I made a rather last minute decision to hire a private car for my trip to India. The night before the flight, I frantically searched the internet for a reliable private driver. Being a solo female traveler, I was concerned about my safety given all the recent media coverages (accurate or not).
This was the best decision ever.
I emailed 3 different companies and chose Ashok's based on three things: 1) prompt email response to my inquiries 2) reasonable price thoroughly explained 3) flexibility and the level of customization of the itinerary (they revised the itinerary a couple of times based on my preferences).
I only had a few major sights I wanted to see (Taj Mahal and Old Delhi bazaars), frankly due to my lack of research -- thanks to Ashok, I got to see so many amazing sights in a short period of time. If you are unsure about your itinerary, all you need to do is give Ashok your travel dates and he will literally plan the entire trip for you. AMAZING.
So much of the traveling experiences are defined by the people you spend time with on the trip. I feel truly blessed to have had the privilege of meeting and traveling with Ashok. He put my needs and wants above anything else, was very knowledgeable, and most importantly, absolutely trustworthy and reliable.
He was always on time, provided thoughtful traveling advice, and shared many inspiring stories throughout the trip. His car was always kept clean and cool, and he often offered fresh fruits and water! Being a major foodie, his knowledge of local food was a huge plus for me. He even took me to the Old Delhi markets himself and showed me all the great local eateries.
One of the biggest differences between Ashok's and other car companies is that Ashok's has a very strict rule against taking tourists to commission shops / hotels. Ashok makes sure he delivers quality, authentic experiences to his customers, and I really appreciated how humbly and honestly he operates his business.
His prices are super reasonable, especially when factoring in the convenience and quality of service. If you need hotel or shop recommendations, he is happy to provide options based on your budget and preferences, but never based on any type of pre-defined commission structure, which is pretty difficult to come by in the tourist economy in India.
Choosing Ashok's service is probably the single most helpful recommendation I can provide to any of my friends and family traveling to India. Without him, my trip would not have been as comfortable, safe, and inspiring.
Thank you Ashok for making my trip an unforgettable one!!