Immersive India Tour by Vaishali

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Immersive India Tour by Vaishali An immersive tour of Western India on Ealing Road, London.

22/10/2026

Diwali is nearly here, so I asked the team at one of our partners on the tour, which mithai are most popular at this time of year.

gave me his top three…

Which one would be going in your Diwali box?

18/10/2026

What’s Diwali without a little sweetness? 🪔

I popped into one of our lovely partners on the Immersive India London tour, to sample their festive collection of mithai and savouries.

There’s something so special about sharing food with family and friends during Diwali.

And I have to say, the almond barfi is one of my absolute favourites! As for the savouries, I can never resist a good samosa!

Thank you, Ambala, for the lovely festive treats!

🎁 A little Diwali treat for you too!

Ambala are offering a FREE box of mithai when you pre-order £20 or more for Diwali until 25th October! Head over to for details.

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One of my favourite parts of Navratri as a child wasn’t just the dancing, it was getting ready.The colourful outfits, th...
16/10/2026

One of my favourite parts of Navratri as a child wasn’t just the dancing, it was getting ready.

The colourful outfits, the bangles, the earrings, the bindi… and these jhanjar - oxidised silver anklets that always made me feel the celebrations had truly begun.

There was something so joyful about the whole ritual of it.

Choosing what to wear, adding the jewellery, and feeling the excitement build before the dancing even started.

These days I’m allergic to most costume jewellery, so these were the only ones I could wear but putting them on still brought back those lovely childhood memories.

It’s often the little details that hold so much feeling.

What was your favourite part of getting ready for celebrations growing up?

14/10/2026

Day 3 of Navratri and I learnt a new style of Ramjhaniyu!

And I was so happy to be getting the steps! 💃🏽 Thanks to my friend for capturing the moment.

I remember dancing a much more basic version of Ramjhaniyu about 20 years ago. It’s amazing how much the steps have evolved!

One of the things I love about celebrating Navratri in London is how people arriving from India bring different styles, steps and music with them.

It keeps our celebrations fresh and exciting, while staying connected to traditions that have been passed down through generations.

Ramjhaniyu is an energetic Gujarati folk dance enjoyed during Navratri, and tonight I got to learn a whole new way of dancing it!

I love that our culture keeps evolving, and there’s always something new to learn.

Have you experienced Navratri celebrations or tried any traditional Indian dancing?

He lives in East London. He’s been to India. But until yesterday, he’d never been to this part of London.That’s one of t...
21/09/2026

He lives in East London. He’s been to India. But until yesterday, he’d never been to this part of London.

That’s one of the things I love most about running the Immersive India tour.

Sometimes you can live in a city for years and still have entire worlds within it that you’ve never stepped into.

Jon came with so much curiosity. He asked questions, wanted to understand what he was seeing and was up for trying everything.

And I mean everything - he was the only guest brave enough to put the whole paan in his mouth at once. 😂

He left me this lovely 5-star Airbnb review afterwards:
“A fantastic mix of history, food, religion and culture… I learnt a lot and really enjoyed the tour.”

For me, that’s what this experience is about.
Not recreating India. Not simply eating Indian food.
It’s about being welcomed into a part of London shaped by Indian culture, meeting the people behind it and understanding a little more of the stories, traditions and everyday life here.

Sometimes the most interesting journeys are closer to home than we realise.

He lives in East London. He’s been to India. But until yesterday, he’d never been to this part of London.That’s one of t...
20/09/2026

He lives in East London. He’s been to India. But until yesterday, he’d never been to this part of London.

That’s one of the things I love most about running the Immersive India London tour. Sometimes you can live in a city for years and still have entire worlds within it that you’ve never stepped into.

Jon came with so much curiosity. He asked questions, wanted to understand what he was seeing and was up for trying everything.

And I mean everything - he was the only guest brave enough to put the whole paan in his mouth at once. 😂

He left me this lovely 5-star Airbnb review afterwards:

“A fantastic mix of history, food, religion and culture… I learnt a lot and really enjoyed the tour.”

For me, that’s what this experience is about.
Not recreating India. Not simply eating Indian food.

It’s about being welcomed into a part of London shaped by Indian culture, meeting the people behind it and understanding a little more of the stories, traditions and everyday life here.

Sometimes the most interesting journeys are closer to home than we realise.

Happy Indian Independence Day.15th August - a day India became a sovereign state.
15/08/2026

Happy Indian Independence Day.

15th August - a day India became a sovereign state.

A little milestone for Immersive India London.The tour is now listed on GetYourGuide — and within just a few days, we re...
13/06/2026

A little milestone for Immersive India London.

The tour is now listed on GetYourGuide — and within just a few days, we received a booking for six guests visiting from Canada.

It felt like a lovely reminder that people are looking for more than the usual London itinerary.

They’re looking for stories. For culture. For food, faith, fashion and community. For a way to experience the city through the people and places that make it feel alive.

I’m still growing the listing, adding more dates and building out the visuals, but this felt worth celebrating.

If you’re visiting London — or you live here and want to experience another side of the city — you’re welcome to join us on Ealing Road.

We’re on all the major platforms including Get Your Guide, Airbnb, Viator and Women in Travel CIC where a % of your fee goes back into educating women.

24/05/2026

“It feels just like India.” — her words, not mine.

And she would know. She was born and grew up there.
She’d never set foot in this part of London before our tour. By the end, she felt like she’d travelled thousands of miles — without leaving the city.

We went back to front (long story — transport!), got welcomed into the community, and were invited into the temple to receive prasad — a sacred food offering given as a blessing, one of the most heartfelt gestures of hospitality you’ll find.

This is why I do what I do.

🔗 Book your own experience — link in bio.

Today was my first run-through of the updated Immersive India London tour :)One of the new moments includes the deep div...
04/04/2026

Today was my first run-through of the updated Immersive India London tour :)

One of the new moments includes the deep dive into the Brent Indian Association, honouring Jayaben Desai—a woman whose story deserves to be heard.

3 things to know:
• She led the Grunwick strike (1976–78), a defining moment in UK labour history
• She stood up against inequality as a migrant woman in the workplace
• She sparked nationwide support for workers’ rights and dignity

This update is about telling deeper stories—ones that connect culture with real lives and real impact.

More layers. More meaning. Same intention.

Feel curious to experience it? Get in touch or join an upcoming tour.

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