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  • India
  • Nepal
  • Bhutan
  • Sri Lanka
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  • Agra
  • Ahmedabad
  • Amritsar
  • Backwaters
  • Bangalore
  • Bhaktapur
  • Bhumtang
  • Chennai
  • Chitwan
  • Colombo
  • Coonoor
  • Coorg
  • Cultural Triangle
  • Delhi
  • Dhulikhel
  • Galle
  • Gangtey
  • Goa
  • Hampi
  • Hyderabad
  • Jaffna
  • Jaipur
  • Jodhpur
  • Kandy
  • Kathmandu
  • Kochi
  • Kolkata
  • Lucknow
  • Madurai
  • Mumbai
  • Munnar
  • Mysore
  • Nagarkot
  • Paro
  • Pokhara
  • Pondichery
  • Punakha
  • Shekhawati
  • Shimla
  • Tanjavur
  • Tea Country
  • Thekkady
  • Thimphu
  • Trongsa
  • Udaipur
  • Varanasi
Themes
  • Culinary Tours
  • Walking Tours
  • Bike Tours
  • Family Tours
  • Food Tours
  • Unique Tours
  • Cultural Tours
  • Photography Tours
  • Art and Architecture
  • History Tours
  • Village Tours

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Choose from our exclusive selection of handpicked experiences and fall in love with the city, one story at a time.

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Bike Tours
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Unique Tours
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Cultural Tours
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Photography Tours
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Art and Architecture
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Village Tours
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History Tours

Alphonso Cities

  • India
  • Nepal
  • Bhutan
  • Sri Lanka

Visit the Choki Art School

Bhutan nurtures its culture and heritage with care and passion. Exploring one of the most interesting educational institutes can be a very edifying experience for visitors to Bhutan. This tour provides an excellent opportunity to visit the Choki Traditional Art School (CTAS) founded in 1999, in an endeavour to care for and bring education to underprivileged children from all backgrounds. It was instituted by Dasho Choki Dorji, a veteran artist whose interest and love for the profession and zeal to keep alive the zorig chusum (13 Arts and Crafts) inspired him to teach these children at his house. These represent hundreds of years of cultural practice, and many Bhutanese see their identity and history reflected in these crafts.

Thimphu, Bhutan

Curated by -Alphonso Partners
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Fluttering Prayer Flags

The ritual of hoisting a prayer flag is imbued with deep spiritual significance in Buddhism. So when one gets an opportunity to witness this prayer flag ceremony one is participating in a very symbolic event for the Bhutanese. One can even make a personal wish for the Buddha’s benediction as one watches the prayer flags fluttering in the wind.

Gangtey, Bhutan

Curated by -Alphonso Partners
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Sensory Sri Lanka

Sensory Sri Lanka is a thoughtfully crafted and diligently customized experience providing the modern traveller a chance to explore the grandest of indulgences – an opportunity to relax and open your mind and body.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Curated by -Alphonso Partners
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Battles & Bastions

Explore the Galle Fort, a UNESCO Heritage Site, on foot with an experienced host who would regale you lost tales and stories about the history of the place.

Galle, Sri Lanka

Curated by -Alphonso Partners
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Walk Local Markets (Kathmandu City Walk)

The markets south of Thamel are the most famous and ancient in Nepal. This two-hour market walk is designed to give you an insight into the diversity of wares from wedding markets to vegetables and much more.

Kathmandu, Nepal

Curated by -Alphonso Partners
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  An evening with a Craftsman (Shilpakar)

Exploring the craft heritage of Nepal can offer you loads of insights into its culture and ancient traditions that have been handed down from generation to generation.

Bhaktapur, Nepal

Curated by -Alphonso Partners
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Food trail

The canal that divides the city into two —the French Quarter and the Tamil Quarter, if it could, would reveal many a narrative from the past of this seaside town, which was laid claim to by the French colonists.

Pondichery, India

Curated by -Storytrails
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A Nature Trail at Chorao

You will discover some truly unique aspects of Goa on Chorao Island. The boat ride takes you through some of the most picturesque areas of Goa’s mangroves, where you can enjoy some quality time birding and enjoying the scenic beauty of the waterway.

Goa, India

Curated by - Soul Travelling
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Agra By Night

From monument- viewing to cultural shows, from moonlit nights at the Taj to restaurant trawling, from sunsets at the Yamuna to bowling the evening away, from live concerts to bar hopping – Agra at night is a lively place to be to check out how the locals live up the night.

Agra, India

Curated by -Agra Beats
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Delhi By Night ( Sham E Dilli )

An exotic exclusive night journey, that opens up a whole new, Delhi-by night experience. You are going to relive the Delhi of yesteryears, of slow travel of the most romantic kind as you head out in a baggi, the traditional horse-drawn carriage.

Delhi, India

Curated by -Rudra Experiences
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Top 10 Alphonso Picks

From a bouquet of carefully curated experiences, here are a few, just for you!

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A day with Elephants

Chitwan, Nepal

On Request | 3 hours | Family Tours Curated by -Alphonso Partners
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Hike to Jele Dzong

Paro, Bhutan

On Request | 14 Hours | Walking Tours Curated by -Alphonso Partners
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Fly-Fishing

Thimphu, Bhutan

On Request | 10 hours | Family Tours Curated by -Alphonso Partners
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Giants of the Ocean

Galle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 3 hours | Unique Tours Curated by -Alphonso Partners
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Culture trip in an open-top jeep with a villager

Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka

On Request | 4 hours | Cultural Tours Curated by -Alphonso Partners
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Shamanism in Dhulikhel

Dhulikhel, Nepal

On Request | 3 hours | Unique Tours Curated by -Alphonso Partners
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Village Backwater Tour - A Trip down Backwater Lane

Kochi, India

INR 3150 per person | 4 hours | Family Tours Curated by - The Traveling Gecko
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A Memento to Treasure

Coorg, India

INR 3000 per person | 3 hours | Unique Tours Curated by -Muddy Boots
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Majestic Marvar - Village Excursion

Jodhpur, India

INR 4000 per person | 2.5 hours | Village Tours Curated by -Virasat Experiences
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Ganga's Aarti Sunset Ceremony

Varanasi, India

INR 2000 per person | 3 hours | Photography Tours Curated by -Varanasi Walks
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A collection of 400+ experiences in 48 cities from the Indian Subcontinent, all under one roof.

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Top things to do in Kochi
Top things to do in Kochi
Top things to do in Kochi

Filled with colonial architecture, Kochi is an amazing city to visit and there are plenty of beautiful things to see and experience. Fulfilling all curiosities here are the top things, you cannot miss when visiting the queen of Arabian sea, Kochi.

Unique ways to experience the best of Agra
Unique ways to experience the best of Agra
Unique ways to experience the best of Agra

Agra’s beauty is not limited to the Taj Mahal. There are other facets of the city that will grasp and keep your attention. And here is how you can explore another side of Agra - one that is rare, unforgettable, and filled with echoes of the ancient times.

Meet some of the people behind our stories

From food lovers to cyclists, archaeologists to artists and artisans, our community of experience curators are as unique as their experiences are.

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Anchal and Aayush Roobaroo Walks

Anchal and Aayush Roobaroo Walks

Anchal and Aayush and their team of young and spirited individuals, who love exploring India, believe that travel isn’t and can’t be just about ticking some destinations off the bucket list. Their unique journeys lead you to discover deep-under-the-surface aspects of a destination.

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Vikram Kalra Journeys with Vikram Kalra

Vikram Kalra Journeys with Vikram Kalra

A creative professional, Vikram Kalra’s interest lies both in drawing and photography. He has been conducting heritage walks for Guests from different countries for the past 15 years. Each of Vikram’s heritage with a heart tours is customised to adapt to one’s personal interests.

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Mallyka Singh Dundlod A Baisa's Adventures

Mallyka Singh Dundlod A Baisa's Adventures

Mallyka has cleverly brought together her two favorite passions to share with guests: the thrill of horse riding and exploring Shekhawati’s fresco towns through her personally led Bonding with Horses Experience and the Village Tour.

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Sabita Radhakrishna Textile Expert

Sabita Radhakrishna Textile Expert

Deeply committed to India’s handloom textiles and crafts, Sabita Radhakrishna is a pioneer in the boutique concept in Chennai and shares her love for them with travellers she hosts.

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Vicky Roy Vicky Roy Photography

Vicky Roy Vicky Roy Photography

Vicky’s journey from being a rag picker to an acclaimed photographer is what legends are made of. Having seen the unseen nooks and corners of India from up close, no one understands the streets of the country like Vicky does. Seeing India through Vicky’s lens is like an experience no other!

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Anubhav Sapra Delhi Food Walks

Anubhav Sapra Delhi Food Walks

Delhi Food Walks is a tribute to the Delhi food culture. Their walks are for the people who want their taste buds to romance with the cuisines Delhi has to offer. If you have an appetite, we are here to satiate it.

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Harshvardhan Tanwar No Footprints

Harshvardhan Tanwar No Footprints

Nurtured with local insights, No Footprints curates’ niche exciting travel experiences for the discerning traveller. Our engaging tours and experiences showcase the history, culture, and the people, that represent Mumbai’s unique place in the world of travel.

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Vinay Parameswarappa Gully Tours

Vinay Parameswarappa Gully Tours

Led by a bunch of passionate locals who through deeply researched experiences introduce you to the unexplored alleyways of India– the people, food, creations, cultures, traditions, and legends that make India truly incredible.

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Vipul Virasat Experiences

Vipul Virasat Experiences

Virasat Experiences delivers immersive, authentic experiences of the unexplored alleyways of Rajasthan while focussing on Responsible & Community- Based Tourism initiatives, with the aim to provide travellers with genuine cultural experiences.

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Himanshu Delhi by Cycle

Himanshu Delhi by Cycle

Why just see Delhi when you can experience it with all your senses! Delhi by Cycle, the first city cycle tour team in India, its daily cycling tours take you not just close to the stories of the city but also connect it on a lot of levels with you.

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Digvijay Offbeat Masters

Digvijay Offbeat Masters

Offbeat Masters has handpicked some of the finest offbeat tours and bespoke travel enticements that are full of visual delights, great storytelling, amazing smells, smiling faces, fine arts, gratifying services and above all a feeling of taking back India to your country.

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Poornima Dasharathi Unhurried

Poornima Dasharathi Unhurried

Unhurried is a heritage and cultural experience-driven company for fulfilling travel experiences, filled with tales, myths and even miracles in Bangalore.

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Rajith Nair The Traveling Gecko

Rajith Nair The Traveling Gecko

At The Traveling Gecko the focus is on lesser-known stories and special interest experiences with slow travel, be it in Kerala or Tamil Nadu.

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Oscar & Jeanette Jeanette Delicacies

Oscar & Jeanette Jeanette Delicacies

Hailing from the Anglo-Indian community in Kerala, Jeanette conducts cookery classes and shares with guests the finer details of traditional Kerala and Anglo-Indian fusion cooking.

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Jonty Detours

Jonty Detours

Detours has been helping travellers uniquely experience the secret Hyderabad; no conventional tourist traps or run of the mill sightseeing here for you for sure!

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Vijay Prabhat Kamalakara Storytrails

Vijay Prabhat Kamalakara Storytrails

Storytrails was born with the idea of experiencing India through her stories; of savouring the local sights and sounds, but through the eyes of a storyteller.

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Pradeep Murthy Muddy Boots

Pradeep Murthy Muddy Boots

Muddy Boots is an inventive travel company offering bespoke experiences, designed around activities such as trekking and cycling.

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Clyde Soul Travelling

Clyde Soul Travelling

Soul Travelling specializes in offbeat experiences that offer a perfect blend of heritage, local culture, and exciting stories of Goa.

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Team BLive BLive e-bike tours

Team BLive BLive e-bike tours

BLive is a travel tech platform that offers immersive experiential tours powered by smart and savvy electric bikes. The e-Bike tours provide an intimate local experience and it’s taken a notch higher by combining it with the simple joy of cycling.

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Fleur Soumer Sita Cultural Center

Fleur Soumer Sita Cultural Center

Sita cultural centre welcomes you in the midst of Pondicherry to discover through various classes and workshops the arts and culture with a specific emphasis on South Indian Arts. Come to discover and have fun!

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Anchal Bhalla Taste Sutra

Anchal Bhalla Taste Sutra

Tastesutra is a hands-on cooking studio offering a unique experience for travellers and expatriates to learn more about India’s food culture.

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Ajay Kapoor Indie Hoppers

Ajay Kapoor Indie Hoppers

IndieHopper offer unique activities and experiences curated by locals enabling travelers to closely feel a city’s local vibe, culture, history, art and food

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Jeremy Jai Varanasi Walks

Jeremy Jai Varanasi Walks

Varanasi Walks is the oldest experience oriented eco-friendly walking tour and boat journey collective in Varanasi. Since 2008 their explorers have given an intimate look at the holy city of Varanasi and are able to show you places in the city that the average tourist could never find.

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