This tour was absolutely great! It hit on many of the major sites in the Golden Triangle, but without all of the hassle of planning! The guides and driver handled all of the logistics and ensured a smooth trip. We generally plan most of our travel, but it was great to have everything planned for you. Communication was via WhatsApp and was timely and complete.
Our driver, DK Sharma, was a delight. He was always prompt and very courteous. He drove very safely. He was thoughtful, meeting all of our needs - always ensuring the car was clean and stocked with snacks and water. If you book this trip, I would highly recommend asking for DK!
Mahesh was our tour guide in Delhi and Agra. He was very knowledgeable about all of the monuments, cities, and cultures. He also knew all of the best places to take pictures! He's great with a camera.
Ashok Sharma was our guide in Jaipur. He was very friendly and open. With a Masters in history, he was able to to expertly answer our questions on religion, society, and history.
All of our guides were great and flexible on what we wanted to see or do. They catered to our preferences and were thoughtful to even our walking speed, etc.
We did get to see tigers on the safari, which was a pleasant surprise. I can imagine it would be a long day if you don't see them. Our safari driver tried really hard to put us in a good position to see them.
We opted for the 5 star hotel option, and we were pleased with that choice. Most of the hotels were in the Hilton or Marriott family, and all had breakfast included, which was nice. As far as the sites we visited, we never had to wait in lines, except at the Taj Mahal for sunrise.
We did stop at several local artisan shops where they demonstrated how their various crafts were made. It was interesting and infromational. I would just be mindful that they do have their wares for sale. They weren't overly pressuring you but selling. We did end up buying some things.