India, May 19 -- After Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to prioritise domestic travel and help save foreign exchange, many travellers are rethinking their holiday plans. With that in the background, it is fitting to explore a different kind of attraction that started drawing attention: experiential food museums. Instead of chasing viral reels from Europe, travellers are exploring spaces closer to home. Far from old-school glass displays, these museums turn India's food story into immersive, hands-on experiences that are as educational as they are Instagram-worthy, and they make a compelling case for staying home.

Tucked away in the misty Eastern Ghats, the Araku Coffee Museum traces how Ethiopian coffee took root in Andhra Prad...