Deep Dive India

14/04/2025

What does it mean to truly taste a tradition?

In a quiet Lucknow home, guests are welcomed not to a restaurant—but to a lived-in kitchen and a family table. This hosted experience invites you into the world of Kayastha cuisine: a lesser-known culinary heritage shaped by memory, Mughal technique, and regional roots.

Each dish comes with a story. Some from royal kitchens. Some from grandmothers. All passed down with care.

This is not a cooking class or a typical food walk. It’s a slow, intimate afternoon with food at the centre—and a community around it.

Limited seats. Ongoing dates.
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📍Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

03/04/2025

Forests, ridgelines, orchard valleys, and ancient shrines—this is a trail for those who travel slow and stay curious.

The Binsar–Jageshwar Trail is a five-day Himalayan walk through remote villages, dense forests, and temple towns.

Start in Binsar, where oak and deodar trees open to panoramic mountain views. Hike to the hidden village of Gaunap, where berry trees line the trail and meals are made from what grows on the land.

Cross forested ridges and streams, walk under apple orchards and pine canopies, and spend your nights in quiet mountain homes. The trail ends in a valley of 1,200-year-old temples, where time feels suspended and the cedar trees hold the silence.

📍 Binsar Jageshwar Trail
🗓 March to June 2025 - Best Time to Visit
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29/03/2025

Jim Corbett’s legacy is rooted in the forests, villages, and rivers of Uttarakhand. The Jim Corbett Nostalgia Trail brings these places to life, following the same routes he once walked.

Over seven days, explore Mukteshwar, Kala Agar, and Champawat—locations tied to Corbett’s most famous encounters. Stand at the ridge where he tracked the Mukteshwar man-eater. Visit Badri’s Orchard, where he planned his hunt. Walk through Kala Agar, where the Chowgarh tigress terrorized entire villages. At Champawat, follow riverside paths that shaped Corbett’s journey from hunter to conservationist.

This trail is built on more than written accounts. Local families share memories passed down through generations. Forest paths and village homes reveal details left out of history books. Guided by Corbett experts, the journey blends exploration, oral histories, and slow travel through landscapes rich with stories.

Walk through the places that defined Corbett’s India.

📍 Jim Corbett Nostalgia Trail
🗓 April 13–19, 2025
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27/03/2025

Tucked away in the Kumaon Himalayas, Darma Valley is shaped by glaciers, rivers, and time itself. But its story is also told through the people who call it home.

For generations, the Rung tribe (Bhotia shepherd tribe) have lived in these high-altitude villages, moving with the seasons and keeping traditions alive. Their stone-built homes stand against the backdrop of towering peaks, while daily life unfolds in rhythm with the land.

On the Darma Valley Geological Trail, walk through remote villages, share meals made from fresh local ingredients, and experience the warmth of Himalayan hospitality. The valley offers a rare chance to slow down, observe, and connect with a way of life shaped by the mountains.

📍 Darma Valley Geological Trail
🗓 May 13–20, 2025
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18/03/2025

A journey into the Himalayas is as much about learning as it is about exploration. On the Darma Valley Geological Trail, you’ll be guided by Suvrat Kher ( ), a geologist whose work brings the past to life.

With a PhD in sedimentary geology from Florida State University, Suvrat specializes in studying limestones and sedimentary basin evolution. His fieldwork has taken him across diverse landscapes, but the Himalayas remain a special focus—a living record of Earth’s tectonic history.

On this trail, Suvrat will guide you through:
The Greater Himalayan Sequence—rocks that formed under extreme heat and pressure deep in the Earth’s crust.
The South Tibetan Detachment Fault—a key geological boundary that reveals how mountains rise.
The glacial deposits of Darma Valley—evidence of climate shifts over millennia.

Suvrat has been sharing his knowledge of geology for over a decade, making complex ideas accessible through field trips, online media, and science communication.

Travel through Darma Valley with a scientist who sees stories in every rock and makes the Himalayas a classroom like no other.

📍 Darma Valley Geological Trail
🗓 May 13–20, 2025
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27/02/2025

"Indian earth scientists are beginning to share the good work they have done with a more general audience, bringing a much needed familiarity with a lesser appreciated but critical field of study." - Geologist, Suvrat kher

A book about India's oil exploration journey by a pioneer exploration geologist.

17/02/2025

Some words jump out at you .. like the following excerpt from Geologist Suvrat kher's latest blog post.

"Speaking of tides, the earth's rotation is slowing down due to tidal friction......It turns out that there were about 420 days in a year during the early and middle Silurian (between 443 million to 419 million years ago). By middle Devonian (roughly 370 million years ago), the number of days had reduced to about 410...... scientists estimate that there were 370 days in a year by Late Cretaceous times (about 80 to 70 million years ago)."

For the full article, read:

Thin layers deposited in tune with natures cycles are a great archive of earth processes.

22/01/2025

This summer, embark on a journey through Kumaon’s finest landscapes with . Explore Darma Valley, Binsar, and Corbett—each offering a unique blend of pristine nature, rich culture, and immersive adventure.

Darma Valley: Step into the tranquil Darma Valley, framed by the majestic Panchachuli peaks and crystal-clear skies. Immerse yourself in the traditions of the Bhotia shepherd tribes, where every trail leads to a world untouched by time.

Binsar: Wander through ancient oak forests, traverse village trails, and connect with the timeless charm of the Binsar Mahadev Temple. With easy hikes, luxurious stays, and awe-inspiring views of snow-capped peaks, Binsar is where leisure meets discovery.

Corbett: Venture beyond the jeep safari to uncover hidden trails, traditional hamlets, and the untamed beauty of Corbett’s forested foothills. Choose from treks, bike rides, or jeep explorations and experience where nature and heritage converge.

Customizable trips and fixed-date departures are now open for booking. Whether you’re seeking leisurely trails or explorative adventures, we’ll create an experience tailored just for you.

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19/01/2025

War Chronicles at the British Residency with Deep Dive India

Join us for an exploratory walk through the breathtaking ruins of the British Residency, curated by Deep Dive India as part of the Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival 2025.

Date: 3rd February 2025 (Monday)
Time: 8:00 AM
Starting Point: The Residency, Lucknow

The Residency, a site steeped in history, was under siege for 148 days during the Indian Uprising of 1857 and witnessed some of the fiercest fighting of the war. Spread across acres of forested grounds, the ruins offer a glimpse into a pivotal chapter of India’s colonial past.

This walk weaves together fascinating trivia, anecdotes, and stories, offering an intimate introduction to the people who once inhabited this historic settlement. The narrative also explores the broader theatre of war across North India and its lasting impact on global freedom struggles against colonial rule.

Discover the drama, resilience, and transformation that unfolded here and shaped the course of history.

Get your passes now at the MSLF Website - https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_PadS3wPD3stimT/view

Deep Dive India – Immersive experiences for the curious, in collaboration with Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival 2025

18/01/2025

Stories of Qaiserbagh with Deep Dive India

Join us for an exclusive Heritage Walk through the Qaiserbagh Palace Complex & Saadat Ali Khan’s Maqbara, curated by Deep Dive India as part of the Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival 2025.

Date: 2nd February 2025 (Sunday)
Time: 8:00 AM
Starting Point: U.P. Press Club, Qaiserbagh

Explore the erstwhile palace of the last Nawab of Awadh, a site that has witnessed pivotal moments in Indian history. Qaiserbagh’s baradaris, royal homes, and old archways tell the tale of a bygone era, now hidden among the bustling modernity of Lucknow.

With the aid of old photographs, this walk will help you reimagine the grandeur of the lost buildings, uncovering how the palace complex continues to shape the cultural identity of the city today.

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Deep Dive India – Immersive experiences for the curious, in collaboration with Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival 2025

17/01/2025

Francisi Awadhi Ta’alluqaat with Deep Dive India

Step into a bygone era with our exclusive car tour exploring the French Connection at the Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival 2025.

Date: 1st February 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 8:00 AM

This tour takes you to magnificent monuments of the era, designed by the French adventurer Major General Claude Martin: Chateau de Lyon and Constantia.

Over the century that followed its founding as the capital of Oudh in 1775, Lucknow emerged as a significant political and cultural hotspot. European adventurers, tradesmen, and company officials interacted closely with the local nobility, leaving an indelible mark on the city’s heritage. The evolving relationship between these worlds is vividly reflected in the architecture of the time.

Curated for the curious, this tour offers a unique glimpse into the interplay of history, culture, and artistry that defined Lucknow’s past.

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Deep Dive India – Immersive experiences for the curious, in collaboration with Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival 2025