28 Feb 2020
India Trip Designer helped us have a fantastic time on our first visit to India. Manoj was very helpful in planning an itinerary and set us up with great drivers (Rajesh and Surendra), and guides (Sunny, Deepak, Kamal, and Umesh) that were extremely knowledgable and friendly. We included an unguided extra day each in Jaipur and Udaipur, and Kamal and Umesh provided valuable assistance as we determined our plans for those days. Special credit to Deepak for his expert photo-taking and making us laugh at Taj Mahal, to Kamal for one of my favorite experiences (walking us through the flower and vegetable market to an active Hindu temple), and especially to driver Surendra for going above and beyond, acting as a partial guide on our free days, suggesting restaurants, taking pictures, and sharing his good sense of humor throughout.
Our hotels were all clean, comfortable, and had good breakfasts. If I were to return to India, I would prefer to stay in more independent or heritage hotels closer to the city centers or Old City areas in Jaipur and Udaipur, but I understand those would be harder (or in some cases impossible) for our drivers to access. For a first time visitor, the convenience and quality of the hotels were good.
A great trip overall that I highly recommend!