India in a nutshell with Indian family stay

Reviews from other tours by Payless tours india

• Giovanni

  March 9th, 2026
  5
  We did about 10 days in the company of our driver Bholu. Excellent driver we always felt comfortable despite the...
  We did about 10 days in the company of our driver Bholu. Excellent driver we always felt comfortable despite the Indian roads. Punctual, honest and most of all friendly person! He waited for us for our tours and often recommended. He fulfilled our every request. The 'car a Kia 7 seats new, clean, and above all spacious, we were in 2 but we would have traveled comfortably even in 4 (considering the backpacks that took up the whole hood). Thanks for everything SUPER RECOMMENDED!!!!!!Show more
• Joel

  March 8th, 2026
  5
  We had the pleasure of having Prakash as our driver for a long journey through North India, travelling from Delhi to...
  We had the pleasure of having Prakash as our driver for a long journey through North India, travelling from Delhi to Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Amritsar and back to Delhi. The distances were long and the mountain roads can be challenging but Prakash handled every day with complete professionalism and care. From the very beginning he was attentive, knowledgeable and always available whenever we needed transport to breakfast, dinner or any additional stop. He shared valuable knowledge about India, including realistic travel times, local culture and important safety tips such as being aware of pickpockets in busy areas. What impressed us most was his calm and professional attitude. Even during stressful travel days or when we as customers had high expectations, he remained cool, patient and solution focused. Prakash frequently went above and beyond his role. When I had an issue with my luggage, he personally went to a store to help solve the problem. He also recommended one of the best restaurants we experienced in India, which turned out to be excellent. One particularly special moment of the trip was when we stayed at a homestay in Dharamshala that is part of his family home. After spending many days travelling together and getting to know him, it felt incredibly personal and authentic to experience a place connected to his own life. It was one of the most memorable parts of our journey. Whenever we stopped at attractions, Prakash always gave clear instructions on where and when to meet and he stayed close to the vehicle to watch over our belongings, which gave us great peace of mind. On top of all this, Prakash was always happy, friendly and had a great sense of humour, which made the long driving days much more enjoyable. After many days travelling together we can confidently say that Prakash is an outstanding driver and guide. We always felt safe, well looked after and genuinely cared for throughout the entire journey. We highly recommend Prakash to anyone travelling in India. He played a huge role in making our trip memorable.Show more
• Laurie

  March 2nd, 2026
  5
  We have just completed the private Tourradar Bestseller Tour India with Nepal with the local Payless Tours. After our...
  We have just completed the private Tourradar Bestseller Tour India with Nepal with the local Payless Tours. After our initial enquiry we had a few questions and requests for minor adjustments, and they were all dealt with promptly and expertly. The trip itself was organised brilliantly. Our driver, Sunil (Suni), was phenomenal in every way. Driving in India and Nepal is unlike anything we have experienced in all our travels with little care for rules of the road. A two-lane road often has three vehicles weaving in and out side by side plus tuk tuks and motorbikes. It is not uncommon to find vehicles and motorbikes coming towards you on the wrong side of the road. Having grown up with the system Suni is an expert in handling every situation. One thing visitors need to be aware of is not to judge distances and driving times by western expectations. As an example, one 200 km stretch in Nepal took us 7 hours. On a day-to-day basis Suni was more than just our driver but was a guide and informant. For specific monuments or tourist attractions we were met by local guides and Suni seemed to know them all. We have huge respect for Payless Tours making complicated arrangements ahead of time, but it was Suni who navigated us proficiently day by day. On out last day in Delhi we had a different driver, Rohit, who is also an expert with the crazy traffic. To be fair, to us it seems chaotic, but for local drivers it is totally normal and they do have a system that seems to work. We had encountered Rohit once before as he had previously met us at the Nepal border. He was amazing and without his help we would have had serious problems navigating the immigration system. In summary, we have nothing but praise for Tourradar and Payless Tours and highly recommend them for anyone considering visiting India.Show more