My first JY trip was to China in 2010. This has been followed by five other long haul trips and three european holidays. I have done both the Spirit of India and Kerala trips and they were very enjoyable. I am still a bit apprehensive as I set off on each holiday but soon relax when I get to the airport!

My advice is life is too short-go for it!

Lesley

Any questions, feel free to ask - this is one of JY's most popular tours so you won't be short of advice.

Cheers,

Bob

I am going to book Spirit of India but feel very scared as i have never done this before. I realise most people have a first time but it is quite daunting.   :cool:

Hi Sue

Spirit of India was my  first JY trip and I absolutely loved it. I was actually on the same trip as Bob and agree with all he says. You are so well looked after right from the UK airport onwards and there is a good chance you will meet up with fellow travellers even before you're on the plane so you won't feel alone for very long at all. India really is an eye opener but it's great to be sharing that experience with like minded people. 

On reflection, that holiday seemed to open up the world for me and I've since been to some wonderful places with JY, South Africa being the favourite and currently am getting excited about going to Kenya in September. They are places I wouldn't have dreamed of going to solo before discovering JY. It's understandable to be apprehensive for your first solo trip but I promise all that will be forgotten as soon as you're on your way.

Go ahead and book it now, you be so glad you did.

Best wishes Sue

ps. there's nearly always several Sue's on these holidays!!

Hi.

My first JY trip was to China in 2010. This has been followed by five other long haul trips and three european holidays. I have done both the Spirit of India and Kerala trips and they were very enjoyable. I am still a bit apprehensive as I set off on each holiday but soon relax when I get to the airport!

My advice is life is too short-go for it!

Lesley

Thank you. I have taken the plunge and booked.

ps. there's nearly always several Sue's on these holidays!!

LOL and Carol(e)'s There were 6 Carols on my trip to China and 5 Sue's on my trip to India.

You will not regret booking. I'm sure you will have a fabulous time. Varanasi is a really spiritual place and a definite eyeopener.

I am going to book Spirit of India but feel very scared as i have never done this before. I realise most people have a first time but it is quite daunting.   :cool:

Hi Sue, I am also booked on the Spirit of India trip on the 16th Oct and it is also the first holiday that I will have been on alone. I am very excited but also apprehensive. I am sure that we will have a wonderful time.

I am going to book Spirit of India but feel very scared as i have never done this before. I realise most people have a first time but it is quite daunting.   :cool:

Hi I've booked this trip for 12th Feb. I know what you mean It is quite daunting. When are you going. I've also son the add on.

Hi Sue, good for you for taking the plunge!  The Spirit of India tour is a terrific one - I did it when it first started back in 2012. It is a hectic, full on tour with some very early starts but it is worth it as you will see the very best of northern India.  Be prepared for a culture shock, with crowds, noise, litter and some unpleasant smells(!) but you will have an amazing time.  Seeing the Taj Mahal close up was even better than I thought it would be - the stonework is stunning.  And we were lucky to have a very close encounter with a tiger (actually a tigress) in Ranthambore - I got some fantastic photos.  Varanasi was a unique experience.  All the hotels were great, there was a wide variety of food (usually buffet style) so if you're not mad on spicy food, you will still have plenty of choice.  Bring lots of sun cream, mosquito repellent and some Imodium Instants in case you have a dodgy tummy for a day or two!

Any questions, feel free to ask - this is one of JY's most popular tours so you won't be short of advice.

Cheers,

Bob

Hello everyone,

I am going on this trip on 2nd October this year if anyone else is reading this is going? Looking forward to it and will be a different experience for me as I usually go on beach holidays.! I am coming over from Jersey by the way so have to do 2 stop overs going and coming back and a flight from Jersey so much more expensive for me. 

Wendy

I am also going on this trip for the 2nd of October. Anyone else going on this date? 🙂

I am going to book Spirit of India but feel very scared as i have never done this before. I realise most people have a first time but it is quite daunting.   :cool:

Hi Sue, I am also booked on the Spirit of India trip on the 16th Oct and it is also the first holiday that I will have been on alone. I am very excited but also apprehensive. I am sure that we will have a wonderful time.

I have had to change my dates as there were no internal flights available wihotu paying a lot more so now going on 20th November. Have a good time. 🙂

I am going to book Spirit of India but feel very scared as i have never done this before. I realise most people have a first time but it is quite daunting.   :cool:

Hi I've booked this trip for 12th Feb. I know what you mean It is quite daunting. When are you going. I've also son the add on.

Now going on 20th November.  Enjoy! 🙂

I am going to book Spirit of India but feel very scared as i have never done this before. I realise most people have a first time but it is quite daunting.   :cool:

Hi Sue

Spirit of India was my  first JY trip and I absolutely loved it. I was actually on the same trip as Bob and agree with all he says. You are so well looked after right from the UK airport onwards and there is a good chance you will meet up with fellow travellers even before you're on the plane so you won't feel alone for very long at all. India really is an eye opener but it's great to be sharing that experience with like minded people. 

On reflection, that holiday seemed to open up the world for me and I've since been to some wonderful places with JY, South Africa being the favourite and currently am getting excited about going to Kenya in September. They are places I wouldn't have dreamed of going to solo before discovering JY. It's understandable to be apprehensive for your first solo trip but I promise all that will be forgotten as soon as you're on your way.

Go ahead and book it now, you be so glad you did.

Best wishes Sue

ps. there's nearly always several Sue's on these holidays!!

thank you for all your kind weds - now booked on 20th November

Hi Sue, good for you for taking the plunge!  The Spirit of India tour is a terrific one - I did it when it first started back in 2012. It is a hectic, full on tour with some very early starts but it is worth it as you will see the very best of northern India.  Be prepared for a culture shock, with crowds, noise, litter and some unpleasant smells(!) but you will have an amazing time.  Seeing the Taj Mahal close up was even better than I thought it would be - the stonework is stunning.  And we were lucky to have a very close encounter with a tiger (actually a tigress) in Ranthambore - I got some fantastic photos.  Varanasi was a unique experience.  All the hotels were great, there was a wide variety of food (usually buffet style) so if you're not mad on spicy food, you will still have plenty of choice.  Bring lots of sun cream, mosquito repellent and some Imodium Instants in case you have a dodgy tummy for a day or two!

Any questions, feel free to ask - this is one of JY's most popular tours so you won't be short of advice.

Cheers,

Thanks for the advise. now booked. 🙂

Bob

When I did this trip in 2012 I took a fairly large case(28inches) with wheels and do not remember having much trouble handling my suitcase. There was certainly porter service available at stations and they brought cases from the coach to the train. The Tour Manager very efficiently supervised loading and unloading of luggage throughout the tour.

This is a wonderful holiday and I am sure you will enjoy the experience.

Lesley