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Tourism Ministry and MakeMyTrip launch 350 guided tours in India
India is a big country with lots of interesting places.
Sometimes travellers only see famous sights and miss the cool stories behind them.
The government and a website called MakeMyTrip are working together.
They made a list of more than 350 fun guided tours.
These tours happen in more than 60 cities across India.
Some tours explore old streets, food, and crafts.
Others include ghost walks, tea tasting, and street photography.
Prices start at Rs 500.
This helps travellers book these activities easily and supports local guides.
The Ministry of Tourism has partnered with MakeMyTrip to list more than 350 guided tours across over 60 Indian cities.
The catalogue includes heritage and food trails, cycling tours, craft workshops, and immersive cultural walks.
Prices for the experiences start at Rs 500.
Examples include the Mussoorie Ghost's Walk, a Kolkata Street Photography Tour, tea tasting in Palampur, and a Sacred Ganges Immersion in Varanasi.
Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said the partnership helps local guides and communities reach travellers directly.
- Who
- India's Ministry of Tourism, MakeMyTrip, Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and MakeMyTrip CEO Rajesh Magow.
- What
- A catalogue of more than 350 guided tours across over 60 Indian cities, including heritage walks, food trails, cycling tours, craft workshops, and cultural experiences.
- Where
- Across more than 60 cities in India, including Mussoorie, Kolkata, Varanasi, Agra, Palampur, Jaipur, Goa, and Mumbai.
- When
- Not specified in the article.
- Why
- To make lesser-known, locally led travel experiences easier to discover and book, while supporting local guides and communities under the 'Incredible India' vision.
Key facts
- Number of tours
- More than 350
- Cities covered
- Over 60 cities across India
- Starting price
- Rs 500
- Partners
- Ministry of Tourism and MakeMyTrip
- Experience formats
- Walking tours, cycling experiences, vehicle-based excursions, and multi-day tours
- Sample experiences
- The Mussoorie Ghost's Walk, Kolkata Street Photography Tour, Palampur tea tasting, Sacred Ganges Immersion in Varanasi
- Campaign vision
- Incredible India and Dekho Apna Desh
Quotes
Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Indian Union Minister for Tourism and Culture
“"The partnership was intended to make India's lesser‑known stories easier for travellers to discover and book, while placing guides and local experts at the centre of the experience."”
NDTV
“"I call upon every traveller to return not just as a visitor, but as a storyteller who carries a piece of India's heritage back to the world."”
NDTV
Sources
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