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5 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviewsExperience Offbeat Bangalore with a GenZ
Tired of those usual touristy spots? Experience the life of locals - all while walking through local market, temples, tasting food, seeing murals, and a peaceful lake - with a young guide.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 94 reviewsExplore Mysore's Hidden Gems
Experience Mysore's unique markets, crafts, and fragrances with a local.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 80 reviewsExplore Halasuru's cultural sites
Walk through pre and post-colonial changes in this historic area.
5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviewsPlay with clay : Fun weekend pottery workshop
Step into a cozy clay studio this weekend and learn the basics of wheel throwing. No experience needed just bring your curiosity and create your own handmade ceramic piece.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviewsCity history & architecture walk
Stroll Garden City’s streets and explore its rich history and iconic Indian architecture.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsWalk a glowing forest with a naturalist
Trace a two hour forest trail at dusk with a wildlife photographer, search for bioluminescence and watch for birds and animals along the way.
5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviewsExplore Iconic Sights of Bangalore in 6 hours
On a biz trip or transiting through Bangalore, have no time? Go around Bangalore in just over 6 hours. Have food, visit temples, palaces, walk in local market & say, 'I saw Bangalore' in the end.
4.25 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviewsOld Bengaluru Heritage Walk: Culture & Coffee
Experience Old Bangalore’s charm through a morning walk of markets, temples, and coffee. Explore Gandhi Bazaar, meet locals, and end with a classic dosa breakfast at Vidyarthi Bhavan.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsFood, History and Markets: Old Hyderabad
Discover Old Hyderabad through Irani chai, Osmania biscuits, Shahtoot Malai, Haleem, and authentic Hyderabadi Biryani, while exploring Lad Bazaar and the iconic Charminar.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 51 reviewsAll You Knead is Love: Master Indian Breads
Master Indian bread making technique with a local epicure and then indulge in your your creations with a 5-course gourmet feast. A fusion of hands-on learning and fine dining.
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New place to stayDogs, cows & goats: inside an Indian shelter
Spend a morning inside a working animal rescue in Hyderabad — meet the dogs, cows and goats we've pulled off the streets, hear their stories, walk the sanctuary, and join our team on a feeding round.
New place to stayPrivate Estate Coffee Plantation Trek & Waterfall
Trek across a sprawling coffee estate with a plantation host, enjoy wholesome local breakfast, plunge into a private waterfall , then linger by the lake with boating and pool access.
New place to stayThisConnect Secret Farmstory Lunch
Walk the fields with a farmer chef, hear how this farm came to life, then linger over an eight-course menu plated with intimate stories, fresh ingredients and music. Make new friends for life!
New place to stayExplore Chikkamagaluru's four ancient temple
Walk four renowned Hoysala temples with a cultural immersion curator and study intricate carvings, spiritual rituals and rich stone architecture up close.
New place to stayWalk a coffee farm with growers
Move between coffee and pepper rows with third generation growers, and learn how a coffee taster and environmental engineer care for each plant from farm to cup.
New place to stayDevour Karnataka through one full day
Join a Bengaluru heritage guide for landmark breakfasts, banana leaf lunch, coastal seafood dinner, market walks, palace visits, gardens and sunset street snacks.
New place to stayBottle cold-pressed oil with a mill founder
Handle raw seeds, watch low-heat pressing in action, then filter, bottle and taste fresh oil with bread and artisanal bites.
New place to stayBengaluru Heritage & Local Life Walking Tour
Move from Tipu Sultan’s palace and Bangalore Fort to a Jain temple and bustling Kr Market with a local who shares stories of architecture and everyday life.
New place to stayBengaluru Half-Day Tour by Car with Local Expert
“Explore Bengaluru with a local expert by private car, visiting Bull Temple, Tipu Sultan’s Palace, Bengaluru Fort, Lalbagh Gardens and Vidhana Soudha. Discover the city’s history and culture.”
New place to stayTraditional Flower Garland Making in Bengaluru
Learn the traditional art of flower garland making, string your own garland by hand, and wear it the traditional way, finished with filter coffee and conversation.
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