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I almost didn't submit anything for this challenge.
Not because I couldn't build.
Because I couldn't find a business that felt right.
For the first two days, I researched businesses across different niches and even built base templates for five different companies.
Technically, I could've submitted any of them.
But none of them felt like they had a story worth telling.
I could've picked any business and built a decent website. But that wouldn't have satisfied my creativity - especially when we were given such an incredible opportunity with this challenge.
Then I found Tour My Choice.
A local tour operator introducing travelers to the timeless heritage of Ajanta, Ellora, Hampi, and beyond.
Everything clicked.
But when I looked at their online presence, I felt there was a disconnect.
Their website was filled with long blocks of text, inconsistent presentation, and very little that reflected the premium, immersive journeys they actually offer. India's incredible heritage deserves more than paragraphs of information – it deserves an experience that sparks curiosity from the very first scroll.
From that moment, this stopped being a website redesign.
It became an attempt to make people feel the journey before they ever booked one.
Over the next 30+ hours, I obsessed over every detail – from typography, layouts, animations, imagery, and storytelling to refining tiny interactions that most people may never consciously notice, but all contribute to the overall experience.
Here's what I built:
•An immersive homepage designed to spark curiosity from the very first scroll.
• Ask the Stones – an Al heritage guide that answers questions about Ajanta, Ellora, Hampi, hidden stories, local culture, and more.
• A personalized Al journey planner that recommends the best tour based on each traveler's preferences.
• Comprehensive database covering detailed itineraries, inclusions, and pricing for all eight core tour packages.
• Enterprise-style booking automation that first saves every enquiry to the business's internal database before generating a perfectly pre-filled WhatsApp message containing the traveler's recommended itinerary, group size, preferences, add-ons, and package details-ensuring no lead is ever lost.
• Beyond redesigning the experience, I wanted to solve a real operational problem. Every enquiry is now captured internally before the customer is redirected to WhatsApp, giving the business a reliable lead record even if the conversation is never completed.
• A dynamic INR (₹) and USD ($) currency switch for international travelers.
• A history quiz for travelers who want to dive deeper into India's past.
• Curated tour packages, authentic reviews, and a premium booking experience.
• Every WhatsApp button, social link, email address, phone number, and contact point is connected directly to Tour My Choice's official channels – making it a fully functional website, not just a design concept.
• Fully optimized for mobile devices – although I'd still recommend experiencing it on a bigger screen.🥹
I also made a conscious decision not to reinvent the business itself. Every package, itinerary, price, and business detail remains faithful to the original website. The focus was on eliminating repetition, improving clarity, and creating an experience that communicates their value more effectively.
🎥 The video below showcases the complete before-and-after transformation.
00:00-00:09: Original Tour My Choice website.
00:09-01:36: Complete redesigned experience walkthrough.
This challenge reminded me that the hardest part isn't building.
It's finding a story worth building for
A huge thank you to @Base44 and Contra for creating such a fun challenge.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
I'd genuinely love to know what you think.
Explore both versions, watch the walkthrough, and let me know –
Which experience would make you book the trip?
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