
Preeti A Bhide
Travel is an experience that enriches our lives and is essential for all of us to grow as individuals.
Personally, I love my holidays to be slower paced with time to stop and smell the flowers; a balance between the famous sights and the offbeat lesser known places; and opportunities to experience local culture, people, and cuisine.
At the same time, I strongly believe that a holiday is all about the person traveling and the essence of travel planning is to help people plan an itinerary that is exactly how they want it to be!
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"I specialize in holidays which are focused on an authentic experience of India and would prefer not to help with the most touristy places. Spiritual and cultural heritage holidays, wildlife, yoga, and wellness."
How did you get involved in travel?
"I have always loved traveling. After many years of working in consulting, I had an opportunity to take a sabbatical which is when my husband and I ventured into travel planning.
We started with Iceland (where he is from) but India is where I truly belong so it was just a matter of time before we started planning holidays to India."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"There are many experiences which stay with you forever and change your perspective on travel and life. What I love most about India is the range of experiences it offers and how it surprises you in ways you will not imagine.
My most unique travel experiences tend to be those where festivals, cuisine and culture are involved... the crazy festival of colours, the dramatic Ganesh festival, an insight into Indian classical dance and experiencing the varied cuisines of India."
Featured trips & expertise

Tamil Nadu Temple Tour - 10 Days
Hit the temple trail to visit some of the stars of South India on this 10-day itinerary. You'll experience the modern culture of the state of Tamil Nadu alongside ancient Indian history and mythology, touring some of the world's most impressive and intricately carved temples and taking in the natural views along the Bay of Bengal.

The Golden Triangle & Rajasthan - 14 Days
Wind your way through colorful cities, charming villages, and stretches of sand dunes with this two-week itinerary. You'll start in Delhi with a route through the famous Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra (home to the Taj Mahal), and Jaipur, then continue into Rajasthan, where you'll find lakeside palaces, ancient forts, and elaborately decorated mansions along your journey.

Golden Triangle & Wildlife Tour - 10 Days
Spend ten days exploring one of India's most popular regions with this itinerary. You'll go from the historic monuments of Delhi to the famed Taj Mahal in Agra, then continue to Ranthambore to search for the Bengal tiger. End your trip in Jaipur, the gateway to one of India's most colorful states, before you return to Delhi.

Highlights of Buddhist India - 7 Days
Take a spiritual journey through Buddhist India with this itinerary that will take you to some of the most important places in Buddha's life. The birthplace of Buddhism, India is home to some of the religion's most significant sites, including the place of Buddha's enlightenment at Bodhgaya, his first sermon at Sarnath, and last sermon at Vaishali, all easily accessed with a weeklong trip out of Delhi.

India's Main Regions: Where, Why, and When to Go
From the dreamy landscape of North India’s deserts to the tropical greenery of the South, India is an expansive country that encompasses a range of cultures, people, and landscapes. When choosing where to visit, it’s easiest to divide the country into distinct regions: North, West, South, East & Northeast, and Central India.

Family Travel in India
With delicious food, rich cultures, and stunning scenery, India has plenty of opportunities for unforgettable family adventures. You can meet rescued elephants in an animal sanctuary or celebrate cultural festivals like Holi or Diwali. From the misty tea plantations of Darjeeling to the colorful markets of Mumbai, this vibrant and diverse country makes for an awe-inspiring destination.
Recent trip reviews for Preeti A
Southern India
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Feb 4 - Feb 15, 2019
This is a response from Bernard and Jean as a couple.
In rating your services, we are making a direct comparison to the last time we were in India on a small tour in 2014 as well as a private tour in Portugal in 2017.
We found the contact with Preeti to be sporadic with twice having to contact kimkim because Preeti was not responding to emails. We suggest that kimkim should have a "follow through" strategy if staff/contractors are sick or on leave. All emails should be responded to... read more
Southern India
India
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Feb 4 - Feb 15, 2019
Our guide (Arun Panicker) deserves full marks. He is a classic CCC person (Cool, Calm and Collected) with a deep knowledge of everything Indian (history, culture, social issues, etc) and an excellent concise and precise information approach.
We all did some background reading about South India, so for me the "unexpected" was the most interesting (e.g. the room of thousands columns in the Meenakshi Amman Temple Complex - a fairy ordinary rectangular structure on the outside and an incredible... read more
Southern India
India
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Feb 4 - Feb 15, 2019
After some initial communication difficulties, Preeti’s responsiveness and the kimkim mail system greatly facilitated the trip experience. She did very well given that we were widely dispersed geographically and somewhat unsure of exactly what we wanted to do. In the end though, the whole trip came together really well.
Preeti excelled herself with the choice of guide, Arun Panicker. His maturity, experience and responsiveness were absolutely perfect for the ages of our group. And on top... read more