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This is the shortlist to send a friend: 10 show worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Sleep beneath Thar Desert stars, ride camels at sunset, visit Kuldhara, and enjoy dinner, music, and dance at a Jaisalmer camp.
“Our trip to Jaisalmer on December 31, 2024, followed by a desert safari with Real Desert Man Sawai Ji and his amazing team, was truly memorable.”
See Kathakali makeup, epic dance, Theyyam ritual, and Kalaripayattu martial arts in Kochi with hotel transfers for $11.
“It was great, I liked the dance most, then the Kathakali. The make up session is 5-6 pm, then the actual performance is 6-8 pm. It helped a lot that explanations to what we saw were provided in English. Definitely worth seeing.”
Spend a night in the Thar Desert with a camel ride, Kuldhara visit, sunset dunes, dinner, folk music, stars, and breakfast.
“It was a nice overnight stay we enjoued a lot amd with friends it was too good by experiencing sunset and dessert safari and really good food”
See Kathakali actors transform through makeup, gesture, and dance at a central Fort Kochi cultural show with skip-the-line entry.
“The show is absolutely amazing. The only thing need to be improved is the management team should do seat arrangements better cause some of the guests are confused about where to take the seats and sit anywhere they want. It’s not fair to people who follow the direction and sit on the edge of the show room”
Review of Mumbai’s Dharavi and Bollywood tour, with studio sets, dance shows, guide tips, pricing, dress rules, and honest value advice.
“We had an amazing time on our Bollywood tour and slum tour with Rahul. Rahul is very knowledgeable on both Bollywood and how it is to work and live in the slums ,he is friendly and approachable. Great at time keeping and professional at all times. We would highly recommend him as a guide. The Bollywood tour we felt was rather over priced at around £115 per person given cost of living in India just a bit much. There is no merchandise to buy after Bollywood tour which is such a shame as I think a lot of tourist might look for a small reminder of their tour . Kim…”
Review of Agra’s Mohabbat the Taj show, with private transfers, dancing, Taj history, audio options, price tips, and practical advice.
“Si vous souhaitez que sister a ce spectacle, je vous conseille de vous rendre sur place et d’acheter le billet directement à la billetterie puis prendre un tuk tuk ou Uber pour vous y rendre. C’est 10 fois moins cher. Sinon le spectacle était majestueux. Nous qui avons fait la visite le jour même. Tout a pris son sens.”
Review of Mumbai’s Bollywood Filmcity tour with dance, comedy, VFX, 7D show, studio sets, transport, price, and practical booking advice.
“Basically it's not bollywood it's where all the series get filmed. Didn't get a sense of the film industry in India. Everything is aimed at the Indian population so didn't understand a lot. On my side didn't know enough of the productions so I lacked relevancy. The show was poor wuality and production quality terrible. The singer was good. The guide was excellent tho and very personable. It was not worth in excess of 5000 rupees I could have got the same by buying buying tickets and going on my own for a fraction of the price.”
Spend a night in a luxury desert tent near Jaisalmer with village visits, optional camel safari, dinner, folk entertainment, and breakfast.
“Camp are clean and comfortable and staff very welcoming you and give you great services”
Review of Coimbatore’s Adiyogi 3D Light Show, with practical advice on price, atmosphere, transport, crowds, and who should book.
“While the show was good, the experience with this travel partner (Viator/ Trip advisor) was not great. They are just minting money and be careful. Very unprofessional way of managing things. You can have this much tour done much chRead more”
Explore Kuldhara, Khaba Fort, and Thar Desert dunes on a private Jaisalmer safari with camels, sunset, dinner, and folk music.
“Our guide Khabir was outstanding. His knowledge of the local culture, village life and the stops he made added richly to our experience. The camel ride and sunset on the dunes were also great memories.”
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