Come,
experience India with us!

India exists in her stories.

Every sight has a story to tell; and every story, lives in a myriad sites.

Join us on a quest for these stories, on trails that zigzag through the very beat and pulse of the city.
Some fact, some fiction, some myths and some superstition...

Bazaar Trail

The pulse of any city is in its markets. This trail takes you through one such bustling marketplace. Georgetown. Let our stories walk you through these bylanes, where plenty of history, mythology and folklore intertwine to give you a glimpse of the living India.

Reporting Venue

Outside Anderson Church, NSC Bose Road, opposite the High court entrance, Parry’s Corner Map
Time

08:00am to 10:30am or 04:00pm to 06:30pm
Conveyance

Mostly by foot, autorickshaws used on short stretches

Once upon a Madurai

Join us on a walk through the ancient city of Madurai, and chance upon her stories; of fickle kings and towering monuments; of whimsical Gods and extraordinary mortals; some set a millennia ago and some of a more recent vintage.

Reporting Venue

Outside the North Tower entrance of the Meenakshi Temple. Map
Time

07:00am to 10:00am or 04:00pm to 07:00pm
Conveyance

By foot

French Connections Trail

Pondicherry is so much more than just a pretty town by the sea. Storytrails invites you to discover this little piece of France left behind in India. Seeped in culture and heritage, every building, every corner tells a story. Join us on a ramble around the French quarter of the town, soaking in the sights and listening to incredible tales that bring this place to life.

Reporting Venue

Outside “Villa Bayoud”, Beside Chief Secretariat office, Beach Road, Map
Time

07:00am to 09:30am or 04:00pm to 06:30pm
Conveyance

By foot

Potter’s Trail

At first, God created man in his image, and now, men create Gods in their mould. Join us on a visit a Potter’s village, and watch mud go from the mundane to the sublime. See how a whole village has hit pay dirt and listen to stories of creators – both mortal and immortal.

Reporting Venue

Storytrails office, No. 35, Krishnarayar Tank Road, Opposite George Oaks, Madurai 625001 Map
Time

07:30am to 11:30am or 02:30pm to 06:30pm
Conveyance

Air-conditioned coach

Peacock Trail

An easy walk through Mylapore, exploring fascinating stories hidden away in the mundane rituals of daily life. Stories behind everyday sights, stories of Gods and demons, of ancient customs and symbolisms, and of Mylapore and Madras.

Reporting Venue

Outside Rasi Silks, near Kapaleeshwara Temple eastern entrance, Mylapore Map
Time

08:30am to 11:30am or 04:00pm to 07:00pm
Conveyance

Mostly by foot, autorickshaws used on short stretches