If you travel to eat, you are in the company of many enthusiasts. Culinary tourism has been growing in popularity, with travellers planning their leisure holidays around culinary explorations. As per Hilton Trends Report 2024, 50 per cent of travellers across generations prioritise food-related activities and 86 per cent express interest in eating local cuisine. Driven by the region's rich, and diverse cuisines, Asia has become a hub for travellers seeking gastronomical delight.

This global shift among travellers showing a significant preference for local and regional food has also been observed in India. According to Booking.com Travel Predictions 2024, 86 per cent of Indian travellers actively seek out indigenous cuisines, showcasing a desire to delve into local delicacies. Additionally, 78 per cent are eager to understand the history and heritage behind famed dishes. Owing to the unprecedented interest in food as a historical archive, and cultural lens, there is a diverse range of culinary experiences, from city food trails to multi-day journeys, that delve into the roots, overlooked aspects, and ever-evolving nature of regional cuisines and food cultures today. In our search for storytellers, investigators, and revivalists, we came across culinary tours that will further your understanding of these cities, and the people who inhabit them.