Varanasi Itineraries

Incredible experience of a completely different culture. The palaces and cities were interesting, but the highlights for me were all the people we met along the way: students on the train who wanted to be engineers; villagers who came over to the island when we were camping to take selfies with us; and joining in with their Holi celebrations. Raj, our tour leader, knew everyone and everyone knew Raj! He looked after us very well and we always felt safe. I felt we were able to explore the real India and Nepal in ways that we wouldn't have done if I'd planned the trip myself. Highly recommended.

Two highlight for me of this extraordinarily great trip we’re taking a long look at the wild Royal Bengal tiger sauntering in the late afternoon sun and the trip on the Ganges. We were in a flotilla of small traditional boats with the chef and crew in another following. We camped on an island in the Ganges. So original and dreamlike! Also our extraordinarily good team leader who went above and way beyond to look out for us, constantly forward planning. He helped with airline lost bags and myself and another in the party who picked up an infection. Sanjeev Gurung was an absolute professional and good company too.

I really enjoyed it. It was a nice way to see more of India.

This was the trip of a lifetime.! A fabulous experience all round with a very knowledgeable local guide and lovely travelling companions.There are many aspects of this trip that I shall never forget -such as the 1st glimpse of the Taj Majal and the boat trip in Varanassi-also the experience of riding a camel into Pushkar camel fair and us being so lucky to see a Leopard and Tigers at Ranthambore..The overnight sleeper trains were a new experience. Such a well planned itinerary in the safe hands of Raj (Rajesh Verma)our brilliant guide.

The trip was full of all sorts of surprises. The sights, sounds, smells, the people were amazing.
The trip leader, Narendra was superb. His friendly, gentle, professional approach along with his great knowledge and organisation made the the entire experience wonderful.
We joined with other great travellers in our party and sharing stories, photos and experiences added to the fun.