5 Day Golden Triangle Tour with Tigers and Leopards

Customer Reviews

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  Linda

  · January 20th, 2026
  Driver Review – Ram Pal ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We couldn’t have been luckier with our driver, Ra Rampal. He was absolutely excellent and deserves a full five stars. We have travelled all over the world, but never have we experienced traffic like we did on this trip — yet at all times we felt completely safe and very well looked after. His driving was incredibly skilful and calm. Rampal was like a little fairy — every time we came out of a site, hotel, or attraction, he was already there waiting for us. He always opened doors, chatted with us, and was friendly, courteous, and professional throughout the entire four days. Nothing was ever too much trouble for him, and he genuinely made our trip more enjoyable and stress-free. We would highly recommend him to anyone. Tour Company Review – 4-Day Golden Triangle Tour ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From start to finish, this four-day tour was extremely well organised and ran seamlessly. At every destination, we were met by knowledgeable local guides who took great care of us. They explained everything clearly, were very informative, and made each place come alive. The hotels were of a great standard and in excellent locations, which made the journey even more comfortable. From the moment we booked, Sonia took care of absolutely everything — from reminding us about our e-visa to providing a detailed, clear itinerary. We felt supported and well informed at every stage. There is genuinely nothing we could fault about this experience. We would highly recommend this company and would not hesitate to book with them again. Allan & Linda Quinn
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  Trip date: January 2026
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  Dr

  · November 24th, 2025
  Excellent guides and driver Ajay very safe ,skilled and informative.. Kept us on schedule and accommodated any special requests. Accommodations in Delhi Ranthambor national park, Agra was excellent.Trip around the Golden Triangle would have been very challenging without their help and we would have seen far less.
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  Joyful Holidays commented on this review

  Dear Brian Croppo Sir, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that our guides and driver Ajay made your journey safe, informative, and enjoyable, while keeping everything on schedule and accommodating your... Show more
  Trip date: November 2025
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  JENNIFER

  · November 24th, 2025
  Sonia was easy to communicate with and quick...
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  Joyful Holidays commented on this review

  Deat Jennifer Mam, Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Sonia’s communication and customized planning ensured all monuments were open for your visit, and that our guides, Rishci in Delhi, Ramesh in... Show more
  
  Trip date: November 2025
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  Kerry

  · November 12th, 2025
  We had an incredible 5-day tour across India with our driver, Pooran Singh. The trip was perfectly planned, letting us experience the best of India — culture, food, and sights — all at a comfortable pace. Pooran was professional, friendly, and attentive to every need. Everything was taken care of, making the journey completely stress-free. Highly recommended for such an exceptional service!
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  Joyful Holidays commented on this review

  Dear Kerry Toumazou, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that your 5‑day tour across India was perfectly planned and gave you the chance to enjoy the country’s culture, food, and sights at a comfortable pace. It’s... Show more
  
  Trip date: November 2025
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  Monique

  · November 12th, 2025
  Our India tour was absolutely incredible — so well-organised, informative, and accommodating. Everyone was so kind, helpful, and genuinely hospitable, making the whole experience unforgettable. A special mention to our amazing driver, Booran Singh, who was one of the best parts of our trip. He was the sweetest, most genuine person — always smiling, helpful, and professional. He took such pride in his work, keeping everything spotless and making sure we were comfortable and had water at all times. His calm driving made every journey so easy, and he never failed to run and open the door for me, no matter where we were. Such a true gentleman! We’re so grateful for the whole team — and especially Booran — for making our India experience so special. 🙏
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  Joyful Holidays commented on this review

  Dear Monique Mladenovski, Thank you so much for sharing such a heartfelt review of your India tour. We’re delighted to hear that the trip was well‑organized, informative, and accommodating, and that our team’s kindness and hospitality made your... Show more
  Trip date: November 2025
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  Nicholas

  · October 30th, 2025
  The tour was great - this was our first time in India and we wanted a safe and easy way to see the golden triangle and the tigers in five days and this was the perfect way to achieve that!! Our tours in every city were very informative and gave us a lot of background on each of the areas we got to see. Our hotels were very nice in each of the cities. The best part was our driver Parveen who took us safely from one spot to the next and was always quick to share a laugh or some delicious samosas. The only thing I’d be weary is in Delhi note that a lot of the big sites are closed on Monday so if your trying to see the red fort try to catch that a different day.
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  Joyful Holidays commented on this review

  Dear Nicholas Thalken, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that your first visit to India was smooth, safe, and memorable. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the informative city tours, comfortable hotels, and especially... Show more
  Trip date: October 2025
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  Michael

  · October 3rd, 2025
  Joyful Holidays, headed by Sonia Handa, was wonderful to work with. The communication prior to the tour was complete and prompt. We wanted to arrive a few days early and when the hotel she recommended was unavailable, she directly booked it for us. She also aided me in booking a one-day tour in Chennai shortly after the golden triangle trip. She provided information about Indian visas before the trip. She worked with me so that I could prepay monument fee costs as well as customizing the tour. Additionally, she provided us with a proper protocol for tipping guides, the driver, and porters. Two days before the tour she provided me with a ‘final’ itinerary (guides could change if circumstances called for). I would not hesitate to use Joyful Holidays again. Hotels: We stayed at four 3-star hotels as part of this trip – Hotel Southgate in Delhi, Hotel Paradise in Agra, Ranthambore Nature Camp & Traditional Heritage Haveli in Jaipur. All were excellent and had a reasonable choice for breakfast, but the Southgate was the best. Driver: Mr. Gulab was our driver. He joined us at the start of the tour and stayed with us until he dropped us at the airport in Delhi. He kept us well supplied with water and he made rest stops as needed. If we wished to talk, he would converse with us and if we wanted quiet, he would drive. When there was not a guide, he brought us to a suitable restaurant for lunch. He made the trip very pleasant. Guides: Our guides in Delhi (Shikha), Agra (Dilib), and Jaipur (Madan) were excellent. All were knowledgeable about their cities, but Madan had an especially deep knowledge about Agra. As a note, all brought to good commercial establishments specializing in the crafts of India. They also brought us to restaurants that were able to serve us a broad choice of milder foods (they did have spicier foods as well). In Ranthambore, we saw lots of wildlife but since we were at the end of the rainy season, the tigers were not seen.
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  Joyful Holidays commented on this review

  Dear Michael DuBois, Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful and detailed review of your experience with Joyful Holidays! We’re truly grateful for your kind words about Sonia’s support and attention to detail—from customizing your itinerary... Show more
  Trip date: September 2025
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  Daniel

  · September 30th, 2025
  Booking process with Ms Sonia, was a dream. Very easy to deal with and good communication. Upon arriving in New Delhi, we were contacted and greeted by our fantastic driver Rampal. Not only was he a very skilful and professional driver, navigating the chaotic streets with calm and ease, but he was also so very friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about his country. We had a wonderful 5 days being driven by and learning from Rampal who always made us feel comfortable, safe, and most welcome! Our first day in New Delhi was amazing. We were blown away by all the new sights, sounds, and smells! It is a very impressive city that we were glad to have explored. The rickshaw ride through Old Delhi was a highlight of the day and an experience we will never forget. Our tour guide Sunny was so helpful and informative. He knew so much history and information about each location and really helped us understand this new country, giving us excellent advice, tips, and recommendations that served us very well for the rest of the trip! Onward to the breathtaking Agra, which was truly the experience of a lifetime. The majesty of the Taj Mahal by sunrise can not be sufficiently expressed in words and the Red Fort was a jaw dropping, eye opening wonder that has us in awe around every turn!! Our tour guide in Agra was Vijay who was so passionate about this city and the locations he took us to. He was a wealth of knowledge and really helped us to understand the depth of history in this incredible city. He also led us safely around the very crowded locations and took many exceptional photographs of us, leaving us with some outstanding tangible memories of this mesmerising city. The hotel in Agra was lovely and comfortable and breakfast was delicious!! On the way to our next stop, we stopped at the epic Fatehpur Sikri which was surprising in its impressive scale, history and beauty. Our charming guide Bunty took us around this striking moment, giving us rich historical details and sharing a joke or two! It was wonderful addition to our journey. Our next stop was Ranthambore and despite arriving quite late, the hotel staff were very accommodating and the hotel itself was just gorgeous! Our tiger safari was early the next morning, and whilst we didn't see any tigers, we saw an abundance of other delightful animals in the lush jungle, and many interesting and unexpected sights on our way there and back through the town. Our guide and driver did their very best to make this lovely experience a memorable one. Our final destination of the tour was the spectacular Jaipur. After a small glitch with the accommodation booking, that was quickly remedied, our hotel was wonderful and welcome. The next day we spent sightseeing in Jaipur and was one of the most awe-inspiring of our lives! There is just so much to take in, from the astounding forts and palaces, the mind blowing observatory, to the resplendent Pink City, the sumptuous palace museum, and even to the bustling streets of the city itself! Everything about this stop was fascinating and fantastic! Our guide Rajesh truly helped us to get the most out of this day. He had such a great understanding of the city and it's history, was able to clearly explain to us every aspect of each location and did so with such depth and joy that we couldn't help but be captivated at every turn! Jaipur really was a fabulous way to end what had been a truly magical and memorable holiday! At each of the locations, there are stops to various factories and workshops that give a bit of insight into how the iconic crafts of India are created. Whilst it is very clearly an opportunity to sell these items, it is also incredibly interesting and, for the most part, time we found well spent. We were also met at almost all of the locations by local people, either selling their wares or asking for money. At times this was a little confronting and whilst it didn't sour our experience at all, it is something I recommended anyone taking this trip needs to prepare themselves for. Overall, we had a wonderful time and we highly recommend this trip to anyone who is limited for time and wants to explore a little of this extraordinary country!!
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  Joyful Holidays commented on this review

  Dear Daniel Dainty, Thank you so much for sharing such a beautifully detailed and heartfelt review of your journey with Joyful Holidays! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that the booking process with Sonia was smooth and reassuring and that Rampal... Show more
  
  Trip date: September 2025
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  Paul

  · February 2nd, 2025
  We had a great time.
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  Joyful Holidays commented on this review

  Dear Paul Rysdahl Sir, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had a great time on your tour. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're thrilled that you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to welcoming you... Show more
  Trip date: January 2025
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  Shirley

  · January 20th, 2025
  This was the tour of a lifetime. A must for anyone but especially if you are a solo woman. They made sure I had woman tour guides who were outstanding. I had one driver with me the whole 4 days. Poornan was a model of patience and kindness. He drove thru congested traffic with grace. He was always prompt in picking me up and exactly where we needed him to be after each attraction. During the long drives he made sure to stop for rest and bathroom. He even arranged for flowers and cake on my birthday. He made me feel very special far away from home. I could not have been safer and more care for. He also shared his tiger photos with since I didn't see one in Rathambore. Siddhi did the tour in Jaipur. So knowledgeable. She was a font of information on astrology and Indian Life as well as the attractions we saw. She personally helped me when I couldn't get money from my card because the bank had frozen it. I will never forget her kindness and generosity. Every time I look at my garnet ring I will remember her great kindness. Naval did the tour in Delhi. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of the city and it's history old and new. She was so easy to be around and took better photographs than mine. A very humble and loving person. I always felt so much good auras from each of the women. Lastly Alka showed me the Taj Mahal. Such a beautiful soul. She patient re-wrapped my sari for me because I'd done such a poor job. She knew every fact about the Taj Mahal down to every small detail. She helped me at every turn. Her photographs with all of the angles and special places she knew were better than the professional photographers. As I cried at my first sight of the Taj Mahal she rubbed my back. She stopped to show me seemingly small things that I will remember long after this. She is truly a caring and loving person. She helped to arrange the fowers and cake for me with Mr. Singh for my birthday and they all sang to me. Her photographs are professional quality and those are the ones going on Instagram ? It was the simple kindness she showed when helping to arrange my hair or fix my sari for photos. It all made this a wonderful tour. One of the best I've ever had. Thank you so much! Ms Handa I would recommend your company to everyone. It is run so professionally but with the truly human touch that only women can bring. This made this experience so meaningful to me that I feel like I have new sisters on the other side of the world.
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  Joyful Holidays commented on this review

  Dear Shirley Reese, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for sharing such a deeply moving and beautifully written reflection. Your words truly touched us, and we’re honored to have been part of a journey that meant so much to you. We’re thrilled... Show more
  
  Trip date: January 2025