Heritage Trail

Kotla Mubarakpur and its Historic Environs
Kotla Mubarakpur, a medieval village, is now known as an upscale market place and a residential colony in South-central Delhi. Explore this heritage trail!
Tales of Old Ahmedabad
The trail of eight monuments is themed around the stories that made Ahmedabad develop as a unique city during the pre-Mughal period. Download now!
Faces and Phases of Chintadripet
Originally a village developed for weavers, the planning of Chintadripet was way ahead of its time, and played a crucial role in the East India Company’s trade in cloth. Download the trail now!
Discovering the Heritage of Shovabazar and Kumortuli
Sovabazar and Kumortuli fall within this Sutanuti area where some stalwarts and renowned personalities of Kolkata settled eventually. Anyone interested in the history of Kolkata must visit this place, as much of the…
Fascinating Handicrafts of Tajganj
This area, untouched by the glare of the tourists, has been living in its narrow streets and colourful people with magical workmanship for years. Discover the handicrafts and craftspeople of Tajganj- Download now!
Glimpses of Civil Lines by the British Raj
The British conquests from the Marathas in central India, marked the dawn of British Raj in Central India.
Our city Nagpur being located geographically at the centre, was the Capital of Central Provinces
…
Of Warriors and Rajput Culture–Amber Fort
The fort stands as the testament
to the power of the Raja Mān Singh who flourished
under Mughal mansabdari.
The City of Vadodara: Old Treasures in Oblivion
The walk basically narrates the story
of Kila-e-Daulatabad and the story
of Vadodara thereafter.
The Summer Capital of British India
This area served
and still serves as the social hub,
housing the main buildings which
were used by the British during 1864
when Shimla was declared the Summer
Capital of British India.
Of Queens and the Harem- Revisiting Red Fort
With this heritage trail, we will revisit
the Quila-e-Mubarak, commonly
called the Red Fort, to understand the
life of women, the Royal Harem and
meet a few women who stood out in
the…
Tales of Pataleshwar: A Monolithic Glory
This walk gives an opportunity to the visitor to explore a rock-cut cave site which is now in the middle of the modern urban settlement.
Where Old Meets New - In and around Siri Fort
The focal point of this walk is the historic area in and around the medieval city of Siri, planned and conceived by Alauddin Khalji (1296/7-1316) in the fourteenth century as a military camp to protect his capital from…
Manuscripts, Miniatures, Modern Art of Indian Museum
In this walk, this history of Indian Art is explored, focusing on the painting section of the Indian Museum, tracing its roots from the Jain manuscripts and the Persian miniatures to the development of Modern Indian Art…
Exploring Lutyens’ Delhi
With this walk, we’ll take a trip to see this New Delhi that was formed, favourably called Lutyens Delhi. It shows a drastic architectural shift from the earlier capital cities and its architecture from the colonial era…
A British Era Night Walk in Shimla
When one walks around the Mall Road, they might feel like they have returned to the 19th century for the ambiance is such. There is, however, a twist. The walk is best when taken at night under the dim yellow lamps…
Time Travel through North Madras
This walk runs through the heart of Madras’s commercial centre. Influences from the Colonial era dot the landscape, whispers of India’s freedom struggle call out to you, and threads connecting Armenia, England, and…
Of Secrets & Mysteries –Rambling through Green Park’s Ruins
Monuments in Green Park are a mystery to us in many ways. Most of these structures date back to
fourteenth to fifteenth centuries ie from Tughlaqs (AD 1321-1414) to Lodis (AD 1451-1526). The tombs that line the…

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Share knowledge of your city and earn INR2500!

Since the inception of India Heritage Walks, more than 1500 heritage experiences have been conducted with a resource network of over 200 active walk leaders on varied themes focussing on architectural aspects, cultural sites, bazaars and neighbourhoods, natural heritage, museums and areas exploring cuisines and authentic foods. Many of these heritage trails have the potential to be converted into digital walks making it accessible to people via digital platform, despite location and time restrictions.

“Submit a heritage trail” is an opportunity for you to submit some of the best and unique heritage trails in your city. With this, showcase diverse heritage and cultural aspects of your locality, ensuring wider reach and audience to sites with varied backgrounds, history and themes.

Why heritage trails?

  • The best trails will be selected, shared and uploaded on the India Heritage Walks website to be accessed by anyone who is missing out on the outdoor experiences.
  • They will get consolidated and authentic information of a particular walk route and this will also draw attention to the neglected aspects of our heritage and culture

What’s in it for you?

  • In this collaborative initiative, the credibility of your work will be appreciated and promoted with a larger audience.
  • You will be given full credits for the trail submitted. Your work and walks will be promoted on various platforms as you will be tagged for the posts, which also enhance your overall presence as a contributor.
  • A remuneration of INR 2500 per trail will be provided after selection and editing.
  • Some of the best walks will be featured in IHWF in the coming years. Selection and Judging will be done by a jury.

What do you have to submit?

  • Personal details
  • Text, Images for introductions
  • Text, images, google map locations of minimum 5 spots of the trail
  • Text for conclusion
  • The payments will be made to only selected entries, after the information has been vetted by the editor.

Selection Criteria:

  • Authentic information and research (plagiarism will not be accepted) and high resolution pictures.
  • Sentence formation, wordiness and flow of the text should be given attention.
  • Catchy title and 200 to 300 words each spot in the trail. Avoid controversial views and facts.
  • Unique facts and information which should be clear and written well.
  • The jury will be composed of Sahapedia team members. The decision of the jury is final and no queries on why a submission is not selected will not be entertained.

Disclaimer :

Incomplete or illegible entries will be deemed invalid. Multiple entries permitted, subject to each entry must be submitted separately and in accordance with entry requirements. Further, the decision of the jury is final and no queries on why a submission is not selected will not be entertained.

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