Authentic India Experience
Verified local guides across India

India through
the eyes of someone who
actually lives there

No fixed toursNo tourist trapsNo haggling with auto drivers

Browse verified locals in any Indian city — choose who takes you, where you go, and how your trip feels.

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"Amazing experience in Jaipur with Rahul!" — Sophie M.

How Travlink works

Travel like a local does

You decide what you want to experience. A verified local takes you there. No fixed group. No generic itinerary. No intermediary who takes a cut.

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Tell us what you love

Monuments, street food, craft beer, hidden lanes, local markets — you pick your interests and your travel dates. We show you verified hosts in your city who specialise in exactly that.

Fully personalised
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Choose your local host

Browse real profiles — read verified tourist reviews, check their specialties, message them directly before booking. Every host is background-verified and trained by Travlink.

Verified & rated
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Explore without friction

Your host handles transport logistics, local navigation, and the moments in between. No tourist traps. No group of forty with headsets. Just you, your host, and the real city.

Zero hassle
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Pay the local, not a platform

Travlink is completely free for tourists. You pay the host directly for their time and expertise — through our secure platform. The host keeps everything.

Free to use

Why travellers choose Travlink

Not a tour. Never a tour.

The old way
The Travlink way
Fixed group tour — 40 strangers, one script
One-on-one with a local who actually knows the city
Pre-packaged itinerary you had no say in
You decide where you go — the host makes it happen
Tourist restaurant your guide gets commission from
Real food spots locals eat at — no kickbacks, no traps
Negotiating with auto drivers at every stop
Host handles transport — you never negotiate once
Platform fee on top of guide fee on top of markup
Platform is free — you pay only the host directly
No way to verify who you're actually meeting
Every host background verified before going live
Same route every tourist has taken for twenty years
The version of the city that's never in a guidebook

Meet your hosts

Real people.
Real cities.

Every Travlink host is a local who loves their city and knows it better than any travel app. Background verified, trained, and rated by the tourists who've gone before you.

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Traveler Stories

Voices of the Community

He showed me a Delhi I couldn't have found in ten return trips.

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Amélie

Paris

Mumbai with Aarav was like seeing the city through the eyes of a lifelong friend.

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James

London

Priya's heritage walk in Jaipur revealed stories no guidebook could ever tell.

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Sophie

Sydney

Become a host

Become a host

Share your city.
Earn on your terms.

Turn your local knowledge into income. Set your own hours, choose your guests, and keep 100% of what you earn. Join 450+ verified hosts across India.

Set your own schedule and hourly rate
Zero platform fees — keep everything you earn
Background verification & training provided
Insurance coverage for every experience
Start hosting

Pricing

Free for travellers. Always.

What you pay

₹0

Platform fee — you pay nothing to use Travlink

  • Browse hosts for free
  • Message hosts directly
  • No booking fees
  • Secure payments

Support local hosts directly

Your payment goes entirely to the host who shows you around. No platform commission, no hidden fees. Every rupee supports the local economy and the person who makes your trip unforgettable.

Find a host

FAQ

Questions? We've got answers.

Browse our verified hosts, read their reviews, and message them directly. Once you find the perfect match, book your experience through our secure platform.

Yes! Travlink is completely free for travellers. You pay only the host directly for their time and expertise. No platform fees, no hidden charges.

Every host undergoes a rigorous verification process including ID verification, background checks, and in-person interviews before they can accept bookings.

Absolutely! Our hosts specialise in personalised experiences. Tell them your interests, pace, and preferences — they'll craft the perfect day just for you.

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