Food is an integral part of India's history, customs, and traditions, so what better way to embrace the culture, than through your stomache! Cultural Embrace, with our local partners in Jaipur, offers an instructive, hands-on Indian cooking program for 2-3 weeks, throughout the year. Participants will benefit from learning the history and tradition associated with Indian food as well as participate directly in the cooking process. Additionally, enjoy dinner visits with Indian families, daily cultural workshops including yoga, henna tatooing, and Saree tying lessons, and local excursions to the Taj Mahal, camel safari, Amber fort with an elephant ride, and countryside. Safe, clean, and comfortable accommodations are included, with airport pickup and English-speaking local support.  

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Hands-on and instructional cooking classes, the primary feature of the program, will include the subjects related to: 

• History and Origins of Indian food
• Varieties of Indian cooking
• Indian food ingredients and spices
• Food preparation
• Indian serving traditions
  
  …and of course, Eating!
  
  The program involves more than merely class instruction. participants will benefit from a wide variety of hands-on cultural activities, including:

·          Cultural Workshops:
Every day Yoga Classes (excluding weekends) and workshops on Saree Tying and Henna Tattoo Making will ensure added educational and cultural benefit.

        Taj Mahal Visit:
Visit the Taj Mahal, the most famous of India’s historical monuments. Dinner and breakfast included with comfortable overnight accommodation, based on double occupancy.

        Camel Safari:
Participants will experience the traditional Rajasthani culture on this ride across the vast Rajasthani desert. All meals, comfortable overnight accommodation, and English-speaking tour guides to be provided.

        Dinner with Local Families:
Enjoy a fun-filled and culturally enriching dinner with English-speaking families in Jaipur during weekend.

        Amber Fort in Jaipur with Elephant ride:
Please note that we would make all efforts to provide the elephant ride, which, however, can not be guaranteed in case of unforeseen circumstances like VIP visits, government restrictions etc. Alternative transfers to the Amber fort would be provided with jeeps if applicable.

        Countryside Visit
A day long visit to Indian countryside to experience the everyday life of rural India (available for 3 week participants only).

 

2009 Program Dates

Indian Cooking Program 2009
Start Date (Arrival on Monday)	2 week End Date (Departure on Sunday)	3 week End Date (Departure on Sunday)
12-Jan-09	25-Jan-09	1-Feb-09
9-Feb-09	22-Feb-09	1-Mar-09
9-Mar-09	22-Mar-09	29-Mar-09
29-Jun-09	12-Jul-09	19-Jul-09
27-Jul-09	9-Aug-09	16-Aug-09
24-Aug-09	6-Sep-09	13-Sep-09
21-Sep-09	4-Oct-09	11-Oct-09
19-Oct-09	1-Nov-09	8-Nov-09
16-Nov-09	29-Nov-09	6-Dec-09
14-Dec-09	27-Dec-09	3-Jan-10

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Indian Culinary Offers:

• A chance to learn Indian cooking skills with hands-on instruction from local, professional Indian chefs 
• The ability to interact with locals in everyday situations
• An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
• An opportunity to participate in and learn Indian cultural activities (e.g.: language, cooking, crafts)
• Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about 
• The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe  
• A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills

Cultural Embrace Offers:

• Guaranteed Class Placement Prior to Departure
  Cultural Embrace pre-arranges your class enrollment before you leave home.  In addition, we can pre-arrange volunteer opportunities or any other activity that may interest you (e.g. arts & crafts, tours).
• Housing
  All chefs-in-training will be housed in clean, comfortable, shared accommodations. 
• Arrival Assistance 
  Airport pickup and transfer included in program fee
• Arrival Orientation
  The orientation introduces the local community and prepares you for your stay in Jaipur. 
• Meals
  Meals are provided during your cooking lessons and orientation days, and most meals are included during your excursions.
• Cooking Ingredients and Materials
  Everything you need to become a master Indian chef is included!
• Cultural Activities and Excursions
  A number of cultural activities and excursions are included in this program, including yoga classes, a visit to the Taj Mahal and a camel safari. 
  
• Cultural Embrace Kit
  Useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the amazing adventure of traveling abroad.
• Optional Travel Insurance
  International insurance is not included with this program, but we offer comprehensive international plans at a discounted rate.
• Full-time Representation
  Cultural Embrace provides English-speaking representation in the United States and India prior to, during, and after your placement.
• Certificate of Attendance
  Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance.

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Duration	Price
2 weeks	€ 651
3 weeks	€ 805

*Please note that prices are subject to change according to international currency fluctuations.
** Prices quoted in Euro, please contact CE for prices in US $, British pounds and other currencies
***CE cultural classes require an additional $200 application fee

Combine and customize this program with volunteer opportunities in India or another destination through our programs or group tours .

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