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Art, Food & Culture Experiences with Anna Barnes
artist, chef & anthropologist
Taking expressions of Interest
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Taking expressions of Interest ⋆
INDIA
Anna’s Creative Silk & Spice Journey
Art Food Culture
Small Group 10 day Slow Travel Experience
INDIA
Dehli, Chandni Chowk, Jaipur, Agra, Taj Mahal, Varanasi
November 27th - December 6th, 2027
Participate on a Creative Silk & Spice Journey
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Art
Studio artists. Writers. Photographers. Designers. Chefs. Textile Artisans & Visual storytellers.
Non-creatives are equally welcomed, supported by the structure of the journey and the care of our senior local hosts.
There is no hierarchy of skill — only depth of engagement.
Creative sessions remain fluid.
Time and space are held for your chosen practice to unfold naturally, shaped by context, light, and culture.Market tours with time to savour
Visit with Anna into the heart of the Local Villages & Family Homes.
Traditional Artisans, Weaving & Textiles
Early Morning Adventures-Capture the Light and soul of the culture
Gallery & Museum Visits
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Food
Authentic local food
Safe & Fun Street Foods
Learn about the Traditions of Gujarati and Uttar Pradeshi Gastronomy.
Explore Chaat Culture, Mughlai Influence & Punjabi Cuisine in Dehli.
Cooking Class & Market visit
"Break bread" with locals
Sketch, Food Filming, Content Creating & Food Photography Friendly
Cooking Demos by Anna & Friends
Write Recipes, Keep a Journal
Sober friendly (no booze based activities)
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Culture
Ethical Slow Travel
Sustainable Locally Operated Luxury
Family Home Visits
The best of India’s destinations
Temples, Forts and Palaces.
Artisans Ateliers
Market vendor interactions
Encounter the lived realities of Naga Sadhus, Hijra community, and Dalit, alongside many other voices that shape India’s cultural landscape.
Through respectful, guided engagement, gain a deeper understanding of identity, tradition, and the complexity of everyday life.
Discover expressions of Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam within the Indian context.
Small group-max 8
LGBTQIA+ safe space
Yoga, Massage and Ayurvedic Expereinces
Book club (book announced when you book)
10 days all inclusive
Private WhatsApp & Facebook Group
Delhi
Delhi is a layered city of imperial past and living craft, where Mughal lines, contemporary design, and sensory markets offer a rich, curated world for creative travellers drawn to culture, texture, and detail.
Step into the allure of Chandni Chowk, a labyrinth of narrow lanes and layered markets, where spice, silk, and sound move through centuries of trade, and where every turn reveals the texture of a living history shaped by craft, commerce, and connection.
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9 nights in locally owned 4 & 5 star boutique hotels
Dehli
Jaipur
Agra
Varanasi
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Small group of 8 ensures you will receive plenty of personal tuition during the sessions
9 nights accommodation
Fully hosted by Anna Barnes of Art Food Culture - Chef, Artist & Anthropologist.
9 breakfasts
9 lunches
8 dinners
Indian (and English speaking) Licensed International Guide on all outings
Private licensed, insured, air conditioned van trips with our dedicated driver
Drinking Water will be made available. Please bring your own stainless steel refillable bottle. Say NO to straws and single use plastic
Transfers to and from airport directly to the hotel with the group on the first and last morning of the trip
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International airfares
Visas
Travel insurance
Beverages- alcohol and imported soft drinks
Extra activities and tours organised in your free time (at your own cost)
Personal expenses, laundry, minibar, tips, extra nights accomodation etc.
Tips and gratuities
Anything not mentioned in the Included list
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Dehli, Jaipur, Agra & Varanasi
The closest airport to our starting point is International Airport, Indira Gandhi International Airport
International Airport CODE is DEL.
Our Experience begins at 1pm on the first day advertised in Dehli.
Please ensure that you have arranged your airline tickets so you arrive with plenty of time to meet us before we begin.
The Experience ends early afternoon on the last day advertised.
If you need help organising your transport from your home town to India please email or call Anna. We provide travel agents details to help you navigate the details, or take care of everything for you.
Onward travel and additions to your itinerary can be organised for you. Please get in touch should you wish to explore other areas of India.
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All Prices in AUD (Australian Dollars).
Solo - Private Room& Ensuite AUD $TBC
Twin - Private Room & Ensuite AUD $TBC (when booking two places at the same time twin/double bed).
AUD $1500 non refundable deposit required to reserve your spot. (Fully refunded if ArtFoodCulture cancels the trip).
Final payment of balance via our preferred payment provider WISE, your preferred bank direct transfer (EFT) or Credit Card.
We will send payment details and confirmation before due date.
Currencies fluctuate constantly. Please see your preferred currency conversion app for more accurate estimates.
Balance due 120 days before commencement date.
Forts, Palaces & Tombs
Move through the first palaces and tombs of empire, where early fortifications and Mughal gardens sit within a landscape shaped by power, craft, and time. Stone corridors, carved screens, and resting places of rulers reveal a city built in layers, where history is held quietly in form, proportion, and space.
Markets, cooking classes, and gastronomy reveal a living food culture shaped by region and history. From the street-side rhythm of chaat to the richness of Punjabi and Rajasthani cuisine, each experience opens into layered traditions and everyday flavour. Discover the Mughlai influence at its core, alongside contemporary expressions that include Tibetan momos and the distinct evolution of Indian-Chinese cooking.
Markets of textiles, spice, and craft, where everyday life is shaped by layers of culture and exchange. Shared experiences and guided encounters, connect you more closely with place—observing detail, rhythm, and atmosphere—where food, art, and culture are lived rather than displayed.
Mughlai cuisine and cultural influence shaped by the courts of the Mughal Empire.
It is characterised by slow cooking, rich sauces, layered spices, and an attention to texture and aroma—seen in dishes like biryani, korma, and kebabs—where Persian, Central Asian, and Indian traditions are brought into a composed, enduring culinary language.
Agra & The Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal unfolds in white marble, where precise symmetry, reflective water, and shifting light shape a space that feels both grounded and weightless. As the day changes, its surfaces soften and glow, revealing a design where proportion, material, and atmosphere are held in perfect balance.
Varanasi
One of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, with a living history stretching back over 3,000 years. Life unfolds with an intensity shaped by centuries of ritual, devotion, and daily rhythm along the Ganges. Smoke, sound, colour, and movement converge along the ghats, where ceremonies, markets, and moments of stillness create a deeply sensory landscape of faith, transition, and presence.
Anna Barnes
Your Host, founder of Anna’s Art, Food & Culture Experiences
Your host Anna Barnes (founder of ArtFoodCulture, chef, artist and long-term traveller has built a network of contacts over the years that will enable you to enjoy experiences with greater insight than with your regular tour. We go behind the scenes, interact with families, participate in learning creative skills, and taste some of the best food the region has to offer.