About Us

Jandeep Singh Bindra, known to everyone as JD, is the founder and host of Explore Real India, a Delhi based company offering food tours, cooking classes, heritage walks and live virtual team building experiences. He comes from a third generation culinary family and is the author of two published books about India.

I grew up in my father’s renowned Punjabi restaurant in Delhi, surrounded by the flavors and traditions of Punjabi cuisine. I learned four distinct styles of cooking from my grandmother, my mother, my father and through professional training in top hotels. Cooking taught me the craft, but travel and meeting people showed me my real calling, and that led me to create Explore Real India in 2015.

Explore Real India exists to show the authentic and diverse side of India that most visitors never see. Our tours, food adventures and cultural experiences go beyond the usual tourist stops and into real kitchens, old neighborhoods and family traditions. Guests experience the warmth of Indian hospitality, taste the true flavors of the cuisine and hear the stories behind every dish.

We offer online and in person cooking experiences. You can join us live from home or step into an authentic Indian kitchen in Delhi. Every class is hands on, from folding the perfect samosa to blending spices for a proper cup of masala chai.

Trusted by Guests From 100+ Countries

Since 2015 I have hosted more than 14,000+ guests from over 100 countries, from first time travelers to celebrities and top CFOs. Our experiences hold more than 8,000 five star reviews across Airbnb, TripAdvisor, GetYourGuide and Google, and they are consistently rated among the best food and cultural experiences in Delhi.

Virtual Team Building for Remote and Hybrid Teams

We host live virtual team building and team bonding cooking classes for global companies including Google, YouTube, Meta, Microsoft, Tesla and Salesforce. Our online sessions run on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and Webex, and we schedule around US and European time zones. Explore our virtual cooking experiences for teams and request a session for your group.

Author of Two Books on India

I am the author of two published books. Art of Indian Cooking: 65 Recipes of Spices, Stories & Soul is my cookbook of traditional restaurant style recipes. Don’t Just Visit India. Feel It.: Understanding India Before You Arrive is my travel memoir for anyone planning a first trip. My recipes have also been featured alongside celebrity chefs, and I have launched my own line of chai blends.

Explore Real India is a proud subsidiary of Sirjana Hospitality LLP. Whether you are a traveler planning a trip to Delhi or a company looking for a memorable team experience, I would love to host you and show you the India that lies beyond the surface.