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Authentic Food and Local Encounters on Two Wheels

byDelhi By CycleMulti-day cycling tours across IndiaStarts from11,500 per personView full gallery

Travel is more than the places you visit; it is about the people you meet. Join us as we pedal off the map to share home-cooked meals and authentic stories in India's heartland.

The smile of a gracious host. We were welcomed into the Marko family home in Kanha, where they generously prepared a meal for us. This is the warmth of Indian hospitality, 'Atithi Devo Bhava'.

A woman from the Marko family cooking a delicious meal for our group on a traditional wood-fired stove. The taste of food cooked with such love and care is something you will never forget.

The simple, fresh ingredients for a traditional tomato chutney, prepared with a local sickle-shaped knife. We love learning and sharing these authentic recipes from the villages we visit.

Sharing a meal, the traditional way. Sitting on the floor of a village home in Kanha, we feasted on dal, rice, and freshly made chutney. This is immersion in its most delicious form.

A group photo with three generations of the Marko family. Arriving as unexpected guests, we left as friends. These are the connections that lie at the heart of our travel philosophy.

The women of the Marko family welcome us into their home with bright smiles. Their warmth and generosity in hosting our group of dusty cyclists was a truly humbling experience.

Sharing a laugh in the doorway of a village home. These candid moments of connection and cultural exchange are what make our cycling holidays so special.

A mother and child from the Gond tribe in Kanha. Our tours provide a window into the lives of the people who call these beautiful landscapes home.

Preparing fresh tomatoes for the chutney. The joy and pride in preparing a meal for guests, even unexpected ones, was visible in every action.

The final touches being added to a pot of dal, cooked over an open flame. You can almost smell the delicious aroma of a home-cooked meal.

About Authentic Encounters: Food & Local Life

When we ride, we do not just pass through villages; we pause. Like our unexpected lunch with the Marko family in Kanha, these moments often happen without a plan. Whether it is sharing a freshly made tomato chutney on a traditional chulha or simply sitting on the floor of a village home, we aim to bridge the gap between tourist and guest, letting you experience real Indian hospitality, not just a tour itinerary.

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