Taj Mahal, Tigers & Jaipur: Ultimate Private India Safari

We booked the no hotel option as I have been lucky to travel to India many times. Our experience prior to the trip set the stage through my interactions with Shakul who was always prompt in communications re questions (larger car, recommended if you are on a longer trip), choosing Gypsy (Jeep) rather than Cantor in Ranthambore. During the trip this continued with on the fly adjustments e.g. adding an extra safari trip at very short notice due to the fact that we got drenched on our first safari in the dry season! The team he has assembled is superb and all have years of experience working together: DK our driver, who calmly and skilfully navigated the traffic, had a wonderful sense of humour (the 4 wise monkeys) and adjusted timings etc as needed. Hope the cap fits. Hemant our guide in Delhi, a young man with a passion for his subject matter. Good luck with your Sanskrit studies Mahesh in Agra, who was able to provide differing perspectives and judge the level of detail so that you were informed, rather than overwhelmed. Ashok in Jaipur, who was not only able to convey the essence of the history in an engaging way but demonstrate personally how he applied the underlying principles to modern life. While we did not see a Tiger, as a consolation we did encounter two Sloth bears which are rare. Finally thank you all for making it such a great experience.

What a fantastic experience. I was visiting solo as a "young" 67 years old lady and had a fabulous time. Everything was so well planned. Visits and hotels were excellent. Guides and driver were very friendly and made this visit very good. Plus lucky me I saw a tiger in the wild as well as countless monkeys, birds and deers. In Ranthambore np. Safety was never a concern.

Our Golden Triangle adventure was nothing short of amazing. We kicked off in Agra with an early morning visit to the Taj Mahal—quiet, serene, and absolutely breathtaking. That peaceful moment at one of the world’s wonders was unforgettable. Next, we journeyed to Ranthambore in hopes of spotting tigers. Although the big cats stayed hidden, the safari experience was still a thrill, set in stunning natural surroundings. We wrapped up in vibrant Jaipur, soaking in the history, architecture, and colors of the Pink City. What made the whole experience truly stand out was the team’s flexibility—they were happy to adjust our schedule on the fly to suit our pace and interests. A special thanks goes to our driver, Ravi—an absolute gem. Calm, respectful, endlessly patient, and incredibly skilled behind the wheel, Ravi ensured we reached every destination safely and on time. He was the steady anchor of our week-long journey, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide on the road. Highly recommend this tour for anyone seeking a well-managed, enriching, and adaptable travel experience through India’s cultural heartland.

Absolutely amazing chauffeur (Gurmeet Singh Bittu) and both the tour guides. The chauffeur was extremely friendly, very responsive to our needs and knew all the places that would be ideal for us for lunch and dinner when it was not part of the hotel stay. We connected and discussed a number of topics during the drive so it was not boring. He would also show and explain the various parts of India we were driving thru. Would highly highly recommend him. Our first tour guide - Mahesh Kumar was with us in Delhi and Agra. His knowledge of the history of these places was amazing. He explained things very clearly that everyone in my family could understand. Bonus, he is an amazing photographer so we have some extremely fantastic pictures of us in Delhi and Agra. In addition, he would make sure we checked in to our hotels and were all set before leaving for the night. He was promptly at the hotel the next morning to commence the tour. Everyone spoke good English so traveling was easy. Finally, the tour guide for Jaipur - Ashok Sharma - was similar. Very knowledgeable of his history and explained things clearly. In addition he also had practical knowledge of meditation, yoga and astrology so those made for some very informative discussions. Everyone was so pleasant and easy to work with and showed us some amazing places with amazing history and an overall amazing experience. THANK YOU!!!!

Absolutely amazing chauffeur (Gurmeet Singh Bittu) and both the tour guides. The chauffeur was extremely friendly, very responsive to our needs and knew all the places that would be ideal for us for lunch and dinner when it was not part of the hotel stay. We connected and discussed a number of topics during the drive so it was not boring. He would also show and explain the various parts of India we were driving thru. Would highly highly recommend him. Our first tour guide - Mahesh Kumar was with us in Delhi and Agra. His knowledge of the history of these places was amazing. He explained things very clearly that everyone in my family could understand. Bonus, he is an amazing photographer so we have some extremely fantastic pictures of us in Delhi and Agra. In addition, he would make sure we checked in to our hotels and were all set before leaving for the night. He was promptly at the hotel the next morning to commence the tour. Everyone spoke good English so traveling was easy. Finally, the tour guide for Jaipur - Ashok Sharma - was similar. Very knowledgeable of his history and explained things clearly. In addition he also had practical knowledge of meditation, yoga and astrology so those made for some very informative discussions. Everyone was so pleasant and easy to work with and showed us some amazing places with amazing history and an overall amazing experience. THANK YOU!!!!

Our trip was amazing. The itinerary was well thought out, and we really appreciated the attention to detail. Everything felt seamless. Our guide in Delhi and Agra, Mahesh, knew his stuff and took great care of us. DK, our driver, made navigating India’s wild roads look easy—we always felt safe and got where we needed to be on time. One of the biggest highlights was Ranthambhore National Park. None of the other tours we looked at included it, and seeing tigers up close in the wild was something we’ll never forget. Overall, an incredible experience. If you’re heading to northern India, this is the way to do it. 5/5.

This tour was exactly as advertised, a lot to see over five days. The key to this trip being so special was my driver, Prem Verma (aka Mr. Love). He has excellent command of the English language and provided many additional insights into Indian culture and the Indian economy. It was like having a full-time tour guide throughout the trip, and that made the long drives very enjoyable. The local guides (Himmat in Delhi, Mahesh in Agra and Rajesh in Jaipur) were also helpful in explaining the history of the local sights and assisting with photos. I was very lucky at the tiger reserve and saw tigers on both the morning and afternoon safaris, although others in different vehicles in the same zone did not. Also, a shout out to Shakul Garg, the tour coordinator, for his good communication before and during the tour. This tour was exactly what I was looking for -- seeing as many different sights as possible over a short period of time. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for the same experience.

From start to finish our driver and guides could not do enough to show us the amazing sites of India. Our driver was wonderful and patient whilst we saw the sights. Each destination we had a new guide and every guide was so knowledgeable and catered to our needs, we wanted to go and see the flower market in the morning Jaipur and they happily changed the itinerary for us. We were lucky enough to see Tigers on our trip too. We could not have asked for a better tour and to really showcase amazing India. We can’t wait to come back.

Pankaj was an exceptional driver and host for our trip to India. He was warm, kind, polite and made us feel very safe during our travels. We could not recommend him enough. We had different tour guides at each stop and each one was amazing, providing a detailed and interesting account for each location. Would 100% recommend

Great experience all around, the attractions were well planned and everything went very smoothly. It was very nice to have our own driver, made the sight seeing streamline, allowing for more time sight seeing and/or enjoying the culture. Highly recommend this trip, even though it is expensive, we feel it was worth it. Shout out to Kuldeep for being an amazing driver. Driving in India is crazy, and not once did we feel unsafe with Kuldeep at the wheel. He was also such a kind and genuine person, a pleasure to spend 5 days with.