Mountains, Temples & Hill Stations

Our Clients’ Reviews

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  Sally Banks

  MOUNTAINS, TEMPLES & HILLSTATIONS

  

  Written November 2010

  A varied & easy trip. Philippa was a poor leader. She chose for the group to travel in 2 vehicles until we reached Delhi. There was no PA system & she gave us very little information whilst driving. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Amritsar & Shimla

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Philippa was a poor leader. She often kept the group waiting as her time keeping was not good. She did not ensure all the group were kept informed of changes she made.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Unless the group travel in one bus be prepared for uncomfortable seating & having to change your seat at each rest break.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  Would suggest that a local Indian guide is used.

   
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  Richard Banks

  MOUNTAINS, TEMPLES & HILL STATIONS

  

  Written October 2010

  Trip spoilt by the group being split into 2 vehicles, a major amount of the time is spent travelling and no intransit info possible due to this. Vehicles were very poor with broken seat backs and no room for day packs in vehicle. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Shimla.

  But the local people in the whole of India are so friendly & helpful.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Poor.

  In fairness she was knowledgeable, although it was always given without asking & when eating as a group bill shouldn't just be split.

  Trip from Dharamsala to McLeod Ganj was in local taxis but only 5 vehicles of Fiat Punto size used for entire group plus their luggage was not sufficient, taxis cost so little, it seemed penny pinching & was uncomfortable & dangerous.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Take a kettle, noodles & chewy bars, that way you can be independant.

  Some hotels only offer buffet at 500 ruppees where it is possible to get al-la-cart for 250ruppees in cities.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  All hotels give fixed price buffet which is expensive & caused stomuch upsets, probably sat there warm for a long time.

   
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  Hilary Cox

  MOUNTAINS, TEMPLES & HILLSTATIONS

  

  Written April 2010

  A wonderful introduction to the country which was long overdue. So much variety from the the Punjab to the foothills of the Himalayas then onto the plains of Rajastan all in just a fortnight. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Impossible to select just one experience. The two visits to the Golden temple were such a special start to the trip. The days trek from McLeod Ganj was both exhilerating and left me wanting to return and do a longer trekking holiday. I have always wanted to visit Simla ,which more than matched my expectations . We hired some horses and rode up to Jakkos having great fun. Must also make special mention of  the train back down.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Phillipa was simply the best. Her insight into the country certainly enriched my experience. She imparted her information with modesty and humour. Dealing with such a mixed group ,both in age and expectation , was managed very professionally.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Go with the flow and enjoy the experience. The food was always tasty and sometimes exceptionally scrumptious.Following basic rules of hygiene should prevent any real problems though you will need some stand by medicines. Everywhere we went we were welcomed and met with smiles. The service provided by the hotels was always good.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  My only slight criticism was that the mini bus and car provided very cramped conditions on some of the rather long journeys . A couple or so extra spaces would have made the travelling more comfortable all round.

  Some of the accomodation was charmingly Indian ,but a couple of the hotels were VERY basic !

   

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