India's Untold Tales & Trails


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Three kids.
Three Quests.
One Incredible Land.

 From sacred valleys to hidden rivers and ancient trails — India is full of wonders waiting to be rediscovered.

India’s Untold Tales and Trails is a series of three adventure books that take readers on journeys into the heart of the country’s lesser-known wonders.
In the books, thrilling adventures unfold in places like the high Himalayas, the Lonar crater, and the Chambal ravines. Each story offers more than just excitement it gives readers a vivid snapshot of the region’s unique flora, fauna, local culture, architecture, and traditions.

This series invites children to discover India beyond the usual maps, through tales that are rich in mystery, beauty, and the magic of the land itself.

Nanda's Sacred Quest

In the quiet village of Nauti, nestled in the Himalayas, a sacred tradition hangs in the balance.

The Nanda Raj Jat Yatra, a once-in-12-years pilgrimage honoring the goddess Nanda Devi, cannot begin without the elusive four-horned ram—a divine symbol of blessing. But time is running out, and the sacred ram is nowhere to be found.

Can a brave young girl named Nanda, with the help of her shepherd guide and a loyal Bhutia dog, venture into the treacherous high mountains to find the ram? Will they survive the dangers of wild animals, steep cliffs, and unpredictable weather? And what ancient secrets will they uncover along the way—secrets that could change the course of their journey forever?

Join Nanda on a breathtaking adventure filled with mystery, danger, and discovery in the majestic Himalayas. Will she succeed in her sacred quest and save the village’s most important tradition?

The Alien Lake Mystery

Nandini’s grandpa’s car breaks down near Lonar Lake, and little does she know they’ve stumbled upon a place where the ordinary & the supernatural collide.

As she explores the crater with a local tribesman, strange events unfold: compasses spin wildly, and time itself seems to shift.

Why does the lake turn pink at dawn? And why does everyone say those who disturb Lonar never return the same?

Will Nandini dare to uncover the truth, or will she too become part of the lake’s mystery forever? 

Chambal's Deepest Secret

What secrets lie hidden in the twisting ravines of the Chambal River?

When young Raju embarks upon a trip with his uncle, he finds himself drawn into a world of ancient curses, fearless dacoits, and the fierce protectors who risk everything to shield the river’s mysteries.

Guided by the enigmatic Shaitan Singh, Raju faces a choice: can he become a true guardian of the river’s secrets, or will the Chambal’s timeless spirit remain elusive, lost to the next generation?