7 Day Golden Triangle Tour with Bharatpur Ranthambore - Delhi Agra Bharatpur Ranthambore Jaipur Delhi Tour

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  Bernard

  December 14th, 2024
  5.0
  The tour was really good, the driver Mr Pooran Singh is a really good driver and a nice guy, always makes sure...
  The tour was really good, the driver Mr Pooran Singh is a really good driver and a nice guy, always makes sure everything is going well and provides you with excellent service. The tour guides for the different cities are also very knowledgeable and also know when to give you free time. The organisers of the tour are also making sure everything is going well and send you a lot of information to make it run as smoothly as possible. The sights you see are also great such as the Taj Mahal and was even lucky enough to see a tiger mother and her two cubs up close in the wild on the safari.Show more
  Traveled in December 2024
  

  Reply from: Joyful Holidays

  Dear Bernard Ruthven, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable and well-organized tour. Mr. Pooran Singh’s dedication to ensuring everything runs smoothly truly makes a difference, and it’s great to know that the knowledgeable guides struck the right balance between insightful explanations and personal exploration time. The seamless coordination from our team is something we take pride in, and we’re thrilled that it contributed to your experience. Seeing the Taj Mahal is always breathtaking, but spotting a tiger mother with her cubs in the wild is an extraordinary and rare moment! We sincerely appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you on another incredible journey in the future

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  Katie

  November 27th, 2024
  5.0
  I traveled with Alison (who wrote an extensive review of our trip) and I cannot express how much we loved and...
  I traveled with Alison (who wrote an extensive review of our trip) and I cannot express how much we loved and appreciated this tour, especially Mr. Rampal. He took excellent care of us the entire 8 days and we’ve had many chats and laughs in the car together. Mr. Rampal is a true gem and made our experience in India 100x better! Sonia and her team were also super helpful and took care of everything, this trip felt like a true vacation as we were taken care of. Do not expect to do everything that is on the itinerary as is (e.g., we could not see the Taj Mahal at sunrise because there was too much fog), but we hit all of the major destinations and the itinerary was flexible to our needs. All of the tour guides were extremely knowledgeable, I have a new love for art history because of their expertise and passion. We’ve made lasting memories because of this tour and I highly recommend booking Sonia and her team if you plan to visit India!Show more
  Traveled in November 2024
  

  Reply from: Joyful Holidays

  Dear Katie Fong, Thank you for your heartfelt review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear how much you loved and appreciated your tour experience with us. It’s wonderful to know that Mr. Rampal made your journey so special; his dedication, warmth, and sense of fun truly make all the difference. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him! Sonia and the team work hard to ensure every detail is taken care of, so we’re delighted that you felt supported throughout your trip. While unexpected elements like fog may shift plans, it’s great to hear that the flexibility of your itinerary allowed you to experience all the major destinations comfortably. We love that our guides sparked a new appreciation for art history in you—that’s exactly the kind of lasting impact we hope to create! Your recommendation means the world to us, and we would be honored to welcome you back for another adventure in the future. Ms. Sonia Handa

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  Alison

  November 26th, 2024
  5.0
  Holy cow (there were lots of them)! What a trip! Usually I stay away from tours since I don’t enjoy being on a...
  Holy cow (there were lots of them)! What a trip! Usually I stay away from tours since I don’t enjoy being on a charter bus with a lot of other people and keeping a strict schedule, but my friend and I did a lot of research and realized booking a tour was necessary for foreigners in terms of safety and comfort. Luckily, this tour was a private tour where we had a private, air conditioned vehicle (which happened to be 4 months old with an English-speaking driver—we lucked out!). At each city, there would be a new English-speaking tour guide who would accompany us for the day (in our private car) and give us the history, background, and stories of places we would go sightsee. They were very knowledgeable, resourceful, and helped us take pictures. It was the nice to have a tour guide in each city since they helped with exchanging currency, translating, haggling, and explaining logistics and history of the cities we were visiting. The sightseeing was phenomenal, especially since it was paired with the tour guide’s knowledge of each place. Of note, the tickets to each place are out-of-pocket expenses (not expensive, mostly less than $7 per person at each place). We saw tons of animals throughout the trip, including a tiger in Ranthambore which we lucked out on! Not shared in the itinerary given online or presented to us when we arrived is that the tour guide and driver will bring you to see local artisans explaining the process of making a regional handicraft (e.g. rugs in Delhi, marble mosaics in Agra, miniature art in Udaipur, and jewelry in Jaipur). After explaining the process you’ll have an opportunity to purchase their art and you can customize as well (they all accept credit cards). It supplemented the trips to each city very well (and were some of my favorite parts of the trip) but I didn’t expect these stops, which took about 1-2 hours at each handicraft shop, so I wanted to be transparent to other potential visitors. Between each city during our transport days, Mr. Rampal would drive us to/from each place and we would take 1-2 breaks per journey for food and restroom stops. Tbh, he was the best!! Not only did he speak English but he was so kind and personable! During the long drives, he explained some Indian culture to us and sang some Indian songs which made us giggle!! The tour comes with unlimited bottled water but at one point he also purchased us some chips because he noticed we liked those snacks, which touched my heart and melted it!! This man deserves a raise and a good retirement plan!! We felt so safe, so taken care of, and so comfortable in his hands. Honestly, I wish I could book him as my private driver for the rest of my life any time I come to India. My friend and I will probably miss him the most from this trip! This tour is excellent, is pretty much all-inclusive, which alleviated our need to research safe places to eat (breakfast was included/paid for at hotels, lunches were chosen by Mr. Rampal during our driving breaks, and dinner was our choice but we usually chose room service or the hotel’s restaurant). We chose the 4-star option for hotels and I wished we would’ve chosen the 5-star ones. While the hotels are nice for India’s standards, as Americans the boutique hotels on our trip were a little bit of a culture shock (e.g. many showers did not have doors and shared the same space as the toilet and sink), and were as clean as possible but still not up to our personal standards. Overall, amazing trip with an amazing itinerary and team of people who made it a memorable and safe trip to India. Booking a private tour was the way to go because even though there were daily schedules for the 8 days, there was also flexibility in terms of side places we wanted to stop by, which saved us from ordering a taxi/Uber. I want to come back and tell others to book this tour group in the future because of how much I enjoyed the tour’s structure, itinerary, and services/amenities included. I’m a planner and it was so nice to take a break from planning a trip to somewhere intimidating like India. Thank you so much Sonia! You and your team (especially Rampal) are awesome!!!Show more
  Traveled in November 2024
  

  Reply from: Joyful Holidays

  Dear Alison, Wow, what an incredible review! Thank you so much for sharing your detailed experience. We are beyond thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your private tour and that it exceeded your expectations. It’s wonderful that Rampal made such a lasting impression with his kindness, knowledge, and thoughtful gestures—we will be sure to pass along your heartfelt praise to him! We’re delighted that our guides provided valuable insights, assisted with logistics, and helped create a smooth, immersive experience in each city. It’s great to hear that you appreciated the visits to local artisans—these stops truly enrich the journey and showcase India’s incredible craftsmanship. Flexibility and safety are top priorities for us, and we’re so happy that the itinerary allowed you to explore comfortably while still covering all the must-see destinations. Your feedback about the hotels is greatly appreciated—we always strive to provide accommodations that suit a variety of preferences, and your insights help us improve for future travelers. Most of all, we’re honored to hear that your trip felt truly stress-free, allowing you to fully embrace the beauty and culture of India. Your kind words and enthusiastic recommendation mean the world to us. Thank you for choosing our team, and we would absolutely love to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure! Ms. Sonia Handa

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  Sumit

  March 24th, 2022
  5.0
  Nice trip amazing moj
  Traveled in April 2019
  

  Reply from: Joyful Holidays

  Hi Sumit Sir, Thank you for taking the time for the wonderful review. We as a team are so glad to hear that we were able to make your experience with us a memorable one and that you enjoyed all of the tour planning. When the tour begins, Our team is on the toes to make sure the tour goes well, and keep communicating with our “Valued Guests” 24*7 to help out with the slightest issue our guests might face. I will pass on your compliments about our services to the Team. We are quite a passionate team about our work! We hope that in future visits you’ll have an opportunity to serve you, your family, & your friends once again. Kind Regards Sonia Handa

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