Published on Mar, 2025
I really enjoyed this tour, mostly because of the Tour Guide, Vasuki. I found him to be entertaining, a great storyteller, interesting and engaging, and just genuinely concerned for the well-being of his tourist guests.
I had gone shopping earlier and had no time to return to my hotel to drop off bags so I had to carry my heavy bags with me. Upon my arrival, he immediately took some of my bags, even though I did not ask him. I was totally prepared to spend the entire time carrying the heavy bags. I thought that it was very thoughtful of him to take on a load that was not his nor was it a planned part of the tour.
For me the best part of the tour was the market and the Jain temple. I’ve been to markets in several cities in India now and they never ceases to amaze me. Vasuki was very good about caring for us to stay together and ensuring we bought safe items for travelers, understood market history and culture and were able to partake to some degree.
I am a solo female traveler. Ladies be sure to bring something to cover your shoulders and legs for the temple (hence my bags, amongst other things haha)
The tour was interesting and Vasuki is a fantastic guide. Plus he has great ideas, is patient about photography and takes great pictures!! At the end of the tour, he even took extra time to take me to a well respected soak market to buy some clothes for my trip to the Taj Mahal the next day. I really appreciate that the people at the business did not pressure me to buy extra when I said no more and the prices were very fair.
