Gandhi Smriti Itineraries

The hotels, which were actually mostly palaces, and the tour guides and driver -all were beyond our highest expectations! We were treated like royalty everywhere we went, people were kind and humble with us. The main tour sites, such as the Taj, the Amber Fort, and Ranthambore Safari attractions were all exquisite -we even had a close encounter with a tiger.

Four of us travelled together, and everyone had different favourite moments. For me, Varanasi was a stunning and unforgettable experience -- from witnessing the celebration of a religious festival to experiencing the chaos of the street life. It was India in a microcosm: history, life & death, colours, noise, mystery, diversity. In contrast, our peaceful evening eating dinner with a family in Jaipur who opened their home to us was every bit as wonderful as any of the sites. They were welcoming, interesting and gracious. And the homemade meal was a bonus.

Guidance through the visa process was quite helpful.

Almost all of the accommodations were first-rate. Ahilya Fort, Dera Mandawa and Sarai at Toria stood out because they were small, and each had a uniquely personal touch. The Fort was in a great location -- adjacent to the town and the river -- yet quiet with amazing rooms and views of the river. We were able to go down to the river early in the morning and see the town come to life. The rooms at Dera Mandawa were beautiful, the staff amazingly attentive. Again, although we were in a city, the hotel was a peaceful refuge. Sarai was a surprising spot next to Panna, again with interesting and helpful owners and staff. If you found places like these throughout India, I would forget about staying the in big five-star hotels.

Kaush, our guide beginning in Indore, was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive to our needs and interests. He handled the logistics of meeting local guides, porters, local drivers and dozens of other details flawlessly. In a disorganized country, he was a model of organization. We knew we were in good hands, start to finish.

A guide he engaged in Khajuraho to take us through the temples stood out as a brilliant and interesting individual. Everyone loved him.

This is the second time i have used this company for our Anniversary trip. This time Shimla Manalii Tour, we really enjoyed the trip, both the hotels were good but the hotel in Manali was awesome. We had a great view of the the valley and mountains from our room. I highly recommend this company to everyone. Thank You Yolo India team for arranging this memorable trip for us. Cheers !

Toni's country knowledge and travel experience were very important. We loved all of the customized tours we received. There were separate guides for the dabba wallah and the Dhobi ghat in Mumbai. We especially enjoyed meeting the spice trader in Cochin and then meeting up with him again in Kumla to see how cardamom is processed. I'll never forget Brunton Boatyard....such a great location to watch the shipping activity on the bay.

Paradisa Plantation...its exotic location and the traditional Kerala house.

The food at both of them was absolutely amazing.

Fascinating country that you must visit using Odyssey Travel as they truly have amazing tour guides, fantastic hotels, courteous and safe bus drivers, and great itineraries .