We love Gate 1 and have taken over 20 trips, and we are amazed at the quality of guides you have. Bhanu was exceptional, as all the others. His knowledge, professionalism and friendliness was exceptional. The guides make all our experiences wonderful.

Bhanu was an outstanding tour guide and one of the best we have had while on Gate 1 travels. Bhanu spoke very clearly, had interesting cultural stories to share, was knowledgeable about the region's visited and overall excellent at managing the tour. I would recommend this trip to anyone.

This trip was beyond our expectations. We visited many wonderful UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Temples, and mosques. The hotels we stayed in were nice and clean, the food was delicious. Both the hotels and Gate 1 provided us with sufficient bottled water. The Tour Manager Bhanu is knowledgeable and capable, and people from different states of the US are nice and friendly.

On my March walking tour of Nepal, I felt I got impressive value. The airline tickets, accommodations, meals, and site entrance fees seemed like they should add up to much more than I paid. I was especially impressed with our guide Deepak, whose care, friendliness, and knowledge really made the trip great. We were in good hands with the local arrangements team, too, and Raj was a particular favorite. As long as you exercise regularly and train before with Stairmaster or similar incline simulation, you'll be fine for the hikes. Nepal is a stunningly beautiful country, not to be missed.

I have already submitted my survey, but wanted to add a few words about our amazing Tour Guide, Viney. From the day before the tour officially started, Viney was there for us, going above and beyond in so many ways. Viney always made sure we had the necessary info for the day ahead, so we knew what to wear what to being along with us. He made sure, that even on days when lunch or dinner was not included, that we had viable options for food, and one time he even ordered sandwiches for us and they were delivered to location we were we at! After every excursion, or meal, Viney always checked in with everyone to see if they enjoyed the food, if it was too spicy, or if anyone had any issues with anything. After we checked into our hotel rooms, Viney also checked in with everyone to ensure there were no issues with the rooms. Anytime things may not have gone exactly according to plan, such as heavier than normal traffic, or pre-election protests, Viney rolled with it and did everything within his power to get us back on our path. Even though this my 8th Gate 1 trip, Viney managed to surprise us on a daily basis - and it was so much fun!! Viney's relationship with our first set of bus driver/assistant teams was nothing short of magical. They were like a finely tuned machine. They all took such good care of us. Viney would always double check places we were just at, gathering any forgotten items and ensuring we got them back - not least of which was my glasses!! I left them on a table, and would have been very sad if I had lost them!! Once on the bus, Viney would roll out a list of items to ensure no one left anything in the hotel. I work in consumer affairs, and I appreciate what a tough job it is to be a tour guide for Gate 1, and how high the standard is. They are available to us 24/7 and have to deal with all sorts of entitled personalities, quite a bit of surprising ignorance, and answer all sorts of bizarre questions - all while keeping harmony within the group. Could not have asked for a kinder, better tour guide. than Viney!!!! Thank you for listening!

I certainly enjoyed this 12-day tour of India and Nepal led by Manager Alok and Local Guide Sanjay in Nepal! Both used their impressive knowledge of their countries' histories and sites visited to convey important facts in a well-organized manner, and they ensured that all questions were answered. Most importantly, they kept us safe, healthy and on schedule while making it a fun experience. Their drivers and assistants made valuable contributions to the success of our timely travel. Finally, the hotel rooms, food and staffs were first class, comfortable and in great locations. I am pleased that I took this tour and will recommend it to others.

It was great! Just like all of my previous Gate 1 trips. Mansi, our Tour Manager was outstanding and kept us interested learning the history and culture of the country. From the time we stepped off the plane Gate 1 was there to take care of us. The bus driver Sumeer was amazing; driving in India is not for the faint hearted. Ratik, the assistant kept us hydrated and was very attentive to all the travelers. Of course, highlights consisted of visiting historical World UNESCO Heritage sites, but what I remember most about India, is visiting the Sheik kitchen, feeding thousands of people daily and visiting a startup school where cheery students welcomed us as we visited classrooms. I will continue traveling with Gate 1 in the future.

This was our first trip with Gate 1. My husband and I had a wonderful time in India. The tour guide Mr. Sheilandra was very knowledgeable and kept us interested learning the history and culture of the country. The bus driver Sumeer was amazing; driving in India is not for wimps. Sunil, the assistant kept us hydrated and was very attentive to all the travelers. The places chosen for lunches were very clean and the food was delicious. The staff made our trip safe, comfortable and memorable. We enjoyed our trip, highly recommend Gate 1, and we are looking forward to many more travels with Gate 1.

We're back home safely from our trip to India and Nepal. It was a wonderful trip...one of our very best. Manu, our Tour Manager was outstanding! He was so calm and knowledgeable and he expertly managed our group allowing all of us to have a fun and unforgettable experience. Unfortunately we were not able to complete the Mt Everest Experience. We got to the airport, boarded our flight and then as we waited on the flight line, got the word from the captain that Everest was socked in...no flights today. We were disappointed but the mountain always has the final say. Manu was waiting for us when we got back to the hotel and led us through a great tour of Kathmandu...it was a wonderful day despite the disappointment. It's Tour Managers like Manu and your expertly designed itineraries that keep us coming back to Gate 1. You are the best and we tell our friends this all the time. Keep up the good work. We have two more Gate 1 trips already booked and will be booking a third one this week! All the best to Gate1. Keep us traveling.

I wanted to give a very heartfelt thank you to Gate 1 for once again giving us an exceptional tour guide for our recent India with Rathambore 15 day tour. Parvikshit was so gifted in handling the management, group dynamics, and tourist/intellectual needs of a very diverse group of people aged 30s to 80s. His obvious skills in knowing the various individual needs of each person was not only recognized by the group early on, but copied by the group members to create a bonded group of positive and helpful members for the whole trip. He went out of his way to do all kinds of special things: getting the photographers what they needed, checking on the safety of the elders, making sure the open evenings had plenty of excursions to choose from. His mini-lectures on history, culture, religions, and politics were deep enough to scratch the surface and make us want more....without putting us to sleep. I especially appreciated his book recommendations. Thank you for a wonderful tour.

India was my BEST TRIP EVER! It truly was Incredible India! Many thanks to our very exceptional guide, Kapil, for making our trip so special for everyone. He guided us safely through the country, educating us and ensuring we didn't miss any experiences. His vast knowledge enabled him to weave the cultural and historical tidbits together in a lovely story that built day by day. Kapil easily navigated any challenge whether it was luggage lost for days, weather, missed connections etc. Our group was very harmonious because of his leadership, people skills and keen sense of humor. Nothing flustered him and he was always thinking ahead to navigate any issues. Our trip-mates also agreed Kapil was a masterful guide. Thank you for making this such a wonderful trip that some of us want to come to India again next year! ?? Keep up the great work!!

This was my first Gate1 trip. I absolutely loved it. Your staff in India deserve raises. Everyone that works for Gate1 in India worked ABOVE AND BEYOND with superb service. Everybody was friendly, helpful, smart, punctual. I was extremely impressed. I was especially impressed with our tour guide, Seema, and our driver and driver assist. The traffic in India is a NIGHTMARE, so a bus driver that can maneuver 6 days of driving in this chaos deserves TOP PAY. You need to keep this driver, so you need to compensate him above average because his skills are ABOVE AVERAGE! Seema was a delight. She knows so much about Indian history, Indian culture, and also how to be a diplomat and fabulous host. I would travel anywhere with her. I have been telling all my friends and family to try Gate1 for future travel adventures. This trip really sold me on your company. The customer care at the airports, the great hotel accommodations, the food, the timeliness (I appreciate the wake up calls), the Whispers (so smart!), and all the lovely details of our trip. Thank you!!

I have been on 16 Gate! trips and clocked in many hours of travel over the past few years. The 10 day Himalayan walking tour was the best travel experience I have every had. The exotic location, hiking through the mountains of Nepal, the food and the chemistry with our guide Deepak and the members of our group Deepak was our group tour guide, but also lead the group on some amazing hikes that very people will every have the opportunity to see. His professionalism, knowledge of the mountains, but most of all outgoing personality made this a trip I will never forget. I have had many excellent guides on my Gate1 trips, but Deepak is the best one, far above all others. Gate1 is very fortunate to have him.

Thank you so much for such an excellent service. The hotels were top notch, the transportation service was all superb, the optional excursion were well chosen and the meals were fantastic. Seema was very kind, knowledgeable and attentive to all the group. Our assistant on the bus and the driver were also so attentive to watch over all our needs. I felt very safe and even pampered on the whole trip. There were so many extra surprises that made our trip with Gate1 so enjoyable. The snacks the guide team got for us to taste some of the local treats, the sampling of the Indian rum, the water chestnuts were just a few that come to mind. We loved the fun spontaneity too of the turbans for the men and scarfs for the women, when we had the special evening to see the Bollywood dancing. That night was more than we all expected with the drinks, short eats, the different artists from the traditional dancing to Bollywood dancing and the Henna artist. Gate1 certainly lives up to the motto: more for less. This is my second Gate1 trip and we're already booked for the next one in March. Truly this is a wonderful experience and I have been spreading the word among my friends about Gate1. Keep up the great work! Thank you!!!!

There truly aren't enough words to describe how incredible our trip was. Sameer was simply an EXCEPTIONAL tour guide, friend, and teacher. He really made the experience so, so memorable for everyone. My husband and I have been fortunate enough to travel to 23 countries together and this was by far the best trip we've ever had. It honestly exceeded our wildest expectations. We thoroughly enjoyed our guide Anil in Nepal as well. All the drivers and drivers assistants were also super professional and friendly. Sameer and Anil are so talented, well-read, funny, organized, patient, and always went above and beyond every single day. They're very in tune to the little things that the group may need or want without anyone in the group ever needing to tell them. Throughout the trip, Sameer recognized opportunities to give us extra experiences and help us notice additional things we would have otherwise missed- his enthusiasm for his country was contagious, and made the rest of us excited about India as well. We absolutely loved everything about the trip: the hotels, the food, the pace, the optional excursions, etc. I hope Sameer and Anil are recognized for their hard work. We are SO grateful to have had them as our guides- we feel very lucky. We're looking forward to booking another Gate 1 trip soon! THANK YOU!!

Have had many tour Directors visiting over 25 countries with my wife, and I can unequivocally state, none have been any better than Sam. His knowledge, storytelling, sense of humor, and ability for complete strangers become so close friends, is not a trait I have witnessed with any other tour Directors Sometimes, it is not the big events that wow us, but the little things, creating everlasting memories. Sam presented us with so many little things, from the time we set foot in the New Delhi hotel, immersing ourselves in Indian/Nepali culture, buying us turbans and scarves, samosas . crossing the insane roads to the bazaar having us taste cultural foods, entertainment and even dancing with Bollywood dancers. So many little surprises, feel so blessed Driving through India's Golden Triangle was truly unlike any experience, I have witnessed in my many years of travels. Drivers routinely turned 3 lanes into 5. Motorcycles filled the landscape not only with their bikes, but their horns. Fortunately, Sam talked incessantly, filling the bus with laughter, storytelling, and knowledge, distracting us from our surrounding aggressive Indian drivers Sam started as a director/teacher and ended up a close friend. In the 10 days we shared with Sam, returned home knowing a lot about the 2023 ICC World Cricket games, as I was not familiar with the sport of Cricket. Felt honored to participate in Sam's 401 visit to Taj Mahal. Of course, highlights consisted of visiting historical World UNESCO Heritage sites, but what I remember most about India, is visiting the Sheik kitchen, feeding thousands of people daily and visiting a startup school where cheery students welcomed us as we visited classrooms. Students were honored to have our presence, as they sat on the floor for their daily learning, as desks were nonexistent. The children politely shared M&Ms candies and Macadamia nuts, so inspirational watching the smiles of these kids meeting foreigners from another land Thanks Sam, for bringing so many strangers together, and opening our eyes to a cultural bliss. As we get older material items come and go, but no one can take away these beautiful memories

Sam the tour manager on this Golden Triangle was outstanding ! The Best tour director I ever had and I have traveled extensively throughout the world the past twenty years. Sameers knowledge of his countries historical importance and his passion for teaching permeates the group in every aspect of the journey. India and Nepal were amazing and having Sam as iur tour director priceless!!! See the world for less should be See the world with SAM!!

To say that Deepak was superb is an understatement. As I understand it, Deepak was involved in creating the route, and his knowledge of the trek was evident. He was knowledgeable regarding all aspects of the trip. He is a personable human being, and he was able to impart a treasure trove of information about everything Nepal. I was also happy that you sent pre-trip materials that prepared us for the trek. I am 80 and workout five days a week. However, I live in a flat area and some of the suggestions made in the workout regimen were extremely helpful. I think all of us were able to enjoy the treks instead of worrying about whether or not we would complete the walks. You cannot stress that enough in your pre-trip suggestions. Additionally, Deepak was always considerate about our safety. He and his main support person, Krishna, were very helpful when we encountered tricky situations, such as slippery, steep steps. Hey, you can't get around the environment sometimes, eh? You just have to be diligent. One final note re: Deepak. He is well known throughout Nepal as an explorer and adventurer, but he is very modest about it. One of the highlights of the trip was had at the final dinner, i.e., the last supper that we always have on all tours. Deepak invited Pertemba Sherpa, one of the five individuals who first successfully ascended the most difficult southwest face of Everest in 1975. What an honor. As you can tell, I was thrilled with the trip. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. However, I have a bit more of the world to explore.

My trip was FANTASTIC!!!! Kudos to Sandeep, the best tour manager ever!And Reyman was such a great assistant. Our bus driver was awesome, too! What an unforgettable experience for me....going to my dream destination with the most capable tour group. Thanks for a thrilling ride...can't wait to go back!

We had a wonderful trip to Nepal. Out tour guide, Deepak and assistant/trainee Randwa were 10s. All the hotels and food were great. I believe we were the first group on the Nepal walking tour. We survived and had a memorable experience. Thank you for arranging it.

I recently returned from the Golden triangle India tour and I must to take time to praise Davinder our tour manager. I have traveled on gate 1 tours before but never felt so protected and had so much fun! He is a beacon of light and Gate1travel is very lucky to have him and his driver and helper as employees! They genuinely try their utmost to make this trip a once in a lifetime experience. His goal constantly is your wonderful experience. He went out of his way to make sure the entire group was having the time of their lives. Compared to most Davinder is a prince! Kind, generous, genuine, intelligent and so knowledgeable. He radiates love for his career and life! Thank you Gate1travel.... give this man a bonus!

Our trip to India/Nepal was outstanding. This was my fifth G1 trip, my daughter's fourth, my husband's second and my son's first! I must have a tremendous amount of faith in a company to trust them with my family in a far-away place. As always, G1 took excellent care of us. Our guide, Bhanu, is truly exceptional. He is the best guide we have ever had. Bhanu's knowledge, humor and organizational skills are unsurpassed. He brought our whole group together and treated us like family. My son especially enjoyed working out with Bhanu in the hotel gyms. Bhanu even arranged for a surprise birthday celebration for our daughter's 23rd birthday! We loved every hotel and every excursion and the food was fantastic. I don't know how G1 continues to offer these amazing trips at affordable prices with outstanding guides. But as long as you do, we will keep taking them. In fact, I have recruited 10 additional family members (not including the four of us) to go on G1 tours this summer. We always especially appreciate the little surprises that are built in along the way (Bollywood dancing, Greek cooking classes, Irish whiskey tastings...etc, etc, etc)! Each trip is unique and special and I am so grateful to G1 for allowing a nurse (me) and a teacher (husband) to be able to afford to see the world.

It was the most AMAZING trip - thanks mostly to our tour manager, Sameer! We have been to nearly 50 countries and have taken a dozen tours and Sameer was the best tour manager we have ever had. He is incredibly schooled on the history of every stop we made as well Indian history, culture, and beliefs. He shared so much interesting information with us that the long bus rides seemed short. It was a seven-day trip, but we felt as if we had spent a month learning about India. He was very organized and prepared and the tour was well-managed. He always had recommendation for activities during our unscheduled time. With 33 travelers we had a few difficult people, but Sameer kept harmony in the group throughout the trip. His people skills are tremendous. We feel very blessed that Sameer was the manager of our tour of India. THANKS SAMEER!!!

I would like to give extra comment on our guide, Boom. She was such a friendly, capable person as well as guide. We are elderly travelers (though still able and energetic), and she made sure that we were always treated kindly, capably, and with an extra special touch. I'm sure that all in the group, not just us, felt considered in all ways, including safety. She is definitely a wonderful asset to Gate1.

We just wanted to complement Alok Tiwari and Gate1 for providing such an excellent experience on our recent trip to India. We have previously traveled with Gate1 in Morocco, Vietnam, Cambodia, China and Egypt. Alok was very knowledgeable and greeted us everyday with an abundance of enthusiasm and his excellent sense of humor. He managed to mold all of us fellow travelers into a group of friends. He had just the right touch of detail in his explanations which served our journey very well. His smile was always warm and inviting. His concern for our well being and enjoyment was very much appreciated. Alok certainly stands out among the other excellent tour guides we have experienced. We wish Alok and Gate1 every blessing and thank him, and everyone at Gate 1, for a fine vacation!

Aparna was amazing and went beyond what was detailed in the trip brochure to show us and have us feel and understand India. Because of Aparna this trip was transformative. As she said being a tour guide is not a profession but a personality. I would add that a guide needs an incredible amount of knowledge which she has and shared willingly. But Aparana was not just a knowledgeable tour guide. She added an appropriate amount of humor at the right times and accepted our good-natured teasing. Additionally, I appreciated how she answered all our questions in an open and nonjudgmental manner. I felt like we could ask her anything and she knew we just wanted to comprehend the Indian culture. In summary Aparana's knowledge, openness, and personal qualities- a strong and thoughtful woman brought us, 10 strangers, together and made us a community even if only for a short time. I will always remember this trip and Arapana.

India, Nepal and Ranthambore - our guide Davinder as well our driver and his helper were absolutely outstanding in making our entire tour an incredible experience. It was during Diwali festival and the Gate 1 Itinerary, hotels- which were beyond beautiful-and every single experience made for an unbelievable journey of an explosion of colors, sights, sounds, wonderful tastes, beautiful architecture and landscapes - a true feast for all the senses. We also added on Varanasi and the Ganges River as a side trip. The people of India and Nepal, and cultural experiences we were privileged to know, and to have, were beyond measure. A true trip of a lifetime and my favorite of all in my 30 years of travel.

Just a note about the two tour leaders in our recent India/Nepal Golden Triangle Tour: September 25 to October 6. Shaleen was an extraordinary leader and human being. Translating the culture of India for Americans is not an easy task. There is stark poverty, enormous cultural/religious differences, and the organization of human activity is different. Of course this is one of the reasons we travel, but the ability of the tour leader to explain without being defensive, to communicate without being over-blown, to create empathy and understanding without pandering is necessary on a tour like this. The differences strike you in the face and assault your senses, but Shaleen engaged in a positive manner at all points. He answered all questions honestly and when necessary, he paused a bit and let us know how challenging it was to frame a good answer. He was a joy as a leader. Senjay in Nepal clearly is a religious scholar and that was so important to make the tour great.

We thoroughly enjoyed everything about it. The tour guide Mancey was excellent. She was very knowledgeable, helpful, kind, considerate and thoughtful We would certainly recommend her as a guide. Hotels and food were also good.

The trip was wonderful. Our guide Bhanu was incredible, hotels spectacular and experience exotic. Gate 1 finds a way to pack a lot of history, culture and interesting facets of the country along with amazing events that bring the group together. While not within your control, the weather was perfect! We have traveled abroad for over 20 years and are so glad we found Gate 1 just a few years ago. Gate 1 is the best.

India can only be truly comprehended by someone who has been there — the intensity, the extremes, the beauty ... Winter is the best time to go. I recommend it highly, but for seasoned travelers; it is NOT for the faint of heart! Gate 1 provided a great way to see it. Our guide Kapil was excellent, as were the brave (!!!) drivers.

It really was INCREDIBLE! Our guide Bhanu was the absolute best!! Saw more than I expected; loved the food & restaurants, was more than pleased with hotels & their locations; learned about the Indian culture and traditions. Made lots of new friends and brought home tons of wonderful memories and souvenirs!

The trip was very enjoyable and very informative. We have been on other Gate 1 trips before but may I say that our Tour Manager Bahnu was the best guide ever, He should be commanded for his knowledge and insight towards the history of India and also their beliefs.

I had the most rewarding holiday and have no complaints. Our guide, Kapil was outstanding, best I have ever had the pleasure to travel with. His care and people skills are outstanding. He is a great asset to Gate 1, don't lose him!!!!!!!

India was a fantastic experience and we must admit, a real eye-opening experience. Our guide, Bnanu, was the best tour guide we have ever had! He went above and beyond the call of duty. Can’t wait to book our next adventure with Gate 1.

Just arrived back from a 10 Day Tour of India’s Golden Triangle. Gate 1 Travel took all the work out of negotiating this confusing country. Each location has been carefully selected for safety and pleasure. The bus was comfortable, air conditioned and filled with bottomless clean bottled water, a must in India! Clever seating arrangements were rotated daily. Poised, professional, and knowledgeable you should consider yourself fortunate if Mansi is your tour guide. A strong female in a male dominated culture/country, she made the entire trip enjoyable and interesting. She is gifted with total recall and a magical memory, pulling endless stats and facts during her breathless talks. She also discussed her personal life bringing us even closer to this different culture. Not sure how she remained so composed with a couple difficult travelers. However, she took care of everyone’s needs and stayed with us for the entire journey. For all this I thank you. Gate 1 Travel will now be my first choice when selecting tours for this world traveler.

The trip to India was quite an experience. No other country would have such contrasts between rich and poor, modern and very old, different religions and varying landscapes. The forts, castles and maharajas estates were fabulous. The food was good. The folks on the tour as well as the tour director were great.

What a wonderful trip to India! We enjoyed it tremendously and had a great time. The selected hotels exceeded our expectations. Vinny, our tour manager was outstanding and went way and above his way to make sure all our needs were met for the entire group. The history of India was awesome and made it so interesting during our road trips that made driving to each city such a joy. I want to also thank the driver and assistant for getting us to each destination in a safe manner and always made sure we were able to stop and take the time for the group to get pictures of the best sites along the way. Gate 1 is my only choice of travel now. You guys are the greatest! Looking forward to my next trip soon this year.

It was absolutely fantastic. The colors and the culture were amazing. Banhu was an outstanding tour manager. He kept everything informational and entertaining. I learned a lot about Hinduism, Buddhism, and the Indian/Nepal customs and way of life. Looking forward to my next trip to Kenya in July!

Seeing the Taj Mahal has been on my bucket list for years. My gate one tour manager Sandeep, made India come alive for me. He provided history of the area and many stories at each site we visited which made you feel more connected. He set the stage for our visit to the Taj Mahal with the moving story of its construction. Experiencing the Taj Mahal was magical and something I will never forget thanks to Sandeep. This trip was just a taste of India but made me want to see more of the country. Thank you Gate one and Sandeep for a magical week in India.