Indian Subcontinent Traveller Reviews - On The Go Tours

Too fast paced with no free time. Would have loved more down time and some opportunities to eat outwith the group. Being in the group every waking moment was too much. Felt like we ‘saw’ everything but experienced nothing. The second part of the trip in Kerrera was much, much better and our tour guide gave us options. It was slower paced but still I felt that India was seen through a bus window. We have been in numerous escorted tours - this was actually or third trip with On The Go - other gave us the odd afternoon off or a finish early. Time away from the group is essential. Eating bland buffet hotel food is not the reason we went to India. Both tour guides were very knowledgeable but the ‘triangle’ guide was too controlling. ”  

This was a very well thought out tour, well organised and efficiently run.

All elements were tailored to the clients and the guides, Yusuf and Vijay went out of their way to ensure we enjoyed a varied and enjoyable experience and that at all times we felt looked after and importantly, safe.

My, very small, criticisms were the choice of the first hotel in Dehli, which, although well placed was not all that comfortable (no sun loungers by the pool - and indeed no access to the pool area on two days when it had private functions) and very loud music keeping us awake until 4 am) and the fact that our guide, Yusuf, was not on the second and third safari trips with us at the national park - where some of our party experienced problems which would not have happened if he had been in attendance)

There were however many highlights, enhanced by the quality of the tour guides you use, including the visits to the Taj and Agra. We loved the rickshaw ride in old Dehli and our stay in Dhaulpur and the choice of hotels on the rest of the tour were very good.

Special thanks to Yusuf for his many tales which brought the attractions and country alive for us all. ”  

The Tour was good, one criticism, I am 78 and had to prove my health and stamina which was no problems however we had a woman with a walking stick that held everyone up and couldn’t even get up into a golf cart, we were delayed all the time.

The guide went out of his way to make it work, however the 2 woman did not appreciate it.

After they left at the completion of the golden triangle things went much smoother up to Shimla and the change over guide was really good as was the accommodation.”