Most Inspirational Moment
Quite a few - it was lovely seeing the ladies picking tea in the mountains; watching the people praying and worshiping the various Hindu gods in the amazing temple in Madurai; watching life on the backwaters from the amazing and very relaxing houseboat; and the people in general - so friendly and unassuming
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ajay was a fantastic leader, you could tell he really cared that we were all having a good time. He was very knowledgable and keen to answer any questions we had. Any feedback was taken on board and he did his best to make right anything that people weren't happy with. He was particularly good at organising the restaurant staff pretty much everywhere we went - this was sometimes beyond the call of duty! Great leader, who contributed to our enjoyment of the trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I don't really understand the previous comment by an 'independent traveller' who criticised the fact that the Exodus trip has a leader who did a lot of the organising. This trip was a great introduction to India - and choosing a company like Exodus, paying a bit more, comes with this service. The great thing about being on a group trip is meeting like-minded people and relaxing in the knowledge that someone else is dealing with the logistics of the organising (which was often a challenge, even for Ajay who could speak the language!). It would be very difficult to fit so much in in a country like India in only 2 weeks, that was another reason I chose a company like Exodus. Take pounds sterling with you to exchange, and do not rely on a Mastercard, as most ATMs are Visa. Also - ladies don't have to be so strict with the dress code (the trip notes are a bit misleading); apart from the religious sites, bare arms and legs were seen as acceptable. I was a bit disappointed I had packed to cover up in >35 degree heat!