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Experience the best of India with an enchanting and delightful travel experience with our highly qualified tour guide. Explore the ancient city of 17th century Delhi, climb aboard a bicycle rickshaw, and visit the world’s best-known symbol of love – the unrivaled Taj Mahal. Visit one of the hidden secrets of India. The largest stepwells in the world were built over a thousand years ago in the rural village of Abhaneri, delight in the colorful pink city of Jaipur atop a private jeep ride to the Amber fort,
Highly Recommended: Extend your trip to Varanasi, formerly known as Kashi, the oldest living city in India & home to one of the world’s most time-honored and mysterious cultures. Experience TRUE India in a way only a select few have the opportunity to do. Ask for details.
Tour Highlights
- Explore the imperial city of New Delhi created by the British Raj
- Rickshaw adventure through the back lanes of Old Delhi including the ancient spice market
- Visit the most prominent Sikh Gurdwara which is a house of worship in Delhi
- Visit The Taj Mahal…the world’s best-known symbol of love
- Visit Agra Fort, a UNESCO world heritage site with imposing walls of red sandstone
- Abhaneri-the largest stepwells in the world which were built over a thousand years ago
- Explore the local village to experience the day to day beauty of rural India where you will meet local families
- Explore the majestic Amber Fort Palace in Jaipur built in 1592
- Visit the City Palace, one of the homes of the current Maharaja of Jaipur
- Enjoy an authentic dining experience with cultural Rajasthani traditional dance and music
Itinerary
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Day 1:
Depart Canada
Depart Canada for India. Your international flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment.
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Day 2:
Arrival In New Delhi, India
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 your arrival at Indira Gandhi international airport, you will meet our representative who will transfer you to your hotel.
Accommodation: The Surya, DelhiThe Surya, Delhi
New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110025, Indiahttp://www.thesuryaa.com/+91 11 2683 5070The Surya, New Delhi is an ISO 22000:2005 certified five star deluxe hotel and endeavors to meet and exceed customer’s expectations. The designation of ISO is evident in our philosophy and commitment to put the comfort, health, and safety of our guests as the main focus of our business model. Enjoy the comforts of The Surya that span beyond incredible dining experiences to the relaxing comfort and serenity of your hotel room.
Room Features
- Mini Bar
- Tea / Coffee Maker
- In-Room Safe
- Spacious Bathrooms
- Suryaa One Touch Service
- Concierge Services
- In-Room Dining
- Doctor On Call
- Wake-Up Call
Hotel Amenities
- Business center
- High-speed internet and wi-fi
- Club lounge access for club floor guests with facilities of library, pool tables, video games and meeting rooms
- Usage of health club & swimming pool
Spa Facilities
- Steam Sauna, Jacuzzi, Hydrobath, Impulse Showers and varied options in Ayurvedic Health Treatments & Massages besides conventional Swiss Massages
Entertainment & Recreation
- Outdoor Swimming Pool open between 0700hrs-2100hrs during Summers and between 0800hrs-1700hrs in Winters. Lifeguard is present during operational hours.
Health & Fitness Center
Fitness Centre consists of Sauna, Steam/ Chill Pool/ Impulse Showers/ Jacuzzi/Hydrobath. Fully-equipped gymnasium- treadmills, exercycles,cross-trainers, skiing machine, reclimbers, steppers and single stations for each body parts besides free weights.
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Day 3:
Explore Old & New Delhi
After breakfast, you will start your morning tour by visiting 17th-century Old Delhi. Visit the Jama Mosque, the royal mosque built by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in 1656. You 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, and then drive past Red Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Proceed to visit the house of Mahatma Gandhi a place where Mr. Gandhi’s epic Life ended on 30 January 1948. Mahatma Gandhi had lived in this house from 9 September 1947 to 30 January 1948. Thus, the hallowed house treasures many memories of the last 144 days of his life. The House was acquired by the Government of India in 1971 and was converted into a National Memorial of the Father of the Nation and was opened to the public on August 15, 1973. The preserves include the room where Mahatma Gandhi lived and the prayer ground where he held a mass congregation every evening. It was here where the assassin’s bullets felled Gandhi.
Later, you will visit a Sikh temple. The Sikh temple you will visit is Gurdwara Bangla Sahib which is one of the most prominent Sikh gurdwara, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi. This incredible temple is known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, and, also notable is the beautiful pool inside its complex, known as the “Sarovar.
Later in the evening enjoy your welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerAccommodation: The Surya, DelhiThe Surya, Delhi
New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110025, Indiahttp://www.thesuryaa.com/+91 11 2683 5070The Surya, New Delhi is an ISO 22000:2005 certified five star deluxe hotel and endeavors to meet and exceed customer’s expectations. The designation of ISO is evident in our philosophy and commitment to put the comfort, health, and safety of our guests as the main focus of our business model. Enjoy the comforts of The Surya that span beyond incredible dining experiences to the relaxing comfort and serenity of your hotel room.
Room Features
- Mini Bar
- Tea / Coffee Maker
- In-Room Safe
- Spacious Bathrooms
- Suryaa One Touch Service
- Concierge Services
- In-Room Dining
- Doctor On Call
- Wake-Up Call
Hotel Amenities
- Business center
- High-speed internet and wi-fi
- Club lounge access for club floor guests with facilities of library, pool tables, video games and meeting rooms
- Usage of health club & swimming pool
Spa Facilities
- Steam Sauna, Jacuzzi, Hydrobath, Impulse Showers and varied options in Ayurvedic Health Treatments & Massages besides conventional Swiss Massages
Entertainment & Recreation
- Outdoor Swimming Pool open between 0700hrs-2100hrs during Summers and between 0800hrs-1700hrs in Winters. Lifeguard is present during operational hours.
Health & Fitness Center
Fitness Centre consists of Sauna, Steam/ Chill Pool/ Impulse Showers/ Jacuzzi/Hydrobath. Fully-equipped gymnasium- treadmills, exercycles,cross-trainers, skiing machine, reclimbers, steppers and single stations for each body parts besides free weights.
Learn the easiest Rubik’s Cube solution which is available in many languages. You’ll just have to memorize a cople tricks.
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Day 4:
Delhi – Agra (205 Km / 4 Hours)
After breakfast, you will leave for Agra, a city with a white grandeur legacy. Agra is home to one of the world’s most recognized monuments, the incredible Taj Mahal. Arrive and check-in at your hotel.
Your afternoon is free for your own time and personal activities.Optional live show performance for those who would like to watch a fantastic 75-minute live show. In the early evening, you will enjoy a live play that depicts the saga of love and a memorable journey into history. This fascinating 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 the 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
The live performance is optional at the cost of CAD $55.00 per person
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerAccommodation: Courtyard by Marriott AgraCourtyard by Marriott Agra
Taj Nagri Rd, Basai Khurd, T.Y.C. Phase-II, Basai, Uttar Pradesh 282001, Indiahttp://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/agrcy-courtyard-agra/+91 562 662 7777Enjoy 5-star service at the Courtyard Marriott Agra. Set on the famed Fatehabad Road, just minutes from jewels of India like the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, our luxury hotel offers easy access to all points of interest. Enjoy spacious, elegant rooms and suites with contemporary decor, resort-like amenities, plush pillowtop bedding and high-speed internet. Take a dip in our pool or break a sweat in the state-of-the-art fitness center. When you’re ready to unwind, visit Unora Spa for an Indian or international massage and beauty treatments. Dine at one of our four restaurants – MoMo Cafe, Anise, Onyx and MoMo 2 Go – for innovative cuisine. If you’re in Agra for commerce, we offer our business center, 24,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor venues, culinary experts and high-tech equipment. Our ‘City of Love’ location is ideal for vacations, weddings, getaways and even for business. Convenient to Agra Cantt Railway Station, our 5-star hotel welcomes you with traditional Indian hospitality in a modern setting.
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Day 5:
Visit Taj Mahal
This is an exciting day! Despite the early morning start which is at sunrise, you visit one of the most incredible monuments ever built in the world, The Taj Mahal. This monument of love which was built between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, 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.
In the afternoon you will visit an amazing marble factory to experience the creation of fine inlaid stonework and translucent marble native to the region. The craftsmen of Agra are, even today, renowned for the exquisite marble-inlay work that has made Agra’s monuments famous.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerAccommodation: Courtyard by Marriott AgraCourtyard by Marriott Agra
Taj Nagri Rd, Basai Khurd, T.Y.C. Phase-II, Basai, Uttar Pradesh 282001, Indiahttp://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/agrcy-courtyard-agra/+91 562 662 7777Enjoy 5-star service at the Courtyard Marriott Agra. Set on the famed Fatehabad Road, just minutes from jewels of India like the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, our luxury hotel offers easy access to all points of interest. Enjoy spacious, elegant rooms and suites with contemporary decor, resort-like amenities, plush pillowtop bedding and high-speed internet. Take a dip in our pool or break a sweat in the state-of-the-art fitness center. When you’re ready to unwind, visit Unora Spa for an Indian or international massage and beauty treatments. Dine at one of our four restaurants – MoMo Cafe, Anise, Onyx and MoMo 2 Go – for innovative cuisine. If you’re in Agra for commerce, we offer our business center, 24,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor venues, culinary experts and high-tech equipment. Our ‘City of Love’ location is ideal for vacations, weddings, getaways and even for business. Convenient to Agra Cantt Railway Station, our 5-star hotel welcomes you with traditional Indian hospitality in a modern setting.
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Day 6:
Agra – Bharatpur
After breakfast leave for Bharatpur known as the Keoladeo National Park, also famous for the 18th-century Lohagarh Fort.
Bharatpur National Park is a famous avifauna sanctuary and a bird-watching paradise listed among UNESCO’s World Heritage sites. The 29 km reserve is locally known as Ghana and is a mosaic of dry grasslands, woodlands, woodland swamps, and wetlands. These diverse habitats are home to 366 bird species, 379 floral species, 50 species of fish, 13 species of snakes, 5 species of lizards, 7 amphibian species,7 turtle species, and a variety of other invertebrates. Every year thousands of migratory waterfowl visit the park for winter breeding.
The sanctuary is one of the richest bird areas in the world. It is a human-made establishment known for nesting its resident birds and visiting migratory birds including water birds. What is interesting to note is that this place was once the waterfowl hunting ground for the royalty and the British, but was converted into an asylum for birds and other wildlife as well in the year 1971. You can take a Jeep Ride or Rickshaw Safari to spot exotic birds and a few animals that inhabit the jungle as well. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is easily a bird lover’s paradise, and photographers will find this place to be delightful as well
Upon arrival check-in at the hotel.
Later in the afternoon, you will visit a local village by jeep to experience the day-to-day beauty of rural India You will have the opportunity to chat with the locals who will barely be able to suppress their delight and surprise at sitting next to a foreigner from far-away lands.
The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy and relax as you please
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Regenta Resort BharatpurRegenta Resort Bharatpur
Regenta Resort, Patpara Mohalla, Bharatpur, Rajasthan 321001, Indiahttps://www.royalorchidhotels.com/regenta-resort-bharatpur+91 74120 84120Rajasthan is a state steeped in history and culture, and Bharatpur, a district in Rajasthan, truly embodies all of it. Located in the historic town of Bharatpur, Regenta Resort Bharatpur offers a glimpse into the state’s rich regal past with a modern touch. Situated in the heart of the city, the resort offers 49 well-fitted rooms and suites overlooking the sprawling lawn or the city. Rooms at the resort range from premium room to the grand presidential suites. The culinary team at Pinxx, the in house restaurant, offers Indian, Chinese and continental cuisine that strikes the palate and leaves an everlasting impression. A swimming pool, spa, indoor activities and a fitness centre are some of the other recreational facilities provided at the resort. The resort also houses 2 banquet halls big enough for corporate conclaves, retreats, product launches, seminars, birthdays, family get-togethers and receptions. Bharatpur is also an emerging hub for destination weddings and Regenta Resort Bharatpur is today the most preferred resort for destination weddings. Keoladeo National Park, designated a world heritage site by UNESCO and home to some of the most endangered birds, is just a short drive from the property. Other prominent tourist sites such as Lohagarh Fort and Deeg Fort are within a radius of 10 – 15 Kms from the Resort.
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Day 7:
Bharatpur- Jaipur (20 Km / 30 Min drive approx.)
Early morning enjoy a Bicycle rickshaw ride in the National park. Return to the hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast proceeds to Jaipur with a stop en route to visit the Abhaneri stepwell.
Abhaneri is the Chand Baori. The massive step well-built to conserve rainwater is 20 m deep with 13 levels and is considered the deepest and largest stepwell in India. Marvelous carvings on the steps transform into pieces of excellent architecture. The stepwell stands as an amazing display of ancient engineering and the geometric step pattern gives a fascinating insight into this architectural masterpiece.
Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Trident Hotel JaipurTrident Hotel Jaipur
Amber Fort Road, Opposite, Jal Mahal, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002, Indiahttps://www.tridenthotels.com/hotels-in-jaipur+91 141 267 0101Resplendent in the hues of its magnificent past, Jaipur is one of the most vibrant, 5-star destinations in India. The capital and the largest city of Rajasthan, it was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, in 1727. Folklore has it that in 1876, the city was painted a luxury, warm pink colour to welcome the Prince of Wales (King Edward VII). Since then, the ‘pink city’, as it is lovingly called, has retained its rosy blush, which has charmed travelers from around the world.
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Day 8:
Jaipur & Private Elephant
In the morning, enjoy an excursion to the majestic Amber Fort Palace by Jeep which was built in 1593. Enjoy the architecture, lattice screens, and paintings that appear to be colored with jewel dust. Later, drive through the old city where you will make a photo stop at the Palace of Winds. Your tour also includes a visit to the City Palace, the home of the current Maharaja of Jaipur, and its museum. This is the perfect time to shop for exclusive gems that Jaipur is famous for and see some fascinating block printing fabrics.
Later enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Optional Cooking for those who would like to spend an enjoyable, educational and social evening at a house that belongs to a well-known Rajput family. Learn some great cooking techniques about Rajasthani Indian Cuisine in coordination with your in-house chefs which takes approximately 2 hours. You’ll be taken to their kitchen where the cooking demonstration will commence. You will be shown how each dish is made as your hosts describe the incredible ingredients of fresh organic foods cooked to perfection with the region’s foods, leaving you with a complete experience that you can try when you are home, a truly authentic Indian cooking experience.
Optional CAD $125.00 per person (Limited guests – subject to availability)
Meals: Breakfast, LunchAccommodation: Shahpura House, JaipurShahpura House, Jaipur
D-257, Devi Marg, Bani Park Jaipur-302016https://www.shahpura.com/shahpura-house/+91-9829691816Shahpura, set amidst exquisite green surroundings, is located 65 miles from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. A regal inheritance, painstakingly transformed to its original magnificence, has resulted in must-visit properties that are managed by the present owners, Maharaj Surendra Singh Ji, descendants of the royal family of Shahpura. Shahpura is committed to preserving the royal culture, heritage, and traditions of Rajasthan, with contemporary world-class comforts, enhancing guest experiences, and empowering the local community.
Shahpura is committed to improving its ecological and carbon footprint. We are committed to developing a sustainable environment by incorporating traditional eco-friendly Indian practices, as well as modern hotel practices to provide our guests with a superior hospitality experience. The Shahpura hallmark service and attention to detail combined with the sheer majesty of its aesthetic legacy and attention to fine detail have created unforgettable experiences.
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Day 9:
Jaipur – Delhi (250 Km, approx. 5 hrs drive)
After breakfast drive from Jaipur to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi check in at your hotel for an overnight stay. Dinner at hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerAccommodation: Pride Plaza Hotel Aerocity, New DelhiPride Plaza Hotel Aerocity, New Delhi
Asset 5A, Hospitality District, Aerocity, Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, Indiahttp://www.pridehotel.com/delhi/new-delhi-aerocity/+91 11 6600 7700Located in close proximity to Delhi and Gurgaon, Pride Plaza Hotel Aerocity, New Delhi is the first luxury hotel in the capital by the Pride Group of Hotels.
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Day 10:
Delhi
Breakfast at your hotel. Later, you are transferred to the international airport to board your flight home.
Extend your trip to Varanasi, formerly known as Kashi, the oldest living city in India & home to one of the world’s most time-honored and mysterious cultures. Experience TRUE India in a way only a select few have the opportunity to do.
Starting from CAD 999 With Roundtrip local airfares.
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What’s included
- International round-trip airfare
- 8 nights’ accommodation in well-reviewed 4-star hotels
- 14 meals consisting of breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Escorted transfers (airport to the hotel, hotel to the airport
- Unlimited bottled water during sightseeing tours
- Traditional cultural program dinner in Jaipur
- Entrance fees to all the monuments
- All sightseeing tours on an air-conditioned deluxe coach
- Highly qualified English-speaking tour director (for min 6 people)
What’s excluded
- Gratuities, personal expenses, laundry, bar bills, phone bills, etc.
- Any other sightseeing excursions other than what is mentioned in the program will be at an extra cost to you.
- Services other than in our inclusion.
- India tourist visa
Recent Reviews
Hi Nazir, We really enjoyed our trip to India that you arranged. The site selections were fantastic (as our travel MD commented), the hotels were comfortable, the drivers were highly skilled, and our tour guide Harry was brilliant and so well informed. He adapted to our interests with ad hoc additions that added much to our experience. Rajeev kept in touch with us as well along the way. So thanks again for this memorable experience.
Arnie Funk and Sharie Edwards
Vancouver, Canada
Good afternoon Nazir, We want to let you know that we thoroughly enjoyed our recent trip to Northern India. Everyone who dealt with us on this journey, being yourself with planning and booking, Rajeev the head of operations in Delhi, Yajur our tour guide and mentor during the tours and everyone else involved, deserve rave reviews. All were knowledgeable, professional, passionate in what they did and more than willing to do that little bit extra to make our trip an exceptional experience. I cannot praise these people enough. Along with your staff, the tour program, the places we visited and the local people with whom we interacted have made us appreciate and be amazed of a country, people and culture which apparently we really knew so little about. Our minds and eyes have been opened to a wonderful place which now we hope to see more of. Oh, and going by our tour group the shopping was great also. We want to thank you and everyone involved for creating a wonderful experience for us. Best regards,
Murray and Pat E.
Edmonton, Canada
We want to tell you how much we enjoyed our trip with your tour company. Right from the onset our business class flights to our guides, bus drivers and wonderful food and accommodation we felt really well taken care of. We had a very congenial group of new friends on our bus tour to Delhi, Agra, Rathambore Park, Jaipur and we left them reluctantly to go to Darjeeling. Our trip to Varanasi was likewise a wonderful adventure. Again, our guide and driver treated us like their parents! Our trips down the Ganges will be ever remembered. Your agent in Delhi, Rajeev was always in touch to make sure we were happy and well taken care of. The only negatives were things out of anyone's control- the pollution, the lack of wine stores and the basic need for more jobs for the poor! But that is India! Thank you again for making our trip so memorable. Sincerely,
Ralph and Margaret Franksen
Delta, Canada
Hi, Nazir. Sorry, I haven't written sooner but I have had a bad cold since returning from our amazing India trip. Both Stuart and I had a wonderful experience as it was much more than either of us expected. As our guide Yajure explained to us, India has been "cleaning itself up". What a wonderful surprise. Delhi being a bustling mega city, was a joy to experience in the few days we were there. Our bus rides, while exciting due to the different "vehicles, animals and people on the roads, made our journeys very colorful. Yajure was a wonderful, generous and knowledgeable guide. He is a walking encyclopedia. He was extremely accommodating and adaptable at a moments notice. Seeing the Taj Mahal, Buddha's birthplace, the Red Fort, the Ganges in Varanasi and of course the city of Jaipur brought the trip to life. It was all mesmerizing. Your colleague Rajeev in Delhi was very helpful and kind and protective of us. Although he was mourning the loss of his dear father, he made himself available to us. So that's it Nazir. We certainly will not hesitate to recommend your company to any of our friends and family. Yours truly,
Shelley Rosen and Stuart McPherson
Aurora, Canada
Namaste, and thanks for the email Nazir. My husband and I are still under the powerful influence of India – having thoroughly enjoyed the 2 weeks we had there. It’s really difficult to synthesize our experience but I will try to give some feedback. Both of us felt that we learned so much and really broadened our understanding of cultural and political issues in addition to seeing, tasting, smelling, and tasting some of India’s diversity. I really appreciated the diverse environments: urban, heritage sites, forest reserve, streets/river exposure in Varanasi, the roadside rural life viewed as we traveled between major sites. I’m especially glad that we added on the Varanasi trip which broadened our experience considerably. We were ever so fortunate in the timing (just after the monsoon season) and got to see a relatively ‘green’ India. Several local guides commented that we were a ‘lucky’ group in terms of being in the right places at the right times for certain things – such as seeing tigers, getting to the Taj Mahal just prior to its ‘mudding’. The tour itinerary was well planned and varied – given that any group of 22 people will have different preferences. We found our tour guide to be excellent: knowledgeable, flexible, and always anticipating when/where changes might be needed either for our comfort or safety. Many thanks for that. And he was ever so patient in spite of challenging situations. I’m a cautious traveller (in contrast to my husband) but even I felt very safe. Our guide was extremely good at keeping us together while also allowing plenty of photo ops, cooling down periods, and preparing us for the next point of interest. The tour guide was very good with history and cultural information that made the bus travel time both informative and seem shorter. All contacts were very friendly, courteous, and helpful. One hardly mentioned an issue and it was addressed; To summarize, the trip was amazing! We are so very glad we went and still bask in India’s glow. Fond memories, great photos, and a great appreciation for the country and its peoples! Please convey our thanks to all who made the trip possible. Regards,
Cynthia Toman (on behalf of Earl as well)
Toronto, Canada
Hi Nazir, The India tour was excellent. The accommodations and meals was great , spicy but you get used to it after a couple of days, The hotel staff making every effort to accommodate and attending to any request from the tour participants. The tour bus was quite satisfactory with the driver and assistant quite helpful, keeping the bus clean. The Tour guide was excellent and quite knowledgeable about the history of the Indian civilization. Also handling the tickets to the various sites so the was little delay getting in and experiencing the splendor that is India Pick up and drop off from the airport went without any incidence. Overall, a great experience that will not be forgotten.
Anirud and Hafeeza
Toronto, Canada
Hi Nazir, Greg and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip to India. We were impressed with the excellent service from all Explore India personnel. Your choice of hotels, points of interest and breakfasts were excellent. Our driver and bus helper were especially good. Thank you for a wonderful trip. Ram, ram
Elaine and Greg
Burnaby, Canada
The trip to India was much more than I expected. Often the expression....Go to India and change your Life....that is what I experienced! From weather, hotels, food, transportation to our guides...top grade!!!! Thanks you for putting this wonderful vacation together for us!!! It holds memories for a Lifetime!!! When I get some photos edited I will send you a link! Great Job!
Linda Swanson
Nelson, Canada
Just returned home and trying to get over the jet-lag. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip – would hardly recommend your tour company. (first time with your company). The itinerary was well planned, transportation and accommodations were excellent and so was our tour guide. Had planned on staying in China for an additional 10 days but did not realize it was a Chinese holiday and we were not able to book any additional trips. Had I known this, I probably would have booked an additional tour with your company.
Polly Gretchin
Hope, Canada
Apologies for the delay in regard to this reply. It has been 3 weeks since we got back but the first one was an adjustment to time and travel. There are just not enough good words to describe the trip but it was definitely spectacular and above expectations. Exceptionally well organized and highly professional personnel were involved in the tour. India is just so remarkable as there is so much history. We crammed and read 3 books about the country in advance but there is so very much more to learn. To be able to travel there and have professional tour guides with that depth of knowledge was fortunate indeed. Can’t say enough about the calibre of Sandeep Singh regarding his professionalism, knowledge, organizational skills and overall ability! Hilal Lone did a good job for us during the Kashmir part of it! Besides the 2 guides, there were a lot of people to acknowledge in regard to the success of the trip. Unfortunately we won’t be able to name everyone. However, we will start with yourself Nazir. Being patient, personable, and responsive in terms of direction up front made for easier planning. Those who headed up organization at the other end, such as Rajeev Sharma, went beyond the call of duty to get their part of the operation right. If only for our jetlag the day after we arrived, he would have got us to a cricket game! Rafiq Mohamed did his part as well for the Kashmir leg of the trip. Last but not least, people such as the driver, Dalit Singh Walia, and his assistant Anand Mishra, made the journey what it was. The wondrous architecture we saw was at times almost surreal. They were so advanced in this regard so very long ago! Because some were so spectacular and precise, pictures do not quite do it justice, one has to simply see it! Also so impressed with the people of India. Massive population but they have found a way to make it work. Seemingly caring to each other and respectful and friendly towards tourists. Maybe the “hawkers” not so much. To a certain extent, one even adjusts to the heat. After time spent at the sites the air-conditioned vehicles helped in this regard. Small detail maybe, but cold bottled water always being available was quite important. The tour offered a good mix and variation of experiences. The trip into the forest was definitely special. Viewing the wildlife, especially the Bengal tiger, will always be a memorable lifetime experience. The quality of accommodation was very high. The variety and selection for meals offered up something that I expect everyone could be satisfied with, as we were. Never knew anything about Explore India before the trip. Now that we do and experienced it, we would certainly highly recommend your company and the tour! Cheers,
Marilyn & Emil
Saskatoon, Canada
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