The sacred city of Amritsar in Punjab, synonymous with India’s fourth largest religion, Sikhism, skilfully balances the act between satiating the stomach and the soul. Savour a Langar meal cooked in one of the world’s biggest community kitchens in the world. Then give in to gluttony in the best-loved dhabas of the city.

Homegrown recipes of drool-worthy, crumbly cheese on a fresh green farm up in the hills. Made from finest organic milk and locally sourced ingredients of superior quality. And a cozy bed-and-breakfast thrown in for good measure. Recipe for a spontaneous, homely weekend away from home.

Nothing better to satisfy the cravings of the tastebuds like a stroll in the narrow, bustling lanes of Old Delhi. Epicurean dreams meet reality right here in the heart of Shahjehanabad, with endless spicy chaat stalls, stuffed parathas, chhole kulche, aloo bedmis, syrup-soaked jalebis and fresh grilled kababs, Go hungry,

Treat yourself with an educative coffee plantation tour in the region that produces 60 percent of the country’s coffee. Identify Robusta and Arabica plants, learn about harvesting, plucking, production and beans drying. End with a coffee tasting session and take back bagfuls of coffee fresh from the plantation. Caffeine fix sorted for a few months.

Know the meaning of cooking with love in a Rajput home kitchen. Pick up tips to fine-tune your gourmet skills and learn to whip up the traditional recipes that you have only tasted in restaurants earlier. Who knows, lal maans, gatta karhi, kair-sangri, dal bati churma, may become regular features on your home menu too.