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Popular Trails

Our trails cover a wide range of themes: history, culture, jewellery, dances, food… These are some of our most requested trails.

Trivandrum

Kingdom of Gods trail

Join Storytrails for a walk through the bylanes around the the world’s richest temple, the ancient Padmanabhaswamy temple in Trivandrum. We will tell you tales of powerful queens and pious saints, of boons, curses and strange truths that are a part of the glorious history of this city.

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Madurai

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.

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Madurai

Spice trail – Madurai

Join us on an exploratory journey through Indian cuisine. Walk into an Indian kitchen, and watch the magic play out. This is one trail where you would love getting your hands dirty. Create a drool worthy meal, sit back and relish every mouthful.

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Chennai

Steeple Chase

Join Storytrails as we walk you through Chennai’s Christian history and stories; from the humble arrival of St. Thomas, to the British who left behind a cathedral of neo-gothic splendor. Explore the forces that shaped Christianity as you experience a part of Chennai you may never have expected.

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Awards & Accolades

Storytrails is recognised as best-in-class by the very best in the travel community. We feel honoured and inspired to do even better

Hall of Fame

Creative Entrepreneurship Award

Best Local Operator

This is what every city needs

Best introduction to an Indian city

Best Walking Tour Operator

One of the must-try food walks in India

One of the Best Walking Tours in 7 Indian cities

News

Here’s some news that we’d like to share…

New history workshops: Learning through stories – When History calls

(Online history workshops designed for 8-12 year olds) Was Vasco da Gama really a great explorer? Just how does an archaeologists know where to dig? And how did volcanic ash almost perfectly preserve the remains of a 2000-year-old Roman city?

Take a peek into the past, unravel fun facts and listen to our storytellers as they regale you with fascinating tales of explorers who changed the face of the world and of events that were the turning points in history. We’ll show you what makes history cool. Come, relive history with us!

New history workshops: Exploring India 303

Explore the kingdom of Travancore where the queens held more power than the kings. Learn all about the French generals in Pondicherry who lost to their own side. We'll tell you the story of the richest man in the world and his fancy paperweight. What does the mysterious dancing girl of Indus Valley tell us about life 4000 years ago? And many, many more stories...

New history workshops: Exploring India 202

Uncover the story of the Imperial crown of India and the royal headache it caused. Learn all about the slave of a slave who became the Sultan of Delhi. We’ll tell you about the secret treasures of the world’s richest temple. Listen to the story of the Jataka tales. And many, many more stories...

New history workshops: Exploring India 101

Sign up with Storytrails on 'Exploring India 101' - a set of online workshops that take you through the marvellous stories that make India. Stories of ancient India, Evolution of Religions, Monuments of India, Colonial tales & Indian customs, festivals and symbolism

What our guests say

This is what our guests have said about our trails. You can read more testimonials here

“Absolutely fantastic - coming back to India just to do more of the trails!”

Suzanna Horton

Brunei

"If only we could give 6 stars! Unforgettable experience."

Amelie Sentin

Sydney Australia

Story Vault

Short reads, audio and video stories from our research desk

FESTIVALS

Sundal and sundry matters

Cool mornings, balmy evenings and the fragrance of parijaatham in the air – This last month was a festive time in namma Chennai. The dolls were out, golu padis (steps)were fixed up, silk sarees were...

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