Most Inspirational Moment
Being in India provides all the inspiration you could possibly want - the colours, the noise, the food, the architecture, the people, the traffic, etc. This trip gives you the chance to experience these at first hand. Apart from beautiful Taj Mahal, I was especially impressed with Mehrangarh Fort which was unexpectedly magnificent. Mad tuk tuk drives were great fun. The trip did sometimes feel a little rushed and more time to assimilate the experiences would have been appreciated.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Mayank is deservedly Exodus Guide of the Year. His organisational skills are amazing, especially important in such a busy trip. Inevitably we spent a lot of time travelling on the bus and Mayank took the opportunity to enthusiastically impart his remarkable knowledge about places visited and gave us an insight into many aspects of Indian life. All the restaurants Mayank recommended for dinners and lunches were excellent, often in beautiful settings. Praise should also be given to our driver, Mr Harbhajan, and helper, Mr Amit.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Exodus rate this as a leisurely trip but it is also tiring as so much is packed in, with lots of early departures - this is not a complaint just a warning. There is little down time and the group are together the majority of the time. Luckily our group gelled from get go and we enjoyed each other’s company. Plenty of opportunities to change money or visit atms. Hairdryers in all hotels on request. Some hotels seemed to ration hot water - but would flick a magic switch if asked. The kitty was a life saver as it covered most tips and took away the stress.
Thoroughly recommend this trip.
My only negative comment - the trip notes show a photo of a step well which is not part of the itinerary - rather a faux pas on Exodus’s part. The step well we visited in Bundi was nothing like it so a disappointment.
