All Jaipur Tours & Excursions in 2026

You don't ride an elephant but you feed an elephant,. Our elephant was called Pinky. She was 30 year old circus elephant. We could pet her, paint her, take her for a walk, wah the paint off her and water her. It was the best experience we had in India.Pkay

This was an amazing experience. I was picked up by my driver very early in the morning and driven to Agra where my guide took me around the Taj Mahal which was an absolutely amazing sight, and after we went to Agra fort which was almost just as impressive. The only part of the tour I didn’t like was that my guide (who I won’t name) took me to these shops in Agra ( marble inlay, rug weaving and jewelry) supposedly to give me a look into the continued artisan traditions of Agra and the Taj Mahal, but once I was there was hounded by very aggressive salespeople who pressured me to buy even when I said I wasn’t interested multiple times. The guide himself never tried to sell me anything but obviously this company/the guide was making some commission from the sales of these shops. In addition, at least at the rug weaving shop I, as a fiber artist, could tell they were lying about the pashmina in the carpets they were weaving. The yarn they showed me which they told me was pashmina cashmere, felt as rough as camel hair. For a $200 trip, you would expect them to not try to hound you for even more money with scams like that. The only reason I am giving this experience 5 stars is because the trip after Agra to Fatehpur Sikri was phenomenal. My guide Akram (different to the one in Agra) took me around the most beautiful, gleaming red sandstone palace up in the hills with amazing views. Akram was amazing, even warning me about people trying to sell me things (different to Agra). When my phone ran out of battery he even brought me to his friend’s shop to charge it for free without trying to sell me anything. A very stand up guy and he was extremely knowledgeable about the site. Fatehpur Sikri was definitely the most worthwhile part of this experience.

Visiting the Taj Mahal was an unforgettable experience, and our guide truly made it even more special. Sameer was incredibly knowledgeable about the history, architecture, and the fascinating love story behind the monument. Every detail was explained in a way that made the visit come alive. Sameer was also very friendly, patient, and made sure we had plenty of time to enjoy the views and take great photos. The tour was well organized and stress-free from start to finish. I would highly recommend this guide to anyone visiting the Taj Mahal who wants a deeper understanding of this incredible place.