 |
 Last month, Bestway’s Communications and Outreach coordinator Kierra Jones had the chance to embark on a Bestway tour to one of our most popular destinations—India. Her verdict? If you’ve never been to India before, book your plane ticket immediately! Read on for her thoughts on why: Even as a seasoned traveller, when I first learned that I would be going to India on a Bestway tour, I was worried. I was a solo woman planning to tour the country for 2 weeks. Family and friends cautioned me about everything from safety to food to the latest story they had heard on the news. My top piece of advice for those who have similar reservations would be to leave your expectations at the door—or the airport in this case. From its rich and nuanced history to its vibrant streets and patently friendly people, I know that India blew my own expectations out of the water. The monuments were more majestic, the hotels were more luxurious and the crowds were more massive than I had ever imagined. Then, there were the attractions. Delhi was the first stop on my itinerary. Here I was introduced to the crazy traffic India is known for, where hundreds of cars and rickshaws fight for road space with cows, dogs and other animals. What amazed me (besides the incredible navigation skills of my driver!) was the energy I felt from a city so alive with people and culture. I had the chance to see not one, but three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single day, as well as make my way through the crowds of Delhi’s oldest market. In Agra, travelling during low season allowed me to share an extraordinary sunrise view of the Taj Mahal with only a handful of other people, a serene experience I thought was unheard of at such a famous destination.
By far my favourite stop though, was Varanasi, known as the oldest living city on earth. Nothing can compare to the magical experience of drifting down the ancient Ganges River at sunset while thousands of Hindu pilgrims gather on the steep banks to bathe in the holy waters, the reverent sound of temple bells filling the air. What’s more, my Bestway tour was actually the smoothest, most stress-free journey I had ever taken.
The five-star hotels were gorgeous and their staff so hospitable that they greeted me by name. The Indian food was delicious and the Western food also available during meals was equally as good. What perhaps surprised me most was the friendliness of the people, whether it was my driver sharing stories of his son’s recent marriage, my guide going the extra mile to help me feel welcome or passers by stopping to ask me where I’m from and what brings me here. There were many more extraordinary experiences and locations that made up my journey- but I’ll leave those for you to discover through your own trip! If you want to share your India travel concerns or plans, feel free to give me a call at 1.800.663.0844 or email at communications@bestway.com.
For those who have already had the opportunity to experience India and can’t wait to go back, we offer a selection of tours to every corner of the country, including the beach and cultural gems of South India, the famous hill resorts of East India and beyond. Our hosted journeys also allow you to dive deeper into this incredible destination, whether you’re interested in learning about Indian cuisine with a top chef or retracing the steps of the Beatles with one of their famous photographers. Ask for our all-new Special Value Tours brochure includes tours to India, Nepal & Sri Lanka with guaranteed departures all the way from 2018 to 2020. Yours in travel, Your team at Bestway Tours & Safaris.
|
|||||||||||||
|
Sign up for our Bestway Club newsletter and be the first to know about special discounts, new tours and travel updates!
Posted by Kierra Jones