What our guests say

“The grand itinerary covering Delhi, Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur — thirteen days across the full Rajasthan circuit — was precisely what we wanted for our first India visit. The length allows genuine absorption of each city rather than a tick-box approach. Our guide Vikram for the full circuit became progressively more insightful as he understood our interests and tailored his commentary accordingly. The Udaipur finale was perfect — the City Palace's museum, a boat sunset on Lake Pichola, dinner at a rooftop restaurant above the ghats. Rajasthan's range across thirteen days is extraordinary.”

“We knew about the temples from research. The Kathakali classical dance performance in Kochi — which our guide pre-briefed us on the characters and storyline — was a complete revelation. The 3,000 years of classical dance tradition and the months of training required for each facial expression became apparent only with that context. Without the briefing, it would have been beautiful but abstract. Madurai's Meenakshi Temple at the evening puja was extraordinary — the drums, the incense, the procession carrying the deities. Tamil Nadu's living temple tradition is something North India does not replicate. Excellent route design.”

“I came to South India expecting an interesting heritage experience. I left with a completely revised understanding of Indian civilisation. The sophistication of Chola-era temple architecture at Thanjavur, the philosophical depth of the Madurai temple's cosmological programme, the physical beauty of the Kerala backwaters at dawn — none of this can be adequately described, only experienced. My guide Arjun in Tamil Nadu combined expertise in archaeology, iconography and devotional practice in a way I have not encountered with any other guide in many years of heritage travel.”

“Tamil Nadu and Kerala feel like different countries even though they share a border. Tamil Nadu's ancient temple cities — Madurai, Thanjavur, Kanchipuram — are urban, intense and architecturally overwhelming. Kerala's backwaters, spice gardens and Kathakali tradition are green, gentle and meditative. The contrast within a twelve-day itinerary worked brilliantly. The houseboat overnight on the Alleppey backwaters was a particular highlight — gliding through narrow canals between paddy fields as kingfishers darted ahead of the bow. Globalduniya's route design showed real knowledge of both regions.”

“We specifically chose this itinerary for the slower pace and the Ayurveda inclusion. The three-night Ayurvedic retreat at Kairali near Palakkad was genuine Ayurveda — diagnostic consultation, personalised treatment programme, special diet — not a spa menu with an Indian name. Our Ayurvedic physician Dr Suresh was rigorous and the treatments were deeply restoring. The backwaters houseboat overnight and the Munnar tea estate walk were excellent additions. Kerala is genuinely beautiful — green, calm and kind. Globalduniya selected the accommodation beautifully throughout.”

“As a solo female traveller interested in both wildlife and heritage, this itinerary covered exactly what I wanted. The wildlife section at Ranthambore was managed with complete professionalism — female naturalists are available on request and my guide Ananya understood the particular interests and questions I had about the female tigers and their territories. The heritage section through Agra and Jaipur was beautifully paced. Two tiger sightings and the Taj Mahal in the same ten days is an India experience I would recommend to any solo traveller.”

“I chose Kerala as a solo destination specifically because Globalduniya's team described it as one of India's safest and most welcoming regions for solo women travellers. They were absolutely right. I felt completely comfortable in every setting — Kochi's Fort area, the houseboat, the Ayurvedic retreat, Varkala's cliff beach. The guides were professional and respectful. The houseboat cook prepared fresh seafood caught that morning for every meal. The prawn curry with coconut milk on the backwaters at sunset is a meal I will not forget.”

“The Chinese fishing nets on Fort Kochi's waterfront — the cantilevered bamboo structures introduced by Chinese traders in the 14th century — at dawn when the fishermen are working and mist lies on the water, is a scene of extraordinary beauty. Our guide arranged early morning access to the net operator and we were able to help pull the ropes. The backwaters overnight was perfect — breakfast of appam and stew on the deck with egrets wading in the shallows. The Ayurveda session at our beach resort in Varkala was a wonderful final element. Kerala is a masterpiece of a state.”

“Rajasthan's scale of heritage is extraordinary — forts, palaces and temples at a density and quality that exceeds any other comparable region we know. Jodhpur's Mehrangarh alone would be the finest site in most countries. Udaipur's City Palace complex on the lake is extraordinary. Jaisalmer's golden living fort is unlike anywhere else on earth. Thirteen days was the right length — long enough to go deep in each city, short enough to maintain energy. Our guide was outstanding on Rajput history, battle tactics, architecture and court life. Globalduniya managed logistics with zero issues across a complex circuit.”

“We arrived at Munnar at sunrise through rolling mist — the tea bushes bright green against the cloud and the smell of tea processing from the Tata estate filling the cool air. This is one of the world's great landscapes for tea country and Globalduniya timed our arrival perfectly. The estate tour with the factory visit showed the full journey from bush to cup. Fort Kochi's Dutch and Portuguese heritage is unexpectedly rich for a coastal Indian town. The backwaters overnight was peaceful and the food was exceptional throughout Kerala. I will recommend this itinerary to everyone.”

“We first visited India in 2012 and promised ourselves we would return for Rajasthan. Thirteen years later, Globalduniya helped us finally make it happen and the wait was entirely justified. The country has developed considerably — infrastructure, hotel standards, guide quality — and the heritage remains spectacular. The Amber Fort in Jaipur at 7 am, before the crowds, was as magical as we had imagined. The Jaisalmer desert camp experience was the highlight neither of us had expected — we are city people who do not camp, but this was not camping in any form we recognised. It was theatre under the stars.”

“I specifically asked Globalduniya to include the women's heritage of Rajasthan — the zenana (women's quarters) of Jaipur's Hawa Mahal, the royal women's painting tradition at Bundi, the women market traders of Pushkar. My guide Meena (a woman herself) had a particular depth of knowledge on these aspects and the journey became something richer and more personal than a standard heritage tour. The Bundi step-wells with their miniature paintings were a revelation that most India itineraries miss entirely.”

“My husband is a wildlife photographer. I am a heritage architecture enthusiast. Globalduniya found us the itinerary that perfectly served both. Ranthambore's tiger and landscape photography opportunities (the fort ruins as background are spectacular for wildlife images) and the Mughal architectural photography at the Taj, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri produced a body of work we are both proud of. The guide knew when to wait for the perfect wildlife light and when to position us at the right architectural angle. A genuinely dual-interest itinerary with exceptional execution.”

“We chose this itinerary as our first India trip because it combined two things we love — wildlife and heritage — without overwhelming us with too many destinations. Ten days, three nodes (Ranthambore, Agra, Jaipur), one private vehicle and one guide for the full journey. The simplicity of the logistics matched the ambition of the experience. Three tiger sightings, the Taj at sunrise, and Jaipur's Amber Fort at golden hour. We are already planning our second India trip — Kerala this time. Globalduniya will be the only call we make.”

“We chose this itinerary specifically because it focuses on India from a women's perspective — the women artisans of Jaipur, the women's quarters (zenana) of Rajput palaces, the women traders of Pushkar's market, the female deity traditions of Rajasthan's temples. Our female guide Priya brought personal insight to every site that a male guide simply could not have provided. The Anokhi textile workshop in Jaipur — seeing women block printers at work and learning the tradition directly — was a highlight neither of us had expected. India's women's heritage is extraordinary and this itinerary surfaces it brilliantly.”

“I have travelled solo in many countries but had hesitated about India because of everything I had read. Globalduniya's women's itinerary was specifically designed to address those concerns. Female guide throughout, female-only guesthouse options where preferred, briefing on appropriate dress, careful accommodation selection for location and security. At no point did I feel unsafe or uncomfortable. The experience was empowering rather than merely safe — understanding India from its women's heritage perspective, meeting women artisans and traders on their own terms, was a genuinely different kind of travel. I will return.”

“My sister and I have talked about India for fifteen years. We are both in our fifties and had postponed because of uncertainty about safety and organisation. Globalduniya's women's itinerary answered every concern. The female guide, the carefully selected accommodation, the advance briefings, and the focus on women's heritage sites and experiences made this the ideal India entry point for two women travelling together. The Jaipur gem-cutting workshop run by women artisans, the cooking class with a local Rajasthani woman in her home kitchen, and the zenana tour of Amber Fort with our guide's focus on the royal women's lives were all outstanding.”

“Most India itineraries present a history of kings, emperors and armies. Globalduniya's women's discovery itinerary presents a different version — the women who built Jaipur's textile industry, the women who maintained Rajput religious traditions, the women who trade at Pushkar's fairs. This alternative perspective is not just more interesting for a female traveller — it is genuinely richer historical understanding. My guide Sunita was exceptional — scholarly, warm, funny and deeply connected to the communities she introduced me to. An India trip unlike any other.”

“We joined the small group departure (eight women from five countries) and the dynamic was extraordinarily positive from day one. Our guide Priya created a group atmosphere of curiosity and openness that meant every conversation — at dinner, on the bus, at sites — was interesting. The women in the group became friends. India itself was as extraordinary as we had hoped. Jaisalmer's desert camp under the stars, with eight women from around the world sharing stories around a campfire in the Thar Desert, was a memory I will carry for the rest of my life.”

“Toronto is one of the world's most genuinely multicultural cities and five days is enough to experience its different neighbourhoods — Chinatown, Kensington Market, the Distillery District, Yorkville. Niagara Falls is an easy 90-minute drive and the falls from the Canadian side are far more dramatic than from the American side — the Horseshoe Falls gives you the full breadth of the flow. The Niagara wine region lunch at a vineyard was a wonderful addition our guide suggested on day one — Ontario's ice wine is exceptional. Very well organised by Globalduniya.”