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Ravi Tickoo

World traveller, professional mountaineer and passionate adventure entrepreneur, Ravi has over 25 years of experience conducting adventure, experiential and culture tours across the length and breadth of India.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Active India Holidays is an award-winning independent travel company offering safe, authentic and memorable India holidays for families, small groups and individual travelers. Founded by Ravi Tickoo, Active India was born out of his vision to build a dedicated, high-quality and sustainable brand for active, experiential and adventure holidays across India, Nepal and Bhutan.

Active India offers an expanding range of engaging activities and immersive experiences including soft and challenging trekking, walking tours, cycling and motor-biking adventures, experiential culture and discovery holidays, wildlife safaris and nature tours.

We conduct our trekking and walking programs in Ladakh, Zanskar and across the Himalayas, pioneering multi-activity programs (cycling, motor-biking and safaris) across the Himalayas, Rajasthan and Kerala, wildlife safaris and tiger trails in prominent national parks and tiger reserves, experiential culture and discovery tours across the length and breadth of India. In partnership with KimKim, Active India offers on-demand tailor-made India experiences designed around your needs and crafted with a clear focus on the quality of service, authenticity of experience and enriching engagement with the cultural charms, natural splendor and unparalleled diversity that defines India.
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How did you get involved in travel?

"Being born and brought up in Kashmir valley, in the lap of great mountain ranges, tourism and in particular adventure travel has always seemed like a part of my DNA. The world-renowned natural beauty, alpine climate and the grand altitudes and outdoors have been attracting visitors to the valley for generations and shaped tourism as the dominant industry in the region. Starting out as a young, passionate tour leader back in the 80’s, I had the unique opportunity of exploring the most popular and remotest corners of the region and realizing how much I truly enjoyed my job. Very soon I joined a niche adventure company as a co-founder and spent over two decades contributing in its pioneering growth story from a local niche service provider to a multi-award winning nationwide tour operator.

Realizing the need and unmet demand for a dedicated, high quality Indian brand for active, experiential holidays, I founded Active India in 2011 to offer a wide range of safe, authentic and engaging activities with a focus on high quality, tailor-made services for truly personalized and memorable India experiences. We are proud that within a short span of our operations, Active India has seen great success and just last year was awarded the prestigious National Tourism Award for the Best Adventure Tour Operator."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Having had the privilege to travel across Asia, Europe and North America, I have had my fair share of adventures and experiences over the years. However, the one that is truly unique and unforgettable, comes from my first attempt to summit the peak Deo Tibba (6001m) one of the highest peaks in eastern end of Pir Panjal range of Himalayas. The entire expedition, from being one of my first “serious” climbs and accompanied by my dear friend and world-renowned mountaineer, Fred Harper, was a deeply transformative experience. The scenes of unparalleled beauty and immense power of nature combined with the thrill and vulnerability of adventure and wilderness have remained so vivid until this day. Unfortunately, Fred passed away soon after in 2000, which further made this experience a unique privilege and personal honor to have shared my rope with someone I admired and learnt so much from. "

Ravi is part of the following groups: Bhutan Travel Agents, India Travel Agents, India Family Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Ravi

A great way to travel!
India | Mar 23 - Apr 5, 2024

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Jean W.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Apr 27, 2024
We are so happy with our experience with Kimkim/Active India. Everything was well organized, which made our trip hassle-free. In particular, our two drivers (Mr. Puran and Mr. Sherin) were excellent. They made sure we were safe and comfortable the entire time we were with them, which was nice since they were the "constants" on our trip. While all our guides were good, Mr. Devinder in New Dehli and Mr. Virendra in Jaipur were superb. Devinder did a great job of being flexible with our... Read more

We are so happy with our experience with Kimkim/Active India. Everything was well organized, which made our trip hassle-free. In particular, our two drivers (Mr. Puran and Mr. Sherin) were excellent. They made sure we were safe and comfortable the entire time we were with them, which was nice since they were the "constants" on our trip. While all our guides were good, Mr. Devinder in New Dehli and Mr. Virendra in Jaipur were superb. Devinder did a great job of being flexible with our schedule to make sure all of our time with him was used to its full potential. Virendra's historical and current knowledge of Jaipur made our tours with him very interesting and informative.

One thing to note: the guides will take you to vendors where they will receive a commission on sales. In general, the vendors offer quality items, but you have to be firm and comfortable putting your foot down to say 'no thank you' to your guide and vendor if you aren't interested in purchasing anything.

Hotel Reviews
The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa

We stayed two nights at the Metropolitan Hotel & Spa while in Dehli. The hotel was clean, and the employees were nice and attentive without being overbearing. We ate breakfast each morning at the restaurant, which had plenty of Indian and Western options. The only negative aspect of this hotel is that the Wi-Fi connection was adequate in the common areas but spotty in the rooms.

Authenticity & Character
Nothing was wrong per se - it was just a hotel.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Wifi connection in the room was spotty.
ITC Mughal
Agra

Our stay at the ITC Mughal was very nice. The hotel & rooms were clean, comfortable, and spacious, with many options in common areas for exploring and lounging. The staff was friendly, and the breakfast included in our stay was a massive buffet with Indian and Western options. We also got a massage while staying here, and it was well-priced and good.

Authenticity & Character
Nothing in particular, but it's a very nice hotel.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Chokhi Dhani Resort

Several friends from India recommended Chokhi Dhani to us. So, in fairness, I don't think we had the right expectations when we arrived. We just trusted their recommendation without much research. Chokhi Dhani is a resort modeled after a traditional Rajasthani village. Each room is designed as an individual "hut/house." In the evening, the grounds around the rooms were dimly lit, and few people were eating in the restaurant or outdoor buffet area. I'm guessing that most guests were next door where the shows, activities, shopping, and traditional Rajasthani restaurants are located. However, the dim lights and sparsely populated grounds were offputting. Regarding the activities next door, they were okay, but they seemed kind of cheesy. If you were visiting with children, I think it would have been more fun and interesting. Also, when we entered, we were told not to tip the performers, yet we had several who directly asked us for tips. The activities and shows are free, but it's an additional cost if you want to eat. It wasn't terrible - the rooms were clean, and the service was good. It just not what we had anticipated or wanted.

Authenticity & Character
Location
While it's still considered in Jaipur, it is a bit further out from city center.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Royal Heritage Haveli
Khatipura, Jaipur, Rajasthan

We stayed two nights at the Royal Heritage Haveli, and our room was HUGE! Built in the 18th century, they have done a very nice job of remodeling the building while keeping its integrity. The hotel is quiet and tranquil because there are only 18 rooms - a nice retreat after sightseeing all day! We ate one dinner and two breakfasts at the hotel, all of which were tasty.

Authenticity & Character
The hotel has been nicely remodeled and modernized while keeping the integrity of the building.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
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I already filled this out elsewhere and think...
India | Mar 25 - Apr 9, 2024

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Dorothy S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 21, 2024
I already filled this out elsewhere and think it was a wonderful trip and am still high from it. Thank you. I did want to say a few things that I would keep in mind for future trips. The schedule was great, but it would have been good to have a planned down day in the middle of the trip. I realize this was hard with the Jennifers coming and going. The husband of the woman that did the cooking class was also wonderful. He does food tours and other kinds of tours. It would be great to have... Read more

I already filled this out elsewhere and think it was a wonderful trip and am still high from it. Thank you. I did want to say a few things that I would keep in mind for future trips. The schedule was great, but it would have been good to have a planned down day in the middle of the trip. I realize this was hard with the Jennifers coming and going. The husband of the woman that did the cooking class was also wonderful. He does food tours and other kinds of tours. It would be great to have include his work as an option to split up the visits to temples and historic sites. Thanks for all. Best, Dorothy

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Active India and Ravi were awesome!
India | Mar 25 - Apr 4, 2024

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Dorothy S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

We had a seamless trip put together in a short timeframe. Besides the amazing sites and people in India, we especially were grateful for transfer agents, guides, and drivers. They were all well versed in what we were doing, easy to commicate with, and made our trip to India very enjoyable.

Local specialist: Ravi Tickoo

Kim Kim made our trip easy to plan, smooth to execute and we were well cared for the entire trip!
India | Mar 25 - Apr 4, 2024

Jennifer
Jennifer H.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 05, 2024
Three of us were traveling to India with little time to plan, so we have a few parameters to Kim Kim who connected us with Active India Holidays and our travel planner, Ravi and his team put together an excellent itinerary for a 3-week trip with 3 different people coming and going at various dates and times. The platform is easy to use, we had smooth communication throughout the planning and travel. We were warmly welcomed and cared for the entire trip from Day 1 all the way through... Read more

Three of us were traveling to India with little time to plan, so we have a few parameters to Kim Kim who connected us with Active India Holidays and our travel planner, Ravi and his team put together an excellent itinerary for a 3-week trip with 3 different people coming and going at various dates and times. The platform is easy to use, we had smooth communication throughout the planning and travel. We were warmly welcomed and cared for the entire trip from Day 1 all the way through departure, with guides meeting us at airports for transfers, safe drivers (with clean AC cars) for every destination, and knowledgeable local guides who showed us the local sites and were able to provide top notch information, history and local insight everywhere we went. Our hotels were lovely and exactly as we asked for (mid-range, clean and locally owned). Our favorite places were Amritsar and the Golden Temple, the border ceremony, hiking to local villages in Dharmashala, and the boat ride on the Ganges with the Aarti Ceremony in the evening with excellent viewing seats. Our guides were flexible, patient with all our endless questions and coconut water diversions, and we had an amazing time. I would highly recommend working with Kim Kim and their local in-country companies - you won’t be disappointed! We will definitely use their services again!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Udman Ferns N Petals
New Delhi, Delhi

Loved the decor or the hotel, the comfy beds and great breakfast buffet. We enjoyed sitting outside on the patio garden area for breakfast. Staff were friendly, rooms very clean and the hotel was in a nice residential neighborhood close to the metro.

Authenticity & Character
Great breakfast buffet, loved the wall of Buddhas
Location
Nearby a nice park, but not many restaurants nearby and on a busy road.
Staff
Friendly staff in the restaurant
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds were comfy, rooms kept nice and clean and waters refilled
Hotel Ritz Plaza

Hotel was nice with a nice garden outside, decent breakfast buffet. The hallways were a bit dark and the door lock on our room was a bit loose. The rooms could use a bit of updating and the walls were thin so there was a lot of noise from adjoining rooms.

Authenticity & Character
Was a very local place
Location
Was farther from the main attractions than we had hoped
Staff
Reception desk staff were very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were clean and waters refilled daily
Chonor House
Dharamsala

Great location near the temple, nice restaurant patio and beautifully decorated rooms. We loved our little balcony and the bathrooms were large. The dogs barking all night were a major distraction and the breakfast buffet was pretty limited. Some of the wait staff were incommunicado but seemed to take the orders, they just didn’t say anything to acknowledge what you said. The entrance is on a steep hill with lots of stairs, so guests should be prepared physically to access the hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Very Tibetan in character and lovely welcome tea upon arrival
Location
Very near the temple and easy to walk to town and shops
Staff
Staff did not seem super friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and comfortable
Surya Kaiser Palace

We really enjoyed our time at the Palace! It was a nice respite from the hustle and bustle of the Ghats. The breakfast buffet was delicious and food was great on the restaurant. We loved the gardens and the pool and appreciated that our balcony opened and we could sit outside. Only complaint was the mosquitos!🦟

Authenticity & Character
Loved the palace grandeur feel and lovely gardens. The pool was a treat and very refreshing in the heat.
Location
Was set back off the road so quiet and the gardens, pool and restaurant were very nice
Staff
We had an amazing housekeeper who made cute towel animals and was super sweet, the restaurant staff were also very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our room was not super spicy and span when we arrived but after introducing herself our housekeeper paid special attention to keeping our room neat and clean
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Jam-packed Itinerary: Delhi, Agra, Ahmedabad, and tour of Kerala
India | Mar 18 - Mar 29, 2024

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Bella P.
Hough, OH | Reviewed on Apr 01, 2024
Our trip to India went very smoothly from the time of inquiry through our return home. Ravi was very responsive to questions and feedback as we finalized the itinerary, and the Active India team was responsive while we were traveling as well. Our drivers were fabulous - kind, considerate, extremely safe. They went above and beyond to make sure our family was comfortable. The guides in each city were knowledgeable and flexible to the interests and needs of my family. Read more

Our trip to India went very smoothly from the time of inquiry through our return home. Ravi was very responsive to questions and feedback as we finalized the itinerary, and the Active India team was responsive while we were traveling as well.

Our drivers were fabulous - kind, considerate, extremely safe. They went above and beyond to make sure our family was comfortable.

The guides in each city were knowledgeable and flexible to the interests and needs of my family.

Hotel Reviews
Houseboat

The houseboat facilities were not great - no hot water, wet bathroom, a/c only in bedrooms. When the boat wasn't moving, the heat was uncomfortable. Staff was very kind and helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Better facilities - bathroom in particular
The Lalit Hotel, New Delhi
Delhi

Our family was amazed by this hotel - the buffet was extensive, the staff was helpful, and the rooms were wonderful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Not much in the vicinity to walk to
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The House of MG
Authenticity & Character
Location
Not a great neighborhood to be able to walk and explore
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cockroaches in our room.
Francis Residence
Location
Difficult to find, driver could not drop us at the door.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
A/C was only in bedrooms so the common space was not comfortable.
Fragrant Nature Munnar
Authenticity & Character
Location
Beautiful location but not near anything else.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Greenwoods Resort Thekkady
Authenticity & Character
Location
Walkable to some stores in our downtime.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Grand Mercure Agra
Agra
Authenticity & Character
Location
Centrally located - we were able to walk to a store for some shopping.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Taj Mahal at Sunset
Taj Mahal at Sunset
Agra

Perfect timing for our visit - wasn't too crowded and the weather was perfect!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Boat cruise in the lake and experience the wilderness.
Boat cruise in the lake and experience the wilderness.
Periyar
Participate in Cooking demonstration activity at a Local Family House
Participate in Cooking demonstration activity at a Local Family House
Cochin

Great experience to cook with Rosy, but it was very hot!

Quality of Experience
Explore the marvelous and historic monument : Agra Fort
Explore the marvelous and historic monument : Agra Fort
Agra
Half-Day Ahmedabad Tour 
Half-Day Ahmedabad Tour 
Ahmedabad
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was so flexible to meet the needs and interests of our family.
Transport
Cruise through the backwaters of Alleppey
Cruise through the backwaters of Alleppey
Alappuzha
Cochin sightseeing
Cochin sightseeing
India
Full Day Delhi Sightseeing
Full Day Delhi Sightseeing
Delhi

Chandni Chowk - spice market was a bit overwhelming for our first morning. Restaurant for lunch was just ok.

Spice Plantation Walk in Periyar
Spice Plantation Walk in Periyar
India
Early morning Jungle Walk in Periyar National Park
Early morning Jungle Walk in Periyar National Park
Periyar
Experience a different world at Elephant Junction in Thekkady
Experience a different world at Elephant Junction in Thekkady
India
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India is worth visiting.
India | Feb 29 - Mar 11, 2024

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Eliana C.
Lakewood, WA | Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024
India is a very interesting country, with lots of history and cultural traditions and also with extreme difference in social and economic classes.
The local representative from Active India Tour met us at our hotel in Delhi to greet us and provide us with paperworks for our tour. We visited Delhi for the day and the next morning we took a flight to Jaiselmar to start our tour through several cities including Jodhpur, Udaipur, Pushkar, Jaipur, Agra and return to Delhi. Rahul was our... Read more

India is a very interesting country, with lots of history and cultural traditions and also with extreme difference in social and economic classes.
The local representative from Active India Tour met us at our hotel in Delhi to greet us and provide us with paperworks for our tour. We visited Delhi for the day and the next morning we took a flight to Jaiselmar to start our tour through several cities including Jodhpur, Udaipur, Pushkar, Jaipur, Agra and return to Delhi. Rahul was our driver for the remaining of the trip. Rahul was an amazing driver, very kind, patient and punctual. In every city we had a different tour guides. All were very competent, knowledgeable and very friendly. would recommend all of them. All the places we visited were very interesting, stunning and with history that exceeded our expectations.

According to the pictures of the Hotels sent at the time we booked our tour, they all looked clean, beautiful and we agreed on all of them. To our surprise, the hotels were not what they looked like in the pictures. The room we were assigned at the Udman hotel in Delhi, was on a floor where there were several room assigned to a wedding party so the noise was annoying. After we complained they switched our room to the suite in the hotel. I guess that room had not been used in a while, I found a spider under the sheets and the sheets were not clean. (they changed them after I called to complain again. The bathtub was stained and everything was in disrepair. The Gulaal Hotel in Jaiselmar was a total disaster, we even found a bed bug, so we run out of that hotel as soon as we could. We were surprised, disgusted and appalled that, Active India who arranged our trip in India, would book these rooms in these hotels without checking and ensuring that the facilities were clean and up to standard to any passenger.
At that point, we decided to upgrade the rest of the hotels in our booking so we would not have any more surprises. We were charged extra for the upgrades and a card payment fee, again, for having to make another payment for the upgrades.

Apparently we visited India during "wedding season", which we had no idea, so please make sure that the travel agent books hotels that are not fully occupied by a wedding party. The Radisson Blu Resort, which was one of the hotels we were upgraded to, was almost totally booked by the wedding party, 210 of the 245 room in the hotels. We had to bear with loud music during the day and at night till 3am. At the Marriot Hotel in Jaipur, we could not use the pool area due to a wedding party.

Even though we had issues with our hotels, we tried to make the best out of our trip. Rahul, our driver, and all our tour guides made our trip to India great.

Local specialist: Ravi Tickoo

Amazing trip with Active India
India | Feb 24 - Feb 28, 2024

Berat
Berat O.
Turkey | Reviewed on Mar 01, 2024
Everything from the start to the end of my trip was amazing! The guides were kind, knowledgeable and helpful. My driver Puran was the best! The plan was well curated and all schedule was punctual. Everybody on the Active India team made sure my 5-day trip in India was perfect with high level of professionalism. I also had the lovely opportunity to meet Ravi and he is a genuinely kind, generous person and an excellent travel agent who went above and beyond to make sure my experience in... Read more

Everything from the start to the end of my trip was amazing!

The guides were kind, knowledgeable and helpful. My driver Puran was the best! The plan was well curated and all schedule was punctual. Everybody on the Active India team made sure my 5-day trip in India was perfect with high level of professionalism. I also had the lovely opportunity to meet Ravi and he is a genuinely kind, generous person and an excellent travel agent who went above and beyond to make sure my experience in India was spotless.

Huge thanks to each one of you for arranging a dream trip! I wish I had at least 7 days to enjoy on the Golden Triangle at a slower pace but Active India made the best out of my limited time and showed me the wonders of India! THANK YOU:)

Hotel Reviews
The Retreat
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dera Rawatsar

This is a beautiful heritage hotel with great character and authenticity. Breakfast and food was great, all staff excellent and rooms are all uniquely decorated. This was definitely the best hotel on the trip.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Udman Ferns N Petals
New Delhi, Delhi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Jaipur Sightseeing Tour
Jaipur Sightseeing Tour
Jaipur

Jaipur is BEAUTIFUL. The architecture of the Mughals combined with Hindu elements was incredible. This was definitely the highlight of my trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Raj was great and he was energetic. He was very knowledgable and helpful.
Transport
Take a stroll through the historic garden for the most magical views of the Taj Mahal by TUK-TUK
Take a stroll through the historic garden for the most magical views of the Taj Mahal by TUK-TUK
Agra
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Heritage Walk through Lodhi Garden
Guided Heritage Walk through Lodhi Garden
Delhi

This was a great place to stop by in Delhi.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Taj Mahal Sunrise Visit
Taj Mahal Sunrise Visit
Agra

My guide Ronit was knowledgable and kind. He made sure I had the best info out of Taj Mahal.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore the marvelous and historic monument : Agra Fort
Explore the marvelous and historic monument : Agra Fort
Agra

This is such a beautiful heritage site. Please don't miss it out. I want to go back!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
As always, Puran was great and punctual.
Transport
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Ravi
Ravi Tickoo
Local specialist in New Delhi | Replied on Mar 04, 2024

Dear Berat
Thank you so much for taking out time and sharing reviews of your recent trip to India! We are pleased to hear that you had a nice and enjoyable time while traveling with us. Thanks for your kind words and appreciation for the guides, driver, and all other Active India team members.

It was truly a pleasure meeting with you and knowing you in person.

I look forward to welcoming you again for another India experience,

Best Wishes,

Ravi & Team Active India

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Daughter Mother trip to Northern India
India | Feb 18 - Feb 27, 2024

Mary
Mary R.
Pagosa Springs, CO | Reviewed on Mar 01, 2024
Our four local guides were excellent, each with the personality that suited the city. We cannot say enough nice things about Mr Pushcar, our driver! He was always on time, had water, hand sanitizer, wipes & candy. The car was immaculate. The Delhi local representative really made us feel comfortable & guided us through both the train station & the airport. Each one of the hotel properties were unique & very comfortable. Overall excellent trip!! Read more

Our four local guides were excellent, each with the personality that suited the city. We cannot say enough nice things about Mr Pushcar, our driver! He was always on time, had water, hand sanitizer, wipes & candy. The car was immaculate. The Delhi local representative really made us feel comfortable & guided us through both the train station & the airport. Each one of the hotel properties were unique & very comfortable. Overall excellent trip!!

Hotel Review
Nahargarh
Ranthambore

Beautiful property which whisked us back to the time of the Rajs coming there for safaris. The service was very good & food was tasty.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Udaipur Sightseeing
Udaipur Sightseeing
Udaipur

Wonderful experience at the Jagdish temple & Summer palace. He also went above & beyond to find a lady to do henna on our hands, something my daughter really wanted to do.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Market Visit, Cooking Class, and Dinner with Local Family
Market Visit, Cooking Class, and Dinner with Local Family
Jaipur

Loved spending time with the Singh family. They were so welcoming & food was delicious!

Quality of Experience
Food
Old Delhi Sightseeing
Old Delhi Sightseeing
Delhi

Visiting Old Delhi & soaking up the sights & sounds & incredible food was a great start to our India tour. A visit to the Sikh gurdwara was one of the highlights of the day.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Taj Mahal Sunrise Visit
Taj Mahal Sunrise Visit
Agra

What can you say when you see one of the 7 wonders of the world when almost no one else is there? I can’t find the world to describe how beautiful this is & the testament to a great love

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jaipur Sightseeing Tour
Jaipur Sightseeing Tour
Jaipur

Our guide Hans really exemplifies the vibrancy of this city! Incredible architecture! Elephant ride was so much fun!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Afternoon visit to Bagore ki Haveli and enjoy a cultural evening of Rajasthani Folk Dance
Afternoon visit to Bagore ki Haveli and enjoy a cultural evening of Rajasthani Folk Dance
Udaipur

We only went to the dance & the event was so crowded we saw almost nothing

Morning and Evening game drives at Ranthambore:
Morning and Evening game drives at Ranthambore:
Ranthambore

Park was gorgeous & while we did not see a tiger we did see a leopards as well as lots of other wildlife . Unfortunately our naturalist seemed tired & bored, not engaging us even when I have a science background & would ask questions. Morning driver did an incredible job getting us to the leopard sighting.

Local specialist: Ravi Tickoo
Photo taken by Mary R
Photo taken by Mary R
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Ravi Tickoo
Local specialist in New Delhi | Replied on Mar 07, 2024

Dear Mary,
Namaste!
Thank you so much for your reviews. we are happy to hear you and your daughter had a nice and enjoyable trip to India. Pleased to hear your positive impression of the itinerary/trip plan and appreciation for our local guides, Car, and driver. Your positive feedback is very motivating for me and my team to make efforts to improve further our services.

we look forward to welcoming you again in India for another adventure,

Best Regards,

Ravi

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Our trip to Kerala was wonderful.
India | Jan 29 - Feb 11, 2024

Karen
Karen L.
Rockville, MD | Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024
We used Active India to organize our trip to Kerala. The trip was wonderful. Ravi did a great job planning the trip to cover all the highlights of the area. Our driver, Pramod, was excellent. His expertise of the country and driving skills made the trip stress free. He coordinated all the guides at each location and made sure we met them at the appointed place and was always waiting for us when we were done. The car was roomy, comfortable and always clean. The accommodations' were... Read more

We used Active India to organize our trip to Kerala. The trip was wonderful. Ravi did a great job planning the trip to cover all the highlights of the area. Our driver, Pramod, was excellent. His expertise of the country and driving skills made the trip stress free. He coordinated all the guides at each location and made sure we met them at the appointed place and was always waiting for us when we were done. The car was roomy, comfortable and always clean. The accommodations' were top notch. Each destination had something special and unique to offer. In addition, Pramod offered additional suggestions of things to do in our "spare" time. We would highly recommend Active India.

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Ravi Tickoo
Local specialist in New Delhi | Replied on Feb 13, 2024

Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for taking out time and sharing trip reviews of your recent tour. we are happy to hear that you had a nice and enjoyable time while traveling with us in the southern part of India - Kerala.
We look forward to welcoming you for another unforgettable journey in India,
Best Regards,

Ravi

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ACTIVE INDIA helped us plan the trip of a lifetime
India | Dec 27 - Jan 3, 2024

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John G.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Feb 04, 2024
My friends invited us to their wedding in New Delhi this past holiday season. We were overjoyed to go, so we began the planning process. We decided that after the wedding, we wanted to travel around India to see some of what it had to offer. A good friend mentioned a site called KimKim.com, which is a fantastic aggregator for vetted travel agencies. We were presented with ACTIVE INDIA. We were quickly introduced to Ravi. We were impressed with his constant professionalism, flexibility, and... Read more

My friends invited us to their wedding in New Delhi this past holiday season. We were overjoyed to go, so we began the planning process. We decided that after the wedding, we wanted to travel around India to see some of what it had to offer. A good friend mentioned a site called KimKim.com, which is a fantastic aggregator for vetted travel agencies. We were presented with ACTIVE INDIA. We were quickly introduced to Ravi. We were impressed with his constant professionalism, flexibility, and attentiveness. We changed our plans a few times due to changing circumstances and some indecisiveness, and everything was always handled graciously.

When we got to India, we attended the wedding, which was incredible! After the wedding, our adventure began with the help of Active India. We traveled from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur, then from Jaipur to Agra, and then back to New Delhi. Below is a partial list of everything we loved about our trip.

- The tour GUIDES were terrific! At each stop, we had tour guides who were extremely knowledgeable, courteous, and kind. They took pictures of us anytime we asked. We even became friends with one of them. (Some pictures above are with our guides.)

- The DESTINATIONS were well curated. We felt like we saw the best attractions in each city. India is so rich, so clearly, we couldn't see everything, but we didn't feel like we missed out on anything either.

- Our DRIVER was superb. Driving in India is daunting, and Mahesh was always professional, on time, safe, and caring. We liked him and were sad when we had to say goodbye. (He is also pictured above.)

- The HOTELS that were curated all had a unique flare to them and were consistently well run, safe, comfortable, and clean.

- There is MUCH more to list, but you get the idea. We highly recommend ACTIVE INDIA to anyone looking to adventure and experience India. They went out of their way to ensure we had a great experience and were warm and wonderful every step of the way.

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Ravi Tickoo
Local specialist in New Delhi | Replied on Feb 06, 2024
Dear John and Marissa,
Thank you so much for taking out time to share your detailed reviews about your recent holiday trip to India! We are delighted to hear that your experience in India was wonderful and that you both enjoyed every moment of your holiday. We are pleased to hear that you have found our guides, drivers, and operational team very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. The hospitality of our people is something we greatly value, and it's great that you had such a positive... Read more

Dear John and Marissa,
Thank you so much for taking out time to share your detailed reviews about your recent holiday trip to India! We are delighted to hear that your experience in India was wonderful and that you both enjoyed every moment of your holiday.

We are pleased to hear that you have found our guides, drivers, and operational team very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. The hospitality of our people is something we greatly value, and it's great that you had such a positive experience. And, of course, Indian food and delicacies are unparalleled, and we're pleased that you enjoyed them.

On behalf of our entire Active India team, we want to thank you for choosing us to organize your trip. We truly appreciate your kind words and appreciation.

We hope you can visit India again in the future and explore even more of what our country has to offer. If you decide to do so, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us again.

Thank you for trusting us with your vacation!

Warm regards,

Ravi Tickoo & Team Active India

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