Mowgli, the man cub, Shere Khan, the tiger and Baloo, the bear all came to life in his book that’s been adapted to screen several times. Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book is set against the rich backdrop of the forests of central India. Details: 9146112289, Book Tiger Tour, India Kishore will also take you around the streets in which the brothels and jails from the book are situated! The tour is truly special because of the personal touch added by Kishore. Although it is a little difficult to reach Kishore (you can send him a message on Whatsapp or email him), through his tour, you can visit the famous Leopold Cafe in Colaba, the India Guest House where Gregory stayed, the Sassoon docks and even the Babasaheb Ambedkar slum, where Gregory lived with Prabhakar (Even Madonna paid a visit to this slum after reading the novel!). While the real Prabhakar passed away, his brother, Kishore Khare, still lives in Mumbai and offers a special Shantaram Tour.

His closest ally in the book is a certain Prabhakar Khare. Time to get your robes on and your wand ready!Īustralia’s most wanted criminal Gregory David Roberts penned his exploits in Mumbai in the novel, Shantaram. After seeing a few more locations from the author’s life, the tour ends with a Sorting Hat ceremony so you can find out which house of Hogwarts you belong in. Also make a pit stop at the Greyfriars Kirkyard, a cemetery whose gravestones inspired the author to come up with the character names (see if you can find the grave of William McGonagall or Thomas Riddell). It houses a bank exactly like Gringotts and a pub that could be the Leaky Cauldron. Through the guided tour, that’s completely free, visit Victoria Street, that’s the real life Diagon Alley. Keep the magic alive with The Potter Trail, a Harry Potter-themed walk through the city of Edinburgh, the hometown of author JK Rowling and also the inspiration for locations in the books.

Bringing together beloved authors and travel, these book-themed trails, make you relive your favourite novels, whether getting a drink at Lisbeth Salander’s favourite haunt or wandering in the real life Diagon Alley. If you are one of those who just can’t travel without a paperback in your bag, we might just have something for you.

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