Active India - Golden Triangle
India | Jun 12 - Jun 16, 2023

Larry
Larry M.
Durham, NC | Reviewed on Jun 19, 2023

Active India - Golden Triangle
June 2023
Active India was assigned responsibility for our five day tour of India (from Delhi to Jaipur to Karauli and Agra) after I contacted Kim Kim ton help arrange our visit. The Active India team, led by Ravi Tickoo, jumped right on the assignment and with just a couple of emails, we had our itinerary all set. As promised, our driver and another Active India staff member met us at our hotel in Delhi and in no time, we were off to our first destination. Our driver was incredibly skilled at navigating considerable traffic and always had cold water available, stopped at rest stops as needed and accommodated every request we had. The hotels we stayed at we quaint and culturally unique (including staying at the king’s home in Karauli!) and we were treated like royalty throughout. We had great and knowledgeable guides throughout and everyone was on time, fully informed and totally coordinated.

Nothing’s ever perfect but when we made a request for a change, it was accommodated immediately. We enjoyed the culture of every city and historic site, ate extremely well (and inexpensively) and were driven in an extremely (and well air conditioned) car.

We heartily recommend Active India for any of your India travel and tour needs and especially want call out Ravi, Priya, Vidon and our wonderful guides for their attention to our every needs. Ravi contacted me regularly throughout the trip to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and had every need met. I’ve been in the hospitality business for many years and never experience such wonderful service.

Hotel Reviews
Dera Rawatsar

Dear Rawatsar was a lovely, small hotel with reasonably comfortable accommodations. Located near the downtown area, the hotel offered convenient access to all the key local sites. The staff at the hotel was lovely and they accommodated our vegan diet quite nicely. The room was clean though modest. Furnishings were “of the period”, meaning dated but of the local environs. We found the property to be just fine for our needs…though we never used the pool!

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Grand Mercure Agra
Agra

This was our least favorite hotel of our trip. It was adequate but ‘cold’, meaning that it was a business hotel without any character. The restaurant was in a temporary location and, again, was, at best, adequate. In fact, the best I can say about this property was that it was …adequate.

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Bhanwar Vilas Palace
Karauli, Rajasthan

Our only regret about this hotel was that the king wasn’t on property the night we were there. Otherwise, we had a delightful experience at the hotel. Highlights include the attention to detail for all our vegan food needs (including a wonderful dinner for all the hotel’s guests -meaning just us - in the courtyard), the tour of the King’s stables, farm and vehicles; and the history available throughout the property. The only discomfort was with the minimal air conditioning in the very large room assigned to us (and no AC in the bathroom). The staff went out of their way to attend to our needs.

Local specialist: Ravi Tickoo
Ravi
Ravi Tickoo
Local specialist in New Delhi | Replied on Jun 24, 2023
Dear Larry,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience and insights. We genuinely appreciate your support and taking the time to share your thoughts. I'm thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience.
Your positive feedback truly means a lot to me and the entire team. We strive to provide exceptional service and create unforgettable memories for our guests. It's incredibly rewarding to know that we succeeded in making your trip enjoyable. Once again, thank... Read more

Dear Larry,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience and insights. We genuinely appreciate your support and taking the time to share your thoughts. I'm thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience.

Your positive feedback truly means a lot to me and the entire team. We strive to provide exceptional service and create unforgettable memories for our guests. It's incredibly rewarding to know that we succeeded in making your trip enjoyable.

Once again, thank you for choosing us for your trip and for your kind words. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

Best Regards,

Ravi & Team Active India