Kimkim Trip Reviews for India

We were already happy with the excellent communication w/ActiveIndia before our trip to India Jan.-Feb. 2026. Our confidence was reinforced when we met our local guide in Mumbai, Mr. Suraj and driver, Mr. Sunder and checked into the Suba Palace hotel. Our half day tour of Mumbai, which included seeing the Gate of India, the Victoria Terminus Rail Station, the Gandhi Memorial Museum (Mani Bhavan) on Laburnam Rd. and beautiful city parks, was just enough for us. The Suba Palace hotel was comfortable and accommodating. The next day we were taken to the airport on time & efficiently for the next leg of our India trip, in Delhi. Our IndiGo flight (arranged by ActiveIndia) was also comfortable and efficient. At the Delhi airport we were met by the Delhi ActiveIndia office representative, Adarsh, and our driver for the next week, Mr. Rajesh. Both were friendly and accommodating. We met our local Delhi guide, Nadim Akhtar, at our Delhi hotel, The Colonel’s Retreat, for a quick tour of the Lodi Gardens. Due to the very heavy traffic & our limited time, it appeared we did not see all the planned Delhi highlights, but we did see the most impressive Mahatma Gandhi memorial. As a gardener, I was most touched by the beautiful pollinator gardens and the thousands of bees and butterflies as much as the monuments!
We liked that all our hotels provided a delicious breakfast and most had a restaurant on site. The Colonel’s Retreat was able to accommodate our request for dinner even tho’ we returned from sightseeing after 8 pm.
The next day we got to know our driver Mr. Rajesh, as the trip to Agra was long. We appreciated his skilled driving and he and ActiveIndia selected the perfect places for refreshing rest stops (often with fun shopping opportunities!) In fact, we appreciated the quality and atmosphere of all the places our ActiveIndia guides took us to shop.
In Agra we met our local guide, Mr. Ajay Gupta, there at the hotel, Da Bungalow. Da Bungalow was a quiet and relaxing place to stay, even tho’ we stayed only one night. Mr. Gupta took us to the impressive Agra Fort first, from which we got our first breathtaking glimpse of the Taj Mahal. Mr. Gupta was a premier guide, showing us the detail of the artwork & craftsmanship with local pride and insight. Thanks to him we got lovely “sunset” photos at the Taj to send home to friends & family.
After breakfast the next morning we left Agra for The Abhaneri Stepwell. There, Mr. Rajesh handed us off to a cheerful and knowledgeable local guide for about an hour and we were mesmerized by both the well and the Harshat Mata temple a few steps away. The well, also called the Chand Baori, it was truly a wonder to behold. Then we continued on to Jaipur! In Jaipur, we stayed for 2 nights at the most charming Traditional Haveli, but as soon as we checked in, our Jaipur guide, Mr. Sanjay Safaya, whisked us away to the Laxmi Narayan temple to witness the Aarti ceremony. It was well worth the the rush! In fact, everything Mr. Safaya showed us and introduced us to was marvelous. We especially loved the Jaipur Flower and Vegetable Market in the old part of Jaipur, as well as the City Palace and the Jantar Mantar solar observatory. At the end of a marvelous day of incredible sightseeing, we said a fond “good-by” to Mr. Safaya. We ended our day with a cooking class & dinner with Usha & IV Inder Vigi Singh, a local family. It was really special to learn about their family history and current life in Jaipur.
Our drive to Jodhpur was long, but Mr. Rajesh was very capable and guided us to a good place for lunch! In Jodhpur we enjoyed the lovely Pal Haveli even if only for one night. Our guide there, Mr. Raghunath, was also personable, knowledgeable and easy to communicate with.
The next day we set off for Udaipur and another day & a half of wonderful sightseeing. We stayed 2 nights at the beautiful Karohi Haveli near Lake Pichola, and met our Udaipur guide, Mr. Gajraj there late Sunday afternoon. He & Mr. Rajesh were able to get us to the 6pm show of the Dharohar Dance company at another haveli, Bagore Ki Haveli. That was colorful, but I would have liked to see more of the dancers & marionettes and less of tourists dancing with them! The highlight of our next day in Udaipur was their City Palace & Museum, plus the Courtyard of the Maidens garden . We also liked the Jagdish Temple, where we could take photos & record a short segment of the worship service.
Finishing off our 2nd day in Udaipur, we took a boat ride on beautiful Lake Pichola. It was wonderful to view the city’s skyline from the water.
All in all, we really appreciated all our guides and ESPECIALLY our driver Mr. Rajesh from Delhi to Udaipur (Mon. Feb. 2 through Tues. Feb. 17). We thought all our hotels were a very good value and the personnel at each place were kind and super-hospitable. I appreciated having the written materials ActiveIndia provided. The only negatives we experienced were the heavy traffic and VERY long distances between Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Jodhpur-Udaipur. But that was our ignorance of India, not your agency’s fault. In fact, ActiveIndia provided us with a well-curated and sanitized journey overall. Please convey our appreciation to all your staff and participating businesses. We will refer our friends and family to ActiveIndia and hope to return to India someday, ourselves.

Hotel Review

Hotel Suba Palace,

Mumbai

Although the photo provided was NOT at all like the urban gem we encountered, we liked the location, service and amenities provided. We enjoyed viewing the harbor from the roof top restaurant during tea time.

Authenticity & Character

Very comfortable.

Location

Close to the Gate of India and incredible street-level shopping.

Staff

Recommended a good local restaurant with lots of character.

Cleanliness & Comfort

This was a good introduction to Indian hospitality.

Activity Reviews

Spiritual Walk in Jaipur

Jaipur

The Spiritual Walk in Jaipur was a truly unique experience. The tour guide, a local with excellent English and deep knowledge of the area, provided an incredible amount of detail and fascinating insights. The highlight was undoubtedly our visit to the flower market, where we were showered with flowers. Having experienced markets worldwide, India's public markets were a vibrant and special experience, leaving us with delightful memories.

Explore Agra Fort in the afternoon and see sunset at the Taj Mahal.

Agra

We really loved seeing the Taj Mahal with a local guide who could take us to good spots for fantastic photos. His knowledge and pride in the workmanship was inspiring.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

AC & USB charging capacity.

New Delhi Sightseeing

India

I really liked the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial. The pollinator gardens there were a moving tribute to Gandhi’s work with rural honey production.

Quality of Experience

Getting to spend thoughtful time at the memorials.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Ac & USB charging capacity.

Old Delhi Sightseeing

Delhi

We only wish we had more time to view monuments and less rime in traffic!

Cooking Class, and Dinner with Local Family

Jaipur

Very gracious welcome by a local family who shared both their home and family lore/history in Jaipur.

Quality of Experience

Listing to IV’s family stories!

Food

Really enjoyed watching Usha in her kitchen and asking her questions about the ingredients and cooking methods.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guided Half Day Tour of Mumbai

Mumbai

Standing on the balcony where Mahatma Gandhi stood, at his friend’s house on Laburnum Rd., was quite profound.

Quality of Experience

Great local guide. Very knowledgeable and fun.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Driver was skilled and made us comfortable.

Transport

Good AC!

Jaipur Sightseeing Tour

Jaipur

Really enjoyed the Jaipur Flower (& Vegetable) Market.

Quality of Experience

Local guide’s perspective, knowledge & warm enthusiasm.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very patient with heavy traffic. Selected great places for rest stops.

Transport

Comfortable car w/ AC and USB for charging our phones!

Rajat, thank you very much for the trip!
Everything was planned perfectly, making our India experience truly impeccable!
Your travel services were outstanding, and the entire team — including the guides, drivers, and support staff — was professional, responsive, flexible, and exceptionally polite throughout.
The overall level of service was exemplary!

Activity Reviews

Arrival at Mumbai Airport – Transfer to Hotel

Mumbai

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Transfer from Hotel to Goa Dabolim Airport

Goa

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Arrival at Goa Dabolim Airport – Transfer to Hotel

Goa

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Jaipur City Tour

Jaipur

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Visit Amber Fort & Palace

Jaipur

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Visit Agra Fort

Agra

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Half Day Mumbai City Orientation Tour

Mumbai

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Visit to Taj Mahal at Sunrise

Agra

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We had a fantastic trip organized by Ravi and Idityah Tikoo with Active India Holidays. This was our second Kim Kim trip, and we are heading on a third next month. We so appreciate the Kim Kim platform for ease of communication in planning and for their excellent vetting of tour providers. The trip Ravi planned was excellent. The coordination and local knowledge at every stop was really impressive. I remember at one point, stepping out into the wonderful chaos on the street outside of the Taj Mahal and our driver, Mr. Singh, zooming in to pick us up without missing a beat. The traffic is absolutely insane in India and our group marveled at how all our guides coordinated with Mr. Singh for inexplicably perfect transfers. Mr. Singh was a hero -- an impressive, friendly and safe driver (not to be underestimated with the traffic. I might also add that he was brave!). Other guides and helpers that we appreciated were Adarsh in Delhi (who in our last hours in India, late at night, made sure we caught showers and dinner as we were heading to the airport for our long flights home), Dharmendra (we loved Delhi with the Sikh Temple as one of the highlights), Gaj in Udaipur (a master of tricky Udaipur traffic along with Mr. Singh), Sanjay (for a wonderful time in Jaipur, including a wander through the flower market), Ronit (so knowledgable about Agra and the Taj -- not to be missed!) and finally, Mohan in Varanasi (what a great tour of a mind-blowing city). We really wouldn't have changed anything in our itinerary. We really enjoyed all the historic hotels. Restaurant choices were really good and we all stayed healthy. Thank you so much, Ravi & Co! All your choices were spot on. Five stars!

Hotel Reviews

Brijrama Palace

Dashashwamedh, Uttar Pradesh

Absolutely stunning. Loved everything about this hotel. Amazing location in a gorgeous old palace. We couldn't get enough of watching monkeys scale the building across from our room window. This was our last hotel of the trip and we highly recommend it. Great restaurant. Varanasi was perfect as the last stop -- top India!

Authenticity & Character

Central position, completely historic, beautifully restored, a literal palace on a ghat. The best views. Wow!

Location

The absolute best!

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Cleanliness & Comfort

ITC Mughal

Agra

This hotel was excellent for us and a departure from the heritage hotels to which we usually gravitate. Air quality in December was challenging, and we welcomed a very up-to-date hotel for its modern HVAC system. We didn't have a problem with air quality in the other hotels over the course of our trip, but it was nice to have a bit of a modern reset at this hotel. It's big, it's shiny, it has a huge breakfast buffet. Good choice.

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Alsisar Haveli

Jaipur

We ended up at a different hotel (Shahpura House) for some reason. We had no issue with the change. Shahpura House was a lovely heritage hotel in a great location.

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Hotel Amet Haveli

Beautiful hotel, worth taking the time to wander around. Sunrise over the lake from our room was really special. I feel like we had particularly good rooms for that (thanks, Ravi!). The restaurant patio is lakeside and stunning. We enjoyed watching the early morning bathers and swimmers while eating breakfast. Good breakfast buffet with made-to-order dosa. We had the craziest, most memorable tuk tuk ride through the narrow streets to get back to the hotel one evening. Loved it!

Authenticity & Character

Really charming.

Location

Beautiful!

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Haveli Dharampura

Delhi

LOVED this hotel. Building is absolutely gorgeous. Head to the rooftop for kite flying and monkey watching -- magical. Restaurant was excellent and the staff could not have been more helpful or kind.

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Hotel Pride Plaza Aerocity

Delhi

We arrived late at night and stayed out near the airport for convenience on the first night. This hotel worked well for that purpose. After breakfast, we headed to our historic Delhi hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Nothing to improve. Good choice for an airport hotel.

Location

Just a few minutes from the airport.

Staff

Staff was kind and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Good, modern hotel.

Activity Reviews

Visit to Sarnath

Varanasi

This was our last walkabout before catching our flight back to Delhi. It was relaxing and interesting.

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City Tour of Varanasi

Varanasi

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Sunrise River Trip Over Ganges and walk along the historical Ghats of Varanasi

Varanasi

A must. Defies explanation. This was one of the highlights of a trip filled with great moments.

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Evening Aarti (Prayer Ceremony) in Varanasi

Varanasi

Our guide Mohan took us to a great viewing location. Afterwards we laughed at where we would have ended up without him. The crowd at the nightly ceremony is huge. We had a perfect, comfortable bird's-eye view.

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Explore the marvelous and historic monument : Agra Fort

Agra

So impressive. Our guide was very knowledgeable.

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Take a stroll through the historic garden (Mehtab Bagh) for the most magical views of the Taj Mahal by TUK-TUK

Agra

The Taj Mahal was jaw-dropping. We weren't prepared for how impressive it actually is in person. You really have to see it to believe it and appreciate it.

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Cooking Class, and Dinner with Local Family

Jaipur

What a lovely, kind family. This was a really interesting evening that we all enjoyed.

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Jaipur - Half Day Sightseeing : Amer fort

Jaipur

Beautiful! Loved all of it, especially the Mirror Palace. It must be incredible to see at night.

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Bathe, Paint and Feed- A life-time experience with elephants at Elefantastic

Jaipur

Quality time with elephants. Our group loved this. The elephants are well cared for and loved.

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Jaipur - Half Day City Tour

Jaipur

Flower market was awesome! Great city tour.

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Excursion to Chittorgarh

Udaipur

Chittorgarh was very interesting but also very crowded. Traffic was tough. We had fun and even enjoyed the traffic jam from our tuk tuk.

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Visit to Jagmandir Island and Sunset Boat Ride On Lake Pichola

Udaipur

We were not able to do this activity due to crowds. It was busy! Our guide Gaj suggested an alternative and we were happy with the change.

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Udaipur Sightseeing

Udaipur

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Afternoon visit to Bagore ki Haveli and enjoy a cultural evening of Rajasthani Folk Dance

Udaipur

This was fun. We got up and danced.

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New Delhi Sightseeing

India

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Street Food Tour

Delhi

Our group of 5 stayed healthy on this trip, and we attribute that to being directed to reputable restaurants and sticking to the advice on how to eat safely as a tourist. It was really nice to be able to try some street food that we would have avoided without a guide.

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Old Delhi Sightseeing

Delhi

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Free Time in Delhi

India

We had a fantastic trip to Kerala, visiting Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, and Alappuzha. Everything was very well organised by Wind Horse Tours / Rajat, and the itinerary flowed smoothly.

We really appreciated how flexible and responsive they were—when we requested a guide, they quickly arranged one for us, which made the experience even better.

Special mention to our driver Jibbin, who was extremely accommodating, calm, and great with our two youngest boys—he made the long drives very comfortable and stress-free.

Overall, it was a relaxing and memorable trip. Would definitely recommend Wind Horse Tours / Rajat for a well-planned and family-friendly Kerala holiday

My mom’s dream was always to visit India. I am so blessed that my friend recommended this company to help plan our dream vacation! We had safety concerns as it was only two women traveling but all that was squished the moment we passed all the customs at the airport. From the initial pick up and warm welcome to the last good bye and arranged transfer between terminals on our way back was an amazing experience. We didn’t just feel safe but always taken care of, treated with respect, patience and kindness. We had a tour guide at every city who was very knowledgeable, spoke good English and looked after us like their own family member. Helped us shop at safe locations, always gave us heads up about any customary things that we didn’t know, spoke about local traditions and and answered all of our questions and we had a lot of those :) also very important note: most of the tour guides took amazing pictures of me and my mom! We had one driver the whole time and he was very nice but most importantly his driving experience was amazing! He was so sweet and caring, took care of our luggage and made sure the car was clean every day! our tour was planned in such a way where we saw a lot of touristy attractions, learned a lot about history, experienced different nature but also had a cooking class, ride an elephant, watch locally made crafts like hand made rugs, jeep safari, boat ride and more. So it wasn’t just visiting the forts, temples and palaces. We got to experience a lot in between. The best part I didn’t plan any of it! I just let them know that we want to see and get to feel India. They asked a few questions and all was planned for us in a couple of days. All the hotels and things to see and do where suggested and we could make any changes that we wanted when planning it all. You have your freedom to make this trip what you want it to be! After all tha we just showed up and enjoyed the ride :) will do it again in the future and will recommend it to everyone!

Activity Reviews

Old Delhi Sightseeing

Delhi

A very fun way to start our tour of India! Our guide was absolutely amazing and made sure we got all that we wanted to see and took so many great pictures of us!

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Udaipur Sightseeing

Udaipur

What a beautiful city, you need more than one day here! :)

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Free Time in Delhi

India

This was a great idea! We booked some long massages at our hotel and got to relax after a long travel day and adjust to the time, have nice food and relax before hitting all the spots :)

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Afternoon visit to Bagore ki Haveli and enjoy a cultural evening of Rajasthani Folk Dance

Udaipur

What a fun evening to watch this show! So happy with our guide who brought us there. Him and his family has been in this business for a long time so due to the connections we got to enter first and get the best seat in the house!

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Jaipur Sightseeing Tour

Jaipur

We absolutely loved our tour guide in Jaipur. He was so kind and patient as we got so excited about their market :)) he carried our bags for us, took us to a great spice shop where we got some saffron that we wanted. We made us feel very at ease, thought us how to safely cross a street in India and just over all went above and beyond of his duties by answering all of our questions. Very professional and knowledgeable!

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Morning and Afternoon game drives at Ranthambore (Sharing Jeep)

Ranthambore

This was a very fun activity! We got to learn about different animals living in the jungle, their calling sounds of danger, beautiful views, piecful surroundings. Even though we didn’t get to see the tiger it was amazing experience!

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Cooking Class, and Dinner with Local Family

Jaipur

What an amazing experience! We didn’t just got to cook, they emailed us all of the recipes that we made so we don’t forget. Also we got to connect and talk about every day things and learn so much from regular family’s perspective. They do this with love and we left home with a huge smile, full belly and home made cookies also!

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Spiritual Walk in Jaipur

Jaipur

This was not too long of a visit but very beautiful. Highly recommend coming here with the guide! We loved hearing about the religion and Gods and how everyone is so accepting. It is a stunning temple!

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Explore the marvelous and historic monument : Agra Fort

Agra

This was very memorable and beautiful! Highly recommend to explore this. So much history in here and so interesting to see the different architecture also!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was great in Agra!

Transport

We had a great time in northern India, primarily with our guide Rahul and Taj, our driver. We were provided a clean and comfortable vehicle and Raj is an excellent driver. Rahul was knowledgeable everywhere we went and was sensitive to our wants and needs.

Activity Review

Exploring Western, Eastern & Southern Group of Khajuraho Temples

Khajuraho

Fascinating temples and monuments. The ornateness of the stone carvings is mind blowing.

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Hi Ravi
The trip was fantastic.Everything went as expected.Will use your services again.My son feels similar.
Thanks Gary Warr

Ravi was so patient with me going back and forth one zillion times to get the trip itinerary just the way I wanted it! He was very accommodating and his quick and constant communication was greatly appreciated. We had a couple of hiccups during the trip with our driver who did not speak great English and an unnecessary detour on our route during one particularly long travel day, but overall, the trip was relatively seamless. We were traveling with our two kids (ages 11 & 12) and we always felt safe and well taken care of during our trip. We had a very large van with cold AC for the entire journey that we were very thankful for, as the days got warm. We visited the golden triangle in India, and we hiked Tiger's Nest in Bhutan. All of the guides were wonderful. Everyone showed up on time and kept things on our tight timeline. Overall, it was a bucket list trip of a lifetime, and I would recommend Ravi to plan your dream trip to India & Bhutan!

My husband, daughter and I did a 3-day tour of Delhi and Agra during Dec 2025.
While it was a very hectic trip, Ravi and his team did a wonderful job outlining the trip plan and it was executed flawlessly by the team on the ground in Delhi- Adarsh, Dharmender and in Agra- Ronit plus Rajeshji who was there throughout the trip.
We would like to redo the trip at a more leisurely pace in the near future. Looking forward to teaming up with the Active Holidays team for our next India adventure!!
Soumya

Hotel Reviews

Grand Mercure Agra

Agra, UP

Great location, food and rooms are spacious and clean!

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The Lalit Hotel, New Delhi

Delhi

Lalit hotel has a great location. The hotel itself is dated, dark rooms, outdated and leaky bathroom fixtures. Food is great though.

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Activity Reviews

Taj Mahal at Sunset

Agra

Take a stroll through the historic garden (Mehtab Bagh) for the most magical views of the Taj Mahal by TUK-TUK

Agra

Explore the marvelous and historic monument : Agra Fort

Agra

Half-day tour of New Delhi and visit Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

India

Our 2025 trip was close to ten months in the planning. Working with Rajat Gupta was fantastic. Rajat was very responsive to our goals and objectives. This trip started with attending a family wedding in Lucknow and expanded to a 37-day adventure around the family function. My wife and I realized we were covering a lot of ground, but we wanted to get a sense of the places we might choose to revisit in the future for a longer period. The trip was customized for just the two of us and all our guides and drivers were wonderful. We felt very safe and in good hands every step of the way.

We especially want to thank our driver Rajinder, who carried us everywhere in the first half of the itinerary. He always had water for us and he was always there waiting for us at every site. We felt like rock stars finding Rajinder with the car door open ready to take us to the next location. We also want to thank Hemant, Rahul, Anu and Kumar for their insight and knowledge. We saw so much and feel fortunate to have experienced the wonders of the region. More UNESCO World Heritage sites than we could ever imagine. And we literally had a trip of trains, planes and automobiles.

The main sites like the Taj Mahal were of course great, but one of our favorite places visited was in Ranakpur. We stopped at the Kumbhalgarh Fort, built in 1443. It took 15 years to complete. This fortress is overwhelming with the second longest wall in the world. Our guide that day introduced us to custard apple fruit bought from a roadside vendor. He made sure it was safe and ripe and it was amazing. That day we also visited the Ranakpur Jain Temple with amazing carved marble throughout supported by 1444 unique pillars and a ton of peace, spirituality and tranquility. We also had one of our best meals at Harmony Restaurant on our way to the Jain Temple. And if you are so inclined, the owner of the restaurant guides nature adventure tours. We were also fortunate to attend the Pushkar Camel Festival. Here's where Rajat did wonders for us. Some friends highly recommended the festival. I chatted with Rajat and he adjusted our itinerary to make it happen.

Another favorite was Nepal. The grandeur of the Himalayas was breathtaking and we were able to see the Annapurna range on a clear morning at sunrise. We also enjoyed the scenic boat ride on Phewa Lake, one of Pokhara’s most iconic attractions. We made our way across the lake to start an 1100 foot hike to the top of the hill leading to the serene Buddhist stupa, perched on high overlooking the valley. Overall, we felt we got the best of everyplace we visited. After our family event, we headed south from Lucknow. Our houseboat experience in Kerala was fantastic and one night was perfect. Finishing off our trip in Mumbai was terrific and High Tea at the Taj Hotel is worth it.

We took three cooking classes on the trip. They were all different in their own way, but we learned a lot about the techniques of Indian and Nepalese cooking. As for the food in general on the trip, we never got tired of the local cuisine...both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. We did have to convince some restaurants to prepare our meals "medium spicy." However some places still gave us mild. We enjoyed many of the curated retail stops, some benefitting local women and children...and other well established family businesses known for their quality.

For those planning to follow in our footsteps, we did learn a few things. The air quality in the big cities of India is pretty bad. My wife and I suffered from upper respiratory issues for the entire trip. Make sure you bring plenty of cold remedies on your journey and wear a mask often when air quality is bad.

Be prepared for flight changes when flying Indigo Airlines. In fact, I would not recommend Indigo. Make sure to check when sites are open. Some are closed on specific days. And ask your guides if you need walking sticks to help with some of the long walks.

Overall, this was an adventure to remember and we will choose KimKim for our future international travel.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Suba Palace,

Mumbai

We would not recommend this hotel for a variety of reasons. The bathroom flooded with two inches of water on the floor when using the shower. The water temperature fluctuated and at times was very hot. Our room was situated right next to the elevator on an upper floor. Members of the staff stood by outside our room carrying on conversations late into the night. The restaurant staff, while accommodating did not guide us effectively with the menu choices.

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The staff was disturbing our sleep and had to be told multiple times to leave because they were keeping us awake. Generally the staff was indifferent. Should have stayed at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai...The Taj was competitively priced and so much nicer all around.

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Lakes And Lagoons Houseboat Cruise

Alappuzha

Very comfortable accommodations on board the houseboat. Food was very good. Very relaxing experience.

Authenticity & Character

Solid Watercraft, very safe

Location

On the river

Staff

Our three man crew was very attentive and pleasant.

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Koder House

Kochi

This hotel could have potential. Unfortunately, we found our spacious room with carpets on the floor stained with cat pee. The air conditioning was inadequate. The bathroom was spacious but far detached from the bedroom. Coming in late made things a bit more difficult.

Authenticity & Character

Very authentic historical house converted to a hotel

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Cat pee on carpets that staff removed. Air conditioning was inadequate.

Lemon Tree Hotel Aurangabad

Aurangabad

Lovely hotel with a nice room. We did not have a chance to enjoy the amenities.

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Club Himalaya

Windy Hills, Nagarkot, Nepal 44812

Beautiful natural setting. Our room was lovely with a patio. Common areas are wonderful. Observation areas are very nice to be able to see the Himalayas. The bathroom was a bit difficult. The shower tub wall was very high making it hard to enter and exit. The single glass on the shower did not keep water from getting on the floor of the bathroom.

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Location

Great views

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Very comfortable except for the bathroom issues stated earlier.

Hotel Barahi Pokhara

Pokhara

Incredible hotel. The room was lovely and the grounds spectacular.

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Kathmandu Guest House

Kathmandu

Beautiful Hotel with a great deal of historical significance. The room was nice. Did not like the shower without a door, so water tended to get on the floor.

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Well situated to shops and sites.

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Pristine Hotel

Varanasi

Room and bathroom were smaller than average.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Very good location close to restaurants

Staff

Restaurant staff was great. Provided us Bhindi on request. But staff did not have sack breakfast ready for our departure to the airport.

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Ramada by Wyndham Khajuraho

Chhatarpur

The nicest Ramada we've ever stayed in. The owner often camps out in the lobby keeping tabs on quality control. He's the guy with Mala beads wrapped around his wrist.

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Royale Sarovar Portico Agra

Agra

A business hotel. The food was good. The room was ample, yet smaller than other accommodations.

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We had an issue with their water system. The shower temperature was disregulated and the floor was slippery marble. During the shower, the water temp would suddenly increase. Could be dangerous for some people.

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The Pugmark, a wildlife resort in Ranthambore

Ranthambore

Great natural setting. Not an urban hotel. Room was smaller than other accommodations.

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The common area was very inviting. The staff was very helpful providing us breakfast when we were venturing out before dawn.

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Dera Rawatsar

Amazing hotel. Historical significance. Very large accommodations. Good food.

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Ratan Vilas

Jodhpur

Beautiful Hotel! Fantastic room! Wonderful grounds and common areas. Great outdoor dining.

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King's Abode

Ranakpur

Wish we could have stayed longer. Beautiful public areas with a long pool beautifully landscaped. A place of real serenity. The room was spacious and clean.

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Wish they could have exchanged currency for us.

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Kankarwa Haveli

udaipur

We had an upgraded room (the honeymoon suite). We were at the top of the building up four flights of stairs including a spiral staircase. The view was tremendous.

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Hotel was in the middle of everything.

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Brahma Horizon

Pushkar

Great hotel. They gave us a room upgrade as well.

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Because of the Camel Festival, it was better to be a bit out off town, than in town.

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Haveli Hauz Khas

Delhi

The best feature of this house is meeting the owners. Photos of the family travels from their government postings adorned the walls. The room was comfortable and clean. Be aware, they do not take credit cards.

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Pleasant neighborhood, but a car is required.

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Activity Reviews

Half Day Mumbai City Orientation Tour

Mumbai

Combined in one day and rated previously

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The Dabbawala Trail: A Behind-the-Scenes Mumbai’s Unique Lunch Delivery System

Mumbai

We were particularly appreciative that our guide and driver, Peter and Ajai, were able to get us to a doctor to determine if Jonathan had pneumonia so he could make the flight back home. Luckily he did not and the doctor prescribed medications for him to take. Both our guide and driver helped us achieve all of this. As for the tour, Susan went on the tour while Jonathan stayed at the hotel. Because we had to go to the doctor, she missed the Box Lunch portion. But she took the train and found it interesting. She thought the laundry was very interesting. Her favorite thing on the tour was where Ghandi had stayed for a substantial part of his life. The Gateway of India was interesting and she also saw where the Taj Hotel was located so we could have High Tea at the Taj.

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Serenity on the Backwaters: A Traditional Kerala Houseboat Cruise

Alappuzha

This was a wonderful experience. Our houseboat was great as was our three man crew. The accommodations were excellent and so was the food. It was a very relaxing experience indeed.

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Half Day Kochi Sightseeing from Cochin Airport

Kochi

Because of issues with Indigo Airlines, we had to compress the Kochi site seeing into the next day. Our driver, Raj, was excellent and very prompt picking us up at the airport and getting us to the hotel.

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Raj was great!

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Excursion to Ajanta and Ellora Caves

Aurangabad

Sanjay was an outstanding guide. We had a great experience at both the Ajanta and Ellora Caves. He was very attentive to all our needs. When we returned to Aurangabad, he helped us find a small suitcase we needed to buy. Very helpful!

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Free Day

Lucknow

Family Event

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Nagarkot Sightseeing

Nagarkot

The drive to Nagarkot was fun. Once we arrived at the hotel, it was an opportunity to relax in the breathtaking scenery. The next morning at sunrise, we hoped for a view of the Annapurna range of the Himalayas. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate and it was overcast.

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Excursion to Sarangkot & Pokhara City Tour

Pokhara

The sunrise view of the Himalayas was breathtaking and the weather cooperated. We spent a lot of quality time at Sarangkot. Later in the day, the Pokhara city tour was fascinating, especially going through Davis Falls and the Gupteshwor Cave. Thank you Kumar!

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Boat ride at Phewa Lake

Pokhara

After a flight from Katmandu, we checked into our hotel in Pokhara. Later that afternoon we headed to Phewa Lake for a boat ride was very serene. Once across, we began our hike up 1100 feet to a Buddhist Stupa overlooking the entire valley.

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Experience Cooking and Dinner with Local Nepali family

Kathmandu

This was our third cooking experience of the trip. For our guide Kumar, it was a personal invitation to visit his people who welcomed us with open arms and allowed us to get our hands dirty cooking food. The setting was very different in that we were cooking in a small space, but it was very intimate. We left the experience with knew knowledge and new friends.

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Full Day Kathmandu City Tour

Kathmandu

The full day tour of Katmandu was amazing! Thank you Kumar!

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Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square

Kathmandu

We met our new guide Kumar and we transferred to our hotel after a morning flight. After lunch we started our tour to Dunbar Square and the Royal Palace of Nepalese Kings. It was a great afternoon.

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Sunrise Boat Ride on Ganges and local Varanasi Sightseeing

Varanasi

It was very interesting being on the Ganges along with so many who do it daily or make the pilgrimage. The boat ride was worth it and placing our flame in the water was very spiritual.

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Visiting Ghats and attend Ganga Aarti

Varanasi

After our morning flight and checking into the hotel, we connected with our local guide. In the evening we ventured out to the Ganges River to witness the Ganga Aarti ceremony, where seven temple priests offer prayers and sacred flames to a packed crowd.

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The ceremony was a wonderful experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

As stated, the guide could have ensured a better experience had we arrived earlier to actually get a seat.

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Exploring Western, Eastern & Southern Group of Khajuraho Temples

Khajuraho

We connected with our guide Anu. We were impressed with a town of only 20,000 having such a deep Hindu and Jain history. We visited the Western and Eastern temples and Anu truly made the experience compelling explaining the significance of the intricate carvings and stunning sculptures. The atmosphere was quieter and more serene.

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Visit to Agra Fort and 'Baby Taj'

Agra

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Visit to Taj Mahal at Sunrise

Agra

The sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal was fantastic. The weather proved favorable and the sky was clear. Rahul guided us well and we took a lot of pictures. Seeing the Taj was a highlight of our trip.

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Enroute Visit to Fatehpur Sikri

India

Planned itinerary went very smoothly.

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Morning and Afternoon Jeep Safari in Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore

We enjoyed the safari experience, although we have been to Africa and spent a great deal of time in the bush. The morning safari was in a large vehicle and apparently there was a little mix up in the planning, but we went with the flow. We saw a lot of animals, but no tiger for both safaris. It was still a wonderful experience ti get out into nature.

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Market Visit, Cooking Class, and Dinner with Local Family

Jaipur

This cooking experience was very different from the first in Delhi. We were invited into a private home. The owner, Himanshu Rathore runs a catering business out of his home as well as a bed and breakfast. We were welcomed into his entire family. He is also a hunting guide and we had a great deal in common. We cooked in the kitchen and helped prepare the dishes for the evening meal. We all sat together like a family and enjoyed good food and great company.

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Very home spun experience

Food

Outstanding!

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Full Day Jaipur City Tour

Jaipur

Great day! Covered everything planned in the itinerary. Rahul shared a lot with us.

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Prayer Ceremony in Birla Temple at Sunset & Local Market Visit

Jaipur

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Guided Walk at Clock Tower and Sadar Market

Jodhpur

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Jodhpur Sightseeing

Jodhpur

In Jodhpur, we met up with our new guide Rahul. He would be with us through Agra. After checking into our hotel, we had a wonderful tour of the Blue City as planned. We really liked Rahul and of course Rajinder was terrific too.

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Ranakpur & Kumabhalgarh Sightseeing

Ranakpur

We said goodbye to Hemant. Rajinder drove us to Ranakpur. We connected with our new guide who escorted us to the Fort, the Jain Temple and we had a great lunch on the road at the Harmony Restaurant.

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Full Day Udaipur Sightseeing with Boat Ride on Lake Pichola

Udaipur

Great Day!

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Cultural Performance at Bagore - Ki - Haveli

Udaipur

We made our way to Udaipur. We checked into our hotel. That evening, Hemant escorted us to the Bagore-Ki-Haveli and the dance performance. Great fun!

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A Day at the Pushkar Camel Fair: Culture, Tradition, and Festivities

Pushkar

We hd a fantastic time at the Camel Fair. The sites and smells were amazing. We had a chance to be invited into a special horse breeder's tent to get to know Indian Horses. His stock was magnificent. At this time, My wife Susan was showing signs of a bad cold. Hemant and Rajinder helped us find medication to help Susan.

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Pushkar Sightseeing

Pushkar

After an early morning train ride, we arrived in Pushkar. Hemant showed us the planned sites and we checked into the hotel to relax for the rest of the night.

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Indian Cooking Class with Local Market Tour – A Culinary Experience in Delhi

Delhi

Wonderful cooking experience. It started with touring the market for local ingredients. There were two others in the class with us (a brother and sister from Sweden). so the experience was very intimate. Anchal of Tastsutra was excellent and we enjoyed learning the ins and outs of Indian cooking...of course enjoying what we cooked was great. The best, was Anchal sending us a full array of recipes to try when we returned home.

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Rajinder was always there when we needed him.

New Delhi Sightseeing

Delhi

Great Day! Thank you Hemant and Rejinder.

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Old Delhi Sightseeing

Delhi

First day of site seeing was great. Connect with out guide Hemant and driver Rajinder. Had a wonderful old market experience and Hemant helped us try some of the best delicacies. Unfortunately we did not make it to the Red Fort because there was a private event taking place there.

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Private Arrival Transfer: Delhi Airport to Hotel

India

We arrived very early in the morning. Had the pleasure of meeting Rajat Gupta, our trip organizer. Got to the hotel and unfortunately had to wake up staff to check in.

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Private Departure Transfer: Istanbul City to Istanbul Airport

İstanbul

Great tour of the new city along the waterfront. Everything was timed well and we made our transfer to the airport cleanly.

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Full-Day Istanbul New City Tour with Lunch (Customized)

İstanbul

Great experience of Istanbul. Haghia Sophia was a bit dissapointing because of its disrepair. The palace was wonderful. Sadik was an excellent guide.

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Lunch was very authentic and wonderful. A lot of locals eating there

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Full-Day Istanbul Old City Interior Tour with Lunch (customized)

İstanbul

Fantastic! No lunch because we arrived late.

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It was truly an amazing trip. Ravi and his team ensured we didn’t have to worry about a thing — everything was taken care of from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, we were immersed in rich culture, vibrant colours, and incredible history. Each city offered something unique, from stunning palaces and impressive forts to bustling markets and beautifully detailed architecture.

Activity Review

Jaipur Sightseeing Tour

Jaipur

India is a fascinating country and we will never forget our experiences there. Many of the guides that were provided to us were outstanding. These included Shafali in Agra, Mr. Singh and Sanjay in Jaipur. Our driver Sachin was also excellent. Not only was he a fabulous driver, but he acted as a tour guide during our trips between cities. He was very accommodating and took us to all of the places we requested. The most thrilling parts of our trip were our safari in Ranthambore, where we were fortunate enough to see a tiger, and our visit to the Taj Mahal. We also enjoyed the markets and shopping everywhere we went. India is truly a country of contrasts, some amazing and some disturbing, but all are worth seeing. The local people we met were delightful and were truly a highlight of our trip.

Fabulous Golden Triangle Trip
Loved seeing all the sites and experiencing India's Gold Triangle. Our guide in Agra, Mr. Jugnu, was funny, entertaining, full of information and a great photographer.

Hotel Reviews

The Lalit Hotel, New Delhi

Delhi

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ITC Mughal

Agra

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ITC Rajputana

Jaipur

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ITC Grand Central

Safe, Comfortable, Friendly Staff

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Activity Reviews

New Delhi Sightseeing

India

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Jaipur Sightseeing Tour

Jaipur

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Old Delhi Sightseeing

Delhi

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Explore the marvelous and historic monument : Agra Fort

Agra

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Taj Mahal Sunrise Visit

Agra

Unique perspective when contrasting with the sunset visit the night before.

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Take a stroll through the historic garden (Mehtab Bagh) for the most magical views of the Taj Mahal by TUK-TUK

Agra

Loved seeing the Taj Mahal at sunset, providing a perspective on the enormity of the Mahal.

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Spiritual Walk in Jaipur

Jaipur

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Explore Mumbai With a Private Guide

Mumbai

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Mumbai - Elephanta Caves

Mumbai

Spiritual history, our guide was friendly and knowledgeable.

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I can't say enough about Ravi and how responsive he was to our every need! Given the 12 hour time difference between Colorado and India, it was amazing how quickly he responded to emails. Because our trip focused on our grandson's wedding, this was a somewhat complicated itinerary but Ravi handled it flawlessly. We also very much enjoyed Kevin, who met our flight and welcomed us to India and made sure everything went smoothly. We give high marks to kim kim!

Overall we give this trip 5 stars. The arrangement with private chauffeur and guides was superior to any group tours we encountered during the 5 days. We will recommend KimKim, Active India, and others for travel in India. We found this tour to be perfect for us, but could be physically challenging for the average tourist.

Arrival in Deli was relatively stress free. Our guide was welcoming and patient. LaLit hotel excellent accommodations and an excellent restaurant for both breakfast and supper. Our soft-spoken driver for that first free day was helpful with New Deli sights.

Mr. Sing our driver for the entire week was awesome, keeping us safe and secure. 5 stars for him too.

Day 1 Guide was very very good with superb english and encyclopedic knowledge. Highlights were Rickshaw ride, the Six temple, and th Gahndi Memorial, Humans Tomb. We did not see Red Fort or Lotus Temple.

Day 2 & 3 The new guide was equally awesome. Highlights were the Agrta Fort and, of course, the Taj Mahal both after noon from across the river and sunrise in the Taj Mahal. We enjoyed the bazaar and the roads surrounding Agra which had an incredible number of wedding venues with human drawn carriages and camel drawn carriages.
Chand Baori step well was the #2 most amazing site that we visited (#1 was Taj Mahal). The guide at Chand
Baori was mediocre (not bad) probably frustrated that we did not speak his native language. We make out OK.

Day 4 & 5 Guide was marvelous. Highlights were Amer Fort and Sheesh Mahal.

We appreciated the shopping opportunities and the lunching restaurants. All of the hotels were great.

Complaints: None.

Hotel Reviews

ITC Rajputana

Jaipur

Wonderful stay. Beautiful clean rooms. Fabulous service.

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Deep within the city.

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ITC Mughal

Agra

Fantastic accommodations and service.

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The Lalit Hotel, New Delhi

Delhi

Everything you could want for rooms and for service. Good location.

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Activity Reviews

Free Time in Delhi

India

Fun and impressive, but we weren't sure where to go or how to get started.

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Jaipur Sightseeing Tour

Jaipur

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Taj Mahal Sunrise Visit

Agra

Unbelievable. Fabulous. No description or photograph can adequately portray this experience.

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Take a stroll through the historic garden for the most magical views of the Taj Mahal by TUK-TUK

Agra

Explore the marvelous and historic monument : Agra Fort

Agra

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New Delhi Sightseeing

India

Old Delhi Sightseeing

Delhi

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Our guide in Jaipur was our favorite and our driver for Agra and kochi were our favorites by far they went above and beyond

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Houseboat

Looks nothing like the photos looks like they took a ferry and put a bed on it

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Bathe, Paint and Feed- A life-time experience with elephants at Elefantastic

Jaipur

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Ravi and Active India were excellent in putting together a perfect trip for us to India. He was super responsive in the planning stages and kept us fully informed. During the trip, the coordination between our various drivers and guides was seamless. A WhatsApp group let us stay in touch throughout the trip. Ravi made sure that our wedding anniversary was celebrated by the hotels during the trip.

Ravi put together an amazing trip. The accommodations were all fantastic. Guides and drivers were terrific.

I had only two issues with Ravi. The first and most significant I shared blame for. He never informed me in the chat thst a visa was required for the trip. Obviously I should have checked. I only found out when I went to check in for my flight. Apparently the info had been in the document package he had provided. It was in stark contrast to the chat I had for my trip to Sri Lanka at the same time. I'm that chat your travel specialist, Dhanushka, informed me immed that a visa was required for a trip to Sri Lanka.

My second concern, which was minor, was the failure to let me know that we needed cold weather clothing for the Safaris. It would have been nice to have some heavier clothes and a ski hat for our morning journeys into the jungle.

I do want to emphasize how wonderful the trip was and that I would be happy to use Active India again in the future.

One final comment related to the Kimkim interface is related to multiple chats. It would have been far more convenient to have one chat instead of uploading documents multiple times in addition to all of the plane reservations.

Happy to discuss further

Mark

Hotel Reviews

Pench Tree Lodge

Absolutely fantastic! The Pugdundde Safaris were awesome. They treated it like their own vacation. Our safari guides worked hard to insure us the best viewing experience. The hotel was fantastic as was the food. Staff was friendly and helpful. I'm Pench we stayed in a treehouse. It was amazing Would love to stay in other Pugdundde resorts in the future. Special shout out to Omkar who guided us on Safari.

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The resort fit in perfectly

Location

Just outside the National Park on a gorgeous piece of property

Staff

Everyone was great. Food was excellent.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds were super comfortable

Kanha Earth Lodge

Absolutely fantastic! The Pugdundde Safaris were awesome. They treated it like their own vacation. Our safari guides worked hard to insure us the best viewing experience. The hotel was fantastic as was the food. Staff was friendly and helpful. Would love to stay in other Pugdundde resorts in the future

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Charming

Location

Just outside the National Park. Loved the Lemurs crawling on our cottage as well as hearing the animal calls at night

Staff

Everyone was friendly and helpful

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The Lalit Hotel, New Delhi

Delhi

A solid hotel. Nothing special.

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Just a big hotel

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Activity Reviews

A walk through villages in Kanha

Kanha

Very interesting to see how the people live

Unearthing Delhi’s hidden gems

Delhi

Interesting tour of the older buildings in the city

Old Delhi Sightseeing

Delhi

Didn't do this because of the terrorist attack

Explore Pench National Park – Morning and Afternoon safari

Pench

Omcar was a fantastic guide and found us an amazing variety of animals

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Pench Free day

Pench

The Pench Safari was awesome

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Morning and afternoon safaris at the Kanha National Park

Kanha

Absolutely fantastic

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Seeing the Bengal Tiger was an incredible experience

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To Rajat (Agent), Hermant (Guide) and Mr Singh (Driver), thank you all so much for creating an amazing experience for us in India.

As a family travelling with kids aged 9 and 7, we wanted culture and adventure (plus a bit of time to unwind) and that is exactly what we got.

The itinerary creation and execution were flawless and KimKim nailed the brief.

A massive shout out to Hermant and Mr Singh who made our travel immensely comfortable and allowed us to flex our trip on the fly - as life is not always clockwise work with kids in tow.

The transport was super comfortable and always safe, and our heads are stuffed with more facts than we could ever hope to remember. Hermant is my phone a friend. Little touches like water and treats for the kids were provided and the hotels treated us impeccably.

There were great (authentic) food recommendations, cultural stops and simply. An awesome time.

Beautiful country, beautiful people - we hope to see you one day again.

Nathan, Ruth, Audra and Wilf x