I am Gaurav, Founder and CEO of The Folk Tales — a sustainable tour company built on 12 years of walking the paths, living the stories, and building deep relationships with the communities across India that most travelers never get to meet.

We design tailor-made and small-group, bespoke India tours for international travelers who want more than monuments. They want to sit with a master craftsman and learn why every pattern on a textile carries a story. They want to wake up in a Himalayan village homestay and share breakfast with a family. They want to travel consciously — knowing their journey creates real livelihoods for real people.

That's what we build at The Folk Tales.

Every tour is rooted in cultural immersion, hands-on experiences, and responsible travel principles. No animal rides. No overdone routes. No exploitation. Just India, told honestly.

Our work has been recognized by -
Forttuna Global Excellence Awards (Sustainable Tourism Company of the Year, 2025)
Indian Responsible Tourism Awards (Best Cultural Immersion Operator, Gold, 2018)

Beyond our guests, I'm passionate about empowering grassroots communities to become true champions of sustainable tourism in India — creating dignified, meaningful livelihoods through travel.

I am happy to connect with other like-minded travellers on Travel Massive.