Join an award-winning Canadian mother-daughter duo on a 12-night culinary tour that moves from street-side kebabs to contemporary Mumbai dining.
For years, chefs Jasbinder Dosanj and Aman Dosanj have introduced Canadians to the breadth of Indian cuisine through sold-out pop-ups and regional cooking classes in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. Now, the mother–daughter team is bringing that experience to its source.
In 2026 and 2027, they will host a 12-night culinary tour of India spanning Delhi, Agra, Bharatpur, Jaipur and Mumbai, with an optional extension. The focus isn’t simply on what’s on the plate. It’s on how food connects to culture, history and identity.
“Feeding people isn’t just what we do; it’s who we are,” Jasbinder says. The goal is to explore India by eating across regions.
The itinerary threads through some of India’s most iconic landmarks — Qutb Minar in Delhi, the Taj Mahal in Agra, Jaipur’s City Palace and Mumbai’s Gateway of India.
In Delhi, guests can expect both historic grandeur and neighbourhood food stops, including a favourite kebab shack tied to Jasbinder’s own family memories. Jaipur layers in royal architecture and deep culinary traditions. Mumbai provides a contemporary counterpoint, with visits to modern farm-to-table restaurants that reflect India’s evolving food scene.
Those familiar with The Paisley Notebook’s pop-up dinners in BC’s Okanagan will recognize the approach. Meals are shaped by storytelling and often tackle larger themes, from colonial legacies to climate change. Rather than presenting a single version of Indian cuisine, the journey highlights its diversity, told through a lens of cultural insight.
About the Guides
Jasbinder, born and raised in New Delhi, opened Poppadoms in Kelowna in 2009, earning recognition for her farm-to-table approach to Indian cooking. Over the past 15 years, she has taught regional, home-style classes throughout the Okanagan. This will be her seventh group tour to India.
Aman, a former England and Arsenal footballer turned culinary storyteller, brings a narrative lens shaped by her work with The Paisley Notebook. The project has raised nearly $80,000 for antiracism and mental health charities and earned national acclaim, including a 2018 Canadian Tourism Industry Award in the Culinary Tourism Experience category.
How to Book
Because of the intimate nature of the experience, participation is by invitation following an application process.
Upcoming departures include:
March 14–27, 2026, with a built-in extension to Kochi and Munnar, Kerala (limited spots remain)
March 17–29, 2027, covering Delhi, Agra, Bharatpur, Jaipur and Mumbai, with an option to extend
To express interest in the 2026/27 culinary tour of India, complete the inquiry form on paisleynotebook.com/india_tour. Space is limited, and early booking is recommended.