Whether you’re a traveller on the go, or call Chennai your home, a story about the city's past is sure to delight you. So here's your tryst with Chennai's glorious heritage and taking you time-travelling is Story Trails, a company that organises theme-based tours in and around the city.

What sets this outfit apart from the others is the fact that their tours are not just about visiting popular temples, memorials and beaches. Instead, they take it a step further by arranging tours that are off-the-beaten path, such as, heritage walks; unusual cultural trails that include bazaar walks; dancers’ trails; and peacock trails.

Consisting of eight researchers and storytellers, each tour is replete with interesting and intriguing anecdotes, besides proven historical evidence. For instance, on the nature trail you get to know of various commonly-sighted herbs and their medicinal properties. In the city walk you get a sneak peak on how the beautiful Santhome Church's architecture has adopted to local influences and how the cross here was found on a lotus and flanked by peacocks on either side.

There are also walks through organic farms and trails centred around the astrological branch of Naadi Shastra, where you get your future foretold from palm leaves written almost 4000 years ago. That's not all. On prior request you can also indulge in yoga or a well-deserved Ayurvedic massage.

Nurture the classical streak in you and sign up for the classical culture walk or stoke your adventurous side through a night trail. Simply put, the choices are abundant.

These walks include breakfast and transport depending on the kind of package you choose and are priced accordingly. However, do note that bookings are a must.

So, time to walk the talk ... what say?