Outstanding India Journey with Anagh Routes
I have travelled alone in India several times before, but this time I wanted a guide because I was travelling with my almost 85-year-old mother and my sister, who were both visiting India for the first time, and I didn’t want to carry the full organizational burden myself. I was recommended Anagh Routes, and especially Nivedan, and it turned out to be an absolute stroke of luck.
Already during the planning stage I asked Nivedan to design the itinerary in a way that would not overwhelm my mother. He handled this perfectly. Our journey included the magnificent temples of Khajuraho, including the famous Kamasutra temples, tiger safaris in Panna National Park and Ranthambore National Park, as well as sightseeing in Delhi and, of course, the iconic highlights of Agra and Jaipur. As a wonderful grand finale, we also celebrated the Holi festival in Mandawa.
Nivedan also showed great sensitivity when choosing Mandawa as the place to experience Holi. As a small town, the celebrations were lively and colorful but not chaotic or overcrowded. This made it an ideal place for all of us — and especially for my mother — to safely enjoy and actively take part in this unique festival.
What we especially appreciated was that Nivedan constantly encouraged us to try a wide variety of Indian dishes and sweets. We also travelled several longer stretches by train — not in the most basic class, but also not in luxury — which allowed us to experience India among locals and made the journey feel much more authentic.
Finally, I would like to say that Nivedan himself is a truly wonderful and warm-hearted person. He takes great care of his guests, always enjoys a good conversation, and has a wonderful sense of humor. Travelling with him every day was a real pleasure.
The only unfortunate thing is that our journey with him lasted just two weeks — we would happily have travelled much longer.
Reply from Anagh Routes
What a heartfelt and beautifully written review — thank you so much for taking the time to share this in such detail. It was truly one of the most memorable journeys we have been privileged to be a part of.
Travelling with three generations — and making sure your mother felt comfortable, safe, and genuinely joyful throughout — was something Nivedan held close to heart from the very first planning call. Hearing that the temples of Khajuraho, the tiger safaris at Panna and Ranthambore, the iconic sights of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, and especially the Holi celebrations in Mandawa all came together so beautifully is the greatest reward for us.
The choice of Mandawa for Holi was indeed a thoughtful one — vibrant and authentic, yet intimate enough for all of you to be fully present in the celebration rather than lost in the crowd. That your mother participated and enjoyed it so fully is a memory we will treasure too.
We completely share your feeling about the train journeys and the local food — those are the experiences that make India real, not just scenic. And we are so glad the warmth, conversation, and laughter along the way made every kilometre feel worthwhile.
Two weeks was indeed too short — India always leaves you wanting more. We hope the three of you return one day, and that the next chapter is just as extraordinary. Until then, danke schön and safe travels 🇮🇳🙏