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On this exciting adventure through Rajasthan often termed the land of kings. Agra where you will grasp the legendary Taj Mahal and some of the most ancient forts. In addition, you will experience authentic village life of India that showcases a completely different world where one can be mislaid in the aroma of simple yet interesting village life and leave behind the chaos of cities and town in and outside India. A walk through the villages will allow you to come across to various ancient communities within the rural villages. If you want to see and experience antique India, its culture, and traditions, then embark on the journey to the villages of India that still hold the glimpse of its rural form.
Tour Highlights
- Discover the imposing building of New Delhi built by British in 1920
- Bicycle Rickshaw Adventure Through the Back Lanes Old Delhi
- Visit 400 years old famous Amber Palace Fort in Jaipur
experience authentic village life of India - Meet ancient communities within the rural villages to know their day to day life
- Sunrise Boat Cruise on Holy River Ganges in Varanasi
- Cooking and Dining experience with a local family
- A Musical Play Featuring the story of Taj Mahal
Itinerary
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Day 1:
Arrival into New Delhi
Welcome to Delhi, a city that bridges two different worlds. Old Delhi, once the capital of Islamic India, is a labyrinth of narrow lanes lined with crumbling havelis and formidable mosques. In contrast, the imperial city of New Delhi created by the British Raj is composed of spacious, tree-lined avenues and imposing government buildings. On arrival at Delhi airport, you will be met upon by an Explore India representative and transferred to your hotel.
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Day 2:
Taj Mahal New Delhi
Morning at your leisure. The afternoon will start our tour with a visit to a Sikh Temple locally called Gurduwara Bangla Sahib. This is the most prominent Sikh Temple, of worship, known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, and the pond inside its complex, known as the “Sarovar”, whose water is considered holy by Sikhs and is known as “Amrit”. It was first built as a small temple by Sikh General, Sardar Bhagel Singh in 1783, who supervised the construction of nine Sikh shrines in Delhi in the same year, during the reign of Mughal Emperor. Gurdwara Bangla Sahib was originally a bungalow belonging to Raja Jai Singh, an Indian ruler in the seventeenth century, and was known as Jaisinghpura Palace.
Later visit Humayun’s tomb. Emperor Humayun was the second Mughal Emperor of India. The tomb was built by his widow in 1569-70, 14 years after his death, at a cost of 1.5 million rupees. It was later used for the burial of various members of the ruling family and contains some 150 graves. It has aptly been described as the necropolis of the Mughal dynasty.
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Day 3:
Explore Old Delhi
After Breakfast – We will start our morning tour with a visit to 17th century Old Delhi. Visit the Jama Mosque, the royal mosque built by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in 1656. We will take a bicycle rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk, the spine of Old Delhi that houses the spice market and jeweler’s lane.
Later visit the Red Fort, a magnificent structure of red sandstone built at the pinnacle of the Mogul empire. In 1638 Shahjahan transferred his capital from Agra to Delhi and laid the foundations of Shahjahanabad, the seventh city of Delhi. It is enclosed by a rubble stone wall, with bastions, gates, and wickets at intervals. Of its fourteen gates, the important ones are the Mori, Lahori, Ajmeri, Turkman, Kashmiri and Delhi gates, some of which have already been demolished. His famous citadel, the Lal-Qila, or the Red Fort, lying at the town’s northern end on the right bank or the Yamuna and south of Salimgarh, was begun in 1639 and completed after nine years. The Red Fort is different from the Agra Fort and is better planned, because at its back lies the experience gained by Shahjahan at Agra, and because it was the work of one hand. It is an irregular octagon, with two long sides on the east and west, and with two main gates, one on the west and the other on the south called Lahori and Delhi gates respectively. While the walls, gates and a few other structures in the fort are constructed of red sandstone, marble has been largely used in the palaces.
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Day 4:
Delhi – Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra.
Arrive and check in at your hotel.Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Trident Agra Hotel, AgraTrident Agra Hotel, Agra
Fatehabad Road, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, Indiahttps://www.tridenthotels.com/hotels-in-agra+91 562 223 5000Near the Taj Mahal, Trident, Agra is one of the best hotels in the city. Beautifully landscaped gardens and water fountains welcome you to this charming leisure hotel. Built in local red stone, reminiscent of the Mughal era, the hotel features 135 tastefully appointed rooms and suites, which overlook the central courtyard and gardens. Guests can also enjoy complimentary high speed Internet for up to four devices.
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Day 5:
Visit Taj Mahal
Early morning – We will start our day at sunrise with a visit to one of the most incredible monuments ever built in the world. The Taj Mahal is a monument of love built between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife. The Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the most highly revered masterpieces in the world. After breakfast, visit Agra Fort, a UNESCO world heritage site with imposing walls of red sandstone. The fort is almost two miles long and contains palaces, audience halls, and mosques.
Afternoon free for your personal activities.
Live show performance: In the early evening, you will enjoy a live fascinating play that depicts the saga of love and a memorable journey into history. The drama portrays the Mughal era in the 16th century. It is a series of plays depicting the true and immortal love of Shahjahan for Mumtaz Mahal, his beautiful wife; the lavish lifestyle of Mughal era; and the hardship of the artisans who worked for 22 years to create a most breathtaking work of craftsmanship. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Trident Agra Hotel, AgraTrident Agra Hotel, Agra
Fatehabad Road, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, Indiahttps://www.tridenthotels.com/hotels-in-agra+91 562 223 5000Near the Taj Mahal, Trident, Agra is one of the best hotels in the city. Beautifully landscaped gardens and water fountains welcome you to this charming leisure hotel. Built in local red stone, reminiscent of the Mughal era, the hotel features 135 tastefully appointed rooms and suites, which overlook the central courtyard and gardens. Guests can also enjoy complimentary high speed Internet for up to four devices.
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Day 6:
Agra – Ramathra Village Fortress & Fatehpur Sikri
After breakfast, drive to Ramathra, en route, visit the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri. Built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, this was the old capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due to a scarcity of water.
After lunch, continue driving to Ramathra, the quaint township of Ramathra is a virgin travel destination in the state of Rajasthan, It lies at the base of the hill, hosting the celebrated Ramathra fort that sees a trickle of tourists all year. People, who tend to visit, spend the time exploring the grandiose Ramathra lake that is excellent for bird-watching. You will also get a delightful experience and unique understanding of a simple country life in the desert township.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Ramathra FortRamathra Fort
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Day 7:
Explore Ramathra Village
After breakfast we will explore Ramathra village a small hamlet of farmers and herders, you will have the opportunity to interact with these simple villagers, get a glimpse of their daily life as the farmers tend to their crops and animals. Afternoon at your leisure. The highlight of this evening is a demonstration of Rajasthani Ghumer dance, followed by dinner. Afternoon free for your personal activities.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Ramathra FortRamathra Fort
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Day 8:
Ramathra – Jaipur
After breakfast leave for Jaipur. The origin of Jaipur’s nickname becomes immediately apparent as we enter the old city walls and greet the pink-colored buildings that can be seen at every turn. The city of Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Jai Singh II.
Afternoon free for your personal activities.
Optional enjoy a walking tour through the colorful Pink city of Jaipur with your personal tour guide.
Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Taj Jai Mahal Palace, JaipurTaj Jai Mahal Palace, Jaipur
Jacob Road, Civil Lines, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302006, Indiahttps://taj.tajhotels.com/en-in/taj-jai-mahal-palace-jaipur/+91 141 660 1111Step into a 270-year-old Indo-Saracenic architectural masterpiece set amidst landscaped Mughal gardens at Taj Jai Mahal Palace in Jaipur.At this luxury heritage hotel, you experience unparalleled opulence with tantalising comforts. With its blend of heritage, elegance and luxury, you experience an exclusive royal lifestyle at this hotel.
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Day 9:
Jaipur & Private Elephant
In the morning, enjoy an excursion to the hilltop fort at Amber by jeep. Enjoy the architecture, lattice screens, and paintings colored with jewel dust. Later drive pass through the old city including and make a photo stop at the Palace of Winds. Your tour also includes a visit to the City Palace a home of the current Maharaja of Jaipur and its museum. Time to shop for exclusive gems that Jaipur is famous and some fascinating block printing fabrics.
Afternoon free per for your personal activities.Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Taj Jai Mahal Palace, JaipurTaj Jai Mahal Palace, Jaipur
Jacob Road, Civil Lines, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302006, Indiahttps://taj.tajhotels.com/en-in/taj-jai-mahal-palace-jaipur/+91 141 660 1111Step into a 270-year-old Indo-Saracenic architectural masterpiece set amidst landscaped Mughal gardens at Taj Jai Mahal Palace in Jaipur.At this luxury heritage hotel, you experience unparalleled opulence with tantalising comforts. With its blend of heritage, elegance and luxury, you experience an exclusive royal lifestyle at this hotel.
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Day 10:
Jaipur | Leisure & Colorful Bazaars
Full day in Jaipur for your leisure activities, make the use of the hotel facilities or simply enjoy the local colorful bazaars of Jaipur.
Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Taj Jai Mahal Palace, JaipurTaj Jai Mahal Palace, Jaipur
Jacob Road, Civil Lines, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302006, Indiahttps://taj.tajhotels.com/en-in/taj-jai-mahal-palace-jaipur/+91 141 660 1111Step into a 270-year-old Indo-Saracenic architectural masterpiece set amidst landscaped Mughal gardens at Taj Jai Mahal Palace in Jaipur.At this luxury heritage hotel, you experience unparalleled opulence with tantalising comforts. With its blend of heritage, elegance and luxury, you experience an exclusive royal lifestyle at this hotel.
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Day 11:
Jaipur – Jodhpur
After breakfast –We drive to Jodhpur, along the way you will experience the country with camel carts, trucks, cows, buffalos. Jodhpur a historic city whose origin dates to the year 1459 AD. Jodhpur is also known as the Blue City, an apt name as most houses in the old city are shades of blue. This is particularly noticeable on the north side of the town, known as Brahmpuri for the many Brahmins that live there. On our arrival at the hotel. Afternoon at your leisure.
Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Vivanta by Taj – Hari Mahal, JodhpurVivanta by Taj – Hari Mahal, Jodhpur
5, Residency Road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001, Indiahttps://vivanta.tajhotels.com/en-in/hari-mahal-jodhpur/+91 291 243 9700We have all the entertainment and connectivity options that today’s traveller seeks. Become a part of our world. Feel the pulse of an international business and conference destination. Stroll across 6 acres of the hotel and its lush garden. Soak in this 21st century fantasy palace. Feel like you’re in an oasis in the middle of the desert. Experience the buzz.
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Day 12:
Mehrangarh Fort & Clock Tower
After Breakfast – We will start with a sightseeing tour of Jodhpur city visiting Mehrangarh Fort situated at an altitude of about 125 meters and spread over an area of 5 sq. km. The Fort crowns a rocky hill that rises 400 feet above the surrounding plain, and appears both to command and to meld with the landscape. Next visit Umaid Bhawan palace built by Maharaja Umaid Singh (1929 – 1942 ) It is a splendid example of Indo-colonial and art deco architecture of the 30s. Return to hotel. Afternoon at your leisure.
Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Vivanta by Taj – Hari Mahal, JodhpurVivanta by Taj – Hari Mahal, Jodhpur
5, Residency Road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001, Indiahttps://vivanta.tajhotels.com/en-in/hari-mahal-jodhpur/+91 291 243 9700We have all the entertainment and connectivity options that today’s traveller seeks. Become a part of our world. Feel the pulse of an international business and conference destination. Stroll across 6 acres of the hotel and its lush garden. Soak in this 21st century fantasy palace. Feel like you’re in an oasis in the middle of the desert. Experience the buzz.
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Day 13:
Jodhpur & Sunset Camel Safari
After leisurely breakfast – We will proceed to the local market around Clock Tower area, Jodhpur’s busiest marketplace. Here we will also experience an auto rickshaw ride.
Later in the afternoon will proceed for an exclusive camel safari in the Osian village about an hour drive each way from Jodhpur followed by Kalbelia a local village dance of Rajasthan to celebrate a joyful moment in the desert followed by a dinner and campfire.
Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Vivanta by Taj – Hari Mahal, JodhpurVivanta by Taj – Hari Mahal, Jodhpur
5, Residency Road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001, Indiahttps://vivanta.tajhotels.com/en-in/hari-mahal-jodhpur/+91 291 243 9700We have all the entertainment and connectivity options that today’s traveller seeks. Become a part of our world. Feel the pulse of an international business and conference destination. Stroll across 6 acres of the hotel and its lush garden. Soak in this 21st century fantasy palace. Feel like you’re in an oasis in the middle of the desert. Experience the buzz.
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Day 14:
Jodhpur – Bishnoi – Pushkar
After breakfast, we board our Jeeps and drive to Salawas village to get an experience of tribal India. Salawas is a village where we see potters and learn how earthen pots are made. Then we drive to Bishnoi village & Roop Raj (weaver) and learn about living in the villages of India and traditional social life. While we are on the jeeps we may encounter en route black bucks deer moving freely around this village.
Later we will proceed with our lunch a Chandelao Garh built in 1744. After lunch, we continue driving to Pushkar. Upon arrival check in to your resort.
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Day 15:
Pushkar
After breakfast drive to Pushkar and spend the next two days experiencing the bustling Pushkar
During your two days explore Pushkar and its vibrant markets and temples, 11 km from Ajmer on the edge of the desert lie the tiny tranquil town of Pushkar along the bank of the picturesque Pushkar Lake – an important pilgrimage spot for the Hindus. No pilgrimage is considered complete without a dip in the holy Pushkar Lake. Pushkar has as many as 400 temples and 52 Ghats and the only temple in the country that is dedicated to Brahama. While Pushkar is a haven for the religiously inclined, it is also the venue of one of the country’s most colorful cattle fairs – the Pushkar Fair.
During your stay, visit the local markets and one of the major thriving temple of Lord Brahma, can be identified by it red spire and by the image of Hans (the swan considered sacred to Lord Brahma). This temple built with the marble is decorated with silver coins.Meals: Breakfast, Dinner -
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Pushkar – Ajmer - Delhi
In the afternoon you are escorted to Ajmer railway station to bard your rain for New Delhi. Meet and assist upon arrival and transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.
Meals: DinnerAccommodation: Holiday Inn New Delhi International AirportHoliday Inn New Delhi International Airport
Asset Area 12 Hospitality District, Aerocity, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, Indiahttps://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/new-delhi/delap/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-HI-_-IN-_-DELAP+91-11-4222-2000Stay at Holiday Inn New Delhi International Airport, a highly recommended 5-star hotel near IGI Airport. Located just minutes from Terminal 3, the 5-star hotel in Aerocity New Delhi offers complimentary Wi-Fi & Airport transfers at select rates. Travelers love our seamless connectivity to the premier business hubs like Worldmark, DLF Cybercity, Udyog Vihar, and Gurgaon. The Aerocity metro station, located just a 2-minute walk away, provides quick and easy access to various parts of the city.
Please speak to our travel desk to visit the premier attractions in and around Delhi, such as Qutub Minar, Red Fort, and Lotus Temple, the Taj Mahal in Agra, and the historical palaces and forts of Jaipur. The hotel’s proximity to premium shopping hubs like Central Aerocity, DLF Promenade, and Ambience Mall makes it a preferred choice for discerning business & leisure travelers.
All 265 guest rooms and suites are elegantly designed and feature an LED satellite TV, a pillow menu, an iPod docking station, and triple glazed windows for a peaceful sleep experience. Embark on a diverse culinary journey with our award-winning on-site restaurants & bar, offering the finest cuisine. Other facilities include round-the-clock in-room dining, Spa & Salon, a fitness center, & an outdoor pool. The hotel’s 8000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and banquet space can accommodate 400 guests.
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Day 17:
Delhi – Home
In time you are transferred to the international airport to board your flight for home.
What’s included
- Round-trip International airfare
- Accommodation at 5-star hotels and best available in Resorts
- Internal Airfare as per the program
- Escorted transfers (airport to hotel, hotel to airport)
- Meals as specified per the program
- Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees
- Services of an English speaking tour guide during sightseeing
- Air Conditioned Private Toyota Innova transportation throughout your trip
- Bottled water during sightseeing tours and long drives
- Entrance fees to all the monuments including all activities mentioned in the program
What’s excluded
Additional taxes $388
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This is a privately guided journey. Contact us on how to book this tour.Recent Reviews
It has been a couple of months since we returned from our private tour in India. It is still on our minds, we had such a wonderful time. I wanted to contact you much sooner to let you know but with illness in our families, the holidays and business the time has passed so quickly. We really wanted to thank you for setting up such a great trip - our driver, Harpal, was excellent. He made the long drives enjoyable and took very good care of us, especially when David got sick for a few days. His care and attention to us let us relax and feel safe, which made the trip even more enjoyable. The guides were really good, the sites amazing, the hotels - especially Agra - We were lucky enough to see a tiger walk right past our jeep. The trip was memorable, exciting and romantic. My husband and I would highly recommend it as everything was taken care of and we had no worries or concerns once we met our driver and guide upon arriving at the Delhi airport. A truly exceptional experience and we are so glad we chose to book with Explore India. Thank you again. Regards,
Alix Patterson
West Vancouver, Canada
Hi Nazir: John and I enjoyed the trip very much. Lots of wonderful memories and some very interesting experiences. We are aware that you had made several changes to the itinerary with Pat and Mike to accommodate their wishes and those of the Fitzsimmons. Many thanks for this. All in all things ran pretty smoothly. The money issue was, of course, no one's fault, but it certainly made for some unpleasant moments. All planned tours, guides, and drivers are to be commended. However, our driver was our favorite. He was friendly, on time, and willing to accommodate us in any way. He drove very well, provided lots of water and made every km of the trip satisfactory. It was a pleasure to know that he would be there every day. Thank you for a very interesting visit to India. Best,
Peggy Clinton
Toronto, Canada
Dear Nazir, I wanted to let you know what a wonderful experience I had on our Explore India, Journey of the Senses tour, which began on Oct. 17. From the time we arrived in New Delhi until we left from Mumbai 2 weeks later I felt safe and even, pampered. All the hotels, transportation and food were of 5 star quality. I will remember the Taj Mahal chain of hotels, in particular, for their luxurious surroundings and amazing meals! Of course, the elephant and camel rides in the dessert, followed by specially prepared meals just for us were highlights, as well as our visits to a random village, a primary school, the Taj Mahal, the Ganges, a slum in Mumbai. The list goes on and on. I want to devote the next part of my email to writing about Shyaam Singh, our guide. He was a remarkable guide! He had extensive knowledge about every location we visited and he always shared his knowledge with respect and passion. He was able to answer all our questions, no matter how complex or trivial the questions were. Not only did he have a vast knowledge of history, but he also had a vast knowledge of present day India, from the local people and their customs and religions to geography to politics. He was always willing to answer any personal questions we asked him about his family and his life in general. We were all thankful that Shyaam discreetly made all arrangements for us so that everything ran smoothly. Shyaam was always able to organize our group and keep us on time for all our outings. We know he did a lot of work behind the scenes, remaining calm and controlled at all times. We all enjoyed Shyaam’s warmth and sense of humour. He was not only a remarkable guide, but a remarkable human being. He made our trip memorable and successful. I know that all the venues were selected by you, all the hotels, meals and travel arrangements were planned by you, but, your choice of Shyaam to be our guide made our tour truly wonderful. We all came to realize that a really good guide is integral to the success of a trip such as ours. Thanks again, Nazir, for a wonderful experience I will never forget.
Liz Nixon
Coldstream, BC. Canada
Hi Nazir, Sorry, it has taken me so long to reply, we really felt the jet-lag on our return! We were very happy with our experiences with Explore India. It was a fantastic trip, we learned a lot and had a lot of fun with our fellow travellers. We started the trip with an extension to Nepal. Our guide, Bikash, was a very caring man. When he found out it was our anniversary he had the hotel deliver a cake to our room. Bikash was also very supportive of one of the members of our tour who had unfortunately picked the wrong visa for India (single entry) and could not get on the plane with us to return to India. Bikash actually purchased his new plane ticket because the ATM's would not work for our fellow traveller. The sites of Nepal were amazing, in particular, the cremations on the river and when we toured a local village we actually got to go into a local school - this was very exciting because 6 of the 7 tourists were former teachers! The tour of India was really complete due to the amazing knowledge of our guide, Sundeep. Sundeep was an excellent story teller and helped weave an amazing knowledge of India, its history and the present day conditions. We were fortunate to be able to participate in many Diwali celebrations, especially in Varanasi where we saw some amazing sites. We would recommend Explore India for any of our friends. The hotel accommodations were all terrific, the tours went smoothly and we were always supported by our guides. It was an amazing experience and one we will cherish forever. Thank you
Deb & Ken Bennett
Surrey, Canada
Dear Nazir, It’s difficult to put into words what we experienced in India! My husband (who was a last minute replacement) and I absorbed the sights, sounds and smells of this fascinating country and came away with completely different attitudes to it. You delivered on every promise. The hotels were excellent, the food choices met all tastes and the itinerary was full of surprises and extremely interesting. There is one person who deserves much praise and that is Ravi, our tour guide. He was the person who kept us informed and safe. His professionalism and his knowledge are to be admired and it is obvious that he is very experienced at his job. I won’t hesitate to recommend Explore India to all my friends. As far as I am concerned the secret for a successful trip to a country such as India is to engage a reputable company and I knew that I had done that from the very beginning. Thank you. Gemma Brooks Montreal QC
Gemma Brooks
Montreal, QC
Thank you very much the card and the phone message. I have actually been travelling almost non-stop since getting back from India, and this is the first opportunity I have had to respond with about my trip to India. First of all, it was the trip of a lifetime and I would definitely recommend it to friends. The Kashmiri leg in particular was a highlight. The people and scenery and ambiance were wonderful. Like everything, there is always some room for improvement, and I offer these thoughts to you as you strive to accommodate the needs and wishes of your future clients.June and I agreed that this trip was about 88% successful, but now that I am back and looking at my pictures and reading my diary, I would peg it closer to 95%. I felt that ExploreIndia had our best interests at heart. I am not a fussy or nervous traveller, but when travelling in such a colourful, chaotic and crowded country, I needed to feel safe and comfortable, and I did. Thank you to Mr Joshi for looking after my misplaced plane tickets and insurance policy. He was a very attentive agent at all times. An item that got left behind in our last hotel was the colour copy of the day-to-day itinerary, with the photos at the top of each page. I would love to have another copy as a souvenir if possible, via physical mail. Thank you so much for making this trip possible for me and also for providing fodder for my ongoing writing career.
Judith Butler and June
West Toronto, Canada
I am writing to say thanks, again, for guiding our wonderful tour of what is, indeed, magical India! Your ever cheerful and upbeat presence, along with your vast knowledge of the subjects and objects of our tour, was absolutely key. It is such a cliche to say but you certainly made it a trip of a lifetime for us; we will treasure the memories forever. (And it may take forever to get through all the pictures, too!) I will be spending a lot of time this winter looking up more information on the sites you showed us, and adding to the excellent information you already provided. Lo Chen, I hope I have spelled his name correctly, had the dubious pleasure of guiding us in Darjeeling before we had really become accustomed to your universe. Please send him my thanks as well; he was very patient with us newbies! When I close my eyes I can still evoke the surreal experience of being driven along those roads, switchbacking up and down mountainsides and watching in amazement as people went about their daily business on, and next to, the nearly sheer drops between buildings. Fortunately, I can also still evoke the entrancingly delicate, flowery scent of fresh tea leaves; having a nice cup of tea in real time whilst recalling that scent is wonderfully soothing after reliving the roller-coaster, stop-start-dodge ride over the Darjeeling roads! Mr. Singh, our excellently competent bus driver, will live long in Spitzke legends for his affable sociability and superb driving skills. I did not write down the name of our Darjeeling driver but he, too, (along with his comrades) deserves praise. You could not pay me any amount of money to drive in India, certainly not a big bus, and ESPECIALLY not anything on those Darjeeling roads!
Pam Gale
Letbridge, Canada
I got home yesterday from a fascinating and wonderful tour of India. The excellent service that we received from your colleague and support staff made this trip a success. Rajeev was very attentive and personable and I was pleasantly surprised that he took the time to phone and talk to each and every member of our group, in the middle of our tour, to hear of any concern that we may have. Such commitment to great customer service is to be commended. My sincere thanks to you, Rajeev, and all members of the team for the excellent service. I will definitely recommend Explore India to family and friends.
Elisa Lam Lau
Vancouver, Canada
Just wanted to send you a quick note that the trip/tour was excellent. All your staff there were great and very accommodating. We got our tour of old Delhi and we were glad it happened - very interesting. Thanks again for the beautiful tour.
Robert & Mary Matthews
Ottawa, Canada
I was talking to my husband again about the trip and the two of us agreed that it was a very well-organized trip and excellent value for money . . . above expectations. I would not hesitate to recommend the trip to others. I celebrated my birthday in Agra and it was so lovely. There was a cake and Explore India even gave me a beautiful gift of a shawl! Thanks so much.
Eleanor Stadnyk
Delta, Canada
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