Amritsar & the Golden Triangle - 13 Days
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- The Taj Mahal – Explore Agra Fort and the legendary Taj Mahal which remains an enduring symbol of love
- Amritsar – Tour highlights of the city including the iconic Golden Temple and the Jallianwala Bagh memorial
- Wagah – Watch the changing of the guard ceremony and flag lowering at the India-Pakistan border
- Shimla – Ride the famous Himalayan Queen Toy Train through scenic countryside to Kandaghat and explore this British colonial city
- Delhi – Discover the highlights of India’s capital, including Jama Masjid and the ceremonial Rajpath
- Karauli – Stay at the Palace Bhanwar Vilas and opt to attend the evening Aarti prayer
- Chandigarh – Stroll through the famous Rock Garden and gaze at the impressive sculptures
- Jaipur – Visit Amber Fort and see the highlights of the Pink City including the Jantar Mantar space observatory
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- Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
- 12 nights 3-4 star and heritage hotels
- Guided sightseeing - Amritsar, Chandigarh, Delhi, Shimla, Agra, Jaipur and Karauli
- Travel by jeep to the stunning Amber Fort in Jaipur
- 2 train journeys: Delhi to Amritsar and Kalka to Delhi
- Narrow gauge Himalayan Queen Toy Train journey from Kalka to Kandaghat
- Entrance fees to museums in Shimla
- Escorted by an English-speaking Indian tour guide (for groups of 6 or more)
- Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides at some sites
- Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 13
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
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Itinerary
Monday. Delhi - Amritsar. Namaste! Welcome to India. On arrival at the airport you’ll meet your guide and group for a welcome meeting at 15:00 before you're transferred by train to Amritsar this afternoon. Alternatively, you may choose to start your tour in Amritsar if arriving via Amritsar Airport.
This morning we tour the highlights of Amritsar, including the Jallianwala Bagh memorial and the iconic Golden Temple. The temple is regarded as the holiest pilgrimage site in Sikhism and the dome is made of pure gold. Later we travel to the village of Wagah, on the I...
Amritsar - Chandigarh. Say goodbye to Amritsar as we travel to the modern city of Chandigarh for a guided tour. See highlights of the city including the Rose Garden - Asia’s largest botanical garden and home to 1,500 species of rose. We also stroll along the shore of ...
Chandigarh - Kalka - Shimla. Today we drive to Kalka and board the famous Himalayan Queen Toy Train to Kandaghat, a unique and exhilarating experience. During our 57km journey the train rumbles through numerous tunnels, passes scenic countryside and winds around narro...
Today we enjoy a guided tour of Shimla including its famous main street - The Mall. This colonial street has a British feel to it and is lined with cafes, shops and restaurants like any British high street. The difference here is the incredible snow-capped backdrop of...
Shimla - Kalka - Delhi. This morning is free to relax or explore Shimla at leisure. December - February departures may wish to visit India’s only natural ice-skating rink, or you may choose to enjoy an easy hike to Jakhoo Hill - Shimla’s highest point. Here you can admire wonderful panoramic views before we return to Delhi this afternoon on the Kalka Shatabdi Express.
Today we explore India’s capital with a full day of sightseeing in Delhi. In the old city we visit Humayun’s Tomb and Jama Masjid, India’s oldest and largest mosque. We also explore Raj Ghat - the site of Gandhi’s cremation, where an eternal flame now burns in his hon...
Delhi - Agra. Leaving Delhi, we travel to the city of Agra and visit the striking UNESCO-listed Agra Fort, a part of which is still used by the Indian military today. Later, discover the most famous attraction in India as we tour the legendary Taj Mahal. This iconic w...
Agra - Karauli. This morning we travel to the abandoned but well preserved Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri, which was deserted more than 400 years ago due to a lack of water. Continue to the beautiful Palace Bhanwar Vilas in Karauli, our home for the night. The royal Ma...
Karauli - Jaipur. Today we visit a local school to meet the pupils and teachers (if open). We operate our Change for Children programme here and you may wish to bring some educational gifts with you (see trip notes) to give to the pupils - they will be greatly appreci...
This morning you may opt to join our Balloon Over Jaipur add-on and sail with the wind over hill-top forts, palaces and temples. We then travel to the impressive 16th century Amber Fort by jeep and enjoy a tour of the well-preserved grounds of this fortress. Amber For...
Jaipur - Delhi. Today we return to Delhi for an afternoon at leisure. You may wish to visit Red Fort and attend its famous Sound and Light show this evening.
Saturday. Our Indian adventure comes to an end today. We will provide you with an included departure transfer to the airport.
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