Bespoke, personal, customised service
Vehicle & Inclusions
I drive a modern, fully equipped, air-conditioned, spacious and comfortable vehicle with room for two to three adults with luggage. I am also licenced to drive larger touring vehicles for groups of up to 10 guests. My service includes petrol, parking, tolls, taxes, a First Aid box, 1 litre of bottled water per person per day while travelling, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, biscuits, tissues, hand sanitiser and sweet treats. My vehicle is cleaned and refreshed inside and out every evening. On all road journeys, I know the best rest stops with good food and clean toilet facilities and we will see lots of local cultural village life on our journey together.
Additional Services
Airport pick-ups and hotel transfers with signage and a welcome package; sourcing reputable ATMs and the best foreign currency exchange (if required); professional medical and pharmacy contacts (if required); local customs and cultural advice and access to the best palaces, forts and temples with knowledgeable English-speaking guides.
Destinations You Can Visit
I specialise in helping my clients discover the best of Rajasthan and northern India, including New Delhi, Agra (for the Taj Mahal), Fatehpur Sikri, Sawai Madhopur (for Ranthambore National Park), Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Mandawar, Jaisalmer, Chhatrasagar, Rishikesh, Shimla, Amritsar, Dharamshala and Chandigarh.
Expert Local Guides
I can also arrange highly experienced local guides who are fluent in English (or other languages) in each destination to provide in-depth knowledge of the major historical or cultural attractions. This service comes at a nominal extra charge, plus any discretionary gratuity you may care to leave with the guide, but it is worth every penny.
Hotels, Food & Shopping
Prior to your trip, I can offer trusted advice on the best luxury, affordable and heritage hotels. I know the best restaurants serving authentic and delicious local and regional Indian dishes and Western cuisine (if preferred). I also take my clients to the finest local and regional arts, handicrafts, fabrics, homewares, tailoring and ready-to-wear Indian clothing stores that other drivers and visitors do not know about.
Frequently Asked Questions
Simple answers to common questions about AGM India Tours that will help you plan your journey with us quickly and easily
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A vast subcontinent like India with a population of almost 1.5 billion people can present enormous logistical challenges for international visitors. A custom AGM India Tour cuts through the chaos, complexities and frustrations delivering a safe, secure and seamless touring experience from the moment Manoj meets and greets you at your arrival airport to the moment of departure at the end of your tour. Manoj will pick you up at your hotel at an agreed time each day, tour with you as your personal driver throughout the day and drop you back at your hotel whenever you choose to end your day with him. It really is that simple!
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Simply complete your details on the Contact Us page and Manoj or one of his team will contact you for more information by phone, WhatsApp, Zoom or email.
A deposit of 50 per cent of the total tour cost is required once your booking is confirmed. Full payment is required two weeks prior to your arrival in India. Please note: Advance payments can be made via safe and easy bank transfer.
Any discretionary gratuity you may choose to give prior to the end of your tour can be paid in cash in your preferred foreign currency.
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More than two months before arrival: Full refund of your deposit
Less than one month before arrival: 50 per cent of your deposit
Less than two weeks before trip: No refund
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All road touring including petrol, parking, tolls, local taxes, a First Aid box, 1 litre of bottled water per person per day while travelling, complimentary high-speed in-vehicle Wi-Fi, biscuits, tissues, hand sanitiser and sweet treats.
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Hotel accommodations, restaurant dining, shopping and other personal outlays are at your own expense.
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My car service is available from one-day city tours in New Delhi to multi-day tours of any duration of your choosing in Rajasthan and northern India. Clients typically spend anywhere between 5 and 30 days touring the region, but the trip duration is entirely up to you.
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AGM India Tours is a specialised private driver and vehicle operator only. As such, we can provide all of your ground transportation but we are not able to book any flights, trains or accommodations for you.
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During the initial consultation and booking process, Manoj can happily recommend the finest luxury, affordable and heritage hotels in each destination to suit your budget, tastes and needs. As AGM offers ground transportation only, clients are required to make all hotel bookings themselves in advance of their trip.
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Manoj knows the best restaurants at each destination serving authentic and delicious local and regional Indian dishes and Western cuisine. He also take his clients to the finest local and regional arts, handicrafts, fabrics, homewares, tailoring and ready-to-wear Indian clothing stores that other drivers do not know about.
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Clients can be taken to restaurants to dine on their own and at their own timing and expense or they can choose to dine with Manoj, the choice is theirs.
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India has a network of reputable guest houses specifically for drivers touring with international clients. Once you have been dropped at your hotel at the end of each day’s touring, Manoj will retire to the local guest house for the night and pick you up at your hotel the next morning. Manoj pays for his own accommodations while travelling on tour.
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At the end of your tour, it is customary in India to tip your driver if you have had an enjoyable trip. This can be presented in cash in the currency of your choice or the same easy bank transfer you paid for your initial deposit and tour. A typical minimum rate for an end-of-tour gratuity for your driver is between 1500 and 2000 INR (Indian Rupees) per day of your tour.
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Yes, we can drop clients at a train station or airport and either meet them at the other end or arrange for another driver to meet and take care of them until your original driver arrives. This can be useful if you want to explore a city for a few days or if you have a lot of luggage and don’t want to fly internally with it.
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This very much depends on the activities that interest you. Prices at international hotels, restaurants and bars tend to be higher and are charged in USD. When eating at local restaurants or taking local tours, prices will usually be in Indian rupees and it is expected that you will tip the staff a nominal amount. Your AGM India Tours driver will take you to affordable local and regional shops and restaurants that offer excellent quality food, handicrafts, experiences and clean toilet facilities.
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We recommend that you travel with a mixture of Indian rupees for smaller local purchases and also US dollars (or a major currency of your choice) in cash.
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Many people are concerned about using ATMs in India for fear of being robbed, however we know where reputable ATMs and banks can be found and are able to assist in finding the best currency exchange if required.
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India is a complex, often challenging and sometimes confronting country. While we welcome younger travellers on all journeys with AGM India Tours, we respectfully suggest a minimum age of 10 or 11 for any children in your party. We have no maximum age – one of our most recent clients was 89 years of age.
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With its ancient monuments and very crowded cityscapes, India is not always geared to travellers living with disabilities. At AGM India Tours, we are always ready and willing to assist with wheelchairs and other essential travel accessories to help smooth the way for all of our valued clients.
Pricing & Cancellations
Flexible Tour Costs
Once we have designed your journey and itinerary, we can price it for you and calculate it either on a per day basis (if you are just looking for assistance for a few days within cities) or as a complete tour package.
You can then book your hotels and airlines direct and we can organise all of your transportation by road. Please complete the Contact Us form below and we will respond to you as soon as possible with tour suggestions and a price quote..
Payment Terms
A deposit of 50 per cent of the total tour cost is required once your booking is confirmed.
Full payment is required two weeks prior to your arrival in India.
Please note: Advance payments can be made via safe and easy bank transfer. Any discretionary gratuity you may choose to give prior to the end of your tour can be paid in cash in your preferred foreign currency.
Cancellation Fees
More than two months before arrival: Full refund of your deposit
Less than one month before arrival: 50 per cent of your deposit
Less than two weeks before trip: No refund
Contact Us
Phone / WhatsApp: (+91) 956 077 3441
Please complete the form (right) to start planning your bespoke, customised journey in Rajasthan and northern India with your own private car and driver.
We’re here to help create a safe, highly personalised, authentic and immersive India experience, tailored to you and your requirements.
Please tell us where you would like to travel, your preferred dates and length of tour (days or nights) and number of people in your party. We will be in touch shortly with tour suggestions and a price quote.