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Vegan History & Jain Culture Walk of Delhi

By MamaIndia
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$60 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
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!

Activity location

  • Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir
    • 55 Jain Lal Mandir, Near Red Fort
    • 110002, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 238/2
    • 110010, Sadar Bazar, Delhi, India

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Vegan History & Jain Culture Walk of Delhi
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$60.45 x 1 AdultAU$60.45

Total
Price is AU$60.45
Until Wed, 15 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFrom trusted local Vegan street vendors

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

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 bookshop while narrating the history and his family's connection with temple
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 storey 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!
Travel Yoga Cafe
  • 1h
We'll end our tour at the first fully vegan restaurant in Delhi with a cosy atmosphere to get a chance to see the evolution of veganism in the 21st century form.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir
    • 55 Jain Lal Mandir, Near Red Fort
    • 110002, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE238/2
    • 110010, Sadar Bazar, Delhi, India

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