Call them story trails, history walks or culture trips, heritage walks have come to be the most popular way to rediscover the city where you grew up. Here are some of the popular ones.

1. Pan India Conducted by: Sahapedia across cities like Mumbai, Agra, Varanasi, and Shillong, among others. Popular walk: Kasera Oli trail in Gwalior introduces walkers to the generations of artisans engaged in making iron utensils. Check out the walks here.

2. Delhi Conducted by: Enroute Indian History Popular walk: Women’s special walk that creates a more inclusive culture where women can enjoy city lights at night. Check out the walks here.

3. Lucknow Conducted by: Tornos India Popular walk: Lucknow City Tour that takes walkers through the ‘Bawarchi Tola’ (a colony of chefs) popular for meaty delicacies. Check out the walks here.

4. Mumbai Conducted by: Nikhil Mahashur’s Walkitecture Popular walk: The one through Colaba that explores heritage sites of South Mumbai. Check out the walks here.

5. Jaipur Conducted by: Jaipur World Heritage Popular walk: The walk exploring the Sawai Man Singh Town Hall, where vernacular design is influenced by European trends along with the bavdis (step wells). Check out the walks here.

6. Kolkata Conducted by: Calcutta Walks Popular walk: ‘Cook as the Bongs do’ cooking tour and the trip to Dalhousie Square, which introduces you to British Calcutta. Check out the walks here.

7. Hyderabad Conducted by: Hyderabad Magic Popular walk: The walk through the Charminar Precinct and the City Crafts tour. Check out the walks here.

8. Bengaluru Conducted by: Bengaluru by Foot Popular walk: The walks through Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, the iconic Russell market, and the villages where the Malgudi Houses stand. Check out the walks here.

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