As a chocolate enthusiast I am always inquisitive to learn more about this delicacy that captivates so many around the world. The symbol of love and celebration is not only a remnant of our childhoods but continues to dominate our cravings, but what makes it so special? Luckily many homegrown companies are now coming together to reveal their secrets with full blown factory tours and more. So if you are eager to learn more about chocolate here are a few tours in India to look out for. 

Mason n Co.

A guided tour of an artisanal chocolate factory in Auroville that takes you through the bean-to-bar process. One can observe the highly skilled workforce at Mason & Co that consists of an all-female team of local village women who are trained in the art of chocolate making. Furthermore you also get a chance to taste all their unique flavours.

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Amul

A four hour tour that helps you explore the famous Amul chocolate factory in Gujarat, where visitors get a chance to overlook the entire process. The Amul brand is intrinsic to India’s cultural identity and on this tour one will get to know about the history of the factory, the brand in addition to the interesting facts of chocolate. The tour also offers plenty of photo op’s to cherish the lifetime memories.

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M & N Chocolate Museum

Ooty, the city of beautiful gardens and sceneries is now home to India’s first chocolate museum! Run by a local family who aimed to popularise the benefits of chocolate and the production process that goes into its making. It takes you on a special journey of understanding the origins of a small cocoa bean going all the way up to the packaging stage. Additionally, the history is especially curated in the context of India, beginning from the 1500 BC Mauryan period. 

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