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 walking tours and day trips that zigzag through the very beat and pulse of the city and its many attractions.
We’ll show you the best places to visit and introduce you to the best things to do on your visit.
Look beyond sightseeing tours. Come, experience India with us!
Popular Trails
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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.
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Reporting Venue
Hotel Saravana Bhavan 209, NSC Bose Rd, Parrys, George Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600001
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8:30 am-11:00 am or 4:00 pm-6:30 pm
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Transport: Not required
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.
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Reporting Venue
Outside the North Tower entrance of the Meenakshi Temple.
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7:00 am-10:00 am or 4:00 pm-7:00 pm
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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.
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Reporting Venue
Opposite the Chief Secretariat of Pondicherry, Beach Road, Puducherry, 605001
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7:00 am-9:30 am or 4:00 pm-6:30 pm
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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.
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Reporting Venue
Outside Rasi Silks, near Kapaleeshwara Temple eastern entrance, Mylapore
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8:30 am-11:30 am or 4:00 pm-7:00 pm
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Conveyance
Mostly walk, autorickshaws used on short stretches
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AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
Storytrails is recognised as best-in-class by the very best in the travel community. We are deeply humbled and inspired to do even better.
‘Creative Entrepreneurship award’
One of the ‘Must-try food walks in India’
‘No.1 tour in Chennai and Pondicherry’
One of the ‘Best walking tours in 7 Indian cities’
‘This is what every city needs’
‘Best local operator’
‘Best introduction to an Indian City’
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Images from our trails.
Testimonials
Read what our customers have to say about their trail experience. You can view more testimonials here
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Testimonial 93 Elisabeth - Israel
Wonderful! Not enough words to praise. Gives a good overall introduction as well as lots of interesting details. Very informative and understanding. Thanks a lot!
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Testimonial 92 Sandra - United Kingdom
An excellent, informative day. Interesting sites. Good stories for understanding the background.
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Testimonial 91 Pia Rampal - India
Brilliant. Very pleased that you are showing Chennai through stories that bring its history and culture alive.
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Testimonial 90 Anne Perng - USA
Excellent tour. Very informative and entertaining. We will come back and take the kids!
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Testimonial 89 Remika Velumurgan - India
Bravo storytrails! A good experience, learnt a lot! Good storyteller with facts and humor!
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Testimonial 88 Shyamala Christopher - India
The chronological order in which the trail has been woven is truly amazing. The stories that were related and the historical background of each place is very interesting. Great experience!
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Testimonial 87 Lew Hitrat - USA
Very interesting and fun experience. I now know what I’ve been eating. Great meal, knowledgeable and affable hosts.
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Testimonial 86 Mathew Ferry - France
Interesting. Entertaining. This spice trail & cooking class was amazing.
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Testimonial 85 Arlene Benger - Singapore
Informative, interactive and eye-opening. Comprehensive insight into the Indian Culture through food. Highly recommended.
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Testimonial 84 David Joyce - United Kingdom
Good food, good entertainment! Fully recommended.
News
Storytrails and Chennai Photo Biennale team up to present ‘Stories to Frame’ – a set of thoughtfully curated trails...
INTRODUCING STORYTRAILS AUDIO TOURS
We’re thrilled to announce that Storytrails tours are now available on Google Play. Our award-winning trails are now available as audio tours.
Just download the Storytrails app, plug in your headphones and take a walk- the mysteries of the city are yours to discover. With location-aware tours, navigational instructions, subtitles, supporting images and tips & suggestions, the Storytrails app makes exploring any city all that much easier
Currently available in Chennai and Mamallapuram.
Coming soon to a city near you!
our Partners
We work with some of the best in the industry to give our guests a delightful and unparalleled experience. Write to [email protected] if you would like to associate with us as a preferred partner.
