"amazing, beautiful, colourful, sometimes noisy and inspiring India"

Cannot recommend Sanjay and Bespoke India enough with outstanding care and service in all aspects
We are in our 60's and recently came back from a 45 day "trip of a life time" to India
From our very first contact Sanjay took the time to fully understand our wishes and put together a truly amazing itinerary covering India from North to South
His extensive local knowledge was very apparent from detailed recommendations eg local boutique hotels where appropriate
Throughout our trip every connection was faultless and we were safely looked after at very stage with our driver / guide always ensuring we were checked in at hotel, station etc before leaving us
Sanjay is an absolute pleasure to deal with and also offers high levels of both care and understanding

"Amazing Tour of India"

Sanjay created a tour that was simply perfect and will leave us with life long memories. I truly recommend Bespoke India. The detail and support given was perfect, from start to finish we had not 1 complaint about the tour. The guides were superb, the taxi drivers fantastic. Every person we met was kind.
We visited Delhi, Amritsar, Agra, Deogarh, Jaipur, Udaipur. The places we visited were above all expectations - Taj Mahal, Golden Palace, Stepwell, Elephant Sanctuary, Armer Fort, Summer Palace all steeped in history and splendor.

"The very best way to explore India"

We couldn’t have been happier with our experience with this small but perfectly formed company. From the initial contact with Sanjay we felt that he really listened to what we wanted from our trip to South India. All the hotels he found for us were full of character and the food in each of them was excellent. I think the highlight, though, was the quality of the local guides we had. They were so welcoming, knowledgeable and interesting and we were able to learn so much from them. Our driver, Mr Murali, looked after us so well and there was always plenty of water and snacks in the car.
I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Bespoke India Travel.

"Wonderful Trip to Rajasthan and Kerala"

We were looked after so well everyone from Sanjay to the staff in India were spot on with service and achieving the best experience for us nothing was too much trouble.
Two friends travelling together we were blown away by our trip India is a beautiful place to visit even with its realities of life. All our guides,drivers,accommodation and itinerary made it a memorable trip of a lifetime it all ran very smoothly even when all around you is hectic.
We hope to return and will use Bespoke India without a doubt.

"TRIP OF A LIFETIME"

TRIP OF A LIFETIME: TIGERS AND SO MUCH MORE
BESPOKE INDIA TRAVEL

In March 2023 we went on a long planned and twice cancelled trip to India, mostly with the aim of seeing tigers, but also to begin to understand this complex and colourful country. Our itinerary, creatively put together by Sanjay from Bespoke India Travel, based on our requests, began with sightseeing in the colour and chaos of Delhi, the beauty of the Taj Mahal in Agra (Uttar Pradesh) and then the history and culture of Jaipur (Rajashthan). After this we visited three national parks in central India: Kanha, Pench (Madhya Pradesh) and Tadoba (Maharashtra) where we experienced several glorious sightings of tigers including seeing a tigress with five four month old cubs, as well as seeing a multitude of birds, other mammals, trees, reptiles and insects. Our trip culminated in Mumbhai, a fast moving and developing city where we relaxed and recovered in the modern luxury of the beautiful heritage Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.
Although we were thrilled to achieve our aim of seeing tigers in the wild, we gained so much more from this holiday. All the places we stayed in were delightful and ranged from a beautiful old colonial style heritage hotel in Delhi to a boutique heritage hotel in Jaipur established in circa 1885 and run by the founder’s great grandson and his family. Here in this old world tranquil environment we were invited to take part in Holi celebrations with the hosts which we greatly enjoyed. In Agra we stayed in a very modern luxury hotel with a lovely pool and then in the National Parks stayed in three very different excellent eco-lodges. The Taj in Mumbhai was far and away the best hotel we have ever stayed in for luxury and relaxation.
We also got a sense of the contrasts of India: the madness of the city roads and the peace of the agricultural landscape and parks; extreme wealth versus extreme poverty. We got an idea of the different religions and the importance of religion to this country in an increasingly secular world; how these religions it alongside each other; the challenges India faces and how the UK’s involvement contributed to where it is now. It stimulated us to come away and try to learn more about its history, culture and politics.
What else? The food was delicious and exciting and we bought a rice cooker as soon as we got back! We were given a cookery demonstration by our host at our hotel in Jaipur with lots of helpful tips. The weather was very variable (early to mid-March) with (mostly) comfortable heat during the day but very chilly early mornings (we needed gloves and a hat!) and the occasional thunderstorm. Accommodation was universally very comfortable although public toilets often left a lot to be desired.

Our guides and drivers were fantastic. Special mentions must be given to Bhannu (guide) in Delhi, to AZ in Agra, Mansingh in Jaipur and to Chitra in Mumbhai: each in his/her own way worked so hard to give us a wonderful introduction to these beautiful cities and to their culture; also to our amazing driver, Satatnam who quietly negotiated the terrifying traffic and was so friendly and helpful; also to Yash, Rahde and Gaurav at Kanha, Pench and Tadoba who each tirelessly gave us the benefit of their knowledge and wisdom to give us the best possible experience of the parks. Chitra made it her personal quest to find me a teapot in Mumbhai along with her long-suffering young driver! Dinesh from the Delhi office made it his business to ensure we had the best possible experience.

Finally we must thank Sanjay for putting together such a wonderful trip for us, tailor made to meet our needs for excitement and adventure coupled with sufficient luxury, rest and relaxation. Overall, we found our trip both exhilarating and exhausting and even lifechanging: definitely a trip of a lifetime.

"An amazing experience"

We recently got back from an amazing 6 week tour of India. Sanjay was brilliant. Following Zoom calls and emails he established our interests and preferences and put together a fantastic itinerary. We started in the north with visits to Amritsar, Dharamshala and Shimla, and then on to to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Jodhpur, before heading south to Kochi and Kerala. Along the way we saw the reality of life for many in cities and rural India; visited palaces, forts and safari parks; enjoyed accommodation ranging from high quality hotels to friendly homestays and a houseboat; and hugely enjoyed the warmth and friendliness of the Indian people everywhere we travelled. Sanjay and his team provided excellent drivers and guides, with full support available at all times via WhatsApp messages and calls for any queries or advice. Overall, a truly memorable holiday. I have no hesitation in recommending Sanjay and the Bespoke India team.

"Fantastic experience"

The organisation was spot on, the hotels comfortable and varied, the experiences rich and full on. The company certainly knew their stuff and we felt very safe, even on the bonkers roads!
Some of the guides were a little full in for us but others listened carefully and adapted the itinerary.
We loved the home stay in Agra especially as we got to chat to the owner etc and fellow travellers during our shared meals. The hotel in Varanasi was in a perfect spot to view life and all its rich tapestries. The Darjeeling experience was very memorable, especially as the hotel still looks like and is run in old colonial style. Again, a great position for walking out into the melee of life. Unfortunately, it stayed cloudy for all but a glimpse of those illusive Himalayas. The Oberoi in Kolkata was astounding and very welcome in such hot weather.

"Superb tour of Himachal and the Punjab…"

Superb tour of Himachal and the Punjab themed around textiles. The itinerary was packed and very interesting, and all accommodation was excellent. Hemant, our lead Indian guide was superb, and all local guides were interesting and helpful. We were also fortunate to have Sara with us as our textile expert and lead traveller. We saw much more than the average “tourist trail” and it was a truly memorable experience.

"Great experience!"

I have come back from a lovely holiday in the North of India at the foothills of the Hymalayas. The tour was very well organised. We met local weavers. Our leader Sara and our guide Hemant were great.We stayed in beautiful hotels and the food was excellent.
Dorothee

"Superbly organised holiday"

We're back from a superb experience in Kerala organised by Sanjay of Bespoke India Travel. He gave valuable advice in arranging our trip and made us feel confident about enjoying ourselves. And that we certainly did! There were so many highlights but perhaps the best was travelling on the Backwaters in your own crewed boat. All hotels were great and travelling around Kerala with your own driver made it all flow effortlessly. Thoroughly recommend using this company.