Tailor made vacations in India
Tours & vacations in 2020 & 2021

Every element was good. It was all memorable. (more)Charlotte Purkis

The most memorable part of the vacation was the Farm Stay at Dewalokam and the Houseboat. (more)Donald Dunlop

Wonderful experience. (more)Carole Smith

The most memorable part of the vacation was presenting a copy of my novel Major Tom's War to Captain Amarinder Singh (more)Vee Walker

5***** (more)Libby Banfield

highlights were Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, tiger spotting, the level of service and all the accommodations-especially the Ranthambore Regency and Samode Haveli. (more)Sarah Bates

It was exactly what we wanted and we thoroughly enjoyed it (more)Sarah Green

The sight of a beautiful tigress walking towards us on an early morning drive was the most exciting part of our vacation. (more)Lisa Boyes

The whole vacation was an amazing adventure On the first day in Brandavagh, we saw a large male tiger emerge from the forest just next to us and slowly meander across our path! (more)Gill King

Memorable parts? We really enjoyed traveling to both the North and South part of the country as it was great to experience very different lifestyles and cultures. Our favourite part of the trip was meeting the locals and getting to try all of the amazing foods that India has to offer, along with learnings the history behind each of the architectural masterpieces and cities we visited. Tips? It takes quite a lot of time to travel so book for at least 2 weeks and highly recommend staying... (more)Perrin Raudabaugh

The most exciting part of the vacation was seeing tigers in the wild, especially the female with cubs. (more)Stephen Morris

The most memorable part of the vacation was... seeing the tigers close up, but also spotting a sloth bear and wonderful birdlife. (more)Roland Webster

I absolutely loved my time at Kanha National Park. I was very sad to leave both Kanha and the Courtyard House, but it just means I need to go back again! (more)Whitman Paxton

Memorable parts? Amritsar, Taj Mahal, and Jaipur are a must see. Tips? India is very crowded, busy, and noisy. It can be very overwhelming. I recommend half day tours instead of full day. You will need time daily to recover. Local benefits? I was given a reusable water bottle to help eliminate single use plastic water bottles. Overall rating? The operator did an amazing job! (more)Della Saffold

The architecture, the landscape, the hotels and the people were marvelous. (more)Brigitte Winkler-Komar

The most memorable part of the vacation was when I went for a track in the forest with a ranger and was able to see some amazing flora and fauna including bison, monkeys, fish owls and racquet tailed drongos. (more)Ray Barge

The most exciting part of the vacation was the mountain scenery in Ladakh was particularly spectacular. (more)Erika Fayers

The most memorable part of the vacation was seeing the evening ceremony at the ghats in Varanasi and visiting the temples of Madurai and Tanjore. (more)Santha Blankley

One of the best vacations we've EVER had. We loved it. (more)Judy Mcguire

Best ever!...Meeting so many kind and funny Indian people everywhere we went. Everyone was helpful, full of fun and the joys of life. (more)Lesley Somerville

The highlight was seeing tigers at Bandhavgarh and staying in some wonderful accommodation. (more)Barry Hunter

It was the first time we had travelled to India and we were on a mission to see the wild side of India. Our first tiger encounter is something we will never forget It was amazing (more)Louise Knop

5 stars all round. The vacation was so unique .......... busy, relaxing, fun, massively interesting and a huge privilege. (more)Claire Martin

The most memorable part of the vacation was the homestays, particularly in Sikkim, where we loved the mountains. (more)Julie Burns

I thoroughly enjoyed staying with a Kolkata family, eating together, sharing experiences and being extremely well looked after. (more)Joan Hoggan

Taking a traditional, herb-infused hot stone bath outside overlooking the valley Driving on the roads was also either thrilling (the views) or terrifying (the conditions). (more)Katherine van Haeften

Staying at a homestay was a highlight for the brilliant hospitality we received; we became good friends with our hosts over the three days we spent with them and were sad to leave. (more)Julian Welbank

Everyone was friendly, helpful and went out of their way to make sure we had a vacation of a lifetime. The itinerary was prefect for an introduction to Kerala; the accommodation was superb, the food delicious and all activities were interesting and worthwhile. (more)Kate Bulloch

Seeing a herd of wild elephants up close and the tea plantations was the most memorable. (more)Trish Butler

The most memorable parts of the trip were seeing tigers. Local people. Un-touristy parts of India. The care and diligence of our tour operator and Rajat Kumar. (more)Sue Gray

For sheer excitement our number one was unexpectedly seeing wild elephants grazing in the dappled sunlight of a Munnar forest. (more)Jill Wild

It was a very good vacation, people were welcoming, helpful and friendly. Rajat was very efficient and helpful. (more)Alessandra Spera

Memorable parts? History and culture. I enjoyed the amazing hotels we stayed in that were beautiful locations and historical. Tips? Due to distance between locations, ensure there are two nights at every hotel. There is significant time spent driving (in a car) between each location. If flying from Delhi during December / January be aware of fog delaying / cancelling flights. Local benefits? We visited local communities (e.g. Bishnoi, Samode) but not sure how it benefitted... (more)Tracey Warren

For us the nature based activities and birdwatching were tremendous. We had some really good guides and got to see tigers and a leopard which is very rare. The people, the culture and the environment were very exotic to us. (more)Dianne Reidy

Seeing the Taj Mahal at Sunrise is an unforgettable event in our lives. Many special rare species of birds seen on our Birding Himalyan tour...Superbly organised. (more)Michael Clark

The bird watching was excellent...Bird guides were very good too, and all knew their local birds. However outstanding was Sunil (Kumar?) in Nainital. His excellent English made our outings a great pleasure (more)Jacky Davis

Memorable parts? There were many memorable experiences - our rickshaw ride through the Dehli markets was definitely a highlight....what a culture shock! The noise, smells, heat and totally manic traffic dodging around cows in the streets is imprinted on the memory. Seeing the rural life in Rajasthan was amazing - how the locals live in their mud houses, working on the land by hand, and how friendly the people were to us. Staying in a Maharaja's palace was an experience. Seeing the Taj... (more)Janine Jackson

Memorable parts? My wife and I went on this trip with our 17 year-old son. Even as seasoned travelers to India, we would never have been able to do this trip on our own because this part of central India really doesn't have much tourist/traveler infrastructure. Cycling from village to village was absolutely fantastic. Our wonderful guide, Saurabh, based in Raipur, was not only brilliantly organised and wonderfully knowledgeable about wildlife, architure, people, plants, birds, customs etc.... (more)Jonathan Drori

Memorable parts? Both Ladakh and Spiti are both stunning regions with breath-taking scenery and Buddhist monasteries precipitously perched on rocky outcrops. Lamayaru and the hike to Rumbak were highlights in Ladakh, whilst Key and Dhankar monasteries are truly iconic. Amritsar, at the end of the trip, was equally as fulfilling, despite the shock of going from rural, mountainous regions to a large city, albeit with a relatively modest 1 million inhabitants, so hardly a mega city by Indian... (more)Matt Shobbrook

Memorable parts? This was a bespoke tour of Madhya Pradesh, but the company does tours across India. The whole tour was excellent from start to finish. Organization was timely and they really understand client needs. The tour director is so kind and attentive, we loved the mix of accommodation and experiences, the socially progressive elements of the vacation, the sights you would miss on your own and the insightful personal private tours we received. Everything was top-notch. Tips? They... (more)Scott and Santosh

Thank you Gaurav for arrangement of the whole vacation. I can know some of the culture and the living of the people in North East India. (more)Kwok Ha

A wonderful experience so rare to find such an unspoilt country and nothing done just for tourists. If you are looking for an authentic experience off the beaten track this is the tour for you! (more)Pat Willis

Memorable parts? Every day we did something new and our hosts Saurabh and later, Sunny, always had a surprise in store! Though it's hard to choose one particular part (because the entire experience was amazing), the memories that will always stay with us - without needing to look at the photos - were the day-to-day interactions and chance meetings that we were fortunate to have with the local people. From watching people go about their daily business, to joining in their celebrations, we... (more)Heidi Fuller

Memorable parts? We traveled as a family and moved every couple of days so ever day brought something new and was memorable. What was exciting about this vacation was learning about other cultures and meeting people living in a variety of different ways. But as a family, the favorite experience was riding an elephant. Tips? Take plenty of hand sanitiser for when you are out and about and some toilet rolls too. Food is very cheap, eat out! Don't eat at the Sandesh Prince hotel in... (more)Gentian Bolt

Memorable parts? A yawning tiger in Ranthambore, and Bodo dancing in Assam (probably because all the girls wanted a Selfie with me!) Tips? (a) Our connecting flight from Delhi to Jaipur was cancelled very late, which happens a lot - a taxi took 6 hours but only cost about £35. (b) We rented a MiFi device from Trabug.com at $2 a day for 1.2GB daily, worked flawlessly in Golden Triangle & Assam, and they also do phone packages. Local benefits? Ranthambore is a bit overrun with... (more)Nick Howard

The most memorable was the boat safari in Nagarhoke national park and watching a tiger for 30 minutes. (more)Judy Powell

The most memorable part was Orange county - feeling like a queen and wonderful safari. (more)Alex Silver

Excellent! (more)Jan Baker

The most memorable moment was staying at the lodge, in the buffer zone, listening to the night around a bonfire with wonderful snacks and a gin and tonic, then visiting the local villages on a walk the following day. The jungle safaris were amazing particularly the elephant back experience and of course seeing the tigers. (more)Julia Killick

The most memorable was having the most amazing Tiger sightings. Superb, we had a great time and enjoyed both Tadoba and Kanha national parks, the lodges we stayed at and saw some amazing wildlife and birds too. (more)Jo Gaunt

I feel that I was looked after very well, Neelesh who organised my itinerary was most attentive. Where I stayed was beautiful and relaxing. Staff were excellent and very attentive (more)Kerrie Griffin