Unique Journeys-The Travel Center - India tours, cruises, Reno, Nevada travel agency

Everyone of the guests felt they received their money's worth and they would all recommend these trips to others. Several have expressed interest in going back to India to see a different area. Most important, everyone will travel with us again. Comment sheets are available for inspection in the office. If you would like to talk to any of these past guests, I will be happy to provide you with a contact.
Suraj N. Zutshi, CTC
President
Unique Journeys, Reno, NV

I want to thank you for the wonderful trip that I and the 3 other women had recently to Singapore, Siem Reap, western Bhutan, and Kolcata. It was magical. I would go again in a minute and do it all over again. I especially want to thank you for arranging for the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. S.N. Sengupta. They were both most charming. It was a treat to have them take us to their home for refreshments, and then out for a delicious and very special dinner. The gifts were lovely, and very much appreciated. The arrangements you made for the lovely hotels and the guides were much appreciated. The trip was terrific, and I am ready to do it again--right now! Actually, this Fall would be the soonest that I could arrange my schedule.

So, I need to ask you what other trips are you arranging? You mentioned one to South India this winter. I would also like to visit Northern India. Please inform me of any trips ... that you think I might like.

Dear Suraj and Smiley,

Wanted to thank you for an excellent vacation. The Palace On Wheels was wonderful. I would recommend it to anyone visiting Rajasthan. The trip was organized very well, we really appreciated your close care of us first time India visitors. The drivers you arranged were also excellent. Keith told me about his adventure in returning from Agra, it worked out fine due to your planning ahead to allow extra time. The beautiful gold bowl sits on our coffee table (on a German embroidered scarf!).

The business portion of my trip went very well, and I will be returning to India probably twice a year. We look forward to arranging our next adventures with you, and have highly recommended your travel services to my colleagues.

I will send to Suraj some of the Palace On Wheels information we collected. Thank you so much again for a wonderful trip.

Cheers,
Susie

The little extras (flower leis, fanny packs, a special evening at your Mother's home) etc., all added to a wonderful experience and well run trip. Airplane delays were even a chance to see the locals at close range. Will remember Varanasi and the boat ride on the Ganges as well as walking across the swinging bridge to the village in Nepal. Everyone thought we were nuts to go--how wrong they were!
Pat & Walter Bognuda, Santa Rosa, CA

The key to a memorable escorted tour is the Tour Director--so thanks to you Suraj, our trip has been superb. We enjoyed the pursuit of Tiger on elephant back--even though we saw Rhinos and no Tiger--some great pictures in both our memories and on film from early morning boat ride on the river Ganges with the gathered faithful cleansing themselves of sins--and of course the Taj Mahal--no superlative will do it justice.
Guy & MaryJane Chetelat, San Anselmo, CA

At this point in my life it's nice to be "taken care of" and on this trip I was "taken care of" with class. Each day was a new adventure and I always felt safe. The size of the group was perfect too. It was a dream come true--especially the dream I have had a few times of "running out of road". The bus driver was outstanding--if only he could be on every trip. The "Taj" was outstanding; the warmth of the people and their curiosity of us. Thank you to you and your loving family for the best time one could have in India.
Helen Haines, Watsonville, CA

The diversity of the trip--India is so foreign and wonderful. Slower pace, so colorful!! I was continuously surprised and amazed; the color overshadowed any poverty. It was a bit of fantasy. Suraj, you are a wonderful escort in India. You are so positive, enthusiastic, and happy. Being with you was daily laugh therapy. I loved the Tiger, elephant and camel ride. I was serenaded on the verandah at 7AM at the Roop Niwas Palace (me-alone-fantastic). The red carpet, rose petals at the Roop made me feel like a princess. Your Mom's home and the farmhouse personalized the trip. I have been home almost two weeks, I remain full of peace and very happy. The more people I show the photos to--I realize how absolutely incredible the trip was! Thank you. Thank you.
Karen Evans, Ross, CA

This was our second time to India and because this time we chose "Jewels of India" with Zutshi Travel, we are ready to go again and see more. Suraj made us feel very welcome by taking us to his Mother's home. His Mother, sister, family, staff and, or course, Akshay, were all charming. Enjoyed this trip very much. Loved Suraj's surprises for us. We shall return. I can highly recommend Suraj--this is a person who truly cares about the satisfaction of his members.
Hanley & Katy Siou, San Leandro, CA

Most positive in all areas. Made us feel like welcome guests, not just paying customers. It was certainly a grand time with much fun, thanks to all of you. The warm hospitality of your family, the well chosen restaurants for dinner and especially the varied evening programs; also the thoughtfulness of stamped post cards ready to mail--all features which stand out in memory.
Anne & Gerald Evans, Cooperstown, NY

"Jewels of India" was just an incredible tour, exceeding my expectations at every turn. Tour basics alone represented an exceptional value (top hotels, fine food and the best bus driver in all the Raj!), and the variety of activities offered was pretty amazing. What made this trip really amazing was that we got all that and so much more. I can hardly believe how much we saw and did in that brief time, but have about a zillion photos to refresh my memory. It was truly a Unique Journey in the most positive sense. Suraj had those many extras and fun surprises for us (he even smuggled that Valentine for me into the Taj Mahal!!) And the personal attention and warm hospitality offered to us by the Zutshi family, their friends and associates throughout our stay enriched our experience immeasurably. I really enjoyed the high tea and the farmhouse evening, and it was a great pleasure to have Akshay along on the bus trip through Rajasthan. The terrific camaraderie that our group developed in the course of the tour is another testament to Suraj's talent and heart. This is the visit to India the first time--and every time. I'll be back.
Nancy Mandl, Sausalito, CA

The whole experience was fantastic! India is beautiful--mostly the people make it so. Felt so welcome everywhere we went. The Taj Mahal is even more beautiful in person. It was great seeing it at sunset as well as in the morning light. Can't say enough about Unique Journeys and Zutshi Travel--I felt I was part of the "Rich and Famous". Every little detail was planned well. Have traveled all over the world with many different tour companies but have never been treated so royally! Do not know how you can do it and charge what you do. Enjoyed the cocktail party at your Mother's house; your Mother, sister and brother-in-law are all very nice as was the rest of your company that night.
Fred &Patricia Domerofski, San Francisco, CA

Suraj, I had the best time in India and Nepal and I can't wait to return. I can't tell you (yes I can) how incredibly impressed I was by your tour; by far the best one I have ever taken. What I have been telling people is how personalized, how intimate the tour was. How much we got to see in a very short time; but not just that, the quality of what we got to see and experience was outstanding. I loved the way the trip was organized, the pace, the special surprises, eating out at unusual places. Most of all, I loved spending time with your family, such a wonderful personal touch. Keep me posted about your trip to Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. It was lovely meeting your Mother and spending time with her.
Helen Perina, Fairfax, CA

The trip was excellent. We got to learn about Indian history and contemporary life, thanks to the local guides and Akshay. Flying the longer distances between cities was a good idea, but the areas covered by bus gave us the best insights into today's India. We developed a real affection for the country and its people. We've always loved traveling by ourselves--no tours and no schedules--so we were apprehensive about our first guided tour. No more! It became clear to us, very early in the tour, that The Travel Center in Reno and Zutshi Travel in New Delhi is in the business for the love of it. I don't know what else you could have done in the way of sightseeing, service, hotels, meals, air travel and "royal treatment" to make it better than it was. We'll definitely be interested in going back for your trip which includes Nepal.
Helen&Nick Cady, Reno, NV

Suraj,
... I must say the safari was wonderful. It was an experience I will always remember. We had a great guide, very personable and extremely knowledgeable. All the hotels were very pleasant. Good choices all around and the Grand is over the top and the grounds were beautiful. We ate in the Hotel restaurant one night and it was a memorable meal.

As for the flights, all went well but long. We all thought sitting on the upper deck on the 747 was the way to go. More room to move about and less of a feeling of being in such a huge plane. We were glad to have our same seats on the return trip.

It was wonderful vacation. If I were to make any changes it would be to stay longer and add Victoria Falls and a visit to one of the archeological digs at the beginning of the trip. ...

--Paula Jones, Reno, NV