We know the villages and communities we work with inside and out. We have done the tours multiple times before, ensuring that you get an enjoyable experience, and make the best use of your time. Quite naturally, many travelers return to India many times to travel with us.
We have created lasting relationships with the communities and have gathered many interesting stories that we are happy to share with you on the tours. The experiences we design for you are unique, affordable, and meticulously planned.
Travel is incomplete without the stories. Our tours are based on stories about the history, customs, and beliefs of the people of India. Quite naturally, we had to name ourselves The Folk Tales.
When you plan a tour with us, be assured that there will be no surprises or extra unsaid costs later on. Whether you are a solo or a group, we put equal effort to maintain transparency.
We reply to your query within 24-hours. When you are on a tour, we keep a communication channel open 24/7 should any emergency arises. But we’ve never needed it. We are so good at planning.
The World Responsible Tourism Awards, India noticed our work with the rural communities and decided to appreciate us with the ‘Best cultural immersion operator – Gold award‘.
Travel is one of the most rewarding experiences. But over-tourism can be a burden on the natural resources of a destination. Over-tourism has turned many once charming cities across the world into museums where locals find it difficult to lead a normal life. Property rental costs have skyrocketed and cheap overseas products have replaced local crafts.
When you choose a sustainable holiday, you travel consciously yet gain insightful and memorable experiences. What you pay is directly and fairly shared with the local communities which include homestays, guides, self-help groups, and women entrepreneurs. It is best to ask how your tour is causing a positive impact at the grass-root level. A sustainable holiday always entails minimal (if not zero) carbon footprint and healthy cultural exchange.
Over the years we have diligently implemented our sustainable travel practices in designing all the tours we offer you. Animal slavery and cruelty, touts, exploitation of women, and children are some of the issues that you would never experience in our tours.
I was searching for a local tour operator who organizes off-the-beaten-path cultural tours in Rajasthan. After much research, I organized an 8-days tour with The Folk Tales. I fell in love with the families who hosted me, the food, and the activities. I really suggest the Folk Tales because their tours are authentic!
I booked a custom trip to New Delhi, Agra, Haridwar, Varanasi, Amritsar, and several more cities. The Folks Tales set me up with homestays, where I got to share meals and conversation with the hosts. I had a mix of guided and independent tours, and the Folk Tales staff were always available via phone or text.
Responsible tourism was a factor for us in choosing The Folk Tales to set up our visit to Sikkim, and we were not disappointed! We were grateful to put the money directly for the community. The experience we gained from these local families and guides, was deeper and far more meaningful. Many thanks, Gaurav!
Gaurav is like an encyclopedia of the North East. We never got tired of sharing the stories about the tribes and local traditions on the tour with my family. We were well taken care of and our trip wouldn’t have been the same without The Folk Tales. I highly recommend them to everyone.
It is an excellent trip to North East India. We visit the Kaziranga National Park which is much better than Royal Chitwan National Park. The living root bridges had their distinguishing feature and wisdom of tribes. Thank you, Gaurav to arrange this amazing trip. I would join the Folk Tales again to visit India.
We would book any time again with Folk Tales, great off the beaten track and authentic experiences. We traveled on a private tour of North India and Rajasthan, customized to our preferences and priorities. It was easy to talk to them and quickly plan the holiday. Thank you for the memories.
