- Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir - 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
- Chandni Chowk - 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!
- Travel Yoga Cafe - 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.
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- Snacks
Embark on a journey of discovery through the ancient city of Delhi! Get to know the history of Old Delhi, once a fortified city, and its residents, particularly the Jain community and their dietary practices that contributed to the creation of many historical vegan food hubs located within the maze-like streets of the city.
We’ll traverse the off-the-beaten-path streets, decaying castles, and hidden rooftops, where I will demystify the transformation of Indian eating habits over centuries and how a significant segment of the city’s populace adopted vegetarianism as a way of life. Alongside, we’ll delve into the historical roots of vegetarianism in India, its connection to casteism, juxtaposing it with the principles of ethical veganism and its inception.
As we come across multiple vegan eateries dispersed throughout Old Delhi, you’ll comprehend that embracing Veganism isn’t challenging in such surroundings. And of course, no tour is complete without sampling the region’s cuisine! Excite your palate with gastronomical history as time-honored as the city itself!
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