Sri Lanka & India food

Discover the spice-filled splendour of Indian and Sri Lankan food

Inspired by dozens of ethnic subcultures, the flavours of Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine are as rich as the histories that have influenced them. From the dizzying streets of Delhi to the majestic palaces of Udaipur, and the lush countryside of Kandy to the sandy shores of Mirissa, our itineraries are packed with authentic experiences that will delight and surprise even the most seasoned tastebuds. Taste fresh aloo paratha, tamarind chutney, chaat from roadside snack vendors, home-cooked Rajasthan curry and Sri Lankan tea picked straight from the plantation. You’ll never look at curry in the same way again.

Explore the flavours of India. Be Open. Be Intrepid.

Sri Lanka & India food highlights

Why choose us

Real, authentic experiences

We love the highlights, but for us the real magic is found off the tourist trails. Our trips combine iconic sites with hidden gems that you’ll only discover with Intrepid. We’re talking mornings exploring the Taj Mahal, followed by a Mughlai cooking class with a passionate home cook.

Local expertise

Whether you’re perusing markets, hunting down the best street food bites or learning how to cook centuries-old family recipes at a homestay, there’s no better way to get the inside scoop on a destination – and its culinary traditions – than with an expert local leader by your side.

Small groups

Big coaches and flag-toting tour guides don’t cut it for us. With a maximum group size of 12, our groups blend in with the locals and have plenty of opportunities to interact with chefs, street food vendors and group leaders. It also means you can really connect with your fellow foodies.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 based on 130 reviews submitted.
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Jennifer · Traveled March 2024
An amazing taste of Sri Lanka! It felt like we touched on the best of this amazing country, seeing many different areas in a short time. The wonderful in home cooking demonstrations were a real high light! I feel like my knowledge of Sri Lanka and it’s people has grown. And our guide, Loch was so amazing! Organised, caring and approachable- she was always thinking of how to make sure we had the best trip.
Review submitted 06 Apr 2024

Ginny · Traveled March 2024
I have just completed an incredible Intrepid tour of India. It was everything I had hoped for and more. It was the perfect mix of adventure and organisation. Our guide and group became family. I could not recommend higher.
Review submitted 06 Apr 2024

Kim · Traveled March 2024
My husband and I travelled on a small group food tour of India. The tour was well planned to include lots of cooking demonstrations, market visits and general sightseeing. Our tour leader Yadvendra Singh Rathore was very knowledgeable and supportive. We travelled by rail, air and and air conditioned coach which let us enjoy the diverse countryside. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone travelling on their own or with a partner.
Review submitted 05 Apr 2024

John · Traveled March 2024
Excellent trip with a perfect blend of food experiences, sightseeing and free time. Great way to see parts of India
Review submitted 05 Apr 2024

Kim · Traveled March 2024
My husband and I have just had our first small group adventure with Intrepid and we couldn't have picked a better organisation to travel with. Our tour leader Yadvendra Singh Rathore was very knowledgeable and approachable. Nothing was too much trouble and we saw and ate some gorgeous things on our real food tour of India, which we would never have found on our own. We felt safe and cared for at all times and would highly recommend this tour.
Review submitted 05 Apr 2024