MakeMyTrip and the Ministry of Tourism are now trying to change that with a new partnership that brings more than 350 guided tours across 60-plus cities onto the travel platform. India has plenty of places to visit, but the stories behind them can be harder to find.
Recommendations from hotels, friends and locals often filled the gap, while prices and availability could vary. The starting price is ₹ 500, giving travellers the option to add a local experience without spending a fortune. • Palampur: Tea Tasting Session across local tea estates • Agra: Heritage play and kite flying experience • Mussoorie: The Mussoorie Ghost’s Walk through colonial lanes after dark • Varanasi: Sacred Ganges Immersion, including sunrise over the Ganges and the evening Aarti • Kolkata: Street Photography Tour focused on everyday city life • Saligao, Goa: Village walking tour followed by high tea at a local home • Jaipur: Meet the Artisans, including a hands-on block printing session • Goa: Electric cycle ride through Salvador Do Mundo • Mumbai: A tour covering Dharavi, Dhobi Ghat, Dabbawallas and India Gateway Finding a local guide in India has traditionally been something travellers sorted out after reaching their destination.
5 reasons your next family holiday should be to Hong Kong: From easy flights and Indian food to Disneyland fun The initiative will be supported by a joint campaign launching on Independence Day, as well as a master film celebrating the partnership. With the catalogue set to expand, India’s next travel plan could include fewer generic sightseeing stops and a lot more stories from the people who actually know the place.
