Come, experience Chennai with Storytrails
Explore Chennai’s rich history, culture and cuisine with Storytrails. Join us on our city walks, food trails and local experiences in this bustling metropolis.
This is where Storytrails was born. With over 10 unique, thematic trails to choose from, you can see and experience the many hues of the city and local life. Whether you are a history buff, a culture addict, a foodie, or just a curious wanderer, we have something for everyone.
Why visit Chennai
Chennai, a city that was until recently called Madras, was one of the earliest settlements of the British East India Company in India. Today, it is India’s 4th largest city and the capital of Tamil Nadu, a state that sees the highest number of tourist arrivals each year. Colourful temples, grand colonial buildings, bustling markets, spicy south Indian fare, iconic filter coffee, Carnatic music concerts, Bharatanatyam dance performances, the finest silk and jewellery stores and the larger than life movie stars – there are many unique cultural encounters that a visitor can look forward to.
An hour’s drive from the city is the Mamallapuram group of monuments, a UNESCO world site of rock-cut structures from the 7th and 8th centuries. And to the north is Pulicat lake, a haven for bird watchers and nature lovers.
Trails
The pulse of any city is in its markets. This trail takes you through one such bustling marketplace, Georgetown. Let our stories walk you through its bylanes, where history, mythology and folklore intertwine to give you a glimpse of the living India.
Discover colonial Madras through the buildings the British left behind. Look closely at each structure and you will find stories of grand ambitions and unexpected revolutions; the hopes, fears, and ideas of the creators, and the history of this ever-vibrant city
Join Storytrails as we take you on a journey through Chennai’s dance saga. Learn to interpret stories veiled in the subtlety of the dancer’s gestures, and let loose as a choreographer takes you through dance routines that are almost de rigueur in South Indian Cinema.
Take a walk through Sowcarpet with your appetites leading the way. Sample some street food, uncover some history, nibble on some stories and learn about communities that have contributed to Chennai’s culinary scene. This tongue-tickling trail will leave you stuffed.
An easy walk through Mylapore, exploring fascinating stories hidden away in the mundane rituals of daily life. Stories behind everyday sights, stories of Gods and demons, of ancient customs and symbolisms, and of Mylapore and Madras.
Take a stroll through Dakshinachitra, a museum of heritage houses from South India. Uncover stories of people who called these houses home. Quirky, practical, profound or unbelievable – these stories offer fascinating insights into life in South India.
Let your feet carry you along the Marina on this unique running trail by the sea. Jog past magnificent colonial buildings and feast on the stories of British India. Marina was their bastion and some of the best British buildings are along this road.
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Come, join us as we explore the best of Chennai’s stories.
