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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Excellent trip and service - would highly recommend. Hotels and food options were first class and guides and drivers very helpful and reliable.
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.
Recognised tour operator by the
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
A passionate bunch of talent and skill, Team Active India includes professional adventure experts, experienced and trained leaders, certified multi-lingual guides, local gurus, operational experts and support staff – all dedicated to Ravi's vision of building the best active holidays company in India and beyond.
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Ravi Tickoo is the founder and managing director of Active India Holidays Pvt. Ltd. – a National Award winning specialist brand for active, experiential holidays and destination management services across India, Nepal and Bhutan.
A veteran of adventure tourism, Ravi’s experience of over three decades goes back to the early beginnings of professionally organised adventure travel in India. Working at the helm of multiple award-winning tourism brands, Ravi has been at the forefront of conceiving, planning and executing pioneering active, experiential programs across the region and opening up several remote destinations for professional, sustainable tourism.
Recognising the gap in the market for a dedicated local brand for active experiential holidays and world-class destination services, Ravi established Active India in 2011 offering authentic, safe and sustainable holiday experiences for families, small groups and independent travellers. Within years, Active India has emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing and award-winning brands serving thousands of visitors from across the globe each year.
An intrepid mountaineer and accomplished climber, Ravi has long been a passionate proponent of responsible low-impact tourism leading successful sustainability initiatives since 90’s including Clean the Himalayas campaign, Tiger Trophy and more recently as India chairman of the Together One World program promoting volunteering, conservation and cooperation in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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We are always on a look out for bright passionate talent to join us in our mission of delivering the best holiday experience to our guests from around the world. Contact us today with your CV and an outline of your background and interests.
Spanning the vast expanses of India, Nepal and Bhutan, Active India offers a wide range of engaging activities and immersive experiences including soft to challenging trekking and walking tours, cycling and motor-biking adventures to experiential culture and discovery holidays, wildlife safaris and nature tours across the popular and hidden destinations.
Active India's tours and activities are crafted with a clear focus on the quality of service, authenticity of experience and enriching engagement with the cultural charms, natural splendour and unparalleled diversity that defines India.
"The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else is going to save it!"-Robert Swan
Active India is deeply committed to sustainable and low-impact travel. Responsible Tourism practices and policies are therefore integrated into all major aspects of our operations and decision-making. These include: staff sensitisation and training on low-impact practices, regular sustainability checks on our operational logistics and proactive engagement with local communities in ecologically sensitive areas through direct investment and participation in various conservation projects and awareness campaigns.
Our long association with the prominent Indian conservation organisations, The Responsible Tourism Society of India (RTSOI) and Travel Operators for Tigers (TOFT) are yet more steps in our pledge and commitment to responsible and low-impact sustainable tourism.
If you would like to learn more about our responsible tourism policies or participate in one of our campaigns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Personalised!
Your holiday, your way!
Our range of tailor-made itineraries offer you ultimate flexibility to create a truly customised India holiday experience. From dates and duration to the type of accommodation, adventures, activities and all the finer details, customise your holiday, your way.
Our experienced holiday planners will carefully listen to all your preferences and use their local knowledge and award-winning expertise in helping you create an enjoyable and perfectly personalised India holiday experience that is in your budget and personal style.
Planning a family event or a group/team activity? We can help! From end-to-end planning and reservations to accommodation, activities and transfers, you can count on our award-winning expertise for an authentic, safe and enjoyable holiday experience for everyone.
Perfectly
Personalised!
Your holiday, your way!
Our range of tailor-made itineraries offers you the ultimate flexibility to create a truly customised India holiday experience. From dates and duration to type of accommodation, adventures and activities to all the finer details, customise your holiday, your way.
Our experienced holiday planners will carefully listen to all your preferences and use their local knowledge and award-winning expertise in helping you create an enjoyable and perfectly personalised India holiday experience that is in your budget and personal style.
Planning a family event or a group/team activity? We can help! From end-to-end planning and reservations to accommodation, activities and transfers, you can count on our award-winning expertise for an authentic, safe and enjoyable holiday experience for everyone.
Create your perfect holiday, your way. Our tailor made itineraries give you the flexibility to build your own unique holiday experience, maximising opportunities to really experience a destination on your own terms. Our experienced holiday planners will listen to your preferences and use their award-winning knowledge and expertise to advise you of the best options that fit your budget and requirements.
Tailor made holidays give you the ultimate flexibility to create a perfectly personalised holiday, select where to go and when, type of accommodation, adventures and activities you prefer and the finer details like flight times, transfers and visas. With a tailor-made trip, you are guaranteed a "perfectly personalised" holiday experience that fits your budget and personal style!
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