India private tours

I don’t have adequate words to describe the incredible experience we had with our guide, Vishnu and Mr. Singh, the driver. It was perfection from the moment Vishnu met us at the airport with that welcoming, warm smile to the brilliant knowledge he had of every single monument, tomb, cultural ceremony, palace and historical event. He made India come alive with all of its vibrant beauty and extraordinary history. We were enthralled for the entire 11 days we were together, traversing the golden triangle. He showed us the required tourist hotspots but he also showed us the “real India” with neighborhood walks and stops to see extraordinary charity works. I cannot tell you how meaningful this was, it gave India texture and nuance that selfies at famous temples cannot begin to touch. And his storytelling is the absolute best! As for the famous Taj Mahal, he spent time during our drive to Agra to share the incredible love story that bore the Taj and he did it with such vivid description and heart wrenching detail that we all 4 cried. It was absolutely beautiful and made the brilliance of that exquisite monument magical when we laid eyes on it. In addition to being the best tour guide you could hope for, Vishnu is hysterically funny. He made our time together so enjoyable with the playful banter, amusing quips, and his quick wit. He was a blast! However, above every other wonderful attribute, he shined in the most important aspect of them all, Vishnu is an extraordinary human being. His kindness, his moral fiber, his sincerity and his gentleness are traits we could all learn from. Vishnu, we miss you already and cannot wait to return to India to see so many areas we missed with you. And please tell Mr. Singh we said thank you for always being right where we needed, never having to wait or worry about leaving anything behind in the vehicle. We felt safe and cared for every moment of our journey. And as a tip to any prospective travelers, the upgrade to the gorgeous and incredibly comfortable van made the journey so much easier. It’s spacious, new and well maintained with reclining seats, phone chargers and plenty of space for shopping bags, luggage, etc. There simply cannot be a better guide in India than Vishnu. Do not hesitate to hire him and don’t make the mistake I did, in trying to control the itinerary. When I finally relented and let him set the tour, that’s when the magic began. Just tell him your must sees and the pace at which you want to explore and let him take it from there. You will not be disappointed!!

We highly recommend Kunal! Our daughter who was with had been to Varanasi before, said, "Kunal showed me the authentic Varanasi that I had hoped to see the last time I was here. I really felt like I got to know the soul of the city through the stories he told us and the people he introduced us to. Kunal showed me a Varanasi that I hadn't seen before. Through his tour I got to know a city full of people who call it home. Out of all of the guides I had during the many months in India, Kunal was the best!

Family of 4 from Boston (US) area could not have selected a better tour & guide to discover Varanasi. Kunal is a good communicator in preparation and during the tour. Extremely knowledgeable on Varanasi. Able to accommodate and adjust to reasonable wishes of the group. Highlights were the boat rides, Aarti, riverside walk and market tour. Great car & driver (pick up from hotel). Would recommend Kunal to everyone with the interest to have a great Varanasi experience.