Through Food, Culture, and History.
Phone: 415-397-8470 | ranjan@newdelhirestaurant.com
Website: www.NewDelhiRestaurant.com | www.currytrails.com