Vegan History & Jain Culture Walk of Delhi

3.0 (4 reviews) New Delhi, India
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LanguagesHindi, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Explore Old part of the city of Delhi in a new way! Learn about the history of the once walled city of Old Delhi and its people, especially, members of the Jain faith and their eating habits that led to the emergence of several historical vegan food spots scattered across the small labyrinths of Old Delhi.

As we explore the hidden sidestreets, crumbling palaces, and secret rooftops, I will show how Indian dietary habits have evolved over thousands of years and how more than half of the population here developed vegetarianism as a lifestyle choice. We will discuss the history of vegetarianism in India and its roots in casteism, and compare it with the ethical veganism movement and how it started.

After seeing the numerous vegan food spot scattered through Old Delhi, you'll see it is not difficult to adapt to Veganism in this environment. And of course, no walk is completed without tasting the local food. Indulge yourself in food history which is as ancient as this city!

What's included

  • From trusted local Vegan street vendors

What to expect

  1. Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir
    1h
    We'll explore this red sandstone Jain temple, iconic of their non-violent belief system "ahimsa", as our local historian will guide you through the temple grounds, bird hospital, and bookstore while narrating the history and his family's connection with temple
  2. Pasar Chandni Chowk
    1h · Admission ticket included
    As we weave through the narrow streets of Old Delhi, I will account for the heritage, take you up on hidden rooftops, and show you several cultural icons while telling the story of vegetarianism's roots in Indian casteism, and Veganism's roots in the Jain belief system, to contrast with ethical veganism of the 21st century. We'll taste the delicacies of some trusted local vegan street vendors along our way!
  3. 1h
    We'll end our tour at the first fully vegan restaurant in Delhi with a cozy atmosphere to get a chance to see the evolution of veganism in the 21st century form.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet right in front of the Jain temple. It is made of red sandstone and opposite the Red Fort. 2 min walk from Lal Quila Metro, 10 min walk from Chandni Chowk Metro.

End point

Outer circle, Block K, opp. Lazeez Affaire
3 min walk from Rajiv Chowk metro

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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