With a focus on active, experiential tours and exciting new destinations, Active India is an award-winning independent travel company specialising in safe, authentic and "perfectly personalised" India holidays for families, small groups and individual travellers.
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My wife and I had an unforgettable 8-day stay in India, and we’d like to thank everyone who helped make it so special. First, a big thank you to Ravi, who did a fantastic job organizing everything from start to finish. Our journey began on a high note when we arrived at our hotel in New Delhi and were surprised to find traditional outfits waiting for us—ones we would later wear during the Holi festival in Jaipur. Celebrating Holi was an absolute highlight—throwing colored powder, dancing to traditional music, and being surrounded by so much joy and energy was an experience we’ll never forget. We felt safe and well taken care of the entire time, thanks to our driver Arvind. We were also fortunate to have knowledgeable and passionate guides in each city—Varun in Delhi, Manish in Agra, and Vinod in Jaipur. Each of them brought the history and culture of these incredible places to life in their own unique way. Of course, seeing the Taj Mahal was a dream come true, but another deeply memorable moment was visiting Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, where we had the opportunity to help serve free meals to visitors. It was a humbling and rewarding experience that left a lasting impact on both of us. India welcomed us with warmth, color, and kindness. We return home with full hearts and unforgettable memories.
We can never put into words how happy we are with our holiday in India. We began planning the trip 2 years in advance, and Ravi and his team worked tirelessly and patiently with us until the itinerary was perfect. The hotels we selected together exceeded our expectations, and thanks to Active India's requests, we received several upgrades. From the moment we exited the airport, until being dropped back off, we were treated like esteemed VIP guests. We had the "BEST" local experienced guides in every town. And our drivers managed to keep us calm and cool while dodging cows, goats, motorcycles, potholes, and crazy traffic. Driving in India is an experience all unto itself! Our holiday included a lot of rural time. We were in forests and jungles tracking tigers and leopards. We visited small off the grid villages to meet locals and learn about their customs. And we visited many temples and sites miles away from the hustling cities. This made our trip feel less chaotic, as spending only time in cities will not allow you to chill and recharge. Active India made sure we balanced history, food, culture, nature, spirituality, and fun fun fun. Our photos clearly show this. We cannot thank Ravi and his wonderful team of professionals enough, they made this a trip of a lifetime. Thank you India for welcoming us with open arms, kindness, and sharing all of your treasures with us. We leave India knowing so much more about you, the West has gotten the messaging all wrong. We look forward to visiting your beautiful country again! Steven and Stephane.
Active India has been mapping the great Indian outdoors and leading the way through forgotten trails and unforgettable experiences across this ancient, beautiful and one of the most diverse regions of the world.
Established by Ravi Tickoo, a passionate mountaineer, outdoorsman and serial travel entrepreneur, Active India was born out of his vision to build a dedicated, high-quality and sustainable brand for safe, authentic and memorable active holidays in the region.
"A niche advantage and core strength of Active India comes from our decades of award-winning adventure expertise and a direct understanding of the distinct operational skills, quality control and safety standards, that are fundamental to the success of an active holidays company."
Ravi’s vision is supported and brought to life by a team of experienced professionals including knowledgeable destination experts, multi-lingual tour leaders, professionally-trained and certified guides, skilled reservations and operations staff – all with a creative passion and dedication to Active India’s award-winning service and quality standards.
In addition, Active India’s proprietary network of ground logistics bases, stringent end-to-end quality control, preferred-access partnerships with a range of hotels and resorts across destinations - all come together to represent a truly dedicated and sustainable brand for active, experiential holidays across India and beyond.
Active India Holidays is a recognised adventure and culture tour operator by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, a registered adventure tour operator with the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) and also affiliated with leading regional and international travel and conservation organisations.