Foothills of the Himalaya
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Highlights
- Discover magical northern India, where the plains meet the Himalaya
- Explore the yoga capital of Rishikesh, where the Beatles wrote songs for the White Album
- Enjoy a wonderfully scenic ‘toy train’ ride to Kalka
- Marvel at Amritsar’s greatest monument, the serene Golden Temple
- Head to the India-Pakistan border at sunset for the spectacular Beating Retreat ceremony
- Visit the spiritual town of Dharamsala, home of the Dalai Lama
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- All breakfasts, three lunches and five dinners
- All accommodation
- All transport
- Entrances fees to monuments (as per itinerary)
- Tour leader throughout
- Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone
Itinerary
Welcome to Delhi. There are free transfers for everyone today from the airport to the hotel – check the Joining Instructions for details on how to book. The afternoon is at leisure and we have a welcome briefing later today, a good chance to get to know each other a little better and chat about our adventures ahead. Classic accommodation: Hotel Bel Morris (or similar)
After breakfast, we transfer (approximately 45 minutes) to New Delhi railway station, where we take the train (4hr 45min) to the city of Haridwar. Upon arrival, we continue by road to Rishikesh in the Himalayan foothills. This spiritual city is considered the yoga cap...
Head to the eastern bank of the Ganges this morning to visit Swarg Ashram, a complex of ashrams and ancient temples dedicated to Hindu deities, who are depicted through exquisitely carved statues. We also visit what’s left of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram, where t...
We drive to Shimla after breakfast, a journey that takes seven to eight hours, but we have stops along the way. One of those is a visit to the Gurudwara Paonta Sahib, built in memory of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and last human Sikh Guru. Here he is said to have wri...
We explore Shimla today. Our first stop is the Sankat Mochan Temple, which is located amid verdant greenery and dedicated to Hindu deity Hanuman. After, we drive to Shimla railway station to take the Viceroy’s Toy Train to Tara Devi station in the town of Kalka. Our ...
Take a one-hour transfer to the Fagu viewpoint after breakfast, where we see apple plantations, sowing fields and the snow-covered Himalaya. We then drive back to Shimla and visit the Lower Bazaar and Lakkar Bazaar, which cling to the hillside and show Shimla at its m...
An early morning drive (seven hours including lunch stop) takes us to Palampur in the Himalayan foothills, which is surrounded by tea estates, pine and deodar forests, and historic temples. This hill station is blessed with a temperate climate and verdant landscape, ...
Home of the Dalai Lama, Dharamshala is a spiritual town. Here, we visit the Gyuto Tantric Monastery Temple, whose monks have a unique chanting style where they use their throats for amplification, causing an almost hypnotic effect on the listener. After, we visit the ...
Today is about choosing your own adventure. Optional activities, which you can book at the resort, include an immersive village walk, bird-watching trek, pottery and handloom weaving experience, an authentic Himachali culinary experience, or a guided yoga session. Accommodation: Rakkh Resort (or similar)
We drive (six hours, not including the comfort stops en route) to Amritsar. Founded in 1577 by Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru, it is now the second-largest city in the Punjab state and important to the Sikh religion. The main attraction is the Golden Temple, one o...
We visit the Jallianwala Bagh memorial park this morning, the site of an infamous massacre, in which hundreds of innocent Indians were killed and wounded by British troops in 1919. After, we head to the Golden Temple. Heavily gilded and beautifully decorated, it is s...
We enjoy a cold breakfast at our hotel this morning before taking the 8.20am Vande Bharat Express train from Amritsar to Delhi. Arriving around 1.50pm, we are transferred (1hr 30min) to our hotel and have the rest of the afternoon free to relax. There’s plenty to enjo...
Our adventure through North India ends today. If you’ve still a few pages left in your travel diary, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay in Delhi. Alternatively, catch your free transfer to the airport and begin your return journey home – remember to provide your details at least two weeks prior to arrival to secure your seat.
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If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.
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- 89 to 52 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
- 51 to 31 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
- 30 days or less prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation, or after the booking has started
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Deposit can be transferred to a new booking which must be made within 3 months of the date the original booking was cancelled, and depart within 12 months of the new booking date. If a new booking is not made within this period then the deposit will be forfeited. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
- 50% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
- 75% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
- 100% of the total holiday cost.
For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made:
Cancellation period (before departure) - Cancellation Fee (per person)
Outside of 180 days - No fee if cancelled within 15 days of booking date. US $1,250 cancellation fee if cancelled 16 days or more of booking date.
179 to 120 days - Loss of deposit.
119 to 90 days prior to departure - 50% of the holiday cost.
89 to 60 days prior to departure - 75% of the holiday cost.
59 to 0 days prior to departure - 100% of the holiday cost.
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