"Dear Maddie and Shiv,

Thank you both so much for all the thought, help and support you have given us planning for and during the course of our holiday.

We are both immensely grateful as you have made our holiday wonderful.

"...you have made our holiday wonderful."

We are looking forward to the next phase of our holiday now, although we are all sad to be leaving Ranthambhore where we have had such a wonderful time.

Many thanks again,
Elaine, Fraser, Cammy, Euan and Katie"

The Greenshields Family | UK



"Dear Shiv and Dear Madeleine,
Thank you for making our holiday in India so enjoyable. Rosemary and I really appreciated your efforts to ensure we were well looked after. And we certainly were. The car and driver you arranged for us met every expectation. We can’t say enough about Kailash! What a perfect gentlemen and what an exceptional driver he is. Our really excellent guide in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, Hanuman, was exceptional. Clearly well educated, full of interesting information and with a warm personality. Nothing was too much trouble.

"Thank you for making our holiday in India so enjoyable...

Now… a word or two about your service. We appreciated the mobile phone you gave us for the trip. We felt that if we needed anything, you would do all possible to provide it. Shiv’s regular calls (on most evenings) to check that we were comfortable and enjoying the trip, were really appreciated.

"We felt we had struck the jackpot... we both loved our Indian Excursion!

We felt that you were there for us from the very first day we contacted you by email. Given that I tried three tour companies and simply found them on the web without any idea of which to choose… we felt we had struck the jackpot. The other two were slow in responding… showed little enthusiasm… whereas you, Madeleine, were on the phone and back to us by email immediately. Then, when I was slow to confirm, your follow-up was timely and caring. And from then on, Shiv, your drivers and guides did the rest to ensure that our holiday was all we had hoped for. Can’t thank you enough. We will be recommending you to any of our friends who ask about our experience.

We both loved our Indian Excursion! Good wishes to you for the future."

Peter Lazar | CEO - Public Relations, Australia      



"I knew that our 30th Wedding Anniversary tour of Rajasthan was going to be great as soon as I contacted Indian Excursions, the way that Madeleine listened and understood what I wanted to build, the choices, ideas and advice, a can-do approach that ensured our tour was tailored to our wants.

"...a can-do approach that ensured our tour was tailored to our wants...

And in reality - Julia and I had a wonderful time in India. From the welcome at the airport from Shiv, the mobile phone with all the important numbers, the breifing, the frequent calls to check on progress - we felt thoroughly looked after. The driver Kailash was a real gentleman and a great driver. We have great memories of our Rajasthan tour, loads of photos and souvenirs. Thank you everyone at Indian Excursions, you made our anniversary unforgettable! "
                
Martin Powell | Operations Director,
Paris - France





"Initially I asked Madeleine and Shiv to help me with getting a safari booking at Ranthambore National Park. I then discovered that they could help me with so much more from train tickets to hotel bookings to transfers to tour guides, etc.

"The support and service was impeccable and immediate...I felt that my son and I were being given a very personal service that enhanced our tour many times over...

The support and service was impeccable and immediate. I felt that my son and I were being given a very personal service that enhanced our tour many times over and gave us memories that will be with us for a long time.

Thank you so much, Madeleine and Shiv."
            
Name & Occupation Withheld, Dubai

                        

Indian Excursions Co was co-founded by Shiv Gurjar and Madeleine Hann in early 2009. With Shiv’s extensive local knowledge and over a decade of experience in inbound tourism, alongside Madeleine’s native English, we’ve created the perfect solution to craft quality western standards at local prices. Our dual perspective allows us to understand the needs and requirements of western travellers, whilst making it run as smoothly as possible on the ground.

Personal service really is at the heart of what we do. From the moment you contact us we’ll be there every step of the way until we’ve crafted your ideal tour. There is no limit on the amount of time we’ll spend designing your tailor-made trip, and we welcome you to ask for tweaks and adjustments! No request is too big or too small; we’re always delighted to assist as thoroughly as possible and have a reputation for excellence. 

The vast majority of our past guests are very happy to share their experiences with you via telephone or email, so please do not hesitate to ask if you’d like to contact past customers from your country. The majority of our guests are either British or Australian, but we are delighted to welcome travellers from across the globe to India.

We’re immensely proud of our quality tours, impeccable service and attention to detail. It’s those little extra’s that really make our tours outstanding, from the complimentary chilled beverages in your private chauffeured vehicle, to the complimentary mobile phone that we offer all guests throughout their stay. The phone has proved invaluable for many of our past customers, as it allows you to easily contact us if you have a problem or a question. There’s no call centres or annoying robots - either Shiv or Maddie will be at the end of the line.

Simply put, we’re cutting out the middle man. Large corporations who offer India tours from abroad have often never stepped foot in India. Their trips are created by knowledgeable locals - such as ourselves - and then sold on to the tourist (with a hefty added commission!). By booking directly with Indian Excursions Co, you will have the flexibility to personalise your tour along with saving yourself a significant amount of money in the process.

We’re based on the edge of Ranthambhore National Park, in Rajasthan. Alongside Indian Excursions Co, we provide safaris and services in Ranthambhore to scores of well-known foreign travel agents under the name ‘Ranthambhore Tiger Tours’. Prior to Indian Excursions Co, Ranthambhore Tiger Tours has been going strong for almost 15 years.

To get in touch, please send us an email (shiv@indianexcursions.in / maddie@indianexcursions.in) or a breif message through our Request a Quote page. Alternatively, call us directly on +91 941 3380880 to have a chat about your upcoming trip to India.

We greatly look forward to hearing from you!

why travel with us?

At the end of the day, we're good people who are passionate about India. We are keen to help others experience the magic of India, and we'll stop at nothing to ensure that your experience is all you wanted and more.  

meet our team

Shiv Gurjar
Operations Executive & Co-Founder

Madeleine Hann
Executive Tour Designer & Co-Founder