Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
Local tour specialists organised a fantastic private tour for our group in August/September 2019. We chose the Golden Triangle with Mumbai itinerary and were able to get the best value.
Having liaised with them via email in the months and weeks ahead of the tour to ensure all our queries were answered, we were greeted at Delhi airport by a representative and our driver without issue. From there we were transferred to our first hotel. We opted for 4 star hotels and overall were happy with the accommodation, although once there we would have liked to be a little more central to restaurants/shops etc outside of the hotel for evenings and free time. Our itinerary overall was pretty busy so not too much bother.
We had different guides in each city who were all welcoming and knowledgeable. The particular highlight was our driver for the golden triangle portion, Mangeram, who went out of his way to keep us happy and share his knowledge and expertise with us. His English was great which also enhanced our experienced since we spent a large amount of time in his company traveling. We felt safe with him and that he was trustworthy - especially important as an all female group.
It would have been good to spend a few more days in Mumbai and to stay somewhere central there.
Overall, I would recommend local guides and drivers, who made us feel welcome at each stage.
So enlightening and enjoyable to experience the country, we were able to enjoy various different aspects of the culture through food, music, dance and many other activities etc which were always available/optional. I know many of our group will certainly be returning to India!
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Enjoy this 14-day tour, where you will travel through North India, covering the cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Agra and Mumbai, and exploring their attractions.
The caves of Ellora and Ajanta are what we wish to impress upon you in this trip. But these Unesco heritage sites aside, we also take you to the mesmerizing world of Jaipur, Agra, Khajuraho, Varanasi and Mumbai.
Besides the ancient temple caves of Ajanta and Ellora, in this tour you will get to see the fort of Daulatabad, the erotic art on Khajuraho temple complex, the stunning Taj Mahal, and the palaces and forts in the lovely pink city of Jaipur.
This is certainly is one of the most alluring holiday packages for a history lover.
Art and architecture
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Guest House, Hotel
Age Range
2-90 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
New Delhi, Jaipur, Varanasi, Kha
New Delhi, Jaipur, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Agra, Orchha State, Delhi & Golden Triangle, Aurangabad, Mumbai, Neemrana Fort-Palace, Orchha