Punjab and Himachal
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Private Guided
Start your journey with New Delhi with visit to National capital of India and it’s UNESCO World Heritage sites. Ascend to Himalayan foothills to explore small pristine villages, Buddhist monasteries, marvellous architecture of Hindu temples and hill station Shimla once a summer capital of British India. You will also visit Amritsar, most important religio...
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Overview
Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Delhi
- Amritsar, the most important religious site for Sikhism
- Visit to free community kitchen at Golden Temple
- Dharamshala, hill station and home to His Holiness Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government in exile.
- Buddhist monasteries
- Hike with amazing views of Himalayan ranges
- Garli, Heritage Village of Himachal Pradesh
- Shimla, the summer capital of British India.
- Heritage walk in Shimla with visit to
- Chandigarh was, first planned city of modern India.
What's this trip about?
Start your journey with New Delhi with visit to National capital of India and it’s UNESCO World Heritage sites. Ascend to Himalayan foothills to explore small pristine villages, Buddhist monasteries, marvellous architecture of Hindu temples and hill station Shimla once a summer capital of British India. You will also visit Amritsar, most important religious place for Sikh religion followers’ and Chandigarh one of the early planned cities in post-independence India and internationally known for its architecture and urban design.
End your journey in Rishikesh, a small religious town on the bank of river Ganges and also known for Ashrams and Yoga.
Please note:
*This price is per person price based on a minimum 2 persons travelling together and sharing 1 double / twin bedded room. If you wish to stay in 2 rooms on single occupancy, there will be an extra cost. In case, travelling as a family or more than 2 persons, let us know to send you a revised price offer.
* These prices are not valid during peak period 20 December to 10 January.
Please feel free to let us know:
*In case you wish to use higher-category hotels, some of the cities in this tour have those options.
*If you wish to combine this tour with other parts of India or with one of our other tours featuring another region of India.
*You can modify this tour to add a mountain festival Shivarati that happens in Feb / Mar.
End your journey in Rishikesh, a small religious town on the bank of river Ganges and also known for Ashrams and Yoga.
Please note:
*This price is per person price based on a minimum 2 persons travelling together and sharing 1 double / twin bedded room. If you wish to stay in 2 rooms on single occupancy, there will be an extra cost. In case, travelling as a family or more than 2 persons, let us know to send you a revised price offer.
* These prices are not valid during peak period 20 December to 10 January.
Please feel free to let us know:
*In case you wish to use higher-category hotels, some of the cities in this tour have those options.
*If you wish to combine this tour with other parts of India or with one of our other tours featuring another region of India.
*You can modify this tour to add a mountain festival Shivarati that happens in Feb / Mar.
Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityDelhi
End CityDelhi
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Min Group Size
Trip includes
- 13 Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis at the hotels mentioned above or similar hotels.
- Meal Plan – Half board (breakfast and dinner; Starting with Breakfast on Day 02 till Dinner on Day 14).
- Meals on fixed menu basis.
- Service of English-speaking accompanying guide from Amritsar to Delhi.
- English speaking local guide in Delhi for sightseeing.
- Transport services using Air-conditioned Vehicle (For 02 Pax - Toyota Innova Car)
- 2 train journeys (day trains) in Chair Car seats. Delhi / Amritsar will be air conditioned and Shimla / Kandaghat toy train is non air conditioned.
- Entrance fees (Single Entry) to visit all monuments mentioned in program.
- Responsible Travel commitment (per person): 1 Stainless steel water bottle (to help in reducing plastic).
- 500 INR contribution to an NGO.
- 1 Tote bag per person from WWF India.Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges, interstate taxes, and porterage at airports only (wherever applicable).
- Airport representative for assistance at airport on arrival and departure transfers only.
- All currently applicable taxes (5% GST, subject to change).
Itinerary
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Arrive at Delhi airport by international flight. Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and transfer to the hotel. No meals.
Day 02 Delhi
• Jama Masjid
• Rickshaw ride tour
• Gurdwara (Sikh temple)
• Orientation tour of New Delhi
• Humayun’s tomb Qutab Minar (if interested, as it will involve a bit of traveling)
Morning proceed to Old Delhi where you will start your exploration...
• Rickshaw ride tour
• Gurdwara (Sikh temple)
• Orientation tour of New Delhi
• Humayun’s tomb Qutab Minar (if interested, as it will involve a bit of traveling)
Morning proceed to Old Delhi where you will start your exploration...
Day 03 Delhi / Amritsar by Shatabdi train (0720 / 1345 hrs)
• Train to Amritsar
• Palki sahib (palanquin) ceremony
Early morning you will be assisted at the hotel and transferred to New Delhi Railway Station to connect Amritsar Shatabdi train to Amritsar.
• Palki sahib (palanquin) ceremony
Early morning you will be assisted at the hotel and transferred to New Delhi Railway Station to connect Amritsar Shatabdi train to Amritsar.
Amritsar is home to the spectacular Gol...
Day 04 Amritsar
• Jalianwala bagh memorial
• Golden temple
• Wagah border
• Golden temple
• Wagah border
Visit Jalianwala bagh memorial - established in 1951 to commemorate the massacre of peaceful celebrators including unarmed women and children by British occupying forces, on the occ...
Day 05 Amritsar / Dharamshala (Approx 220 Kms/05 Hrs Drive)
• Drive to Dharamshala
After breakfast, drive to Dharamshala, approx. 220 kms / 05 hrs drive.
After breakfast, drive to Dharamshala, approx. 220 kms / 05 hrs drive.
Dharamshala is a city in the upper reaches of the Kangra Valley and is surrounded by dense coniferous forest consisting mainly of stately Deodar ...
Day 06 Dharamshala
• Sightseeing of Dharamshala
Sightseeing tour visit HH Dala Lama Temple complex, Library of Tibetan Work and Archives and its Museum, Norbulingka Institure, Dolmaling Nunnery and Gyuto Monastry.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Dharamshala
• Hike
Visit St. John's Church. After this visit we will drive till Naddi Village. From Naddi we will start a nice hike through the forests and finish it at Bhagsu village. Rest of the day is free to explore the local Tibetan market of Mcleodganj.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 08 Dharamshala / Garli – Paragpur (Approx 80 Kms / 2.5 Hrs Drive)
• Visit Heritage villages of Garli-Pragpur.
After breakfast, drive to twin Heritage villages of Garli-Pragpur, approx. 80 kms / 2.5 hrs drive. Upon arrival check in at the hotel.
After breakfast, drive to twin Heritage villages of Garli-Pragpur, approx. 80 kms / 2.5 hrs drive. Upon arrival check in at the hotel.
Both are quaint little heritage villages located in the Kang...
Day 09 Garli / Shimla (Approx 200 Kms / 06 Hrs Drive)
• Drive to Shimla
After breakfast drive to Shimla, approx. 200 kms / 06 hrs drive. Upon arrival check in at the hotel.
After breakfast drive to Shimla, approx. 200 kms / 06 hrs drive. Upon arrival check in at the hotel.
Shimla is the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Well known as the Queen of Hills, is an all time destinat...
Day 10 Shimla
• Heritage walk
Morning visit famous Jakhu temple. Later drive to visit Indian Institute of Advance Studies (earlier known as Vice Regal Lodge - Closed on Mondays) and start walk to the Christ Church, 2nd oldest Church of North India. You will visit some col...
Morning visit famous Jakhu temple. Later drive to visit Indian Institute of Advance Studies (earlier known as Vice Regal Lodge - Closed on Mondays) and start walk to the Christ Church, 2nd oldest Church of North India. You will visit some col...
Day 11 Shimla / Kandaghat (By Toy Train - 1025 / 1245 Hrs)
Morning transfer to Shimla Railway station to take toy train (1025 / 1245 hrs) till Kandaghat. Upon arrival at Kandaghat station you will drive to Chandigarh, approx. 85 kms / 03 hrs drive.
Chandigarh is a Union Territory and the joint capital of ...
Day 12 Chandigarh / Rishikesh (Approx 240 Kms / 07 Hrs Drive)
Morning city tour of Chandigarh visiting Capitol Complex (UNESCO World Heritage site), Rock Garden & Sukhna Lake.
Later drive to Rishikesh, a holy city on the banks of the River Ganges, is located in the foothills of the Himalayas. It is one o...
Day 13 Rishikesh
• Visit Rishikesh.
• Ganga aarti ceremony
• Ganga aarti ceremony
Sightseeing of Rishikesh, visiting temples and ashrams. Evening attend Ganga Aarti ceremony at Parmarth Niketan Ashram.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 14 Rishikesh / Delhi (Approx 250 Kms / 07 Hrs Drive)
Delhi departure (By Flight)
Morning free for activities like yoga / meditation. Later in the afternoon drive to Delhi, approx. 250 Kms / 07 Hrs Drive. Dinner at local restaurant. Transfer to airport to connect flight to next destination.
Day 15 Delhi Departure (By Flight)
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Stay in single occupancy. Please check with us about single supplement.
- Expense of personal nature like laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, etc.
- Any kind of tips during the tour.
- Any meals other than mentioned above
- Any insurance cover or airport taxes.
- Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Indian Visa
- Travel Insurance (we strongly recommend tobuy travel insurance)
- International flight tickets
- Any other visits not mentioned in program.
Accommodation
Hotels are basic but offeres comfort.
Guides
We will provide English local guides for sightseeing in different cities
Cancellation policy
Full cancellation charge if cancelled within 30 days of arrival in India. If cancelled before 30 days of arrival in India, there may be cancellation charge from certain hotels, airlines and other activities. Besides this, there may be admistration fee.
Travel Insurance
We would strongly recommend you to carry travel insurance with you.
Visa requirements
- Passport must be valid for six months beyond the date of visa application to obtain a visa. Tourist visa required : To travel to India, you need a Visa. Travelers must enter either on a paper visa or an e-tourist visa. e-visa.
- To know the list of countries eligible for e-visa and to apply e-visa (e-tourist visa) and visa fee, please refer to official website - https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
Meals Included
- Meal Plan - Half board (breakfast and dinner; Starting with Breakfast on Day 02 till Dinner on Day 14).
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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