Upgraded - India: Forts + Palaces of Rajasthan

Fasten your seatbelt, open your mind and senses, this trip will reward you with fabulous colourful People Scenery, Palaces, Forts and Temples in all their magnificent glory. A full on experience of heat and colour. Be prepared for long road trips Rajasthan is a BIG place but lots to look at and definitely one for the history buffs out there. The guide seemed to enjoy taking us around and showing off all the delights this part of India had to offer. Hotels were wonderful and we visited sone really good restaurants to try out the delicious curries which are prepared to whatever your taste buds can stand. Highly recommended.

We had the most amazing holiday. This tour not only Includes the major sites like the Taj Mahal, but introduces you to rural India too. One of my favourite memories is of walking through a village and watching a groom and his pre wedding celebration. As we watched, a cow walked past, pushing everyone out of the way. Our guide, Veeru, was brilliant. He was so thoughtful and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Having a local guide meant that he knew everyone and this definitely enhanced the experience. The other brilliant thing about explore is the small groups. There can be up to 16 but we only had five. My only comment would be that it is really full on. We’re fit, in our sixties, but we’re worn out at the end. Perhaps a day off in the middle would be helpful. Overall one of our best event holidays.

A full-on but excellent experience. A wide range of experiences, great hotels, fascinating destinations and a great guide who brought it all to life.

I never expected to like India as much as I did. This trip is a fantastic introduction to its sights, sounds, smells and heritage. Having Raj as our leader, Subash as our driver and the company of nine other wonderful people made this trip even more special. We saw forts, temples and palaces, monkeys, working elephants and peacocks; rode on a train, many tuk tuks, bicycle and camel rickshaws and stayed in a range of stylish hotels. I felt safe throughout. People were inquisitive and friendly. I hope to return, maybe to experience the South of India and the far North maybe.

Extraordinary and amazing. Around every corner is something different. Unusual sights mainly fragrant smells, and a whole lot of noise.